BiographyYadollah PirhadiTaekwondo
First Name:Yadollah
Last Name:Pirhadi
Date of Birth:1939
Place of Birth:Borujerd
Profession:Senior Taekwondo Athlete (Champion, Coach, and Referee)
Private Life of Master Pirhadi, Taekwondo Veteran
Yadollah Pirhadi was born in 1939 in Borujerd. He is a well-known and senior figure in Iranian Taekwondo. He has been active in this sport for years, with experience as a champion, coach, and referee at various levels. His name has recently become more prominent due to controversies related to conflicts in the Taekwondo federation.
Family of Yadollah Pirhadi
Pirhadi was born into a sports-oriented family with a long history in this field. He has two brothers named Mashallah and Asadollah, and a sister. Unfortunately, one of his brothers passed away years ago. The Pirhadi brothers also participate in Taekwondo and are known in the Taekwondo community as “the Pirhadi Brothers.” This family has deep roots in Taekwondo and has played a significant role in promoting and developing the sport in Iran.
Yadollah Pirhadi’s Marriage and Wife
Yadollah Pirhadi, a prominent Taekwondo veteran, has a stable family life. He is married and has two daughters and two grandchildren. His early life was marked by challenges; he lost his father and one brother during his youth. After these events, Yadollah Pirhadi took care of his mother and younger brother for about twenty years, carrying the responsibilities of his family.
Start of Yadollah Pirhadi’s Professional Career
He entered the world of Taekwondo seriously in 1977 under the supervision of Master Mansour Fakouri and began his professional journey. He was active in competitions for about nine years, winning national and military titles and runner-up positions.
After his competitive career, Pirhadi began coaching in 1981 and achieved significant success, including coaching the Armed Forces national team to a silver medal at the World Championship in Italy. He also officially started refereeing Taekwondo matches from 1993.
Yadollah Pirhadi’s Achievements
Master Pirhadi, a veteran in Taekwondo, has gained many honors throughout his professional life in competitions, coaching, and refereeing. Below are some of these achievements:
During His Championship Years
- Winning National Championship Titles
- Winning Runner-up Titles at National Championships
- Medals in Military Competitions (Champion and Runner-up)
- Earned the nickname “Iron Fist of Iranian Taekwondo” due to his powerful punch strikes
- Notable victory in the 1960s over Fereid Dardar, a world kickboxing champion
During Coaching Years (from 1981)
- Head Coach of the Armed Forces National Team in the 1980s
- Silver Medal at the World Military Championships with Iran’s Team in Italy (1996)
Refereeing Career
- Official officiating and judging in various Taekwondo competitions
Other Honors and Responsibilities
- Managed the dedicated Taekwondo hall at Tehran’s Taekwondo Federation for about 8 years
- Represented Tehran’s Taekwondo Federation at an international tournament in Jordan (2006)
Taekwondo Controversy: Verbal altercation and slapping incident involving Pirhadi and Mabina Nemat Zadeh’s father
Following the recent controversy in Iran’s Taekwondo community, veteran coach and referee Yadollah Pirhadi claims that on August 1, 2025, he was assaulted by Mabina Nemat Zadeh’s father. Pirhadi explained that the incident began with the transfer of classes from Mehrouz Saeii, who was absent, to Mabina Nemat Zadeh (who lacks coaching certification). He added that after warning Nemat Zadeh about noise and arguments with a parent, she responded with inappropriate language.
This led to a meeting at the Tehran Taekwondo federation where Mabina Nemat Zadeh’s father slapped Pirhadi inappropriately.
Additionally, a parent of some athletes testified that after protesting about the dirty training hall, Mabina Nemat Zadeh threatened him. These incidents have caused a lot of controversy in the Taekwondo community.
A Completely Different Incident Involving Mabina Nemat Zadeh!
Top Stories:Mabina Nemat Zadeh, in an online interview, denied Pirhadi’s claims, saying he entered the women’s section of the gym and hit her several times. She mentioned watching the movie “Girls Don’t Cry” afterward, which caused her emotional distress. She also admitted that her father slapped Pirhadi and stands by his actions, believing he has the right to do so.
