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Insights into the ITF National Associations Committee

April 18, 2025 by // by Daniel Schmidt Leave a Comment

Members of the National Associations Committee (NAC) met for a quick Zoom meeting following the ITF Extraordinary General Assembly on April 6, 2025. The NAC is one of three new Standing Committees created by the ITF Board of Directors in 2023. It is a resource committee designed to assist Member Associations with governance policies and procedures

Topics of discussion during the meeting included review of ITF membership requirements for different types of Member Associations (National Association NA, Allied Association AA, Recognized Club RC and Special Allied Association SAA) and the correct protocol to connect with members of the Member Associations as well as Regional Organizations.

The NAC is now excited to announce that it will be reaching out to Member Associations and Regional Organizations to create awareness of the Committee and the services it can provide to ITF members.

On behalf of the NAC,
Master Rod Johnson
Chair of the National Associations Committee

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IIC Report 153º Buenos Aires May 2022

May 30, 2022 by // by grosi Leave a Comment

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Once again the ITF has taken a memorable step in training its instructors.

On May 27, 28 and 29, 2022, in the city of Pilar, province of Buenos Aires, the 153rd IIC was held.

An unrepeatable event for multiple reasons.

In the first place, for having had the presence of all the members of the technical committee led by GM Héctor Marano.

Additionally, we were also able to share the teachings of the ITF President, GM Paul Weiler, who in addition to having personal interviews with the main leaders of South America, also met with the Masters and Grandmasters present.

Secondly, for having been the first IIC carried out together with the introductory courses of Kids, Adapted and Harmony.

These conferences were given by Master Fabián Izquierdo, co-creator of the kids program, Master Leo Oros Duek, chairman of the ITF Inclusion Committee and Treasurer, and by Sabum Nim Gastón Casero, chairman and co-creator of the Harmony program.

And finally for having been the second largest face-to-face IIC in history with more than 800 participants from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Peru.

The impeccable development of all the activity denoted a previous work of many months.
Both from the accreditation to the distribution of the work groups in various rooms including translators and video equipment in each room.

For this, the leadership of Marcelo Bordiez and Leandro Espósito was fundamental, leading a great work team.

After the classic entry, the ITF president gave a few words of welcome and immediately GM Marano handed out the 9th dan diplomas to Grand Master Azucena Zorzón, the first Argentine woman to obtain this degree, and to Grand Master Gustavo Merodio.

After the accreditation, and with everyone present in the main hall, a heartfelt tribute was paid to GM Pablo Trajtenberg, who has undoubtedly left his mark through his two presidencies.

To start the activities, the groups were divided by categories of degree (3-4, 5-6, 7-9) and in each room the work team carried out a review of all the forms, combat techniques, predetermined fighting and self-defense.

On Saturday night, the honor dinner was held with more than 100 participants, giving this gala an impressive setting.

A tango show gave an unforgettable note of color to all the participants and especially to the guests of honor.

The 3 days were undoubtedly very active and dynamic, receiving each course through the main references of each specialty.

On Sunday at the closing ceremony, a medal was presented to the coaching staff of the Argentine national team led by Master Marcelo Bordiez and Sabum Nim Ariel Alemanno for their excellent performance in the ITF Online World Cup.

After the words of the president for the official closing, the corresponding diplomas and the traditional photo session were delivered.

Undoubtedly, emotion was the protagonist throughout the course since for many it was the first reunion after two years of the pandemic.

Countless photos and memories will help write the story of a memorable IIC.

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World Day Against Bullying

May 2, 2022 by // by FABIAN ITF Leave a Comment

Based on an idea from Dr. Javier Miglino, an expert lawyer in Human Rights and Child Protection and founder of the NGO Bullying Without Borders, the approval of the “World Day Against Bullying” was promoted, an action that allowed the fight against this scourge is part of the 24 international days that must be commemorated annually throughout the planet.

Although the petition spoke of May 2, finally in 2016, UNESCO, one of the specialized agencies of the United Nations, proclaimed for the first Thursday of November of each year, as “International day against violence and bullying at school including cyberbullying“.

World-Day-Against-Bullying-NGO-Bullying-Whithout-Borders- — The official color of World Anti-Bullying Day is orange. NGO Bullying Without Borders.

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2nd Africa Championship Postponed

December 3, 2021 by // by grosi Leave a Comment

The new year has not yet begun, but the old problems cast their shadows ahead:

ETHIOPIA 2022:

The following reasons justify the postponement:

The Corona situation, which has been aggravated by the Omikron variant.
The military conflict in the north of the country, which has not yet ended and has led to a nationwide state of emergency. It would also be morally difficult to hold a sporting event in the
capital while people may be dying in the north of the country.
Most airlines have canceled their flights to Ethiopia.

We hope you understand these imponderables that go beyond our area of control.
Thank you very much for your understanding.

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International Do Course

November 19, 2021 by // by grosi Leave a Comment

Online International Do Course

What are the dates and times of the International Do Course (IDC)?
Sunday January 23^rd and Sunday January 30^th (2022) (UTC-time) – From 15:00 to 18:00 (UTC-time), and from 19:00 to 22:00 (UTC-time) on each Sunday.

Who may register for the course?

The course is open to all ITF Taekwon-Do members from 2nd grade/gup (red belt) and above, who also are 16 years of age or older.

How much does it cost to register for the course?
75 euros for the course (a total of 12 hours) and handouts (e.g., copies of PowerPoint presentations).

ITF Board Members and ITF Committee Chairpersons may register for free.

How do I register for the course?
The ITF decided earlier to stop using ITF-BOOKS.COM for course registration. However, due to the urgency of the situation (members interested in participating in the IDC must register for the course by Sunday, January 16th, 2022) and the absence of an alternate platform to register, the ITF has decided to make an exception and add the International Do Course to the ITF-BOOKS.COM platform. So, as originally announced, you must go to ITF-BOOKS.COM to register for the course. Before registering for the course, however, please make sure that you first register your attendance at ITF Courses (on ITF Online) through the Secretary-General of your National Organization. Once you have registered in the ITF database, you will be assigned a registry number than can be found next to your name. If your country is eligible for reduced registration fees, you will need this number to have access to the reduced fee.

What is the deadline to register for the course?

Sunday, January 16^th, 2022.

What will be the language of instructions during the course?
The course will be delivered in English. However, it will be possible to ask questions in Spanish.

Copies of PowerPoint presentations and other course materials will be available in English only.

What does the course cover?

During the course, you will be taken on a journey to explore what it means to be truly a man or a woman of Taekwon-Do (TKD), as defined by General Choi, and how one becomes truly a man or a woman of Taekwon-Do.

Topics for Day 1 and Day 2 will be as follows:
Day 1 – Part 1: Moral culture and TKD; Origin and meaning of the word “DO”; the Tenets of TKD; Student’s Oath; Connecting Do to moral culture, tenets, oath, and goal of TKD; Stages of moral development; Psychology of human behaviour; Self-control (what it is and why it matters; how to develop better self-control; how to teach self-control to TKD students; applications in dojang and daily life).

Day 1 – Part 2: Courtesy (what it is and why it matters; how to become more courteous; how to teach courtesy to TKD students; applications in dojang and daily life); Integrity (what it is and why it matters; how to develop and maintain integrity; how to teach integrity to TKD students; applications in dojang and daily life); Ethical/moral decision making (how to resolve moral dilemmas / conflicts between tenets of TKD).

Day 2 – Part 1: Perseverance (what it is and why it matters; how to develop and strengthen perseverance; how to teach perseverance to TKD students; applications in dojang and daily life); Motivation and goal-setting (how to set effective goals in TKD and life);

Day 2 – Part 2: Indomitable spirit (what it is and why it matters; how to develop an indomitable spirit; how to teach indomitable spirit to TKD students; applications in dojang and daily life); Integration of Do teaching into regular TKD classes (general guideline and tips).

Who is the IDC for?

The course is for all Taekwon-Do practitioners who are interested in studying the Do and developing a way of life based on the moral culture of Taekwon-Do, as well as for all Taekwon-Do instructors and assistant instructors interested in learning how to teach the Do and integrate the teaching of the Do in the teaching of Taekwon-Do.

It does not matter if you are an experienced or less experienced Taekwon-Do practitioner or instructor. The course will provide you with a great learning experience that will increase your knowledge and understanding of the Do and the moral culture of Taekwon-Do.

Why should I seriously consider to register for the IDC?

In his last publication, Moral Guide Book (2000), General Choi wrote: “…the only way one can truly achieve the status as a man of Taekwon-Do is to go beyond the technical aspect and establish a lifestyle based on a solid code of morality.” (p. 9). For him, physical and moral training were two indivisible parts of the study of Taekwon-Do. Without the emphasis on moral development, Taekwon-Do is just a sport, not a martial art. The true nature and spirit of a martial art is in the learning and teaching of the Do, i.e., the “way”, the “right way” as General Choi calls it. For him, the “right away” is the “way paved by the saints and wise people of the past.”

Furthermore, teaching the Do is good for business. With so many businesses competing for the customer’s money and attention, each business has to work hard to set itself apart from its competitors. Those instructors who are able to teach the Do effectively and provide moral training in addition to physical training have a competitive edge on their business competitors. They can offer a product that is unique, needed, demanded, and better than the competition. This means that they can attract more students in their dojang.

Is there an exam for the course?
There is no exam for this course.

Will there be physical activities during the course?
Activities during the course will include primarily actively listening to oral presentations, participating in quiz and group discussions, engaging in thinking and self-reflection exercises, and putting into practice the knowledge and skills learned. Video clips will also be used to show how to use Taekwon-Do exercises and other practical strategies to teach the Do and develop the Tenets of Taekwon-Do. Physical activities during the course will be few and scattered.

Will it be possible to ask questions during the course?
Yes, there will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of each part of the course. However, participants will be asked to submit their questions via the chat facility on the Zoom platform. We will select which questions to answer, focusing primarily on the questions most relevant for the course and the audience.

What will I receive when I register?
You will receive a confirmation of your registration by e-mail which will also be a receipt of your payment. Later (usually the day before the course), you will receive a Zoom link via e-mail. It will allow you to join the course on the day of the course. In addition, you will also receive additional information via e-mail before the course starts (e.g., dress protocol for the course, instructions to follow as participants in the course).

Will I get a certificate for the course?
Participants who attend the full IDC will receive an officially signed digital certificate certifying that they have successfully completed the International Do Course (I.D.C.) in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Federation.

Applicants for promotion to 9th degree black belt are already required to participate in at least one IDC to be eligible for promotion. Furthermore, a growing number of Instructors, Masters, and Grand Masters are asking the ITF to extend this requirement not only to applicants for promotion to 7th degree and above, but also to applicants for promotion to 4th degree and above.

The IDC certificate that you will receive will be an officially ITF valid document. You will be able to use it to show that you have completed the IDC promotion requirement.

Do I have to attend all parts of the course?
To obtain your certificate, you must attend all parts of the course, that is the full 12 hours. However, if you miss one of the parts, you will still be able to attend the other parts.

If I have a question about the course, who do I contact?
If you have a question that is not answered above, you can contact [email protected] for more information.

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Highlights from the 28th ITF General Assembly (russian version)

November 18, 2020 by // by grosi Leave a Comment

28-й Конгресс ITF, впервые, успешно проведённый в формате видеоконференции, стал историей с позавчерашнего дня.
Нам всем конечно хотелось бы провести его в обычной обстановке, но при актуальных обстоятельствах, это к сожалению было не возможно.

Мне хотелось бы воспользоваться возможностью, чтобы поблагодарить вас за ваше понимание и готовность принять участие в этом Конгрессе , который для некоторых из вас проходил глубокой ночью, а для других – очень рано утром из-за разницы во времени на континентах.

В общей сложности 163 представителя из 69 стран присутствовали на этой встрече, в том числе бывшие Президенты ITF Мастер Рассел Маклеллан (Канада) и Грандмастер Пабло Трайтенберг (Аргентина).
Благодаря отлаженной организации и технологии,удалось провести Конгресс в запланированные сроки (3,5 часа) и в деловой обстановке обсудить и утвердить многие вопросы и задачи.
Я хотел бы поблагодарить всех тех, которые позаботились о том, чтобы этот конгресс прошел так гладко, особенно персонал главного офиса, нашего Адвоката и всех членов Совета Директоров.
От их имени я благодарю всех делегатов, , председателей комитетов, Мастеров и Грандмастеров , инструкторов.

Для меня было большим удовольствием увидеть нашу семью TKD в целом и я надеюсь на встречу с вами в следующем году лично.

Искренне Ваш

GM Пауль Вайлер
Президент ITF

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