WHO WE ARE
About us
MCTC is a collegiate Taekwondo conference that brings university teams across the Midwest together through organized tournaments and team competition. We create a space where student athletes can compete, improve, and represent their schools in a strong collegiate environment.
Our mission is to make collegiate Taekwondo more active, accessible, and competitive across the Midwest. Our vision is to help more athletes and clubs grow through competition, community, leadership, and school pride.
MCTC is built around school spirit, fair competition, and a better tournament experience for college Taekwondo athletes across the Midwest.
22+
MEMBER SCHOOLS
A growing network of university Taekwondo clubs across the Midwest.
300+
ACTIVE ATHLETES
Students competing, training, and representing their schools each season.
UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS
MCTC TOURNAMENTS & CHAMPIONSHIPS
Spring Tournament
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2026 Spring Championship
DateFebruary 28, 2026
LocationUniversity of Chicago
FormatPoomsae & Sparring
Fall Tournament
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2026 Fall Championship
DateOctober 24, 2026
LocationNorthwestern University
FormatPoomsae & Sparring
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Schools
Drexel University
Iowa State University
Miami University
Michigan State University
Northwestern University
Ohio State University
Purdue University
Purdue University Indianapolis
University of Arkansas
University of Chicago
University of Cincinnati
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Denver
University of Illinois Chicago
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Iowa
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Missouri KC
University of Northern Colorado
University of Pittsburgh
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Washington University in St. Louis
Drexel University
Iowa State University
Miami University
Michigan State University
Northwestern University
Ohio State University
Purdue University
Purdue University Indianapolis
University of Arkansas
University of Chicago
University of Cincinnati
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Denver
University of Illinois Chicago
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Iowa
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Missouri KC
University of Northern Colorado
University of Pittsburgh
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Washington University in St. Louis
HOW IT WORKS
REGISTER YOUR TEAM IN THREE SIMPLE STEPS
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Create Your Team Registration
01. Create Your Team Registration
Coaches, club leaders, or team managers can register their university team through the MCTC portal. During registration, you can submit athlete information, club details, and the tournaments your team plans to attend.
Get Approved by MCTC
02. Get Approved by MCTC
Once your registration is submitted, the MCTC team reviews your information and confirms eligibility. Approved teams receive tournament updates, important event details, and access to future registrations.
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Get Ready to Compete
03. Get Ready to Compete
After approval, your athletes can prepare for upcoming events, review tournament schedules and divisions, and represent their university at MCTC competitions across the Midwest.
NEED HELP WITH MCTC?
Frequently asked questions
Find quick answers about team registration, tournaments, eligibility, and how MCTC supports collegiate Taekwondo programs.
Who can join MCTC?
MCTC is open to university Taekwondo clubs and collegiate teams across the Midwest.
How does team registration work?
A coach, club leader, or team manager can register online and submit athlete details through the MCTC portal.
How many tournaments does MCTC host each year?
MCTC currently hosts two tournaments each year, usually one in spring and one in fall.
What events are included in the tournaments?
MCTC currently hosts Spring and Fall tournaments. Each tournament may include competition formats such as poomsae, sparring, and team-based matchups depending on the event structure.
Do beginners qualify to compete?
Yes, MCTC events are built for different experience levels, from beginner athletes to advanced competitors.
