--- title: "Expert Taekwondo Referee & Coach in Delhi" description: "Train with an experienced Taekwondo referee in Delhi. I bring professional officiating insights to my academy, helping students master competition-ready techniques." canonical: https://mytribe.in/delhitaekwondosportsacademy/taekwondo-martial-arts-training/coach-s-corner-official-duties last_updated: 2025-09-23 --- # My Journey as a Taekwondo Referee & Official Tribe Verified · Referee at 38th National Games 2025 By [Sonu](https://mytribe.in/delhitaekwondosportsacademy) · In-person training at academy in Tughlakabad Extension, New Delhi · ₹1,200 per month (estimate) Part of [Taekwondo & Martial Arts Training](https://mytribe.in/delhitaekwondosportsacademy/taekwondo-martial-arts-training). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/delhitaekwondosportsacademy/taekwondo-martial-arts-training/gallery) Being a coach is only half the picture. I serve as a referee at state and national level competitions because I want to understand the ring from every angle. ## Photos and videos - ![As a referee at the Taekwondo Open selection trial for the 38th National Games. It is an honor to be part of the selection process.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f55405e5-1356-4bd6-8d0d-ebdb17a9c2e1) - ![Officiating a match. My experience as a competitor and coach helps me be a fair and effective referee.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5ed3f1d4-5d5b-4cd2-b200-c36014f1be9e) - ![In the ring, ensuring the rules are followed. It is a big responsibility that I take very seriously.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e97d9aff-3922-4217-b6af-74b79081b0a5) - ![A group photo with fellow officials at the National Games selection trial. We are all dedicated to the sport of taekwondo.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dce2587a-eb2c-4748-a1d8-da5f8b97ae13) - ![Another photo with the team of officials. It was a privilege to work with such experienced and knowledgeable people.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/acd586d3-e833-4c06-b161-c80fc38cd532) - ![Giving instructions to a competitor during a match. Clear communication is key to good refereeing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d2becd12-5bc6-4ce1-b56b-281ca41e009b) - ![With my friends and fellow coaches. The taekwondo community is a close-knit one.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ec95229b-f79a-4e54-ba10-809e84d9a065) - ![Celebrating with my colleagues. We all share a passion for martial arts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2304f769-76d3-4b58-9bff-849764c3229b) - ![A moment during a competition. I am always focused on my students and the sport.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fff2e117-fd9f-48af-aacc-ec6dbbdb5c13) - ![At the official's table during a championship. A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to make these events happen.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c4a69c11-b1ca-4ab2-964c-4746a4495a0a) - ![With fellow coaches and officials at the Ghaziabad District Taekwondo Championship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1633ace9-e9fd-4960-b449-79f8dc08f9f7) - ![A light moment with a friend and colleague. We are competitors, but also brothers in the sport.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8cafc53f-839e-4518-99da-14431c61f196) - ![We inherit hard work in our legacy, that's why we write our own story. A candid moment discussing the rules with another official.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4a56c22d-47ad-4ada-a20b-e0a171a290ab) - ![Refereeing a match between two young fighters. I ensure their safety while they give their best.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/02abf9ec-3f52-4154-810c-60b6ffca4ac7) - ![Guiding the competitors during a bout. My role is to be an impartial judge of their skill.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/43a4dc2a-ee5e-4b0f-878d-bcfa0bcba350) - [Video: A look back at some of my memories as a competitor and a coach. Taekwondo has been my life's passion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/88120566-6459-4bf6-bc76-ebd52da42fbe) ## About Coach's Corner & Official Duties Being a referee is about more than just blowing the whistle. It is about knowing exactly what judges want to see. When I am officiating, I am watching every move, learning what makes a winning point and what costs you a penalty. I bring that exact insight back to my academy, helping my students train not just hard, but with the precision that wins medals. My role as a referee at major events, like the 38th National Games, is not just a title. It is an education. Standing in the ring as an official, I see the nuances of Kyorugi (sparring) that you cannot learn from the sidelines. I see how fighters handle pressure, how they use their distance, and how they react when the scoreboard is tight. This is the edge I bring to my students at the Delhi Taekwondo Sports Academy. When we practice, we don't just do drills. We train for the standards of the actual competition. If a technique is illegal or likely to be scored down by a judge, I correct it immediately. I teach my students to fight smart. My experience officiating at district and state championships gives me a clear view of the current landscape of competitive Taekwondo. Whether it is preparing for CBSE Nationals or local selection trials, I know what the competition is doing. I ensure my students have the preparation, the discipline, and the technical awareness to step onto the mat and perform when it matters most. ## About Sonu I am Sonu. My life is on the mats, whether I am teaching in my academy or officiating at the National Games. Seeing the sport from the referee's chair makes me a better coach for my students. 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