★Brandon Sealy — CAC Games 2026 Qualified★Alexandra Natto — CAC Games 2026 Qualified★WTM Invitational — Jun 6 · Church Teachers' College★Damar Walker & Sabrina Allen — Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic pathway★Team Jamaica — 2026 US Open Taekwondo Championships — Las Vegas★WTJ — Affiliated with World Taekwondo & the Jamaica Olympic Association★Brandon Sealy — CAC Games 2026 Qualified★Alexandra Natto — CAC Games 2026 Qualified★WTM Invitational — Jun 6 · Church Teachers' College★Damar Walker & Sabrina Allen — Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic pathway★Team Jamaica — 2026 US Open Taekwondo Championships — Las Vegas★WTJ — Affiliated with World Taekwondo & the Jamaica Olympic Association
Jamaica's National Taekwondo Federation

World
Taekwondo
Jamaica

Excellence · Discipline · Pride

Jamaica's Member National Association under World Taekwondo — developing champions from the grassroots to the Olympic stage. Kukkiwon-certified, JOA-affiliated, nation-proud.

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WTJ crest
10+
Schools Island-wide
14
National Athletes
4
Olympic Qualifiers
2026
Olympic Pathway Active

Affiliated & Funded By

World TaekwondoKukkiwonJamaica Olympic AssociationKorean Embassy JamaicaSDF Jamaica
Who We Are

Built for the
world stage

WTJ is Jamaica's sole Member National Association under World Taekwondo — the IOC-recognised governing body for the sport worldwide. From grassroots dojang to the Olympic arena, we develop Kukkiwon-certified athletes who compete on the WT ranking system toward the Games.

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Kukkiwon Certified

Official global belt certification recognised by the Kukkiwon, Seoul, Korea.

Olympic Pathway

Athletes compete on the WT ranking system toward Olympic qualification.

Youth Development

Structured programmes building character, discipline, and athletic excellence.

Global Network

Member schools in Jamaica and abroad, from age 5 through adult.

The Road to LA 2028

One nation. One pathway.

4
Olympic / CAC Qualifiers
2
Youth Olympic Candidates
8+
2026 Events Calendared
2028
Los Angeles Target
Team Jamaica

Featured athletes

Full Roster →
Brandon Sealy
CAC Qualified🇯🇲
Brandon Sealy
LA 2028 Olympic Pathway · Team Captain
Dominican Republic Open G1 — BronzeWT Pan American Senior ChampionshipsCAC Games 2026 Qualifier
M-80kg · Kyorugi · Coach: Master Tony Byon · @brandonsealy_tkd
Damar Walker
YOG Pathway 🇯🇲M-63kg
Damar Walker
Junior · Kyorugi
@damar_walker_tkd · Master Kenroy Clarke
Alexandra Natto
CAC Qualified 🇯🇲W-46kg
Alexandra Natto
Senior · Kyorugi
@worldtkdjamaica · WTJ Coaching Staff
Sabrina Allen
YOG Pathway 🇯🇲W-59kg
Sabrina Allen
Senior · Kyorugi
@sabrina_allen_tkd · Master Kenroy Clarke
K'nedy Bentho
Intl Medalist 🇯🇲Light-Heavy
K'nedy Bentho
Cadet · Kyorugi
@worldtkdjamaica · Grandmaster Eui Lee
Who We Are

About WTJ

World Taekwondo Jamaica (WTJ) is Jamaica's sole Member National Association under World Taekwondo — the International Olympic Committee-recognised governing body for the sport worldwide.

Founded to develop and promote Kukkiwon-certified Taekwondo across Jamaica, WTJ oversees the sport from grassroots participation to elite international competition. Our athletes compete under the WT ranking system, earning qualification points toward the Olympic Games, Youth Olympic Games, and regional championships.

WTJ works in strategic partnership with the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), the Sports Development Foundation (SDF), and the Korean Embassy Jamaica — ensuring our athletes have the support, resources, and international access to excel. Through our network of member schools, WTJ runs structured programmes for ages 5 through adult, building courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit.

Organisation

Key Facts

Full NameWorld Taekwondo Jamaica
AbbreviationWTJ
HeadquartersKingston, Jamaica
International BodyWorld Taekwondo (WT)
National AffiliationJamaica Olympic Association
Belt CertificationKukkiwon, Seoul
Funding PartnersJOA · SDF · Korean Embassy
PresidentMaster Kenroy Clarke
Our Journey

From Mandeville to the world

1997

Federation Founded & JOA-Aligned

Master Christopher Chok establishes Jamaica's national taekwondo federation and aligns it with the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) — laying the foundation for the sport's growth across the island.

2012

First Olympic Qualification

WTJ qualifies a Jamaican athlete for the Olympic Games — a landmark moment that puts the country's taekwondo programme on the international map.

2017

Para Taekwondo Launched

WTJ launches its Para Taekwondo programme, opening the sport to athletes with disabilities and broadening Jamaica's competitive base.

2019

Brandon Sealy at the Pan American Games

At just 17, junior athlete Brandon Sealy qualifies for and competes at the Pan American Games — a breakout moment for one of Jamaica's brightest prospects.

2021

A Historic Year

Brandon Sealy qualifies for and competes at the Junior Pan American Games — and WTJ qualifies an athlete for the Paralympic Games in Para Taekwondo, marking the programme's arrival on the global para stage.

2023

Meeting the IOC President

WTJ leadership meets the President of the International Olympic Committee during his official visit to Jamaica — recognition of the federation's rising international profile.

2024

World Taekwondo Virtual Championships — Singapore

Sabrina Allen and Garth represent Jamaica at the World Taekwondo Virtual Championships held in Singapore.

2025–26

Competing on the World Stage

A breakout run of international results as Jamaica's athletes test themselves against the world's best:

  • First-ever participation of a Jamaican junior team at the World Taekwondo Junior Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
  • Senior team competed in the CAC Games qualifiers and medalled at the Dominican Open Championships
  • Daniel Balli — Bronze at the Canada Open
  • Kende Bentho — Bronze at the East Open Taekwondo Championships
  • Junior team represented Jamaica at the US Open Championships
2026

Youth Olympic Pathway Athletes

Damar Walker and Sabrina Allen enter the WT Youth Rankings pathway toward the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games — a historic step for Jamaican taekwondo.

Leadership

Executive Committee

Elected by member schools and operating in the best interests of Jamaican taekwondo — ensuring compliance with World Taekwondo statutes and the WTJ Constitution.

Master Kenroy Clarke
⭐ President

Master Kenroy Clarke

President — WTJ · Director & Head Instructor, World Taekwondo Mandeville

Founder and Head Instructor of World Taekwondo Mandeville (WTM) at Church Teachers' College, Mandeville. He has been developing Jamaica's national taekwondo programme to international standard since 2017, under the mentorship of Grandmaster Christopher Chok. With a background in Sports Administration and ICT, he has been instrumental in securing JOA and SDF funding, fostering partnerships with the Korean Embassy, and fielding Jamaica's first Youth Olympic pathway athletes. He also serves as Jamaica's Athlete Representative to the IOC Athletes' Commission.

The Committee

Officers & chairs

Grandmaster Christopher Chok
1st Vice President
Grandmaster Christopher Chok
Director & Senior Instructor
One of Jamaica's most distinguished Taekwondo figures and the guiding technical force of the organisation — shaping its curriculum standards, instructor development programmes, and the growth of the national federation from its inception.
Mr. Michael Mao
2nd Vice President
Mr. Michael Mao
Executive Committee
A senior member of the Executive Committee, supporting federation leadership and playing a key role in the governance and strategic oversight of WTJ operations and programmes.
Mr. Howard Chin
General Secretary
Mr. Howard Chin
Records & Administration
Responsible for organisational correspondence, maintaining official records and minutes, and coordinating administrative functions and official communications with member schools and international bodies.
Grandmaster Young In Bang
Technical Director
Grandmaster Young In Bang
Grandmaster · 8th Dan
Responsible for national technical standards, referee development, coach accreditation, and full curriculum compliance with World Taekwondo regulations. An 8th Dan holder and former Head Coach of Mexico's National Team.
Ms. Sandra Sealy
Athletes Commission Chair
Ms. Sandra Sealy
Athlete Advocacy
Chairperson of the WTJ Athletes Commission and the primary voice for Jamaica's competitive athletes — liaising between the athlete body and the Executive Committee to ensure athlete welfare and competition interests are represented.
Dr. Altreisha Bentho
Planning & Fundraising Chair
Dr. Altreisha Bentho
Strategy & Development
Chairperson of the WTJ Planning and Fundraising Committee, providing strategic leadership in the development of federation programmes and funding initiatives.
Mrs. Tracey-Anne Balli
Media Liaison & Co-Chair
Mrs. Tracey-Anne Balli
Planning Committee
Co-Chairperson and Media Liaison of the WTJ Planning Committee, coordinating communications, media presence, and outreach for the federation.
Position Open
Treasurer
Position Open
Financial Management
The Treasurer role oversees financial management, membership dues, sponsorship administration, and funding compliance. Expressions of interest may be directed to the General Secretary.
Team Jamaica

National Athletes

Jamaica's competitive roster — from Caribbean champions to Youth Olympic Games candidates — all progressing toward the LA 2028 Olympic Games under World Taekwondo. Tap any card for division, coach, and socials.

14
National Athletes
4
Olympic / CAC Qualifiers
5
Senior Athletes
9
Junior / Cadet
Brandon Sealy
CAC Qualified🇯🇲
Brandon Sealy
LA 2028 Olympic Pathway · Team Captain
Dominican Republic Open G1 — BronzeWT Pan American Senior ChampionshipsCAC Games 2026 Qualifier
M-80kg · Kyorugi · Coach: Master Tony Byon · @brandonsealy_tkd
Alexandra Natto
CAC Qualified 🇯🇲W-46kg
Alexandra Natto
Senior · Kyorugi
@worldtkdjamaica · WTJ Coaching Staff
Anaxana Natto
National 🇯🇲W-46kg
Anaxana Natto
Senior · Kyorugi
alex_nattoo · WTJ Coaching Staff
Damar Walker
YOG Pathway 🇯🇲M-63kg
Damar Walker
Junior · Kyorugi
@damar_walker_tkd · Master Kenroy Clarke
Sabrina Allen
YOG Pathway 🇯🇲W-59kg
Sabrina Allen
Senior · Kyorugi
@sabrina_allen_tkd · Master Kenroy Clarke
Daniel Balli
National 🇯🇲M-59kg
Daniel Balli
Junior · Kyorugi
@danielballi_tkd · Master Antwaun Wilson
K'nedy Bentho
Intl Medalist 🇯🇲Light-Heavy
K'nedy Bentho
Cadet · Kyorugi
@worldtkdjamaica · Grandmaster Eui Lee
Hakeem Lowe
National 🇯🇲M-63kg
Hakeem Lowe
Senior · Kyorugi
@hakeem_lowe · Master Kenroy Clarke
Ne-yo Jacobs
National 🇯🇲
Ne-yo Jacobs
Junior · Kyorugi
anaxana047 · Master Kenroy Clarke
Kende Bentho
National 🇯🇲
Kende Bentho
Cadet · Kyorugi
@worldtkdjamaica · Master Kenroy Clarke
Maleek Beckford
National 🇯🇲
Maleek Beckford
Junior · Kyorugi
benthokidstaekwondo · WTJ Coaching Staff
Spencer Hall
National 🇯🇲Heavyweight
Spencer Hall
Junior · Kyorugi
@worldtkdjamaica · Nathan Hall
Lacey-Ann Mead
National 🇯🇲Heavyweight
Lacey-Ann Mead
Junior · Kyorugi
@worldtkdjamaica · WTJ Coaching Staff
Jhaveon Arbouine
National 🇯🇲
Jhaveon Arbouine
Cadet · Kyorugi
@worldtkdjamaica · Master Kenroy Clarke
Athlete Spotlight

Rising star · K’nedy Bentho

K'nedy Bentho — World Taekwondo Jamaica 🇯🇲 Black Belt · 1st Dan
DivisionLight-Heavy · Age 10–11
Training Since2019 – Present
CoachGrandmaster Eui Lee
NationalityJamaican 🇯🇲
2×AAU Nat’l Gold — 2023 & 2024
GoldUSA-T Championships
3rdUSA-T National Ranking
SilverAAU Nationals 2025

One of the youngest nationally ranked athletes on Team Jamaica, K’nedy has made a habit of standing on the podium at every tournament she enters. Through consistent training and international competition, she continues to elevate her performance and proudly carry Jamaica onto the global stage — with her sights set on contributing to the country’s Olympic pathway.

“I love Taekwondo and I am proud to represent Jamaica.”
The Corner

Coaching staff

Technical excellence across every division — from grassroots to the Grand Prix.

Grandmaster Young In Bang
Performance Director
Grandmaster Young In Bang
8th Dan · Technical Director
GM Bang ran Mexico's national programme at the highest levels before bringing that experience to Jamaica. He holds an 8th Dan and trains out of his academy in Conroe, Texas — but his fingerprints are all over WTJ's technical standards, competition prep, and the approach to developing athletes who can compete internationally. When the team goes to a major, he's there.
@younginbang
Master Tony Byon
Head Coach
Master Tony Byon
Master Instructor
WTJ's Head Coach — the person in the gym breaking down technique, running drills, and making sure athletes are ready when it counts. He works directly with Brandon Sealy and coordinates closely with the wider coaching staff to keep standards sharp across all divisions.
@tonybyon
Grandmaster Eui Lee
Partner Coach
Grandmaster Eui Lee
8th Dan · Minnesota, USA
8th Dan, World Taekwondo Hall of Fame, and a coach who has worked with the US Olympic programme. He coaches Kende and K'nedy Bentho through his academy in Maple Grove, Minnesota — part of WTJ's international partnership network.
Master Antwaun Wilson
Junior Coach
Master Antwaun Wilson
Master Instructor
Master Antwaun Wilson coaches Daniel Balli and works across WTJ's junior programme, developing the next generation of competitive athletes.
Our Network

Registered Schools

All WTJ-affiliated schools deliver Kukkiwon-certified instruction. Belt promotions are globally recognised on the Kukkiwon dan/poom register — the World Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul, Korea.

Kukkiwon Approved

World Taekwondo Mandeville

Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica
Head Instructor: Master Kenroy Clarke
Church Teachers' College Campus
worldtkdmandeville.com ↗
Kukkiwon Approved

World Taekwondo Kingston

Kingston, Jamaica
Chief Instructor: Grandmaster Christopher Chok
WTJ Senior Technical Instructor

Is your school listed?

Register your club under World Taekwondo Jamaica for official Kukkiwon-recognised affiliation, national & international competition pathways, and inclusion in our member directory.

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Calendar 2026

Events & Competitions

The 2026 competition schedule for WTJ athletes — the PATU calendar, WT global events, and Pan American region opens. Dates sourced from World Taekwondo, PATU, and USATKD official calendars.

05
Mar
2026

US Open Taekwondo Championships

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA · G2 Ranking Event
  • Las Vegas Convention Center · Mar 5–8, 2026
  • 9 Athletes — Jamaica's largest international team ever
  • Damar Walker & Sabrina Allen — Youth Olympics candidates
  • Performance Director: GM Young In Bang, 8th Dan
completed
07
Apr
2026

CAC Games Qualification Tournament

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
  • Santo Domingo, DR · Apr 7–10, 2026
  • Brandon Sealy — Senior Division
  • Secure Jamaica's spot at CAC Games 2026
  • 2028 Olympic Pathway
upcoming
12
Apr
2026

WT Junior World Championships

Tashkent, Uzbekistan · Premier World Junior Event
  • Humo Arena, Tashkent · Apr 12–17, 2026
  • Damar Walker (M-63kg) · Coach: Master Kenroy Clarke
  • 80+ countries · World's premier junior championship
  • Dakar 2026 qualification — critical ranking points
upcoming
08
May
2026

Pan American Championships 2026

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · May 8–10, 2026
  • Cadet, Junior & Senior — Team Jamaica
  • Top-ranked athletes from across the Americas
  • Continental championship · ranking points
upcoming
06
Jun
2026

WTM Invitational Championship

Church Teachers' College, Mandeville
  • Church Teachers' College · Jun 6, 2026
  • Open to WTJ member schools
  • Kyorugi & Poomsae divisions
  • National development showcase
upcoming
28
Jul
2026

CAC Games 2026 — Jamaica Qualified

Santo Domingo, DR · 3 Athletes Qualified
  • Santo Domingo, DR · Jul 28 – Aug 8, 2026
  • Brandon Sealy — qualified via Dominican Open 2026
  • Alexandra Natto — qualified · Senior Women
  • Anaxana Natto — National Senior Team
upcoming
—
Oct
2026

Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

Dakar, Senegal · IOC Youth Olympic Games
  • IOC Youth Olympic Games — Taekwondo
  • Damar Walker (M-63kg) & Sabrina Allen (F-59kg)
  • Qualification via WT Youth Rankings · Oct–Nov 2026
  • Jamaica's first dual Youth Olympics candidates
upcoming
—
2027

2027 Pan American Games

Barranquilla, Colombia
  • Barranquilla, Colombia · 2027
  • Major LA 2028 Olympic qualification event
  • Senior National Team — Jamaica
  • Continental championship · Olympic points
upcoming
Also on the calendar

PATU Annual Congress — online, Jan 22–25 · Canada Open G2 — Alberta, Feb 26 · 2027 Pan American Games — Barranquilla, Colombia · WTJ National Championships — Kingston (Kyorugi & Poomsae, all ages), date TBA.

Corporate Partnership

Partner with Jamaica's champions

Align your brand with Olympic excellence. WTJ is seeking forward-thinking partners to co-invest in the next generation of Jamaican athletes — from grassroots development to the LA 2028 Olympic Games.

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14
National Athletes
10+
Schools Island-wide
4
CAC / Olympic Qualifiers
2028
LA Olympic Target
Why Sponsor WTJ

The opportunity

Olympic Cycle Timing

With LA 2028 on the horizon, investing now captures the full journey — qualification campaigns, continental championships, and the Games themselves.

Youth Market Reach

Access Jamaica's fastest-growing youth sport audience. 10+ affiliated schools create direct touchpoints with families and community leaders island-wide.

Caribbean Brand Presence

WTJ competes across PATU events, Caribbean Championships, and the WT Grand Prix — broadcasting your brand regionally and internationally.

Championship Pedigree

Brandon Sealy and Alexandra Natto (CAC Games 2026 qualified), Damar Walker on the YOG pathway — associate your brand with verifiable champions.

Digital & Event Visibility

Logo placement on this website, competition kit, event banners, social posts, press releases, and official communications.

JOA & WT Credibility

Fully affiliated with the Jamaica Olympic Association and World Taekwondo — your partnership carries the credibility of the Olympic movement.

Investment Tiers

Partnership packages

Every tier is designed to deliver measurable brand value — all packages are customisable.

🥉 Community Partner

$500

USD / year
  • Logo on WTJ website
  • Monthly social media acknowledgement
  • Community Partner certificate
  • Event invite access (2 per year)
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★ Most Popular
🥇 Gold Partner

$2,500

USD / year
  • Prominent logo on website & all print
  • Logo on official competition kit
  • Bi-weekly social media features
  • Named athlete sponsorship recognition
  • Press-release mentions at events
  • VIP event invitations all year
  • Quarterly impact report
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🏆 Title Sponsor

$10,000

USD / year
  • Naming rights for WTJ events
  • Full kit branding (training + competition)
  • Dedicated athlete brand ambassador
  • International media coverage
  • Premier logo placement everywhere
  • Bespoke partnership structure
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Reach Us

Contact WTJ

Looking to join a school, affiliate your club, ask about competition, or connect with our team? We respond to all inquiries within 2 business days.

Get In Touch

Direct lines

OrganizationWorld Taekwondo Jamaica (WTJ)
PresidentMaster Kenroy Clarke
Email[email protected]
Phone(876) 927-4696 · (876) 350-8475
Headquarters14 Bracknell Avenue, Kingston 6, Jamaica
WTM SchoolChurch Teachers' College, Mandeville
Student Portalportal.worldtkdmandeville.com
AffiliationWorld Taekwondo MNA · JOA
Join WTJ

Membership & Registration

Become part of Jamaica's official Taekwondo federation. Whether you're an individual athlete, a school owner, or an organisation — there's a pathway for you.

Individual

Athlete Membership

Annual membership · renews yearly
  • Official WTJ Member ID & registration
  • Eligibility for all national competitions
  • Kukkiwon belt examination eligibility
  • Access to national training camps
  • WT world-ranking-point competitions
  • Youth Olympic pathway consideration
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★ Full Access
School / Club

School Affiliation

Annual affiliation fee · full federation access
  • Official WTJ Member School status & certificate
  • Listing in the WTJ national directory
  • Kukkiwon dan/poom certification for students
  • Instructor development programmes
  • Full JOA affiliation through WTJ
  • National competition team eligibility
  • WTJ branding & promotional support
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How To Join

Four simple steps

1

Contact WTJ

Reach out via the form or email to express your interest and receive the membership application.

2

Submit Application

Complete the application with your details, credentials, and any supporting documentation.

3

Approval & Payment

The Executive Committee reviews your application. On approval, pay your annual membership or affiliation fee.

4

Welcome to WTJ

Receive your official WTJ certificate, ID card, and full access to all federation programmes.

Support WTJ

Fuel Jamaica's champions

Every contribution directly supports our athletes' international campaigns — training, equipment, and travel. Help us put Jamaica on the world taekwondo stage.

5
World-stage Athletes
2028
Olympic Cycle Target
5+
Intl. Competitions / Year
🇯🇲
Representing Jamaica
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Jamaican donors can contribute via bank transfer. Contact us for account details and reference your name or school.

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Transparency

Where your money goes

100% of donations support Jamaican taekwondo development.

International Travel

Flights, accommodation, and logistics for athletes competing at World Championships, Pan Am, CAC, and US Open events.

Equipment & Gear

WT-approved uniforms, hogu protectors, headgear, and electronic scoring systems for competition-standard training.

Elite Training

National training camps, coaching fees, sparring programmes, and overseas preparation with GM Young In Bang.

Athlete Administration

JAIP insurance, visa applications, World Taekwondo registration, and WT ranking-point tournament entry costs.

2028 Olympic Pathway

Dedicated support for Damar, Sabrina, Brandon, and Daniel on their Los Angeles 2028 qualification journey.

Youth Development

Cadet and junior programmes, school outreach, belt-grading subsidies, and pathway support for the next generation.

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