Article by Mr. Fenias Cláudio Muianga from Mozambique.
Master Hugo Huerta and Master Andres Huerta, both 8th Dan International Instructor and Umpire, are father and son. We started our Taekwon‑Do training in 1985 in a small town in Texas called Dumas. Our first instructor was a direct student of GM Kwang Hwang Sung from Connecticut. We trained with our first instructor until 1993… Читать далее Taekwon‑Do being part of our whole family life
How I have discovered ITF Taekwon‑Do favorite Martial Art by accident, and it has been your way of life How do I come across Taekwon‑Do? I am from Finland, a country where Santa Claus lives and is known for Ice-hockey, skiing, ski jumping, and multiple Rally – and Formula 1 drivers. I have spent most… Читать далее How I have discovered ITF Taekwon‑Do favorite Martial Art
Choi Hong-Hi Former Ambassador and Army General Author, Artist and Teacher The principle founder of the Original Taekwon‑Do Founder of the 1st Korea Taekwon‑Do Association (KTA) Founder of the International Taekwon‑Do Federation (ITF) Founder of the International Martial Arts Games Committee (IMGC) General Choi would say he had two names. The one given by his… Читать далее 20th Memorial Editorial
Determination today leads to success tomorrow… Master Jason Bradley 8th Degree International Instructor / Examiner I was born in Bunbury, Western Australia in 1970. After starting competitive sport, in particular athletics, at a very young age I was chosen to represent Western Australia at the Pacific School Games in 1982 held in Brisbane, Queensland. This… Читать далее Determination today leads to success tomorrow…
It is with sadness that the UK Taekwon‑Do Association has learnt of the recent passing of one of our early instructors, Mr Bert Callender. Mr Callender was a true gentleman with impeccable TaeKwon‑Do technical ability. During the late 60s and early 70s, he instructed a large number of senior instructors, Masters, and Grand Masters in… Читать далее Passing of Mr Gilbert (Bert) E Callender
I was born in Cambodia in 1961. When I was small, other children treated me badly. Therefore, in 1970, I began to practice Taekwon‑Do to strengthen my body and spirit. Because it is both visually appealing and functional, Taekwon‑Do is a sport that appeals to me on a deep level. Besides, Taekwon‑Do helped me to… Читать далее My More Than Half-decade Long Journey through Taekwon‑Do
Prior to the 2019 Taekwon‑Do World Championships in Bulgaria, I discovered a tumor in my chest and sought medical attention. However, the doctor was inattentive and allowed me to compete in the World Championship. I took second place in the championship and sought advice from another specialist, which is when my worst fear began. I… Читать далее How my indomitable spirit triumphed over cancer in a life-or-death battle
I was teaching various Martial Arts since 1982 as I was passing through many faces of Martial Art like Kung-fu, Karate, Taekwondo etc. Then I realised that it is necessary to have a named platform from where the best Martial art can be presented. So I formed Delhi TKD Institute in 1985. But As it… Читать далее Happy Foundation Day of Taekwon‑Do Federation Delhi
Reminiscing fondly my days with General Choi Hong Hi By ITF President Prof. Ri Yong Son My Taekwon‑Do journey began in secondary school in Chongjin City in North Hamgyong Provence. I trained Taekwon‑Do alongside handball practice. It is widely known that my country is renowned as the Motherland of Taekwon‑Do, thus it is popular and… Читать далее Reminiscing fondly about my days
By Robert Greeff 2020 has become a defining year for contemporary human civilization. The entire world has been thrown into a state of imbalance. As such, the need for the teachings of Taekwon‑Do is more relevant and necessary than ever. In fact it would seem that all countries are calling out for the core tenet… Читать далее ART and the WAY, a journey of 2 brothers to become ITF Taekwon‑Do Masters
Grand Master Low Koon Lin, Malaysian Taekwon‑Do Pioneer A Brief History of the Early Years There is little doubt that Covid-19 has had a tremendous impact on us all. One of the worst things about this period is that I am unable to visit my father, GM Low Koon Lin, who lives in Malaysia. However,… Читать далее Grand Master Low Koon Lin — The Untold Story
The beginning of Taekwon‑Do in Hong Kong dates back to 1966, when Grand Master Kim Bok Man who had just retired from the army introduced the Korean martial arts in; sometimes called Korean Karate back then, In 1967, General Choi Hong Hi sent a couple of experienced instructors to Hong Kong to facilitate the training,… Читать далее Hong Kong ITF- Marching Steadily Towards the World
Growing up with my siblings who had been already receiving different forms of martial arts training, it was inevitable to get myself into Taekwon‑Do at a young age in order to survive those fierce fights, as well as to become stronger. Since then, I have developed a great passion for Taekwon‑Do. Driven by the zeal… Читать далее Taekwon‑Do as a Guide to Life
My love for General Choi Hong Hi and passion for ITF GM Adolfo Villanueva Argentina I received my 9th Dan in 2009. Currently, I am the Vice-President of ITF in America, President of FAAT (Federation of the Argentinian Associations of Taekwon‑Do), and Director of the South American School; a school that I founded and I… Читать далее Grand Master Adolfo Villanueva
In 1989, General Choi Hong Hi introduced gave an impetus to the development of the Taekwondo ITF in Uzbekistan. There were several seminars led by Choi Hong Hi. General Choi Hong Hi has led several seminars that brought built the momentum to flourish Taekwon‑Do especially in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. Tashkent became the center… Читать далее The rise of ITF in Uzbekistan
My interest in sports was unlocked when I was in my primary school. From board to ball games, and all available sports that can be played at home and school—I tried them all. I was then a kind of person who easily gives up whenever I knew that someone is better than me in my… Читать далее TAEKWON‑DO: MY WAY OF LIFE
A History Maker of Nepali Martial Art Society Written by: Gham Bahadur Thapa History is important and all people have their own histories and life stories. The seeds sown in history can be found in the plants today. Mr. Krishna Bahadur Balal is a well-known and popular personality in the Nepali sports society and in… Читать далее A History Maker of Nepali Martial Art Society
Mastering Sports with Moral Culture For many people like myself, Taekwon‑Do is not so much a hobby, as it is a guiding principle of morality, of self-improvement, and a way of understanding the limits of one’s physical and mental capabilities. It is an artform and a lifestyle that I have dedicated myself to for over… Читать далее Grand Master Tam Fook Chee
60th Birthday Interview (2016) Taekwon‑Do ITF Grandmaster and Professor Hwang Ho Yong has been among the most important personalities of Czech martial arts for decades. Ever since his arrival in Prague in 1987, students, not only Czech, have had the opportunity to learn the Korean martial art directly from the source and to be students… Читать далее Grand Master Hwang Ho Yong
Occasions with Gen. Choi Hong Hi The first time I met Gen. Choi was in 1994 during the 9th World Championship in Malaysia, when I was still a school girl. It was only in 1999, I got the opportunity to attend his international seminar. I was really very surprised to see how energetic an 81… Читать далее Master Lee Sock Cheng, 1st Woman ITF Taekwon‑Do Master in SE Asia
ITF Malaysia – Fond Memories – Gen. Choi Hong Hi Gen Choi Hong Hi was the Korean Ambassador to Malaysia from 1962 till 1964. He further developed Taekwon‑Do during his stay in Malaysia and had always regarded Malaysia as the “2nd Home of Taekwon‑Do.” I remembered during the late 60s till 1971, almost every instructor who Gen Choi delegated to… Читать далее Grand Master Tan Chek Si
Promotion to 7th Degree I, the President of the British Isles Taekwon‑do Federation had the greatest Honour in having the Founder of Taekwon‑do General Choi Hong Hi come to his home town to conduct an IIC for his students and Instructors. I was promoted to 7th Degree Master by General Choi Hong Hi on the last… Читать далее Grand Master Leslie Hutchison
