Dear KT National Presidents & Officials,
Happy New Year. As we enter the Year of the Fire Horse, a symbol of momentum, courage, and decisive leadership in Asian tradition, we move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
The year 2025 focused on strengthening our brand awareness, building strategic alliances, and testing events across different regions to better understand the global market. These efforts helped us identify what works, what does not, and how to improve consistency in event quality and production.
In December 2025, Kombat Global Corporation was established and is headquartered in Singapore to support the long term growth of the Kombat platform. Under Kombat Global Corporation, Kombat Kickboxing, Kombat MMA, and Kombat Jiu Jitsu will operate under a centralized global model. There will be no national presidents for these disciplines, and all events will be organized exclusively through promoters appointed by Kombat Global Corporation. Kombat Taekwondo remains unchanged and continues to operate under its existing structure and leadership.
Looking ahead, I am pursuing the establishment of permanent venues where Kombat Global events can be held on a monthly basis. Our goal is to have one permanent venue in Asia, one in Pan America, one in Europe, and one in Africa, allowing us to maintain consistent production quality, operational control, and brand presentation worldwide.
At the same time, selected KT National Presidents who have demonstrated the ability to organize high quality events will continue to be authorized to host Kombat Taekwondo Challenge Series events within their regions.
The foundation is set and the direction is clear. With your continued leadership, Kombat Taekwondo will continue to grow with consistency, credibility, and global respect.
I wish you and your families health, success, and prosperity in the year ahead.
With respect,
Rick Shin
President
Kombat Taekwondo
