Real Federación Española de Taekwondo

What Real Federación Española de Taekwondo does

The Real Federación Española de Taekwondo (RFET) is the official national governing body for taekwondo in Spain, headquartered in Alicante with approximately 35 employees. It operates as a private non-profit federation under the supervision of the Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD), and is affiliated with the World Taekwondo Union (WTU), the European Taekwondo Union (ETU), the Comité Olímpico Español (COE), and the Comité Paralímpico Español. Its core functions include organizing national championships across categories (Absoluto, Sub21, Junior, Cadete, Pre-Cadete, Universitario), running an international Spanish Open, maintaining national rankings and athlete selection criteria, managing refereeing and discipline committees, and administering governance documents and statutes.

The federation's product surface centers on a web platform (powered by UPTKD) that handles competition management, results publication, ranking criteria, calendars, and media galleries, supplemented by dedicated programs for Para-Taekwondo (including the No Limits Encounter and Copa de España Parapoomsae), Hapkido, Women and Sport, and Clean Sport (anti-doping) compliance. It also operates the annual Stage de Verano high-performance training camp at the Centro de Alto Rendimiento Infanta Cristina in Murcia, a flagship program running since 2006.

Revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed. The federation is funded through a combination of CSD government allocations, EU funding, corporate sponsorship (Iberdrola, Toyota España, Daedo), affiliation and license fees from territorial federations and clubs, and event-related income. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The federation serves taekwondo athletes and practitioners across all levels, territorial federations and affiliated clubs, and Para-Taekwondo athletes throughout Spain.

Name

Real Federación Española de Taekwondo

Legal name

Real Federación Española de Taekwondo

Website

https://fetaekwondo.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Real Federación Española de Taekwondo is the official national governing body for taekwondo in Spain, headquartered in Alicante. It organizes national championships, manages rankings, and administers programs including Para-Taekwondo and Hapkido for athletes, clubs, and territorial federations.

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Product category

National Sports Federation

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

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PRIMARYMPAKAFAC

National Governing Bodies (NGBs)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Rights Holders & Governing Bodies (Federations, Associations, Sanctioning Bodies)

SECONDARYMPAKACAD

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYMPAKAJAN

Referee, Umpire & Coach Education/Certification Academies

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Camps, Academies & Training Centers

SECONDARYMPAKAFAK

Rules, Officiating & Referee Associations (Officials/umpires bodies)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Rights Holders & Governing Bodies (Federations, Associations, Sanctioning Bodies)

Keywords

• National sports federation
• Taekwondo governance
• Martial arts competitions
• Athlete development programs
• Referee training

Headquarters

HQ city

Alicante

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Real Federación Española de Taekwondo is the official national governing body for Taekwondo in Spain, organizing national championships across multiple age and skill categories (Absoluto, Sub21, Junior, Cadete, Pre-Cadete, Universitario), international Spanish Open competitions, and the annual Stage de Verano summer training camp. It delivers referee certification, discipline committee proceedings, athlete ranking and selection, and inclusive programs covering Para-Taekwondo, Hapkido, Women and Sports, and Clean Sport (anti-doping) compliance.

Product overview

Real Federación Española de Taekwondo operates as a national sports federation offering a web platform for competition management, athlete ranking, and organizational governance. The core offering includes championship organization (Campeonatos) for various categories (Absoluto, Sub21, Junior, Cadete, Pre-Cadete, Universitario) and an international Open event in La Nucia. Supporting services include a results management system, national ranking criteria, and refereeing/ discipline committees. Special programs cover Para-Taekwondo (paralympic), Hapkido, Women and Sports initiatives, and Clean Sport compliance. The federation also runs the annual Summer Stage (Stage de Verano) training camp at Centro de Alto Rendimiento Infanta Cristina in Murcia.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• National Championships (Campeonatos) National championship organization and management system for taekwondo across multiple age and skill categories, including registration, scheduling, and results tracking for senior and junior athletes in Spain.
• Spanish Open International Competition International open taekwondo competition held annually in La Nucia, Alicante, open to cadet, junior, and senior categories, accompanied by training camps for participants.
• Copa de España Parapoomsae National para-poomsae competition for athletes with disabilities, part of the inclusive No Limits Encounter initiative promoting paralympic sport development.
• Stage de Verano (Summer Training Camp) Annual summer training camp held at Centro de Alto Rendimiento Infanta Cristina in Murcia, providing high-performance training for taekwondo athletes and hosting Olympic, world, and European champions over 20 years.
• Referee Certification Program (Comité de Arbitraje) National referee certification, training, and the annual National Referees Forum for rule updates, providing standardized officiating across Spanish taekwondo competitions.
• Discipline Committee Services (Comité de Disciplina) Disciplinary committee services managing legal resolutions, TAD (Tribunal Administrativo del Deporte) proceedings, and regulatory documentation for governance of taekwondo in Spain.
• National Ranking and Selection Criteria System National athlete ranking system and selection criteria used to determine national team selection across competition categories and age groups.
• Para-Taekwondo Program Paralympic taekwondo program promoting inclusive sports, including dedicated competitions, the No Limits Encounter initiative, and collaboration with the Comité Paralímpico Español.
• Hapkido Program Hapkido discipline program under the federation with dedicated calendar, regulations, competition, communication, and federation map for this related martial art.
• Women and Sports Initiative (Mujer y Deporte) Initiative promoting gender equality and female representation in taekwondo, supported by sponsorship from Iberdrola for women's sports development.
• Clean Sport Program (Deporte Limpio) Clean sport program ensuring compliance with anti-doping regulations and fair competition standards, with support from CELAD (Centro de Calidad Deportiva del CSD).

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial governmental sports body that provides institutional support, funding, and regulatory oversight for Spanish sports federations.
• Comité Olímpico Español (COE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish Olympic Committee providing Olympic movement affiliation and support for Olympic sports development.
• Comité Paralímpico EspañolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish Paralympic Committee supporting the development of Para-Taekwondo as an adaptive sport discipline.
• IberdrolaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing support for sports development and promotion of women's sports through sponsorship agreements.
• DaedominorOthersEquipment supplier for Taekwondo gear and electronic scoring systems.
• CELADminorOthersCentro de Calidad Deportiva del Consejo Superior de Deportes providing sports science and anti-doping services.
• Toyota EspañaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting Spanish sports federation activities.
• European Taekwondo Union (ETU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContinental governing body for Taekwondo in Europe, organizing European championships and setting regional standards.
• World Taekwondo Union (WTU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational governing body for Taekwondo worldwide, organizing World Championships and Olympic Taekwondo.
• Federación de Taekwondo de la Región de MurciacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional federation collaborating on the Stage de Verano program since 2006, hosted at Centro de Alto Rendimiento Infanta Cristina.
• Federación Andaluza de Taekwondo (FAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional federation co-organizing the 'Encuentro No Limits' event for Paralympic Taekwondo development and inclusion.
• Centro de Alto Rendimiento Infanta CristinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh-performance sports center in Murcia hosting the annual Stage de Verano training camp since 2006.
• UPTKDcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner powering the federation's website and digital infrastructure (indicated by 'Powered by UPTKD' on website).

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• World Taekwondo (WT): The IOC-recognized international federation for Olympic taekwondo. RFET is affiliated with the rival WTU branch, but WT is the broader global incumbent governing Olympic taekwondo — relevant for comparing international standards, event hosting, and athlete pathways.
• European Taekwondo Union (ETU/WT Europe): Continental governing body for taekwondo in Europe, with which RFET is directly affiliated. Comparable as a multi-national governance layer above RFET and a useful reference for championship and officiating standards.

Direct peers

• British Taekwondo: National governing body for taekwondo in the UK, running national championships, athlete pathways, and referee certification analogous to RFET. Highly comparable in function despite the WTU/WT affiliation difference.
• Fédération Française de Taekwondo et Disciplines Associées: French national taekwondo federation with similar scope: championships, poomsae, Para-taekwondo, and affiliated clubs. Direct European peer for benchmarking event scale and sponsorship strategy.
• Real Federación Española de Judo y D.A. Spanish NGB for Judo, operating under the same CSD framework as RFET. Comparable in scale, member-base structure, and Olympic-affiliated discipline mix, including a dedicated Para-sport program.
• Real Federación Española de Karate y D.A. Spain's national governing body for Karate, structurally identical to RFET — a CSD-supervised national federation offering championships, referee training, and territorial affiliates. Direct comparable for benchmarking governance, sponsorship, and digital infrastructure.
• Deutscher Taekwondo Union: German national taekwondo federation, comparable in member-base size, multi-discipline coverage (kyorugi, poomsae, para), and European championship participation.

Others

• Centro de Alto Rendimiento (CAR) Infanta Cristina: High-performance training center in Murcia hosting RFET's flagship Stage de Verano program since 2006. Comparable as a strategic venue/infrastructure partner rather than a competitor.
• Daedo International: Spanish-origin global supplier of taekwondo competition gear, including electronic scoring systems (PSS / Daedo PSS), and an equipment-supply partner of RFET. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler for national-level taekwondo events.

Regional players

• Federación Española de Deportes de Personas con Discapacidad Física: Spanish disability-sport federation that supports Para-Taekwondo pathways within its adaptive-sport portfolio. Comparable as a domestic institutional peer for the federation's Para-Taekwondo expansion strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TAEKWONDORFET
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@realfederacionespanoladeta710
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/real-federaci%C3%B3n-espa%C3%B1ola-de-taekwodo

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