After modifying the plan for the development of the ITF in Asia, the “India” sub-project was finally able to start. Following a round trip, several cities were to be visited and seminars held in order to reach as many TKD students as possible and make personal contact with the responsible instructors. The primary aim was …
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Strategic development of ITF Taekwon-Do in Asia
Asia is the continent where Taekwon-Do was born and where it took its first steps at the hands of its creator, General Choi Hong Hi, and a select group of students, who carried out demonstrations beyond the borders of Korea. Composed of approximately 50 countries, it is the largest and most populated continent on earth. …
ANTAA National Pattern Marathon
During April 2024 the Allied National Taekwon-Do Association Australia Inc (ANTAA) National Pattern Marathon was held across Sydney, Perth, and Melbourne; to celebrate the Taekwon-Do’s 69th anniversary and ANTAA’s 20th year of enriching Australia with the gift of the prestigious art of Taekwon-Do. Three admirable clubs completed the marathon: Platinum Taekwon-Do (Perth), Impact Taekwon-Do (Melbourne) and Jun …
Report of the 176th IIC in Ouagadougou – Burkina Faso
On Friday morning, May 31, the participants that had already reached Ouagadougou begun training under the guidance of the ITF President, Grand Master Paul Weiler. They were taught important ways to train and strengthen the body and core muscles while protecting the joints and spine from injuries caused by improper training methods. Several warming up …
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First Umpire Course for Adapted Taekwon-Do
On Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2, 2024, the first ITF Umpire Course for Adapted Taekwon-Do was held online. Conducted by GM Abelardo Benzaquén, Chair of the Umpire Committee and Sbn Anabel Vicario, Chair of the Inclusion Committee, the course was taught in Spanish, considering the proximity of the Central South American Championship to be held …
12th International Do Course Report
The 12th ITF International Do Course (IDC) was held online on 11 and 25 May 2024. It consisted of four 3-hour sessions over a 2-day period for a total of 12 hours. It was conducted in English. The IDC brought together 49 registered participants from 20 countries, namely (in alphabetical order): Argentina (3), Australia (3), …
