23.9.2026 / Camp with coaches of Czech national team

Young talents got a glimpse behind the scenes of the national team

Members of the Talented Youth Centres had the opportunity over the weekend of 21 and 22 November to get a behind-the-scenes look at the national team’s training sessions. In Brandýs nad Labem, the Czech national team coaches prepared a series of training sessions for them, which are normally part of the preparation for the European or World Championships.

20.9.2026 / Summer Taekwon-Do ITF camp

20025 Summer Taekwondo Camp

Last year, we took our camera to the summer taekwondo camp in Beztahov, organised by the GBHS school.

20.9.2026 / Volnofest 2026

Sonkal participation in Volnofest 2026

On the afternoon of Saturday 5 September, the now traditional Volnofest took place at U Čeňku Park in Černý Most. This event showcased the sports and leisure clubs operating in Prague 14. The entertaining afternoon was rounded off with demonstrations by the Czech Police, as well as theatre and musical performances. Sonkal gave a demonstration at its stand, and visitors were able to test their reaction times on the Blazepods.

18.9.2026 / Summer traning camp ( info pack )

Summer in Svatoňovice in pictures

The second half of August was taken up by our traditional summer training camp in Malé Svatoňovice. We’ll add more details later, but do take a look at full photo gallery. Our thanks go to the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic, which supported the entire training camp!

3.8.2026 / Summer traning camp

Photos from the 2025 summer training camp

Last year’s summer training camp is long gone, and unfortunately it’s only now that we’ve managed to sort through and process the photos. Of course, you haven’t missed out on them entirely, as we published a selection during the camp and in the months that followed. You can now view the full set. And as for the camp itself? It was, as ever, a brilliant event with loads of great people, fantastic performances and a superb atmosphere. The camp wasn’t just for Sonkal members, but also featured our friends from the Pardubice club, Malky and Rebecca from Scotland, and a large delegatio

1.8.2026 / 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

30.7.2026 / Test for color belts (from 2 PM)

Autumn colour belt exams

We look back with these photographs at the autumn technical grading exams, in which 14 Sonkal members successfully took part.

28.7.2026 / Sonkal's taekwon-do camp

Autumn preparations for the Czech Republic Championships

We are now publishing some photos from last autumn’s training camp in Zákupy.

27.7.2026 / National team camp

Second national team training camp

On the first Sunday in July, the hall at Velešín Primary School hosted the second national team training camp. What better way to spend the long bank holiday weekend than by spicing it up with a visit to a training session? Some of the participants were the same as those at the Prague camp, but they were joined by local taekwondo practitioners and representatives from Narama in Plzeň. Take a look at the photos and be sure to come along to one of the upcoming one-day camps, such as the one at the end of the summer holidays here at Vybíralova Primary School in Černý Most (30 August).

22.7.2026 / Summer traning camp ( info pack )

15.7.2026 / Test for color belts

End-of-Season Exams for the 2025–2026 Season

Thursday, June 18, was D-Day for candidates seeking higher technical ranks. In the hot weather, everything got underway at 7:00 p.m., and due to an emergency in the Prague metro, we had to experiment a bit with the order in which candidates were tested. But everything went smoothly, and at 8:30 p.m. we presented the participants with certificates confirming their successful completion of the exams. Congratulations to everyone, and we look forward to teaching new techniques, forms, and other parts of the training program!

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22.9.2026 / 11th Asian Taekwon-Do ITF Championships

The fourth day of competition at the Asian Championships

315 photographs from the fourth – and penultimate – day of competition at the Asian Championships. Don’t forget to check out the other days too here.

22.9.2026 / Czech national championship 2024

National Red and Black Belt Championships

Last year, we took part in the Czech Republic Championships for pupils, juniors, seniors and veterans. For the first time, the championships were held over a single day of competition, which saved money not only for the Czech ITF Taekwondo Federation, but also for the clubs and competitors. Take a look at this small photo gallery and you can already look forward to the 2026 National Championships, which will be held in Ostrava.

21.9.2026 / 11th Asian Taekwon-Do ITF Championships

The third day of competition at the Asian Championships

Another day of competition at the Asian Championships is here for you. Don’t forget to check out the other days too here.

21.9.2026 / Moravia Open 2025

Moravia Open 2025

Last year, our team took part in the Moravia Open international competition for the first time, organised by Fighting Aréna Ostrava. The venue was the Athletics Hall in Ostrava, which also hosts other competitions organised by the Czech ITF Taekwondo Federation. Our performance was very successful, and in 14 days’ time we will be taking part again in the 12th edition of the event.

20.9.2026 / 11th Asian Taekwon-Do ITF Championships

The second day of competition at the Asian Championships

Take a look at the photo gallery from the second day of competition at the 11th Asian Championships in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. You can find more galleries from this championship here.

19.9.2026 / 11th Asian Taekwon-Do ITF Championships

The first day of competition at the Asian Championships

We are gradually posting photos from the Asian Championships on our Facebook and Instagram pages. We will now be publishing complete photo galleries from each day of the competition in turn. The first day of competition is now complete, and we will be bringing you the rest over the coming days. You can find more galleries from this championship here.

4.8.2026 / 11th Asian Taekwon-Do ITF Championships

Pre-competition day at the Asian Championships

I had the honour of serving as the official photographer for the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) at the 11th Asian Championships in the Mongolian capital, Ulaanbaatar. Take a look at the photos from my brief visit to the sports hall and the subsequent meetings of the Asian Federation’s Executive Committee, referees and coaches, the Asian Federation Congress and, last but not least, the informal banquet. The competition begins tomorrow, so you can look forward to photos from the Asian Championships on our social media channels, Instagram and Facebook! You can find more gall

2.8.2026 / Cup of Czech Taekwon-Do Federation

The second round of the Cup in Brandýs nad Labem

In mid-October, we made our way to the new sports hall in Brandýs nad Labem, where the second round of the Czech ITF Taekwondo Federation Cup took place. The hall is truly modern and well-equipped, but unfortunately it lacks sufficient space for spectators and competitors for this type of competition. After all, just a few rows of seats in the stands aren’t enough for our numbers. But in the end, with a bit of improvisation, everyone managed to fit in and the competition ran smoothly. For a large number of our representatives, the second round marked a swift return to the national compet

25.7.2026 / Czech national championship for color belts

National Championship for Colored Belt Holders

This year’s Czech Republic Colored Belt Championships—for holders of technical kup ranks—took place in Nymburk. The all-day marathon, held in very warm outdoor weather, also affected the temperature inside the sports hall; nevertheless, all participants fought with great determination to achieve the best possible results. Sonkal was represented by a number of competitors, among whom Arian Satin was the most successful, winning the yellow-belt category for younger pupils. Tereza Škvorová added a bronze medal in the same age group but in the green-belt category. In the younger junior

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31.7.2026 / Sonkal's taekwon-do camp

Winter joint training

The turn of January and February – or, to be precise, the school half-term holidays – is a regular occasion for our members to hold a winter club training camp in Zákupy. This year was no exception. The lower-grade belts were mainly keen to train hard and prepare for their February grading exams. For the black belts, the main motivation was to prepare for competitions and the European Championships in Crete. As always, everything went very smoothly and the long weekend flew by. What about you – will you be joining us next time too? Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

17.7.2026 / National team camp

The first national team training camp took place at Vybíralova Elementary School

Our gym at Vybíralova Elementary School in Černý Most hosted the first national team training camp led by the head coach of the Czech national team, Michal Vavrinec. The camp is open not only to members of the current national team but also to anyone with a red belt who wants to experience the atmosphere of training sessions for the best of the best. Two training sessions focused on plyometric exercises, basic techniques, patterns, special techniques, coordination exercises, and sparring. Additional training sessions are already scheduled for August 30 and October 11, again at Vybíralov