International Taekwon‑Do Federation

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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… read more
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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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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… 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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27 Dec 2024
ITF President's new year message of 2025. 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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27 Nov 2024
On November 16-17, the international European Challenge Taekwon‑Do tournament Baltic Amber  Cup 2024 took place at the Riga’s National Sport Arena in Riga, Latvia. Organized by the Latvian Taekwon‑Do Federation (LTF), this event once again proved its status as a beloved tradition for martial arts enthusiasts and those dedicated to a healthy lifestyle. This annual tournament has grown… read more
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15 Oct 2024
From the 12th – 13th October 2024 an ITF International Instructor Course and International Technical Seminar was held in Dublin, Ireland and conducted by Grandmaster Francis Barrett.  Practitioners from R.I.T.A Schools around the country and some guests from overseas were in attendance.  Assisted by Master John Jacob (VIII Degree) and Master Donal O’ Doherty (VIII Degree) Grandmaster… read more
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14 Oct 2024
On October 12-13, 2024, the ITF International Taekwon‑Do Technical Seminar took place in Słupsk, Poland.   The conductor was the 9th degree Grand Master Hwang Ho Yong - chairman of the ITF Technical and Educational Committee. He was supported by Grand Master Wayne Brown, 8 Dan Master Sławomir Gruszczyński, 8 Dan Master  Martin Zamecnik, 8 Dan Master James Kessler and 7Dan Master Dorine… read more
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18 Sep 2024
17 SEP, 2024 Kathmandu.  The Nepal ITF Annual National General Meeting of the Nepal International Taekwon‑Do Federation as financial year BS 2080/81 was held in Kathmandu on 16 September, 2024.  The Annual National General Meeting-2024 was held at Hotel Sampada Garden in Lajimpath, Kathmandu under the chairmanship of Prabin  Kumar Karki and it’s   inaugurated by Leader of Nepali… read more