ITF International Taekwon-Do Federation

2nd ITF Adapted Taekwon-Do World Cup 2025
2025-10-08 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) | New Delhi
Dear Grand Masters, Masters, and Instructors,

It is an honor to invite you to participate in the 2nd ITF Adapted Taekwon-Do World Cup.

Promoter: International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF)Contact: Master Leo Oros Duek lorosduek@itftkd.sport

Organizer: Croatian ITF Taekwon-Do AssociationContact: Master Slavko Jereb slavkoo7jereb@gmail.com

When: 8th October, 2025

Where: Sports Hall Žatika, Vukovarska ul. 3, 52440 Poreč, Croatia

More Details: See invitation of the ITF Taekwon-Do World Championships 2025

Registration:In Sportdata through the ITF-online-database https://data.itftkd.sport/signin. Each registration must be processed through the club participating in the World Cup, provided they have access to this platform, or through each country’s National or Allied Association.

Registration Deadline:Registrations will be open until September 12, 2025 at 21:59 UTC

Registration Fee:USD 100, and no fines will be applied for accommodation outside the official hotels

A competition exclusively for athletes with disabilities, whether physical, motor, sensory, or intellectual, will be held. The evaluation of each competitor’s level of disability will be carried out by the Inclusion Committee. All participants must undergo an evaluation committee review, presenting their medical fitness certificate for the competition, clearly indicating their disability status and degree. Additionally, the Unique Disability Certificate (UDC) will be required. The final admission and classification of each competitor will be determined by Sbn Anabel Vicario, and this decision will be final and irrevocable.The UDC must be sent via email to lorosduek@itftkd.org , indicating the corresponding registration number.

This edition will feature Individual Patterns, covering categories from 4th Gup to 4th Dan.

The age divisions will be:

Pre-Junior (born in 2010 – 2012)

Junior (born in 2007 – 2009)

Adult (born in 1989 – 2006)

Senior (born in 1988 or before)

After the registration, the categories are split into different belt categories and the different degrees of disability. In the case of less than 4 competitors in a category, the categories can be merged.

The competition will be overseen by a special team of certified Adaptive Taekwon-Do referees, led by GM Abelardo Benzaquén, Chairman of the Umpire Committee and Sbn Anabel Vicario Chairman of the Inclusion Committee.

We are confident that this event, which allows athletes with disabilities to showcase their talent and spirit on an international stage, will become a standard in our community

We welcome you and look forward to your participation in this special event for the ITF and our athletes with disabilities.

GM Abelardo BenzaquénChair of the Umpire Committee

Sbn Anabel VicarioChair of the Inclusion Committee

Courtesy in Social Media
2025-10-09 17:30 - 19:00 | New Delhi
Special Workshop at the ITF Taekwon-Do World Championships

Online platforms have made communication easier than ever—but they have also given rise to disrespectful and even harmful behavior. As Taekwon-Do practitioners, we are called to live by its tenets everywhere, including in digital spaces. Courtesy, one of our core values, is especially vital online.

To help our community reflect on these challenges, the ITF has invited Master Janel Gauthier, Chair of the ITF Do and Ethics Committee, to lead a special workshop during the World Championships in Poreč. Together, we will explore how to promote respect and courtesy in online communication and discuss possible ITF initiatives to guide members in this area.

🗓 When: Thursday, 9 October 2025🕔 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (CEST)📍 Where: Venue details to be announced🎟 Who can attend: All participants and attendees of the Championships💰 Cost: Free, no registration required

Master Gauthier, a clinical psychologist and Professor Emeritus at Laval University (Canada), brings his expertise in ethics and behavior to this important topic.

Join us in building a more respectful ITF community—online and beyond!

World Record Event 2025
2025-10-10 19:00 - 20:00 | New Delhi
The ITF invites all interested athletes to participate in the World Record Event 2025 at the Gala of the World Championships 2025 on October 10 in Porec, Croatia.

This event is the first one on the global stage. It has only one category: twimyo nopi ap cha busigi – flying high front kick.

While the Special Technique category during the World Championships includes the same kick but with a fixed height (e.g., 260cm for adults male), the World Record event tries to find the athlete with a valid technique at the largest height. The qualification for the World Record Event starts at, e.g., 270cm for adults male.

Be ready to participate at an extraordinary event!

Live stream will be available.

More information below:

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Morocco Umpire Seminar 2025
2025-10-19 00:00 - 23:59 | New Delhi
More information (time, location, costs, etc) directly at ITF Morocco.

Sbn Mohammed Joudari+212 6 68 64 15 58itf-morocco@hotmail.com

IHC Finland 2025
2025-10-25 00:00 - 2025-10-26 23:59 | New Delhi
A full in-person International Harmony Course, organized by ITF Finland’s president, Sbn Tarja Korhonen, in Ylöjärvi close to the Finnish Sports Metropol Tampere. Please find the full invitation below.

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International Do Course - November 2025
2025-11-02 00:00 - 2025-11-16 23:59 | New Delhi
The International Do Course (IDC) is a central element of the ITF syllabus. The IDC is a requirement for all candidates for gradings to 4th degree and above.

The first day of the course (Day 1) will be on Novmebr 2nd, 2025, from 2pm to 9pm (UTC) and the second day (Day 2) will be on November 16th, 2025, also from 2pm to 9pm (UTC).

The course will be delivered in English without any translation to Spanish or any other language. It will be held online.

For more information, please see the official invitation.

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IIC Slovakia 2025
2025-11-14 08:00 - 2025-11-16 17:00 | New Delhi
Dear Grandmasters, Masters, Instructors, Assistant Instructors and Students of Taekwon-Do!

We are honored that on the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Slovak Taekwondo Association ITF we can and have the opportunity to invite you to a historic event – the very first international instructor course (IIC) with the participation of the entire ITF Technical Commission. The invitation was accepted by GM Hector Marano TC Chairman, Master Virginia Dionisi TC Member, GM Jurek Jedut TC Member, GM Ung Kim Lan TC Member, GM Pierre Laquerre TC Member, GM Paul McPhail TC Member

At this special IIC, all members of the technical and instructor committee will be actively involved in the presentation and sharing of their knowledge during the course.Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to train, learn and connect with the entire ITF Technical Committee.

Join us in Slovakia and experience an unforgettable experience in the true spirit of Taekwon-Do!

All information in the official invitation below

IIC Slovakia, Trnava 2025_250416_165943Download

Registration_Form_IIC_2025_SlovakiaDownload

Slovak Union of Taekwon-Do I.T.F.

1st Japan Cup
2025-11-22 08:00 - 2025-11-23 17:00 | New Delhi
Invitation：1st JAPAN CUP_20250823 (Dowonload)

Italian Taekwon-Do Open 2025
2025-11-29 00:00 - 23:59 | New Delhi
The event, organized by Master Orlando Saccomanno, will be held on Saturday November 29h , 2025 in the Sport Hall PALABORSANI located in Via per Legnano 3, Castellanza (VA) near Milan, Italy

Inscription for this event must be done online through www.handlesport.comOpening of the registration on October 13th 2025• Closing of the registration on November 25th 2025 at 10.00 pm

info: info@hwarang.it

Official invitation in the attachment

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East Africa Championship 2025
2025-12-05 00:00 - 2025-12-07 23:59 | New Delhi
UPDATE: location changed from Tanzania to Kampala, Uganda

Full invitation below

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Webinar "Taekwon-Do for Everyone" - How to open a dojang?
2025-12-14 14:00 - 18:00 | New Delhi
The ITF webinar series “Taekwon-Do for Everyone” is a virtual training series for ITF members. It is a free of charge event and currently open to all members with an active ITF Teaching Licence/Plaque. Later, the webinar will also be available for other interested members.

In this webinar, Sbn Ryan Rampair, Chair of the ITF Business and Marketing Committee, will discuss the many aspects necessary for opening a successful ITF dojang. It is intended to focus on the basics from renting a room to accounting and successful marketing. Senior ITF members are invited to share their experience during the webinar.

This webinar will be in English only – no translation to Spanish!

Date: December 14, 2025Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm UTC (please check your time zone!)Webinar times: 90min / 60min break / 90min

Prepare your ITF ID and register for free: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5lfBQmoaQ8-L5G5qnJg6EQ#/registration

Senior Master Seminar Bangalore & Kerala
2025-12-20 08:00 - 2025-12-21 17:00 | Siva Academy, Yelahanka , Bangalore
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Hong Kong Championships
2025-12-21 00:00 - 23:59 | New Delhi
The Mindfulness Tae Kwon Do Club is pleased to invite all practitioners to its upcoming tournament.

Event Details

Date & Time: Sunday, December 21, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Local Time).

Hosted by: Mindfulness Tae Kwon Do Club.

Location

Venue: Sha Tin Neighbourhood Activity Centre (Hall, Integrated Professional Development Centre, Ma On Shan).

Address: Yiu On Estate, 2 Hang Hong Street, Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, New Territories (near Yiu Him House).

Competition Details

Categories:

Patterns (Individual and Team)

Sparring (Individual and Team)

Requirements: Open to ranks from White Belt (10th Gup/Grade) to Black Belt (4th Dan).

Registration

Deadline: Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 11:00 PM.

Contact & Information

Email: mindfulnesstkd@gmail.com

Sabum Andy Leung: (852) 92225820

Sabum Forever Kwok: (852) 98007340

Facebook link: (2) Facebook

Uganda Seminar December 2025
2025-12-22 00:00 - 2025-12-27 23:59 | New Delhi
The leader of the African Development Team, Master Niklas Enander (ITF Board Member), is coming to Uganda again and offers two seminars on December 22 and 27.

More information and contact details on the poster.

Mali National Championship 2025
2025-12-27 00:00 - 23:59 | New Delhi

AIITA India Championship 2025
2025-12-27 00:00 - 2025-12-29 23:59 | New Delhi
More information at

phone: +91 70079 01819

email: itfindiaofficial@gmail.com

IITF India Championship 2025
2025-12-28 00:00 - 2025-12-29 23:59 | New Delhi
More information via email or WhatsApp (see poster)

Rwanda Seminar December 2025
2025-12-28 00:00 - 2025-12-31 23:59 | New Delhi
The leader of the African Development Team, Master Niklas Enander (ITF Board Member), is coming to Rwanda again.

For more information, contact Allan Bagire (+250 788 608 299).

Burundi Seminar 2026
2026-01-03 00:00 - 23:59 | New Delhi
The leader of the African Development Team, Master Niklas Enander (ITF Board Member), is coming to Burundi in January 2026 again.

More information on the poster.

IIC Cuba 2026
2026-02-06 08:00 - 2026-02-08 17:00 | New Delhi

1st South American ITF Convention
2026-02-20 00:00 - 2026-02-22 23:59 | New Delhi
Participate in a three day convention organized by the South American Taekwon-Do Federation (FST) in Asunción, Paraguay, and meet, discuss, and exchange with the leading figures in the South American ITF community.

The full invitation and schedule is attached below (Spanish only).

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International Do Course (EN) - March 2026
2026-03-01 00:00 - 2026-03-15 23:59 | New Delhi
The International Do Course (IDC) is a central element of the ITF syllabus. It not only teaches the Do including insights into ethics and the ITF values but the IDC is also a requirement for all candidates for gradings to 4th degree and above.

The first day of the course (Day 1) will be on March 1, 2026, from 2pm to 9pm (UTC) and the second day (Day 2) will be on March 15, 2026, from 2pm to 9pm (UTC).

Deadline for registration: February 22, 2026, 11pm (UTC)

The course will be delivered in English without any translation to Spanish or any other language. It will be held online.

For more information, please see the official invitation.

Information_IDC_online_(English)_March2026Download

Informacion_IDC en_linea_(ESPAÑOL)_Marzo2026Download

Czech Sparring Seminar
2026-03-14 00:00 - 23:59 | New Delhi
EXCLUSIVE INTERNATIONAL SPARRING SEMINAR WITH MASTER JOHANN DE SILVA IN OLOMOUC!

Want to take your sparring to a master level?Learn from one of the best in the world!

The Czech National Taekwon-Do ITF Union and the Taekwon-Do SKUP Olomouc Academywould like to invite you to an exclusive International seminar focused on SPARRING, led by thelegendary Master Johann De Silva (VII. Dan) from England.

Date: March 14, 2026Venue: Sports Hall of the Polytechnic Secondary School,Rooseveltova 472/79, Olomouc

Please find the full invitation below.

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World Cup 2026 - Online Information Meeting
2026-03-16 20:00 - 22:00 | New Delhi
The official plans for the ITF Taekwon-Do World Cup 2026, to be held from 28 September to 4 October 2026 in Spain, are moving into the next phase.

To ensure all member countries and clubs are fully prepared for the upcoming tournament, the Organising Committee has the great pleasure of inviting the global Taekwon-Do community to a series of vital online information meetings.

The sessions are designed to accommodate the international community and will be held in two separate time slots on Monday, 16 March 2026:

20:00 CET (Spanish Time): Session for Spanish-speaking participants.International Taekwon-Do Federation is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: ITF Taekwon-Do World Cup – Online Information Meeting – Spanishhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82665840125?pwd=[REDACTED]

21:00 CET (Spanish Time): Session for English-speaking participants.International Taekwon-Do Federation is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: ITF Taekwon-Do World Cup – Online information Meeting – Englishhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83825718829?pwd=[REDACTED]

Purpose and Coordination The primary goal of these webinars is to provide comprehensive information regarding the event’s logistics, answer direct questions from clubs and national federations, and ensure seamless coordination leading up to the competition.

The Organizing Committee has also extended an invitation to the relevant ITF Committees to be present. This will allow for technical questions to be clarified directly by the experts involved, ensuring total transparency and clarity for all attendees.

By joining the online meetings and bringing together athletes, instructors, and officials in these sessions, the goal is to build a solid foundation for what promises to be a historic Taekwon-Do World Cup 2026 in Benidorm.

Note to Participants: All interested member countries and clubs are encouraged to join the session that matches their preferred language to stay updated on the latest requirements and event details.

Official website of the Taekwon-Do World Cup 2026: 🔗 worldcup2026.taekwondoitf.es Follow the Instagram profile of Taekwon-Do World Cup 2026: https://www.instagram.com/itfworldcup_benidorm2026

We look forward to meeting you on 16th March via Zoom and we hope to see you in autumn in Benidorm.

ITF Open Talks: Kids, Harmony, and Inclusion
2026-03-21 00:00 - 23:59 | New Delhi
After the success of the online webinars “Taekwon-Do for Everyone” in 2025, the ITF goes the next step: ITF Open Talks – a virtual format for informal exchange to share ideas, experiences, but also doubts and questions, with the entire community around the world

The first ITF Open Talk will feature the chairs of three Standing Committees: Master Fabián Izquierdo (Children Development), Master Gastón Casero (Harmony), and Sbn Anabel Vicario (Inclusion).

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026Time: 2pm UTCPlatform: Zoom (Registration for free.)

Roma Gladiator Open 2026
2026-03-22 00:00 - 23:59 | New Delhi
The event, organized by GM Wim Bos, will be held on March 22, 2026, in the Sports Hall PALATORRINO, Via Fiume Giallo 47, Rome, Italy

according to the following program:hrs. 09.00-13.00 Chicks, Dragons and Kids/Individual and Team Pattern Competition.hrs.13.00-20.00 hrs. Pre-Junior, Junior and Senior / Individual competition and Junior/Senior Team Sparring Competition.

Registration for this competition is exclusively through www.handlesport.com Closing of the online registration: Tuesday March 17th, 2026, at 23.00 hrs.

info:romagladiatoropen@gmail.com

Official invitation in the attachment

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ITF Webinar: Nutrition for competition
2026-03-28 00:00 - 23:59 | New Delhi
Proper hydration is one of the most important — and often overlooked — factors in combat sports performance. In Taekwon-Do, where athletes must balance high-intensity competition with strict weight categories, managing hydration correctly can significantly impact both performance and health.

In this special ITF Webinar session “Taekwon-Do for Everyone”, the ITF Medical and Anti-Doping Committee organized an external speaker: Sean Fitzgerald, Certified Nutritionist and Personal Trainer from Adaptive Health, will explore the critical role hydration plays in training, competition performance, recovery, and safe weight management for Taekwondo athletes.

Drawing on his extensive background in Taekwon-Do and his current experience as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor, Sean brings both practical athlete insight and professional expertise in combat sports nutrition. Through his work with European and World medalist athletes, as well as professional MMA fighters, BJJ competitors, and boxers, he has helped athletes develop smarter strategies to fuel performance while maintaining long-term health.

During this talk, participants will learn:

Why hydration is essential for optimal performance in Taekwon-Do competition

How dehydration affects strength, endurance, and cognitive performance

Practical hydration strategies before, during, and after competition

Safer approaches to managing hydration during weight cuts

How combat sport athletes can stay healthy while performing at their best

This session is ideal for Taekwon-Do athletes and coaches who want to better understand how nutrition and hydration can support both competitive success and long-term athlete wellbeing.

English Webinar:

When: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 11am UTC

Speaker: Sean Fitzgerald

Title: Hydration for Competition: Performance, Health, and Weight Cuts

Free registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0rUpKUJTT7i6VGjPdWYrlg

Spanish Webinar:

When: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 2pm UTC

Speaker: Dr. Sergio Marissi (Medical and Anti-Doping Committee)

Title: Hydration during Competition

Free registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JJXBam85RimcaZx21claRg

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Albania Championships & Seminar 2026
2026-03-28 00:00 - 2026-03-29 23:59 | New Delhi
Saturday, March 28, 2026: Open Tirana 2026 Championships

Sunday, March 29, 2026: Tul Seminar and Black Belt Grading with Master Niklas Enander (VIII. Dan, Member of the ITF Board of Directors)

More informations directly via email (Titini Xhekson).

8th Extraordinary General Assembly
2026-03-29 00:00 - 23:59 | New Delhi
The ITF is pleased to announce that the 8th Extraordinary General Assembly will be held on Sunday, 29 March 2026, at 2pm CEST (=12pm UTC) via online conference.

Official Member Associations are kindly invited to this Extraordinary General Assembly

To ensure the smooth and efficient conduct of the Assembly, any comments, proposals, or suggested amendments must be submitted to the ITF Office by 15 March 2026.

Delegates are encouraged to complete the registration process within the specified deadline to secure their participation and voting rights in accordance with ITF Statutes and regulations.

For any questions or administrative support, please contact the ITF Office directly.

We look forward to welcoming your delegates to the 8th Extraordinary General Assembly and to your valued participation in the governance and continued development of our Federation.

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IIC Canada 2026
2026-04-10 08:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00 | Centre des Congrès de l’Hôtel Delta Trois-Rivières, 1634 Rue Notre Dame Centre, Trois-Rivières, Québec, QC G9A 6B2, Canada
Dear GM, Masters, Instructors, black belts, and red belts,

It’s a great pleasure to invite you to the International Instructor Course in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada.

The IIC will be in April 10, 11 and 12, 2026 at the Delta Hotels Trois Rivieres Conference Centre 1634 Rue Notre Dame Centre, Trois-Rivières, QC G9A 6B2

For members in Quebec, this course will also serve as a license renewal for September 2026. Simply present the federation with proof of participation in the IIC to receive your 2027 license.

Here is the link for registration form: International Instructor Course (IIC) – Registration / Inscription – Remplir le formulaire

For further information : iic@atpl-itf.com

Don’t forget to send your national association(NA) a copy of your registration, so that the ITF can prepare your certificate.

We look forward to seeing you at the IIC April.

Best regards,

Alexandre Sarrazin

Registration coordinator
