Report on the Visit of Master Leonardo Oros Duek Date: 08-Feb-2025 Location: Dubai & Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 1. Introduction The International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) has initiated steps to establish its official presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with Dubai as its central hub. Master Leonardo Oros Duek, ITF treasurer, visited Dubai to …
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Biomechanics of Taekwon-Do – the latest findings from Prof. Jacek Wąsik’s team
Current scientific research by the team of Prof. Jacek Wąsik (4th Dan) on the biomechanics of the yop chagi (side kick) and dollyo chagi (turning kick) kicks of Taekwon-Do provides the following scientific evidence: I. The force value for the dollyo chagi kick averages 2661.53 N and for the yop chagi 4596.15 N. Foot acceleration …
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Asia Development Team Kicks Off 2025 with First Virtual Meeting
The ITF’s Asia Development Team convened for its first meeting of the year on Sunday, January 26, 2025, via Zoom. The team came together to discuss key activities and strategic plans for the year ahead, setting the stage for a dynamic and impactful 2025. The meeting focused on defining the team’s primary areas of engagement, …
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Welcome United Arab Emirates to the ITF!
We warmly welcome Sabum Nim Ricardo Scheidegger, his students, and the United Arab Emirates to the International Taekwon-Do Federation! Our Treasurer, Master Leonardo Oros Duek, is working closely with Sbn Scheidegger to strengthen the presence of ITF in the Gulf countries, promoting the values and excellence of Taekwon-Do in this important region. Welcome to the …
Seminar in Ireland by Master Meyour and Sabum Sjövall
On the weekend of 18th and 19th January, the Irish National Taekwon-Do Association (INTA) organised a seminar with Master Thierry Meyour and Sabum Mira Sjovall from ITF Finland. Master Meyour is a longtime friend of the INTA and we were delighted to welcome him and one of his students to Ireland. Master Meyour is a …
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An ITF Icon Has Embarked on His Final Journey!
With great shock and disbelief, we learned that HGM Tom MacCallum had passed away in a hospital in his homeland of Scotland on Thursday evening, January 30, 2025. He was 82 years old. All Taekwon-Do practitioners of the ITF are familiar with the name Tom MacCallum. He worked for over twenty years as Deputy Secretary …
