This measure would proclaim September 4, 2025, as Taekwondo Day in California and encourage all residents to recognize and celebrate the positive impact of Taekwondo on individuals, families, and communities throughout the state.

This measure would proclaim September 4, 2025, as Taekwondo Day in California and encourage all residents to recognize and celebrate the positive impact of Taekwondo on individuals, families, and communities throughout the state.

This measure would proclaim September 4, 2025, as Taekwondo Day in California and encourage all residents to recognize and celebrate the positive impact of Taekwondo on individuals, families, and communities throughout the state.

WHEREAS, Taekwondo, the traditional Korean martial art that emphasizes discipline, respect, physical fitness, and mental strength, has become one of the most practiced martial arts in the world and has greatly contributed to global health, culture, and peace; and

WHEREAS, In 1971, the South Korean government officially declared Taekwondo the national sport of South Korea; and

WHEREAS, On September 4, 1994, Taekwondo was adopted as an official sport of the Olympic Games, and the Legislature also designated September 4, 2020, as California Taekwondo Day; and

WHEREAS, Taekwondo has been embraced by diverse communities across California, fostering cross-cultural understanding, character development, and youth empowerment; and

WHEREAS, California is home to hundreds of Taekwondo dojangs (schools), instructors, athletes, and families who have elevated the practice through education, competition, and community service; and

WHEREAS, Taekwondo is a modern Korean martial art with ancient roots tracing back over 2,000 years to early Korean kingdoms such as Goguryeo, Silla, and Baekje, where martial arts were practiced for both military training and personal development; and

WHEREAS, September 4th marks a meaningful celebration of the values of Taekwondocourtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spiritwhich continue to enrich the lives of Californians of all ages and backgrounds; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims September 4, 2025, as Taekwondo Day in California and encourages all residents to recognize and celebrate the positive impact of Taekwondo on individuals, families, and communities throughout the state; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to Taekwondo organizations across California and to members of the public as an expression of high regard from the California State Senate.

WHEREAS, Taekwondo, the traditional Korean martial art that emphasizes discipline, respect, physical fitness, and mental strength, has become one of the most practiced martial arts in the world and has greatly contributed to global health, culture, and peace; and

WHEREAS, In 1971, the South Korean government officially declared Taekwondo the national sport of South Korea; and

WHEREAS, On September 4, 1994, Taekwondo was adopted as an official sport of the Olympic Games, and the Legislature also designated September 4, 2020, as California Taekwondo Day; and

WHEREAS, Taekwondo has been embraced by diverse communities across California, fostering cross-cultural understanding, character development, and youth empowerment; and

WHEREAS, California is home to hundreds of Taekwondo dojangs (schools), instructors, athletes, and families who have elevated the practice through education, competition, and community service; and

WHEREAS, Taekwondo is a modern Korean martial art with ancient roots tracing back over 2,000 years to early Korean kingdoms such as Goguryeo, Silla, and Baekje, where martial arts were practiced for both military training and personal development; and

WHEREAS, September 4th marks a meaningful celebration of the values of Taekwondocourtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spiritwhich continue to enrich the lives of Californians of all ages and backgrounds; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims September 4, 2025, as Taekwondo Day in California and encourages all residents to recognize and celebrate the positive impact of Taekwondo on individuals, families, and communities throughout the state; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to Taekwondo organizations across California and to members of the public as an expression of high regard from the California State Senate.

WHEREAS, Taekwondo, the traditional Korean martial art that emphasizes discipline, respect, physical fitness, and mental strength, has become one of the most practiced martial arts in the world and has greatly contributed to global health, culture, and peace; and

WHEREAS, In 1971, the South Korean government officially declared Taekwondo the national sport of South Korea; and

WHEREAS, On September 4, 1994, Taekwondo was adopted as an official sport of the Olympic Games, and the Legislature also designated September 4, 2020, as California Taekwondo Day; and

WHEREAS, Taekwondo has been embraced by diverse communities across California, fostering cross-cultural understanding, character development, and youth empowerment; and

WHEREAS, California is home to hundreds of Taekwondo dojangs (schools), instructors, athletes, and families who have elevated the practice through education, competition, and community service; and

WHEREAS, Taekwondo is a modern Korean martial art with ancient roots tracing back over 2,000 years to early Korean kingdoms such as Goguryeo, Silla, and Baekje, where martial arts were practiced for both military training and personal development; and

WHEREAS, September 4th marks a meaningful celebration of the values of Taekwondocourtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spiritwhich continue to enrich the lives of Californians of all ages and backgrounds; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims September 4, 2025, as Taekwondo Day in California and encourages all residents to recognize and celebrate the positive impact of Taekwondo on individuals, families, and communities throughout the state; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to Taekwondo organizations across California and to members of the public as an expression of high regard from the California State Senate.

Date of Hearing: September 3, 2025

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Blanca Pacheco, Chair

SBPCA Bill Id:SCR 101

Author:(Choi) – As Introduced Ver:

SENATE VOTE:

SUBJECT: Taekwondo Day.

SUMMARY: Proclaims September 4, 2025, as Taekwondo Day in California; and, encourages all residents to recognize and celebrate the positive impact of Taekwondo on individuals, families, and communities throughout the state. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Taekwondo, the traditional Korean martial art that emphasizes discipline, respect, physical fitness, and mental strength, has become one of the most practiced martial arts in the world and has greatly contributed to global health, culture, and peace.
2. In 1971, the South Korean government officially declared Taekwondo the national sport of South Korea. On September 4, 1994, Taekwondo was adopted as an official sport of the Olympic Games, and the Legislature also designated September 4, 2020, as California Taekwondo Day.
3. Taekwondo has been embraced by diverse communities across California, fostering cross-cultural understanding, character development, and youth empowerment.
4. California is home to hundreds of Taekwondo dojangs (schools), instructors, athletes, and families who have elevated the practice through education, competition, and community service.
5. September 4 marks a meaningful celebration of the values of Taekwondo—courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit—which continue to enrich the lives of Californians of all ages and backgrounds.

FISCAL EFFECT: This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: SCR 101

Author: Choi (R), et al.

Introduced: 7/17/25

Vote: 21

SUBJECT: Taekwondo Day

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution proclaim September 4, 2025, as Taekwondo Day in California and encourage all residents to recognize and celebrate the positive impact of Taekwondo on individuals, families, and communities throughout the state.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. On September 4, 1994, Taekwondo was adopted as an official sport of the Olympic Games, and the Legislature also designated September 4, 2020, as California Taekwondo Day.
2. Taekwondo has been embraced by diverse communities across California, fostering cross-cultural understanding, character development, and youth empowerment.
3. California is home to hundreds of Taekwondo dojangs (schools), instructors, athletes, and families who have elevated the practice through education, competition, and community service.
4. September 4th marks a meaningful celebration of the values of Taekwondo—courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit—which continue to enrich the lives of Californians of all ages and backgrounds.
5. This resolution proclaims September 4, 2025, as Taekwondo Day in California and encourages all residents to recognize and celebrate the positive impact of Taekwondo on individuals, families, and communities throughout the state.

This resolution roclaims September 4, 2025, as Taekwondo Day in California and encourages all residents to recognize and celebrate the positive impact of Taekwondo on individuals, families, and communities throughout the state.

Related/Prior Legislation

ACR 1 (Quirk-Silva, Resolution Chapter 92, Statutes of 2021).

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 8/19/25)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/19/25)

None received

Prepared by: Sofia Pachon-Mendez / SFA / (916) 651-1520

8/20/25 23:35:52

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