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. …
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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 …
Report: IHC in Ylöjärvi, Finland
21st International Harmony Course (IHC) was successfully held in Ylöjärvi, Finland, during the weekend of October 25–26, 2025. The course was organized by the local club Taekwon-Do Center in cooperation with ITF Taekwon-Do Finland, in conjunction with the International Taekwon-Do Federation. It was conducted by the Chair of the ITF Harmony Committee, Master Gastón Casero, …
Union Marocaine of Taekwon-Do Umpire Course
The collective efforts of dedicated individuals culminated on October 19, 2025, with the inaugural Arab-African International Taekwon-Do Seminar. This significant event was organized by the Union Marocaine of Taekwon-Do (ITF), the first federation established to promote ITF Taekwon-Do in Morocco. The primary objective of the Seminar was to qualify participants and introduce the latest theoretical …
Reflections on Excellence: The ITF Taekwon-Do World Championships 2025 in Poreč
The ITF Taekwon-Do World Championships 2025, held from 8–11 October in Poreč, Croatia, have drawn to a close — marking one of the most vibrant and inspiring editions in recent years. Over 1,450 athletes from 57 countries competed across four days of intense action, embodying the highest standards of skill, discipline, and unity that define …
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