Move
Balance, coordination, agility and fundamental motor competence before pressure for perfect technique.
Created 2019 · Early-childhood martial arts
TaekFunDo
A child-centered system that keeps the foundations of Taekwondo while redesigning the way very young children experience progress.
Movement · Confidence · Play · Progression
Think
Games become decision-making environments: attention, memory, reaction and problem solving through movement.
Grow
Confidence, persistence, boundaries, teamwork and the experience of visible progress.
Learn
Taekwondo stances, kicks and punches introduced in ways appropriate to young attention spans and development.
The method
Fun isn't the opposite
of serious learning.
TaekFunDo is a child-centered martial-arts education system created by Hamed Konarivand. It was introduced in 2019 after years of coaching showed a gap between traditional Taekwondo instruction and the developmental needs of very young children.
Where fun meets structure
TaekFunDo is designed primarily for children around ages 3–7. Instead of demanding adult-style repetition, sessions use short challenges, games, stories and visible progression while still introducing Taekwondo fundamentals such as balance, stance, kicking, punching and spatial awareness.
“If children continue into Taekwondo, that’s wonderful. But the first goal is to give them a positive place to move, learn, build confidence and enjoy progress.”
What the system develops
- Physical: balance, coordination, agility and general motor competence.
- Cognitive: attention, decision-making, memory and task switching through structured games.
- Emotional: confidence, persistence and a healthier relationship with challenge.
- Social: teamwork, communication, boundaries and respect.
Progression without pressure
TaekFunDo uses age-appropriate milestones rather than simply copying the belt expectations of older children. The system moves from foundational movement and symbolic rewards toward clearer Taekwondo-specific progression as children become ready.
From coaching method to research program
In 2025, TaekFunDo became the subject of peer-reviewed research. One study compared traditional Taekwondo with a gamified TaekFunDo approach in children aged 4–7; another examined AI-generated storytelling and structured rewards as tools for discipline and engagement.
International use
Hamed’s previous official site reports TaekFunDo being taught in private schools in Switzerland and implemented in clubs in France, the United States and Iran. The method continues to evolve through direct coaching, coach feedback and research.