7.6.2026 / Test for color belts
56 successful applicants
Mid-February was traditionally dedicated to the club’s grading exams for higher technical levels—colored belts. Exams were held in seven gyms for all those interested in advancing to a higher belt, and 56 candidates emerged from these exams to take the final test on February 12. In just under 14 days, we’ll have our second set of exams this year, and a series of tests will begin on Tuesday, June 9. We’re crossing our fingers for everyone!
18.5.2026 / Sonkal Open 2026 ( info pack )
The 15th Annual Sonkal Open
This year’s Sonkal Open was the fifteenth in a row, but it feels as though we’re hosting it for only the second or third time. The reality of the running number is undeniable, and a quick look back shows just how much progress we’ve made in organizing the event. But enough nostalgia and reminiscing—let’s take a look at this year’s tournament! A total of 252 competitors from 30 clubs and 4 countries took to the six competition mats (tatami). Regular international participants include Slovakian clubs and the Irish delegation, which was in Prague for the fourth consecutive year. A
13.5.2026 / Sonkal Open 2026 ( info pack )
Sonkal Open 2026 is this Saturday
For more than 10 years, May has been synonymous with the Sonkal Open, and this year will be no exception. On Saturday, May 16, 265 competitors from 31 clubs and 4 countries will make their way to the Sports Center in Řepy. In addition to the traditional international teams from Slovakia and Ireland, this year will see the debut of a team from the Netherlands. At 10 a.m., the competition for the youngest participants in forms will kick off, immediately followed by sparring, point fighting, and, of course, BlazePods. We’ll use the term of course for group competitions. So plenty of

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22.5.2026 / 31th Junior, 40th Adult, 17th Veteran & 15th Youth European Championships
The fifth day of competition at the European Championships
All photos from the European Championships in Heraklion have been published. Don't forget to check out the photos from the other days HERE
11.5.2026 / 31th Junior, 40th Adult, 17th Veteran & 15th Youth European Championships
The fourth day of competition at the European Championships
239 photos from the fourth day of the competition are here for you! Don't forget to check out the photos from the other days HERE
10.5.2026 / 31th Junior, 40th Adult, 17th Veteran & 15th Youth European Championships
The third day of competition at the European Championships
A collection of photos from the third day of competition at the European Championships in Crete. Enjoy all 396 photos.
7.5.2026 / 31th Junior, 40th Adult, 17th Veteran & 15th Youth European Championships
Day Two of the European Championships
The second day of the European Championships in Crete is now complete. Check out the 500 photos.
5.5.2026 / 31th Junior, 40th Adult, 17th Veteran & 15th Youth European Championships
The first day of the European Championships
The photos from the first day of competition at the European Championships in Crete are now complete. We’ll continue tomorrow with the second day!
4.5.2026 / 31th Junior, 40th Adult, 17th Veteran & 15th Youth European Championships
Day 0
Over the next few days, we’ll be bringing you plenty of photos from the European Championships in Crete, which took place from April 19 to 26 in the capital city of Heraklion. Today we’re starting with Day Zero, when all the teams were fine-tuning the final details, and we have footage of the Czech team’s preparations. After lunch, there were working meetings for the referees and coaches, and the evening featured the opening ceremony for the entire championship. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
15.4.2026 / 31th Junior, 40th Adult, 17th Veteran & 15th Youth European Championships
Up and Down Crete
On Saturday, April 18, the ITF Taekwondo national team will depart from Prague by bus for Vienna to compete in this year’s European Championships. On the way, they will stop in Brno, where another part of the team will board the bus, and then proceed to Vienna International Airport, from where they will take a direct flight to Heraklion, Crete. Nine members of Sonkal will compete for European medals, and here is a list of their events: - Jiří Faltin, veteran male, tul 2nd Dan, sparring -80kg, and team member - Jan Dvořáček, veteran male, tul 4th Dan, sparring -78kg, and team
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