President Rick W. Shin addresses KT National Presidents and Officials with New Year wishes, referencing 2026 as the Year of the Fire Horse, a symbol of momentum, courage, and decisive leadership in Asian tradition.
Shin reflects on 2025, stating the organization focused on strengthening brand awareness, building strategic alliances, and testing events across different regions to better understand the global market.
A significant organizational change is announced: Kombat Global Corporation was established and is headquartered in Singapore to support the long term growth of the Kombat platform. Under this new structure, Kombat Kickboxing, MMA, and Jiu Jitsu operate under centralized global management with appointed promoters rather than national presidents. Kombat Taekwondo maintains its existing structure unchanged.
Future expansion plans include establishing permanent venues across four continents—Asia, Pan America, Europe, and Africa—to enable monthly events with consistent production quality.
Selected KT National Presidents demonstrating strong event organization capabilities will continue hosting regional Challenge Series events.
Shin concludes by emphasizing the foundation is established and direction is clear, projecting continued growth for Kombat Taekwondo in 2026.
