April 10, 11, 12, 2026
Organized by the club Académie Taekwon-Do Pierre Laquerre, the 192nd International Instructor Course (IIC) was held in Trois-Rivières, Québec region, Canada, bringing together high-level instructors and practitionersfrom around the world. This event provided an excellent opportunity to strengthen technical, pedagogical, and philosophical knowledge within an international setting.
Participation
The event welcoming 175 participants from several countries, including: Jamaica, United States of America, Ireland and Canada.
This international diversity encouraged valuable cultural and technical exchanges among participants.
Technical direction
The course was conducted by the Technical and Instruction Committee with GM Hector Marano (chair), GM Ung Kin Lan, and GM Pierre Laquerre. In addition, ITF Senior Vice President GM Clint Norman was a guest of honour and gave a sparring session.
A special segment, the Harmony segment designed for elderly practitioners was delivered by Master Gaston Casero, chair of the Harmony Committee. Additional participation included Master Richard Lajeunesse.
Course content
The program included:
- review of fundamental movements
- study and refinement of patterns
- practical application in sparring and self-defence
- updates and international technical standards
- teaching methodology and instructional development
- the Harmony Course, focusing on balance, coordination, and fluidity of movement
Objectives
The main objectives of the 192nd IIC were:
- To standardize techniques at an international level
- To enhance instructors’ skills and knowledge
- To promote the core values of Taekwon-Do
- To foster collaboration and exchange between countries
Conclusion
The 192nd IIC in Trois-Rivières was a great success. Thanks to the exceptional quality of the instructors and the strong international participation, the event significantly contributed to both the technical and personal development of attendees. It also reinforced the global growth and unity of the Taekwon-Do community.
Open Online Talk by the Kids Committee for members of the Colombian Association
The Taekwon-do Trois-Rivières club was absolutely thrilled to welcome everyone to our recent event.
It was a true honor to host such an amazing group of people from all across Canada. We were also incredibly proud to welcome our international guests who traveled from abroad to join us, including our friends from France and the United States!
Thank you to everyone who traveled from near and far to share their passion and make this experience so memorable.
We hope you had a fantastic time here in Trois-Rivières, and we look forward to seeing you all again in the future!