Balanced development
Alternating between left and right hands builds both sides of the body evenly.
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About Taegeuk-Minton
What is Taegeuk-Minton?
An everyday sport that combines the principles of Taegeuk movement, rackets shaped like the sogo — a traditional Korean hand drum — and badminton. Like the balance of left and right, yin and yang, it uses both sides of the body evenly.
Why play with both hands?
Fewer injuries
Splitting the work between two hands, plus 61 air holes in the racket, reduces strain and injury in a single arm.
Brain stimulation
Coordinating both hands sharpens focus and reaction speed.
For all ages
Easy enough to learn in five minutes, with light rackets that children and seniors can handle.
How to Play
Start in three steps
- 01One racket in each handHold a Taegeuk-Minton racket in your left hand and another in your right.
- 02Rally the shuttlecockHit the shuttlecock back and forth with your partner, just like badminton.
- 03Use the hand on that sideReturn the shuttlecock with the hand on the side it comes to.
Coach training in Daejeon — refereeing and how to play
Balance of two hands
Taegeuk-Minton mascots
Two mascots, each holding a Taegeuk-pattern racket in both hands, show the "balance of two hands" behind the sport. They join kids at classes and events.
Frequently asked questions
What is Taegeuk-Minton?
Taegeuk-Minton is a Korean two-handed form of badminton, played with a racket in each hand. Developed and promoted by Taegeuk World Sports, it combines the principles of Taegeuk movement, rackets shaped like the traditional sogo drum, and badminton.
Is it hard to learn?
Not at all — most people learn it in about five minutes. The rackets are light (the K-Minton weighs 120 g), so children and seniors can play too.
How much does the equipment cost?
The Taegeuk-Minton racket set is ₩160,000 and the K-Minton is ₩80,000. For shuttlecock prices and bulk orders, call +82-42-527-9696.
How do I become a certified coach?
The Taegeuk-Minton coach and referee qualification was registered as a private qualification with KRIVET in 2018. For course schedules, call +82-42-527-9696.
Where is Taegeuk-Minton played?
Beginning with an MOU with Bhayangkara University in Indonesia (2018), we have signed agreements in Japan, Vietnam and Mongolia, and Taegeuk-Minton is now played in 26 countries including Cambodia, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, the USA, the UK, the Netherlands, Spain, Russia, Tajikistan, Egypt, France, Canada, Morocco, India, the Philippines, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Myanmar. Our goal is 30 countries and Olympic adoption by 2030.
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