International Taekwon‑Do Federation

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7 Mar 2025
Master Valerie Keane: A Trailblazer for Women in Taekwon‑Do As we celebrate International Women’s Day, the ITF Women’s Committee proudly highlights the remarkable journey of Master Valerie Keane, a dedicated martial artist, instructor, and leader who has paved the way for generations of Taekwon‑Do practitioners. With over four decades of commitment to the art, Master Keane’s story is… read more
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4 Mar 2025
On February 23rd, the Original ITF Taekwon‑Do of America proudly organized a memorable International Sparring Seminar, guided by the esteemed Master Hwang Su-il. The seminar, hosted by the "True Way" Taekwon‑Do school under the leadership of Oleksandr Dmytruv, drew enthusiastic participants from all levels, eager to refine their sparring skills and deepen their knowledge. Master Hwang… read more
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27 Feb 2025
The “12th Dubai Taekwon‑Do ITF National Championship 2025” was held successfully on 15th February 2025 at Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai Campus, International Academic City, Dubai Under the Patronage of Dubai Sports Council. Over 150 participants and more than 600 Parents supporters from Different EMIRATES of UAE took part in the Championship. Individual Pattern, Individual… read more
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22 Feb 2025
A New Initiative by the Tunisian Taekwondo Committee The Tunisian Taekwondo Committee is proud to announce the success of its recent outreach programs aimed at promoting Taekwondo ITF in underserved and densely populated regions across Tunisia. This initiative, which focused on introducing the sport to areas that have previously had limited exposure to Taekwondo, has already shown… read more
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17 Feb 2025
Ceremony of Recognition and ITF Dan International Certificate Distribution Saturday, 1st February 2025 On Saturday, 1st February 2025, a momentous and historic ceremony took place, honoring the members of the All Afghanistan National Taekwon‑Do Association (AANTA) in the presence of Afghanistan Sports  key members Head of Afghanistan NOC, including the Head of Physical Education and… read more
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3 Feb 2025
Sunsari District team has been Champion of Koshi Province ITF Taekwon‑Do Championship-2025  Kathmandu:  Sunsari district team has won the title of the Koshi Province ITF Taekwon‑Do Championship held in Biratnagar. The competition was organized by the Koshi Province ITF Taekwon‑Do Association in coordination with the Koshi Province Sports Development Board and was inaugurated by the… read more
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27 Jan 2025
Nepal ITF National Umpire Seminar 2025 Successfully Concluded. Kathmandu, Nepal – The Nepal ITF National Umpire Seminar 2025 concluded successfully on January 26, 2025, at the National Sports Council, Tripureshwor. The event organized by the Nepal International Taekwon‑Do Federation and approved by the National Sports Council and the two-day seminar focused on developing qualified… read more
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26 Jan 2025
In Slovenia, we eagerly awaited the International Technical and International Instructor Course, which then took place between 24. and 26. January 2025, led by Grand Master Gary Miller from the UK. On Friday, January 24, 2025, GM Gary Miller landed at the airport in Venice, from where we took him directly to the hotel where he was staying and where the first part of the seminar, namely… read more
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21 Jan 2025
Since 2021, the Czech Taekwon‑Do Federation has already organized over 10 ITF-endorsed online International Technical Seminars (ITS) and International Instructor Courses (IIC). This unvawering dedication of the Czech NGB to the development of ITF presents each year a unique opportunity for the ITF members all over the world to learn the original Taekwon‑Do from the chairman of the ITF… read more
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19 Jan 2025
The Sri Lanka International Taekwon‑Do Association successfully conducted a Taekwon‑Do seminar and Black Belt Grading Test on January 19, 2025, in Galle, Sri Lanka. The event was held under the patronage of Sweden ITF President, Grandmaster C.J. Armstrong, whose presence and guidance were invaluable to all participants. Following the grading test, two students—one male and one… read more
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7 Jan 2025
We glad to inform you that the 39th National Taekwon‑do ITF Championship 2024” and 26th National Umpire Seminar and was held successfully from 27th to 29th DECEMBER 2024 at CAMPAL INDOOR STADIUM, PANJIM, GOA 460 participants from 16 STATEs of India took part in the event organized by “GOA TAEKWON‑DO FEDERATION” in association with “TAEKWON‑DO ASSOCIATION OF INDIA”.   .The Championship… read more
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27 Dec 2024
ITF President's new year message of 2025. read more
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23 Dec 2024
This Saturday, December 21th, 2024 the National Governing Body of the DRC ITF, was celebrating the successful delivery of the international black belt certificates Dans. The delivery was directed by our NGB acting President Mr David Ntambwe Mbuyi. By the same order, some of our members received their Dan certificates and now are part of the great family level of the Original… read more
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21 Dec 2024
Today, the 21st day in December of 2024, my father passed away. He was 97. I only recently returned from Malaysia having spent time with him, talking about the early years of Taekwon‑Do in Malaysia, where he played an important role in the promotion of the art. We have lost a father, a grandfather and a great grandfather. We have also lost a pioneer. This tribute to my father is… read more
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19 Dec 2024
National Technical Seminar in Haiti was conducted by Master Etienne Roody 7 Dan, President of the Haitian International Taekwon‑Do Federation. Despite the ongoing violence between arm groups in the Western part of Haiti that prevent other participants from the event that was held in Cap-Haitien, North Haiti from 13th and 14th of December 2024. We still had a successfull and… read more
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13 Dec 2024
On December 13th, 2024, Master Hed Mohammad Shirzai, Hon-Life President of the All Afghanistan National Taekwondo Association ITF, met with His Excellency Dr. Hafizullah Wali Rahimi, the President of the Afghanistan National Olympic Committee (NOC), in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. During the productive meeting, Master Shirzai discussed the global progress of the original ITF Taekwon‑Do, as… read more
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9 Dec 2024
From 8th December – 9th December 2024 GM Gary Miller successfully conducted the official ITF International Instructor Course & International Technical Seminar in the Oxfordshire town of Didcot, England. ITF members from England, Netherlands, and Scotland attended and took the opportunity to learn and successfully graduate as ITF Instructors. Saturday involved practical (In Dobok)… read more
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4 Dec 2024
The ITF Taekwon‑Do World Cup in Tashkent showcased a thrilling display of skill and sportsmanship with 1,500 participants from across the globe. Among the largest contingents were teams from Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan, each demonstrating high levels of competition and team spirit. However, it was the smaller teams that stole the spotlight with their… read more
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3 Dec 2024
The Tunisian Taekwondo Committee recently hosted two pivotal training camps in Hammamet to enhance the skills of referees, coaches, and instructors across the country. These camps aimed to strengthen both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise, ensuring the continued growth and development of Taekwondo in Tunisia. Referee Training Camp Highlights Held on November 2–3, 2024, the… read more