As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect with pride on a year defined by strategic progress, growth, and excellence across the International Taekwon-Do Federation. The year also brought a moment of reflection for our global Taekwon-Do family. In January 2025, we sadly lost Honorable Grand Master Tom MacCallum, who served as Secretary General of …
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AIITA Closes the Year with Four Major ITF Taekwon-Do State Championships
The ALL INDIA ITF TAEKWON-DO ASSOCIATION (AIITA) has solidified its position as a leading authority in Taekwon-Do nationwide, concluding a highly successful 2025 by organizing four major State Championships that showcased the growing talent and dedication of its athletes. I. Massive Success in Uttar Pradesh: The 22nd ITF State Championship From October 31st to November …
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International Do Course Report November 25
The 16th ITF International Do Course (IDC) was held online on 2 and 16 November 2025. It consisted of four 3-hour sessions over two days for a total of 12 hours. It was conducted in English by the Do and Ethics Committee, which included Committee Chair Master Janel Gauthier (Canada) and, in alphabetical order, Grand …
IIC 189: A Historic IIC in the Heart of Europe
The city of Trnava became the beating heart of the Taekwon-Do ITF world from November 14th to 16th, as Slovakia welcomed its first-ever International Instructors Course. The 189th edition of the IIC drew an extraordinary 320 black belts, ranging from 1st to 9th Dan, representing 31 countries and every corner of our global Taekwon-Do family. …
ITF Insights: Preserving Knowledge, Honoring Dedication
Within the International Taekwon-Do Federation, the pursuit of higher rank has always represented more than the mastery of physical technique. Senior black belt candidates are asked to demonstrate not only advanced skill, but also maturity of thought, depth of understanding, and a meaningful contribution to the art. One of the ways this tradition is upheld …
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Celebrating the Legacy of General Choi Hong Hi
Today, November 9, 2025, the International Taekwon-Do Federation proudly commemorates the birthday of General Choi Hong Hi (1918–2002), the father of Taekwon-Do and a pioneer in the development of modern martial arts. General Choi’s lifelong commitment to physical excellence, moral strength, and the unifying power of Taekwon-Do laid the foundation for the art practiced around …
