Virtual Taekwondo Event 2026 (Pathways Festival)

Sunday, November 8, 2026 Liverpool, NSW, Australia

At a Glance

Entry

$50

Description

Welcome to the first ever VIRTUAL TAEKWONDO (VTKD) event held in Australia!

Experience the excitement of Virtual Taekwondo in a fun, safe and non-contact environment, suitable for all ages and abilities. Enjoy the same WT approved equipment used at official World Taekwondo international events!

To ensure that the event is run at the highest level, we have also brought in an World Taekwondo certified Match Operator who was recently involved at the Asian Games held in Nagoya.

This event is in collaboration with
- Pathway NextGen Challenge
- Australia Taekwondo
- Southeast Asian Virtual Taekwondo Series
- Han Academy Foundation

Virtual Taekwondo: Growing on the International Stage

Virtual Taekwondo (VTKD) combines traditional Taekwondo techniques with virtual reality (VR) technology, offering an exciting, non-contact competitive experience.

VTKD has gained international recognition through several major World Taekwondo (WT) events:

2024

World Championships, Singapore: Inaugural championships featuring over 120 athletes from 23 countries.

2026
Rome Open, Italy: Held alongside the WT Grand Prix.
Chuncheon Korea Open: Asia's first G1-ranked VTKD competition, featuring 78 athletes from 15 countries.
Asian Games, Japan: Historic debut of Virtual Taekwondo at the Asian Games.

Note:

Registrations are limited to 45 matches across 3 divisions. Individual divisions may close early once capacity is reached.
Medals per division: 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze.

Where to Stay Near the Venue

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Divisions

Youth (8-11 YRS)$50
Cadet (12-14 YRS)$50
Junior and Senior (15 YRS and up)$50

Organizer

VTKD Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Virtual Taekwondo Event 2026 (Pathways Festival) held?

The event is held in Australia and is described as the first ever Virtual Taekwondo (VTKD) event held in Australia.

Is Virtual Taekwondo contact or non-contact?

The event is a non-contact environment.

Who is running the competition operations?

A World Taekwondo certified Match Operator was brought in, who was recently involved at the Asian Games in Nagoya.

What equipment is used for the competition?

The event uses World Taekwondo (WT) approved equipment used at official World Taekwondo international events.

How many matches and divisions are available for registration?

Registrations are limited to 45 matches across 3 divisions, and individual divisions may close early once capacity is reached.

How many medals are awarded per division?

Each division awards one Gold, one Silver, and one Bronze medal.

Who is the event collaborating with?

The event is in collaboration with Pathway NextGen Challenge, Australia Taekwondo, Southeast Asian Virtual Taekwondo Series, and Han Academy Foundation.

Is the event suitable for different experience levels and ages?

Yes; the event is described as suitable for all ages and abilities.