Taekwondo Bond Nederland

What Taekwondo Bond Nederland does

Taekwondo Bond Nederland (TBN) is a Dutch national sports federation (vereniging zonder winstoogmerk) founded on 1 April 1979 and headquartered in Haarlem, Netherlands. It is the only Taekwondo organization in the Netherlands recognized by NOC*NSF, the Dutch Olympic Committee and Sports Federation, and is affiliated with World Taekwondo (WT) and the European Taekwondo Union (ETU). TBN serves approximately 4,200 individual members across a network of roughly 130 affiliated clubs and sports schools, and represents the Netherlands at international events including European Championships, World Championships, Olympic Qualification Tournaments, the World University Games, and the European Youth Olympic Festival.

TBN's service portfolio is centered on governance, certification, and competition organization rather than technology products. Core offerings include the annual Dutch Open Taekwondo Championships (a WT G2-ranked international tournament held in Eindhoven with 1,700+ participants), national team selection programs for both Sparring (Kyorugi) and Poomsae (style forms), Kukkiwon-recognized dan (black belt) examinations, and ETU/WT-recognized coach, referee, and jury certification courses. The federation also operates Regional Topsport Centers in Eindhoven and Groningen in partnership with Topsport Brabant and the Topsport Talent School, and runs a Digital Clubhouse member community platform launched in 2026.

Revenue is generated through individual membership subscriptions paid via affiliated clubs, event entry and spectator ticket sales (primarily the Dutch Open), one-time dan examination and coaching certification fees, and annual grant funding from Nederlandse Loterij (€45,096 received in 2020 as part of a €45.2 million distribution to 77 sport federations via NOC*NSF). TBN also runs anti-doping e-learning modules in cooperation with the Dopingautoriteit and integrity workshops via the NOC*NSF Academie voor Sportkader. No AI, software, or proprietary technology products are developed or sold.

Name

Taekwondo Bond Nederland

Legal name

Taekwondo Bond Nederland

Website

https://taekwondobond.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Taekwondo Bond Nederland is the Dutch national sports federation for Taekwondo, founded 1979 and recognized by NOC*NSF. It serves ~4,200 members across ~130 affiliated clubs, governing competition, certification, and national team representation in the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation Governance

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

National Governing Bodies (NGBs) (MPAKAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Competition & Tournament Team Training (HSADADAJ)

Keywords

• Taekwondo federation
• Martial arts governance
• Sports competition organization
• Coach certification
• National team selection

Headquarters

HQ city

Haarlem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership subscriptions: The primary revenue stream for TBN comes from membership fees paid by approximately 4,200 individual members across ~130 affiliated clubs and sports schools.
2. Event organizing: TBN organizes national championships, the Dutch Open (an international G2-ranked tournament), district championships, and other competitive events that generate revenue through entry fees and spectator tickets.
3. Dan examinations and certifications: TBN administers Kukkiwon-recognized dan exams and issues coaching/jury licenses, generating certification fees.
4. Dutch Loterij funding: Annual contribution from Nederlandse Loterij (e.g., €45,096 received in 2020), a state lottery that funds Dutch sports federations. TBN received a share of €45.2 million distributed to 77 sport federations via NOC*NSF.
5. Education and training programs: Revenue is generated through coach certification seminars, referee/jury training, and e-learning modules organized by the federation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TBN is the national governing body for Taekwondo in the Netherlands, operating as a non-profit federation recognized by NOC*NSF. It organizes national and international competitions (Dutch Open, NK, district championships), administers Kukkiwon-recognized Dan examinations, runs national team selection programs for Sparring (Kyorugi) and Poomsae, and provides coach, referee, and jury certification courses. Services are delivered through a network of approximately 130 affiliated clubs serving around 4,200 members.

Product overview

Taekwondo Bond Nederland (TBN) is a Dutch sports federation for Taekwondo that operates as a non-profit organization. It offers a portfolio of sports programs and services centered around competitive Taekwondo. The core offerings include: the Dutch Open Taekwondo Championships (a G2-ranked international tournament), national team selections for both Sparring (Kyorugi) and Style forms (Poomsae/Freestyle), dan examination and certification services recognized by Kukkiwon, and comprehensive training and education programs for coaches, referees, and judges. The federation also organizes various competitions including national championships, district championships, European Championships, and World Championships at different levels (cadet, junior, senior, masters). Additionally, TBN provides educational services including an e-learning platform for anti-doping education and operates a Digital Clubhouse community platform for its members. The federation facilitates approximately 4,200 members across 130 affiliated clubs and sports schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dutch Open Taekwondo Championships

Quantifiable outcome

• First Dutch world champion in Taekwondo — Henk Meijer, Seoul 1985
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NOC*NSFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNOC*NSF is the Dutch National Olympic Committee and sports federation. TBN is the only Taekwondo organization in the Netherlands recognized by NOC*NSF. NOC*NSF provides funding coordination, TeamNL athlete support, Olympic qualification pathways, safe sport policy guidance, and access to the Topsport Academie voor Sportkader.
• World Taekwondo (WT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld Taekwondo (formerly WTF) is the global governing body for Taekwondo, recognized by the International Olympic Committee. TBN is affiliated with WT, enabling Dutch athletes to compete in WT-sanctioned events (World Championships, Grand Prix, Olympics) and to administer Kukkiwon-recognized dan examinations.
• European Taekwondo Union (ETU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerETU is the European governing body for Taekwondo, organizing European Championships, European Games, and Olympic qualification tournaments. TBN is a member of ETU. Six Dutch nationals hold positions on ETU committees for 2026–2027: Fred Buitenhuis (Vice Chair Finance), Mohamed Argoubi (Chair Para Taekwondo & Co-Chair Referee), Erik van der Weide (Member Coaches), Mustapha Moutarazak (Chair Poomsae), Prashant Komdeur (Member Medical), Reshmie Oogink (Member Athletes).
• Dopingautoriteit (Dutch Doping Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Doping Authority is the Dutch anti-doping organization. TBN collaborates with them to provide e-learning modules (Bronze, Silver, Gold for athletes; Level 3/4/5 for coaches; Basic/Advanced for parents) to educate athletes and support staff on anti-doping rules. Fysical education sessions are also organized for national and regional selection athletes.
• Centrum Veilige Sport Nederland (CVSN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCVSN is the Dutch Center for Safe Sport, working to create a safe sporting environment across all Dutch sports. TBN collaborates with CVSN on VOG (Certificate of Conduct) policy, safe sport reporting mechanisms, integrity workshops, and the Contactpersoon Veilige Sport (Safe Sport Contact Person) role.
• Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKukkiwon is the world Taekwondo headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, which sets standards for Poomsae (style forms) and issues Dan/black belt certifications. TBN administers Kukkiwon-recognized Dan examinations in the Netherlands.
• Taekwondo EuropeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTaekwondo Europe organizes the Dutch Open as a G2-ranked tournament under WT rules. TBN collaborates on European competition scheduling and referee standards.
• NOC*NSF Academie voor SportkaderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe NOC*NSF Academy for Sports Framework provides integrity education sessions for top athletes. TBN's national selection participated in a 3-hour integrity workshop delivered by the Academy on topics including fair play, role model behavior, and handling dilemmas around match-fixing, doping, and harassment.
• Rotterdam TopsportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotterdam Topsport supports the national selection training program. Integrity workshops for top athletes were delivered at the Rotterdam Topsport venue.
• Topsport Brabant / Olympic Training Centre EindhovenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTopsport Brabant (formerly Olympic Network Brabant and CTO Eindhoven) partnered with TBN to establish the Regional Topsport Center (RTC) in Eindhoven, offering program-driven support for talents and coaches in the South region including medical, strength training, nutrition, anti-doping, and coaching.
• Topsport Talent School Groningen / H.N. WerkmancollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBN partnered with the Topsport Talent School at H.N. Werkmancollege in Groningen to establish RTC Groningen, offering a regional talent program for Taekwondo athletes in Northern Netherlands with adjusted school schedules, training access, medical support, nutrition advice, and mental training.
• Stichting Studentensport Nederland TopsportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStichting Studentensport Nederland Topsport selected the Dutch student delegation for the 2025 World University Games (FISU), which included Taekwondo athletes competing in Sparring and Poomsae disciplines.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• France Taekwondo: French national federation for Taekwondo, recognized by the French National Olympic Committee and affiliated with WT/ETU. Comparable mandate in running national championships, Olympic qualification, and coach/official certification.
• Deutscher Taekwondo-Bund: German national Taekwondo federation affiliated with WT and the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB). Closely comparable structure: NOC-recognized governing body, member club network, Kukkiwon-recognized Dan exam authority.
• Korea Taekwondo Association: Korean national Taekwondo federation affiliated with Kukkiwon and WT. Comparable governance role as the sport's country-of-origin federation and the principal certifier of Dan grades globally.
• British Taekwondo: National governing body for Taekwondo in the United Kingdom, also recognized by its national Olympic committee and affiliated with World Taekwondo. Directly comparable role in sanctioning events, issuing Dan grades, and fielding Olympic/World teams.
• USA Taekwondo: National federation for Taekwondo in the United States and the USOC-recognized body for the sport. Comparable in organizing national championships, elite team selection, and serving as the national affiliate to World Taekwondo.

Broad incumbents

• European Taekwondo Union: Continental European governing body for Taekwondo, of which TBN is a member. Comparable in organizing European Championships and Olympic qualifiers, but at a regional rather than national scope.
• World Taekwondo: International federation governing Olympic Taekwondo worldwide, recognized by the IOC. TBN is a direct national member of WT; comparable in setting rules and sanctioning events, but operating at a continental/global scale rather than a single national market.

Regional players

• Karate-do Bond Nederland (KBN): Dutch national federation for karate, also under NOC*NSF. Comparable structure as a Dutch combat-sport federation competing for youth members, lottery funding, and visibility within the same domestic market.
• Judo Bond Nederland (JBN): Dutch national federation for Judo, also recognized by NOC*NSF. Comparable as a fellow Dutch Olympic combat-sport governing body sharing the same NOC*NSF governance umbrella, lottery funding pool, and member-club structure.

Others

• KNGU (Koninklijke Nederlandse Gymnastiek Unie): Royal Dutch Gymnastics Union, another NOC*NSF-recognized federation. Comparable as a fellow Dutch sportbond sharing the Nederlandse Loterij funding mechanism, member-club model, and integrity/safe-sport compliance framework, though operating in a different sport category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/taekwondobond
• Instagraminstagram.com/taekwondobond
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/taekwondo-bond-nederland

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

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