The ITF proudly congratulates Dato’ Grand Master Najmi Abdullah, Founder and President of the Malaysian Taekwon-Do Federation (MTF), on being conferred the esteemed Dato’ Paduka Mahkota Terengganu (D.P.M.T.) Order of Chivalry. Bestowed by His Royal Highness the Sultan of Terengganu in conjunction with his 64th Birthday Celebration, this royal state honour carries the revered title …
Malaysian ITF President receives Prestigious Royal State HonourRead More
The 196th International Instructor Course (IIC) was successfully held at Bedford International Stadium, in the town of Bedford, England, about 70km north of London. IIC196 was held from 4–6 September 2026 and hosted by England Taekwon-Do Association (ETA), an affiliate of the national association ITF England. The event attracted close to 270 participants from 16 …
On August 16, 2026, the Hong Kong International Taekwon-Do Alliance (HKITA) successfully hosted a landmark ITF Taekwon-Do Seminar. Over 65 passionate practitioners, ranging from 7 to 60 years old and spanning ranks from color belts to 7th Dan Masters, gathered to train under two world-class instructors: Master Christian Oriolani (7th Dan) and multi-time World Champion …
The International Taekwon-Do Federation will hold its 9th General Assembly on Monday, September 28, 2026, in Benidorm, Spain, on the eve of the ITF World Cup 2026. The General Assembly brings together representatives of ITF Member Associations to review the federation’s work and take important decisions for its future. With a comprehensive agenda covering governance, …
ITF General Assembly 2026 – For the Federation’s FutureRead More
Master Ryan Rampair is Chair of the ITF Business and Marketing Committee since 2019. As a Jamaican-born, he lives in Trinidad and Tobago for more than 25 years. He and his team regularly advice the ITF on various business opportunities and developed the ITFTKD App. For the ITF newsletter (ITF Together), he gave his insights …
Brazil is world-renowned for its wonderful beaches and the diversity of its exuberant landscapes, which make it an attractive destination for tourism, vacations, and relaxation. However, this was not the case here. IIC No. 195 demonstrated that this country can also bring people together for a weekend of work, study, and Taekwon-Do practice. The presence …
