On the weekend of 18th and 19th January, the Irish National Taekwon-Do Association (INTA) organised a seminar with Master Thierry Meyour and Sabum Mira Sjovall from ITF Finland. Master Meyour is a longtime friend of the INTA and we were delighted to welcome him and one of his students to Ireland. Master Meyour is a …
Seminar in Ireland by Master Meyour and Sabum SjövallRead More
With great shock and disbelief, we learned that HGM Tom MacCallum had passed away in a hospital in his homeland of Scotland on Thursday evening, January 30, 2025. He was 82 years old. All Taekwon-Do practitioners of the ITF are familiar with the name Tom MacCallum. He worked for over twenty years as Deputy Secretary …
La Nucia, Spain – The Elite Stage & Competition 2025, held in the picturesque city of La Nucia, proved to be an outstanding event, bringing together top athletes and enthusiasts from around the globe. Organized by the esteemed Grand Master Wim Bos and Master Paco Ferrando, this third edition of the competition exceeded all expectations. …
Elite Stage & Competition 2025: A Resounding Success in La NuciaRead More
On January 12, 2025, the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) held its first Board Meeting of the year. Conducted virtually, the meeting lasted approximately 4.5 hours and was attended by the full ITF Board of Directors, the Secretary General, and the General Counsel. The session covered 20 agenda items, with several key topics taking center stage. …
On December 26-27, 2024, the Tunisian Taekwon-Do Union, led by Sbn Adel Lajili, hosted a special seminar in Tunisia’s sports hall. Supervised by international umpire from Morocco, Sbn Mohammed Joudari, the event welcomed 33 participants: 5 from Morocco and 28 from Tunisia. Day 1: Seminar (26/12/2024)Referees with Grade A and B certificates received systematic training …
Dear ITF members, As an eventful year draws to a close, it’s time to take a look back at some major events. It is fair to say that the 9th World Cup in Mar del Plata, Argentina, from October 28 to November 2 was the outstanding event of 2024. Over 1 700 athletes and a …
