Freedom in Motion

Freestyle Taekwondo - Power, Art, and Innovation

Freestyle Taekwondo is a modern, creative competition discipline officially recognized by World Taekwondo (WT). It allows athletes to showcase their skills in a performance that blends traditional techniques with music, acrobatics, and dynamic choreography. While rooted in Taekwondo fundamentals, Freestyle gives athletes freedom to innovate, perform, and express their personal style.

What Makes Freestyle Unique?

In Freestyle, athletes perform short routines - individually, in pairs, or as teams - using a set of required techniques (such as spinning kicks, jumping kicks, and aerial elements), all timed to music. The routines are judged based on:

• Technical difficulty and execution
• Creativity and choreography
• Presentation, rhythm, and expression of energy
• Performance within the time and space limits

This makes freestyle not only exciting to watch, but also incredibly rewarding to train. Athletes develop balance, timing, strength, and artistic awareness in addition to technical mastery.

A Growing Discipline in Switzerland

Freestyle is gaining momentum in Switzerland, especially among younger athletes and national poomsae team members. It offers a new way to stay motivated, expand physical capabilities, and connect with a broader Taekwondo audience. Events include freestyle components in international competitions and demonstrations.

Freestyle is also a key feature of WT Beach Games, youth festivals, and creative events - where it often steals the show.

An Exciting Future-Oriented Practice

Freestyle is more than a performance - it's an invitation to explore Taekwondo in a new way. It combines tradition with modern sport values like individuality, creativity, and expression. Whether you're a young athlete looking for a new challenge or an experienced martial artist exploring new forms of training, freestyle offers something unique.

Swiss Taekwondo encourages clubs and coaches to integrate Freestyle Poomsae into their programs and to support the athletes who take this exciting discipline to new heights.