Strengthening the moral and philosophical foundations of Taekwon-Do through its International Do Courses (IDCs) is a key objective of the ITF. The IDC was created to help practitioners better understand and apply the “Do” — the moral way of Taekwon-Do envisioned by General Choi Hong Hi. More than technical training alone, the IDC program focuses …
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New ITF Treasurer: Sbn Cosmin Oprescu
The ITF is pleased to announce the appointment of Sbn Cosmin Oprescu as ITF Treasurer and member of the Executive Committee. Before, he was a Member at Large of the ITF Board of Directors, a position he was elected to during the 2023 General Assembly in Tampere, Finland, and has since been a key contributor …
Report IIC192 Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada
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 …
Personnel changes in the ITF
At the opening of the 8th Extraordinary General Assembly on March 29, 2026, ITF President GM Paul Weiler announced two leadership changes within the ITF Board of Directors. The ITF and Master Leonardo Oros Duek have reached a mutual agreement regarding the conclusion of his tenure as Treasurer and Member of the Board of Directors, …
#ITF60: The Dream of the Young and Sickly Calligraphy Student
There are many serious students of Taekwon-Do who are experts on how to perform technical details in a correct way – about the “external” side of this beautiful martial art – while not addressing other aspects of Taekwon-Do. In that sense, for some time now, as a result of a carefully designed plan for standardization …
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Productive Week of Preparations for the ITF World Cup 2026 in Benidorm
Preparations for the ITF World Cup 2026 in Benidorm continue to progress steadily, with a series of important activities taking place this week involving organisers, officials, and ITF representatives. On Monday, March 16, the event organisers hosted an online information meeting aimed primarily at team managers. The session provided comprehensive guidance on key aspects of …
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