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21 Mar 2025
On this occasion, marking the 59th commemoration and formation of the International Taekwon‑Do Federation (I.T.F.), we pay tribute to our Legendary Founder Gen. Choi Hong Hi. The 22nd March 1966 ushered in a new era in Taekwon‑Do with the establishment of the I.T.F. which developed so rapidly that today we have a global community with many millions of practitioners across five continents. May his legacy continue to serve the many millions of people globally in their effort to build a more peaceful world through his moral precepts and foundation left behind. This year holds even greater significance, as we also prepare to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the naming of Taekwon‑Do on April 11, 1955 - a moment…
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22 Mar 2025
This is a report on the recent evaluation of national sports federations conducted by the National Olympic Committee and the General Directorate of Physical Education and Sports. This comprehensive evaluation meticulously assessed the performance and achievements of various sports federations across the country. The results provided valuable insights into the level of activity and…
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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…
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5 Mar 2025
INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL SEMINAR & INSTRUCTORS COURSE – 21 st to 23rd February 2025 International Technical Seminar & International Instructors Course hosted by the British Isles Taekwon‑Do Federation (BITF) held at Hinckley,Leicestershire, UK. Conducted by Grandmaster L Hutchison (BITF President, ITF EB Member, ITF Chairman Junior & Veterans Committee, EITF EB Member & President IMG…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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9 Feb 2025
The first-ever ITF Taekwondo Police Championship was held with grandeur and excitement on February 9, 2025, at the Training and Education Command of the Ministry of Interior Affairs. This prestigious competition, structured across various age categories, brought together 150 elite athletes from different clubs across Kabul, Parwan, and Maidan Wardak provinces. The event was officially…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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