The 183rd International Instructor Course (IIC) took place from February 14th to 16th, 2025, at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, Wales. Hosted by the Welsh Taekwon-Do Association, this highly anticipated event was supported by the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF). A total of nearly 300 participants from twenty countries attended the seminar, representing Wales, Belgium, Bulgaria, …
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ITF Taekwon-Do is officially recognized in Cuba
Master Gato Gato, ITF Board Member and Chair of the ITF Caribbean Development Team, visited Cubaas part of the Caribbean Development Programme. And it was a resounding success. Sbn Pedro Rodríguez, Ms Daniela Cabrera and their team were exceptional hosts, ensuring the flawless development and execution of all planned activities. Activities began with an official …
Welcome to the ITF Family! New ITF schools in India
We are thrilled to welcome ten established Taekwon-Do schools from India to the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF)! With a combined strength of 80 dedicated black belts, these schools bring passion, discipline, and excellence to our global community. By joining the ITF, they gain access to world-class training, international recognition, and a network of Taekwon-Do practitioners …
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GM Jerzy Jedut seminar: 24 forms of Taekwon-Do
Ciechanow, Poland, 01-02.02 2025, Polish Taekwon-Do Association A good man combined with a good technique – this is the essence of true Taekwon-Do. CHOI HONG HI At the beginning of February at Dojang Matsogi Ciechanow, Michal Korzybski (VI Dan) coach of the Polish National Team from 2002-2015, organized a seminar led by GM Jerzy Jedut …
ITF Expansion in the United Arab Emirates
Report on the Visit of Master Leonardo Oros Duek Date: 08-Feb-2025 Location: Dubai & Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 1. Introduction The International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) has initiated steps to establish its official presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with Dubai as its central hub. Master Leonardo Oros Duek, ITF treasurer, visited Dubai to …
Biomechanics of Taekwon-Do – the latest findings from Prof. Jacek Wąsik’s team
Current scientific research by the team of Prof. Jacek Wąsik (4th Dan) on the biomechanics of the yop chagi (side kick) and dollyo chagi (turning kick) kicks of Taekwon-Do provides the following scientific evidence: I. The force value for the dollyo chagi kick averages 2661.53 N and for the yop chagi 4596.15 N. Foot acceleration …
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