TAEKWON-DO FOR THE RIGHTS
2024-06-05 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Madrid)
The TAEKWON-DO FOR THE RIGHTS project with № 101133552 aims to encourage young people who actively practice sports to increase civic participation in their communities by establishing interaction with law enforcement agencies and thereby improving social inclusion.

The project will bring together young Taekwon-Do players aged 12-17 years and adults to promote together sports activities in their communities and active involvement in the local life of adults and young people.

The project aims not only to popularize Taekwon-Do practices for a healthy and active lifestyle, but also to apply the values of Taekwon-Do as a tool for building trust between young and old, endurance and resilience. The project will create a new concept for a sporting event that encourages athletes to engage in civic engagement as a precondition for participating in the event. It will be held in October 2024 in Sofia, and during its conduct, numerous opportunities will be provided for the participants to build connectivity and intercultural understanding.

TAEKWON-DO FOR THE RIGHTS is a complementary project to two previous projects of the Central Police Taekwon-Do Club – Taekwon-Do for the mind – get a black belt in values and BeValue Reload.

Partners of the CENTRAL POLICE TAEKWON-DO CLUB on the project are:

TKD AHAC SENTJUR, SLOVENIA

SC ARISTOTELIS, GREECE

ROMANIAN TAEKWON-DO ITF FEDERATION

INTERNATIONAL TOPFLIGHT BRUSSELS ASBL

TKD SPIRIT ASSOCIATION, HUNGARY

TAEKWON-DO GE-BAEK, SLOVAKIA

CIN-GU, LATVIA

TAEKWON-DO CLUB SOKO, BACKA TOPOLA, SERBIA

MIEJSKI KLUB SPORTOWY LEWART AGS LUBARTOW, POLAND

Each participating team will find a role model from the National Police or other law enforcement agencies, a famous athlete, female athlete/police officer, outstanding young people with achievements in Tae Kwon-Do who will talk about their training regime, how this regime targets healthy lifestyle, how sports contribute to professional orientation, values in sports, etc. The major events of the Project including the Taekwon-Do sports competition with all Taekwon-Do competition disciplines according to ITF Competition Rules will be held in ASICS Arena in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 17-21 October 2024.

Sardinia Open Championship 2024
2024-06-08 07:30 - 20:00 (Europe/Madrid)
Dear Grand Masters, Masters, instructors and Studentslt’s a pleasure to invite you to the ITF SARDINIA OPEN that will be held on the beautiful island of Sardinia (Italy) on June 8 of 2024.The competition is open to kids, juniors, adults and veterans (all belts).You also have the opportunity to visit natural and historical places of the amazing island.We hope to see you enjoying this event with all the participants.All the details below.

INVITATION.Download

Seminar in Taiwan
2024-06-08 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Madrid)
This seminar is organized by the ITF Association of Taiwan in collaboration with ITF Vietnam, with the main purpose of promote the art of Taekwon-Do in the Asian region, and will be conducted by Master Mariusz Steckiewicz, a recognized instructor from Poland with over 35 years of experience.

Below is the the basic information:

Main Topics of the Seminar:

Biomechanics and Generation of Power in Taekwon-Do

Injury prevention during our daily Training routine

Goals of the Seminar:

Understand Practical Application of Taekwon-Do Training Secrets.

Optimizing Techniques for Power Development.

Tailoring Taekwon-Do techniques and training to fit individual needs, which is essential for maximizing potential.

How to Recognize and Minimize the Injuries in Taekwon-Do training.

Lecturer:

Master Mariusz Steckiewicz is an 8th degree black belt and professional ACE (American Council on Exercise) Certified Personal Trainer and sports coach, who’s currently based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Date: 2024, June 8th (Saturday)

Venue: Taipei, Taiwan (National Taiwan Normal University)

You will find more information about the seminar in the attached invitation.

Best Regards,

Carlos Machado

ITF Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) Chairman

Invitation to Taekwon-Do Technical Seminar (Taipei, Taiwan)Download

India Seminar and Tournament
2024-06-10 00:00 - 2024-06-16 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
Seminars and Tournaments with GM Paul Weiler and Guest Instructor Master Yogi Chand in India the week of June 10 to 16:

ITF President’s Seminar on June 10-11

More information:Phone: +91 886 0616 168web: www.itfind.in

Black Belt Training Camp on June 12&13 in Chennai

More information:Phone: +91 98407 20308

South Zonal Taekwon-Do Black Belt Training on June 15, and Championship on June 16 in Bangalore(ATTENTION: location updated)

More information:Phone: +95 3803 1682Web: www.bit-itf.com

IX Campeonato Centro y Sudamericano
2024-06-24 08:00 - 2024-06-30 17:00 (Europe/Madrid)
IX Campeonato Centro y Sudamericano de Taekwon-Do ITF_Descarga

IIC Japan
2024-06-29 08:00 - 2024-06-30 17:00 (Europe/Madrid)

IIC Malaysia 2024
2024-07-12 00:00 - 2024-07-14 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
Invitation & the info pack of IIC 2024 Penang:

https://bit.ly/2024-IIC-Penang-Info-Pack

Other related forms & documents can be found in the following Google Drive link:

IIC 2024 – Penang, Malaysia – Directory

https://bit.ly/2024-IIC-Penang

MTF Participant Formhttps://bit.ly/2024-IIC-Penang-MTF-Member-Form

Non-MTF Participant Formhttps://bit.ly/2024-IIC-Penang-Non-MTF-Member-Form

Accommodation Formhttps://bit.ly/2024-IIC-Penang-Accommodation-Form

ITA Summer Camp 2024
2024-07-12 08:00 - 2024-07-14 17:00 (Europe/Madrid)
Midleton College, Cork.

€200 for all training, accommodation and meals.

Limited spaces available.

Classes conducted by World class Instructors & several of ITAs World & European Champions.

Register Now!

All info at this link: https://www.taekwondo.ie/calendar-of-events/summer-camp-2024 or email tkdsummercamp@gmail.com

Non residential Day visitor rate available €30.

Info Pack

Individual Registration form

Club registration form

Open Centroamericano y del Caribe
2024-07-19 08:00 - 2024-07-21 17:00 (Europe/Madrid)
Soon more info…

ITF Super Class July 2024
2024-07-27 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Online
Our famous SUPER CLASS is back!
Mark your calendar JULY 27, 2024 @ UTC 1pm over Zoom, 5 of the greatest ITF Women will share some of their training secrets and exercises to improve patterns performance over a 2 hour class.

This is an active class. The ladies will each focus on a different pattern and will talk about and show some exercises to help improve movements in that pattern.

Here’s the lineup:

Sabum Marielle Lind (color belt pattern)
BooSabum Brenda Trotter (I Dan pattern)
Sabum Silvia Farigu (II Dan pattern)
Sabum Honey Ospina (III Dan pattern)
Sabum Arielle Figueroa (IV Dan pattern)

To save your spot, register here for free: https://forms.gle/PyHVKdYZWwVpkkQh8

Copa Restauracion 2024
2024-08-10 00:00 - 2024-08-11 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
Please find the full invitation below

OFFICIAL-INVITATION-COPA-RESTAURACION-2024Download

INVITACION-OFICIAL-COPA-RESTAURACION-VERSION-ESPANOL-PRECIOS-EN-USDDownload

First International Online Harmony Course
2024-08-10 09:00 - 2024-08-11 13:00 (Europe/Madrid)
On behalf of the ITF and the Harmony Committee, we are pleased to extend a warm invitation to the First International Online Harmony Course, scheduled for August 10-11, 2024.
The course will be led by Sabum Nim Gastón Casero, Director of the Harmony Committee, together with the members of the Committee, Sabum Nim Eduardo Quinteros, Sabum Nim Tarja Korhonen and Sabum Nim Cinthia Bordón.
The ITF regularly organizes International Harmony Courses around the world to ensure quality education for seniors.
Registration: All National Associations or Affiliated Organizations can register participants through the ITF database: [https://data.itftkd.sport/signin].
Costs: For Gups and Danes up to 6th Dan: 155 USD; for 7th and 8th Dan Masters: 115 USD.
Payments: Payments must be made through the itf-books.org platform.
Registration deadline: August 3, 2024.
Languages: The first course will be held in Spanish.
We hope to have your participation in this important event.
Best regards on behalf of the ITF Harmony Committee,
Sabum Nim Gastón Casero
Director, ITF Harmony Committee

Tanzania seminars 2024
2024-08-16 - 2024-08-17
Master Niklas Enander (head of the ITF Africa Development Team) is conducting several seminars in Tanzania.
For more information see the posters below.

IIC - Kingston, Jamaica
2024-08-22 08:00 - 2024-08-24 17:00 (Europe/Madrid) | National Indoor Sports Centre, kingston, Jamaica., 6 Arthur Wint Drive, Kingston, Jamaica
IIC-Jamaica 2024 Welcome Letter .docxDownload

Jamaica IIC 2024 – WELCOME PACKAGEDownload

Zanzibar Umpire C Course 2024
2024-08-23
Just a day before the East Africa Championships, the African Taekwon-Do Federation organizes an umpire course with the leader of the ITF Africa Development Team, Master Niklas Enander, at the same location.
More information available at the contacts on the flyer.

East Africa Championship 2024
2024-08-23 00:00 - 2024-08-25 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
6th East Africa ITF Taekwon-Do Championship 2024 in Zanzibar

Ultimate Regional Championship - Kingston, Jamaica
2024-08-25 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Madrid)

Senegal Seminar & Grading 2024
2024-08-31

IIC Finland - 2024
2024-09-13 08:00 - 2024-09-15 17:00 (Europe/Madrid)
Dear Grand Masters, Masters, Instructors and fellow black belt holders,

On behalf of ITF Finland and Black Eagle Taekwon-Do, I have the great pleasure to invite you to the International Instructor Course that will be held in Tampere, Finland on the 13-15.09.2024.

The members of the technical committee that will be conducting the seminar will be dominated during the upcoming World Championships.

Please mark this event in your calendar. Looking forward to seeing you again in Tampere,

Yours in Taekwon-Do,Master Thierry Meyour

Full invitation:

IIC-Finland-2024-InvitationDownload

The official channels are:Email: iicfinland24@gmail.comFacebook event: https://fb.me/e/19SkekL26Webpage: taekwon-do.fi/iicfinland2024

Online IUC - Africa only
2024-09-14 - 2024-09-15
The Africa Taekwon-Do Federation (ATF) organizes an official International Umpire Course with GM Abelardo Benzaquén, chair of the ITF Umpire Committee.
The course will be available only for members of the Africa Taekwon-Do Federation and it will be held online.
More information will follow soon.

IIC 2024 Sardinia, Italy
2024-09-20 08:00 - 2024-09-22 17:00 (Europe/Madrid)
Dear Grand Masters, Masters, lnstructors and Students,On behalf of FITAE-ITF, ASI and FariguOriolani Team, it’s a great pleasure to welcome all Taekwon-Do members from ali over the world to the lnternational Instructor Course that will be held on the beautiful island of Sardinia, ltaly, on September 20-21-22, 2024, in the wonderful HORSE COUNTRY RESORT in Arborea (Oristano).We are looking forward to welcoming you and enjoy pure Taekwon-Do ITF experience.

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗜𝗖 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗮.

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟗-𝟐𝟎-𝟐𝟏-𝟐𝟐.

𝗜𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 (𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆.𝗶𝘁) 𝗯𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻, 𝗲𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁. 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵, 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁. 𝟮𝟮𝗻𝗱𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁. 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆.𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗜𝗖 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴@𝘁𝗸𝗱𝘀𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮.𝗰𝗼𝗺

𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿.

IIC 2024 Invitation (1)Download

IIC-Sardinia-Italy-2024-Registration-formDownload

Booking (Accommodation and Transfer) V1Download

Patterns Peak Performance - Online Master Class
2024-09-21 15:00 - 17:30 (Europe/Madrid)
The Ultimate Guide to Winning the World Championships

Join Master Mariusz Steckiewicz on Saturday, September 21st, at 3 pm Vietnam Time for a 2.5-hour “Patterns Peak Performance” Online Master Class. This session is designed for anyone competing or planning to compete in ITF-style Taekwon-Do Patterns, from regional to World Championships.

Key topics include:

Perfecting Technical Accuracy
Achieving Effortlessness and Energy Efficiency
Developing the “Wow” Factor
Mastering the Psychology of a Winner
Timing your peak performance with Periodization

With over 35 years of experience, including coaching multiple European, Asian, and World Champions, Master Steckiewicz offers invaluable insights to elevate your competitive edge.

Fee: 25 EUR
Register here: https://forms.gle/kH5YFUCwCF9KZtGP9

Don’t miss this chance to take your patterns to the next level.

Best regards,
Mariusz Steckiewicz
ITF National Association Committee
ITF Asia Development Team

Open English Championships 2024
2024-10-05 - 2024-10-06
ITF England would like to invite you to the AETA Open English Championships on 5th-6th October 2024 in Haywards Heath, England.
The two day event will have all 14yrs and below competitors on the Saturday and 15yrs and above on the Sunday.
More information on the event page
Full invitation
Some highlights

Colour Belt and Black Belt event
Under 9yrs, 9-11yrs, 12-14yrs, 15-17yrs, 18-35yrs, 36yrs+
Pattern, Sparring, Spec Tech, Power Test
Re-qualification for Colour Belts
League for Black Belts
5 x Special Techniques for 15-17yrs & 18-35yrs Black Belts
5 x Power Test for 15-17yrs & 18-35yrs Black Belts
Qualified umpires receive compensation on the Sunday

Registration pages:

Competitors entry
Club Registration
Umpire registration

ADT: Morocco seminar
2024-10-06

South Africa Seminar
2024-10-12 - 2024-10-13
We are pleased to announce that our association will be hosting a seminar with GM Paul Weiler, ITF President.
We are proud to have this opportunity and would formally like to invite your organisation to this prestigious event.
The seminar will take place on the weekend of the 12th and 13th of October 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Registration is available at https://tinyurl.com/2yjpjw9w.
The full invitation with additional information (travel, accommodation, full schedule, etc) is found below.
We look forward to meeting you in Johannesburg
Yours sincerely,
Sbn. Justin Glanville
South African Taekwon-Do Association (SATA) – President
Mobile: +27 (0)76 050 1021
Email: simwha33@gmail.com
Attention – Important Information – GM Weiler Technical Seminar South Africa 2024

ONLINE QUIC FOR ADAPTED TKD UMPIRES
2024-10-12 09:00 - 2024-10-13 14:00 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires)
Dear ITF Members:
Grand Masters, Masters, and Instructors,
It is an honor to invite you to participate in the “ONLINE QUIC FOR ADAPTED TKD UMPIRES”, to be held next October Saturday 12th and Sunday 13rd, from 9 AM to 2 PM (Buenos Aires time).
The criteria to be an ADAPTED ITF TKD UMPIRE for an ITF Adapted Event held in accordance with the ITF Official Adapted Competition Rules are as follows
i. Minimum age of 18 years.
ii. First Dan or higher graduation.
iii. Participate in an ITF QIUC ADAPTED TKD UMPIRE course and be graded by the ITF Umpire and Inclusion Committees.
Important Information:
Costs:
From 2nd Kup to 6th Dan: U$S 150
Masters 7th and 8th Dan: U$S 105
Grand Masters: 0.
Registration:
All NA´s or AA´s must register all participants through ITF database https://data.itftkd.sport/signin by October 5th, 2024, at the latest.
Payments are done through: itf-books.org
The registration form for the “ONLINE QUIC ADAPTED TKD”, course must be sent to lorosduek@itftkd.sport by October 5th, 2024, at the latest.
We warmly greet you and look forward to your participation in this historic Online QIUC.
GM Abelardo Benzaquén
Umpire Committee Chair
Sbn Anabel Vicario
Inclusion Committee Chair

1st ITF Adapted Taekwon-Do World Cup 2024
2024-10-28 - 2024-11-03
Dear Grand Masters, Masters, and Instructors:
It is an honor to invite you to participate in the First ITF Adapted Taekwon-Do World Cup, an event that will mark a milestone in the history of the ITF. This historic competition will take place within the framework of the “9th Mar del Plata Taekwon-Do World Cup 2024,” which will be held at the Islas Malvinas Sports Stadium, Mar del Plata, Argentina, from October 28 to November 3, 2024.
For the first time in ITF history, a competition will be held exclusively for athletes with disabilities, whether physical, motor, sensory, or intellectual. This edition will feature the Individual Patterns category, ranging from 4th Kup to 4th Dan. The age divisions will include Pre-Junior, Junior, Adult, and Advanced Senior.
The age divisions will be as follows:

Pre-Junior: born between 2009 and 2011
Junior: born between 2006 and 2008
Adult: born between 1988 and 2005
Senior: born in 1987 or earlier

After registration, the categories will be divided according to belt level and different degrees of disability. In case there are fewer than 4 competitors in a category, they may be merged.
The evaluation of each competitor’s degree of disability will be carried out by the ITF Inclusion Committee, under the leadership of Sbn. Anabel Vicario, along with her specialized team. All participants must undergo the evaluation committee’s review, presenting their medical certificate of fitness for competition, clearly stating the type and degree of disability. Additionally, the Unique Disability Certificate (CUD) must be presented. The final admission and classification of each competitor will be determined by the ITF Inclusion Committee, and this decision will be final and irrevocable.
The competition will be supervised by a special team of referees certified in Adapted Taekwon-Do, under the direction of Grand Master Abelardo Benzaquén, Chair of the Umpire Committee.
Registrations will be open until October 5, 2024, through the sportdata.org platform via the ITF online database (https://data.itftkd.sport). Each registration must be made through the club participating in the World Cup, provided it has access to the platform, or through the National or Allied Association of each country. The CUD must be sent by email to lorosduek@itftkd.org, indicating the corresponding registration number.
The registration fee is USD 100, and no penalties will be applied for accommodations outside of the official hotels.
We trust that this event will set a new standard in our community, allowing athletes with disabilities to showcase their talent and spirit on an international stage.
Warm regards, and we look forward to your participation in this historic event for the ITF and our athletes with disabilities.
GM Abelardo Benzaquén
Chair of the Umpire Committee
Sbn Anabel Vicario
Chair of the Inclusion Committee

PS: more information on the location, accommodation options, transportation, etc can be found in the official invitation of the World Cup 2024

9th ITF Taekwon-Do World Cup
2024-10-28 - 2024-11-02 | Estadio Polideportivo Islas Malvinas, Av. Juan B. Justo 3525, Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
9th ITF Taekwon-Do World Cup in Mar del Plata, Argentina.
The biggest event of the ITF in 2024.
Read the most important and latest details on the event homepage.

Invitation-WC2024 Download

2024 World Cup Umpire COUNTRY APPLICATION.v20-FEB-2024Download

WC 2024 Accommodation Booking Info ENGDownload

Online IDC November 2024
2024-11-10 - 2024-11-24
Online International Do Course
November 10th and 24th, 2024, from 3pm to 10pm (UTC time)

What are the dates and times of the International Do Course (IDC)?
The IDC is a two-day course. It is delivered over at the rate of 6 hours per day for a total of 12 hours. Each day includes two 3-hour sessions and a 1-hour break between the two sessions.
The first day of the course (Day 1) will be on November 10th, 2024, from 3pm to 10pm (UTC time) and the second day (Day 2) will be on November 24th, 2024, also from 3pm to 10pm (UTC-time).
Please note that, depending on when you switch from Summer Time to Standard Time or from Standard Time to Summer Time in your time zone, the UTC-time may not correspond exactly to the same local time on both days. To convert UTC to your local time, go to http://www.timebie.com/std/utc.php and follow web page instructions.

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?
100 € (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 according to the decision of the ITF.

How do I register for the course?
Registrations for the course must be done via request in ITF database. All ITF member organizations have access to the data base.
Please make sure that you 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 registration number that you will find next to your name.
If you experience any difficulty registering for the course, please contact your National Organization or the ITF Head Office at itfonline@itftkd.sport

How do I pay for the course?
Payment for the course can be made to ITF by your National via Custom Request, in which the National Database administrator must enter the number of persons who have registered for the IDC, their name, and the total amount, and make the payment to the ITF account trough credit card, bank transfer, PayPal or others.
If you experience any difficulty making the payment for the course, please contact your National Organization or the ITF Head Office at itfonline@itftkd.sport

What is the deadline to register for the course?
Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, 11pm (UTC time).

What will be the language of instructions during the course?
The course will be conducted in English. There will be no translation from English into Spanish or any other languages – an IDC to be conducted in Spanish is planned for 2025, but the date has yet to be determined.
Copies of PowerPoint presentations and other course materials will be available in English.

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.

Likewise, it does not matter if you have already participated in one or several IDCs before. IDCs are not always conducted by the same course instructors and the different parts of the course are not always taught by the same instructors. This means that there are differences in what is presented and what is highlighted from one course to the next. So, if you have already participated in one or more IDCs, you are bound to learn something new or develop a better understanding of what you have learned earlier. Besides, so much material is presented each time that it is impossible to remember or understand it all. This is what happens when you attend an International Instructors’ Course (IIC). It may be similar to the last one, but you still enjoy it because you learn or understand something that you missed earlier. It works the same for the IDC.

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 participation in IDCs required for promotion to a higher black belt degree?
Applicants for promotion to 7th degree black belt and above are already required to participate in at least one IDC to be eligible for promotion to 7th degree and above. As of 1 April 2025, applicants for promotion to 4th degree and above will be required to participate in at least one IDC to be eligible for promotion to 4th degree and above.

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 small 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.

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” feature 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 about two days before the course), you will receive a Zoom link via e-mail to use for joining the course on Day 1 and Day 2 of IDC. In the same email, you will be provided with information about the dress protocol for the course, instructions to follow to be admitted to the course meeting room (for example, the need to enter your full name in Roman alphabet as a username when connecting to Zoom), instructions to follow while waiting for the course to begin, and instructions to follow during the course 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.
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 black belt promotion requirement if you are among those who are required to participate in at least one IDC to be eligible for promotion.

Do I have to attend all parts of the course?
To obtain your certificate, you must attend all parts of the course on Day 1 and Day 2, 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 docourse@itftkd.sport for more information.

National Seminar Czech Republic
2024-11-16 00:00 - 2024-11-17 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
We would like to invite you to Technical seminar with Grand Master Jerzy Jedut, IX. Dan. Please send your applications to sekretar@taekwondocz.com till 12th November 2024. More info: https://www.taekwondocz.com/clanky-reportaze/narodni-seminar-2024-s-velmistrem-jerzy-jedutem-ix-dan

On behalf of the organizers

Jakub Roubal, president CzNTU

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