The 45th Qualifying International Umpire Course (IUC) was held on 14th and 15th April 2024, in Hotel Clarks Grand, Gorakhpur, India. It consisted of a 2-day period for a total of 12 hours. It was delivered in English. There were around 70 participants from 3 countries: Nepal, Malaysia, and India. It is important to highlight …
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Three-day Meeting of the ITF Board of Directors
In the few days before the European Taekwon-Do Championships 2024, the ITF Board of Directors met in Lublin, Poland. From Monday to Wednesday, April 15-17, the ITF board discussed a huge variaty of topics in the Grand Hotel in Lublin for a total of more than 20 hours. After the elections last September at the …
69 years after the birth of “Taekwon-Do”
The history of Taekwon-Do must be told from November 9, 1918, when Choi Hong Hi was born in Hwa Dae, in the Myong Chun district on the Korean peninsula. Of fragile health and strong temperament, at the age of 15 he began studying calligraphy and Taekkyon, an ancient Korean discipline that includes numerous foot techniques …
Supplementary contest for the Members of the ITF Development Teams
The ITF Board of Directors would like to announce the complementary competition to become a member of the ITF Development Teams. Specifically, people are needed willing to work for the development of Taekwon-Do in particular regions such as Asia, Africa and the Caribbean Region, Middle East regions and Oceania. For more information and to know …
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ITF to #InspireInclusion
In the dynamic world of sports, the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) stands as a beacon of martial arts excellence. While the focus is often on the prowess and skill of the athletes, it is crucial to acknowledge the transformative journey of females within the ITF. Over the years, the organisation has evolved to inspire inclusion, …
Intensive Meeting of ITF Executive Committee in Warsaw
The ITF Executive Committee meets weekly to discuss the daily issues of the International Taekwon-Do Federation. It consists of the President, Grand Master Paul Weiler, the Senior Vice President, Grand Master Clint Norman, the Vice President, Master Annick Van Driessche, and the Treasurer, Master Leonardo Oros Duek. Since the elections in September 2023 in Finland …
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