ITF Insights

Remembering the Founder, Carrying His Legacy Forward

On November 9, 2026, the ITF brought together more than 250 participants from around the world for a special virtual meeting commemorating the birthday and legacy of General Choi Hong Hi, the founder of Taekwon-Do. Under the theme “Remembering the Founder, Carrying His Legacy Forward”, the event provided an opportunity for the international Taekwon-Do community…

November 9, 2026
Successful Pilot Seminar for the ITF Self-Defence Project in England!

The ITF Self-Defence Project took an important step forward on 24 October 2026, when its first pilot seminar was held in Lingfield, Surrey, just south of London, England. The seminar attracted a full house, with Grand Masters and other senior Taekwon-Do practitioners attending. The event provided a valuable opportunity to introduce and test the project’s…

October 29, 2026
Full report: World Cup 2026 – Benidorm, Spain

The 10th ITF Taekwon-Do World Cup 2026 brought more than 2,600 competitors to Benidorm, Spain for a week of sporting excellence, international friendship and important developments across the ITF community. From 29 September to 3 October, Palau d’Esports l’Illa de Benidorm became the center of ITF Taekwon-Do. More than 2,600 competitors representing 57 nations and…

October 18, 2026
Scotland’s Merger Process Takes a Significant Step Forward

An agreement signed during the ITF World Cup 2026 in Benidorm marks an important milestone in the process of unifying Scotland’s two Taekwon-Do associations. During the ITF World Cup 2026 in Benidorm, Spain, a significant milestone was reached in the ongoing merger process between Scotland’s two Taekwon-Do associations. After two years of dialogue, consultation and…

October 11, 2026