In commemoration of the 71st anniversary of Taekwon-Do, the for Children’s Development Committee (CDC) reports that an open lecture for instructors was held on Saturday, April 11th, with the participation of one hundred and forty-one (141) members of the Colombian Taekwon-Do Association, along with special guests. The event was opened by the president of the …
Open Online Talk by the Kids Committee for members of the Colombian AssociationRead More
At the opening of the 8th Extraordinary General Assembly on March 29, 2026, ITF President GM Paul Weiler announced two leadership changes within the ITF Board of Directors. The ITF and Master Leonardo Oros Duek have reached a mutual agreement regarding the conclusion of his tenure as Treasurer and Member of the Board of Directors, …
There are many serious students of Taekwon-Do who are experts on how to perform technical details in a correct way – about the “external” side of this beautiful martial art – while not addressing other aspects of Taekwon-Do. In that sense, for some time now, as a result of a carefully designed plan for standardization …
#ITF60: The Dream of the Young and Sickly Calligraphy StudentRead More
Preparations for the ITF World Cup 2026 in Benidorm continue to progress steadily, with a series of important activities taking place this week involving organisers, officials, and ITF representatives. On Monday, March 16, the event organisers hosted an online information meeting aimed primarily at team managers. The session provided comprehensive guidance on key aspects of …
Productive Week of Preparations for the ITF World Cup 2026 in BenidormRead More
The 17th ITF International Do Course (IDC) was held online on 1 and 15 March 2026. It consisted of four 3-hour sessions over two days, totaling 12 hours. It was conducted in English by the Do and Ethics Committee, which included Master Janel Gauthier (Chair) and, in alphabetical order, Grand Master Abelardo Benzaquén (Argentina), Master …
Martial arts have long been perceived as male-dominated disciplines. Yet across the global community of the ITF, the past years have seen a steady rise in female participation – not only in competition, but also in coaching, organization, and leadership. Increasingly, women are demonstrating how Taekwon-Do can serve as a powerful platform for confidence, health, …
