30 Jul 2025

International Technical Seminar conducted by Master Yongde Huang in Afghanistan

From 23rd to 25th of July 2025, there had been held a magnificent Technical Seminar conducted by  Master  Huang Yongde in Kabul, Afghanistan, focusing on key aspects of ITF Taekwon-Do including fundamental movements, patterns, sparring, and self-defense. His profound knowledges and structured approach allowed participants to deepen their understanding of both technique and theory. The seminar provided a valuable opportunity for Afghan ITF Taekwon-Do practitioners to train directly under an experienced international master and improve their overall technical level and skills. More than 170 athletes from three countries—Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the Netherlands—participated. This broad participation highlights the growing importance in the region, as well as international recognition of ITF Taekwon-Do.

Master  Huang Yongde in course also had a fruitful meeting with Mr.Hafiz Ahmad Jan Zadran, Technical Deputy of the General Directorate of Physical Education and Sports of Afghanistan and Mawlawi Ahmadullah Wasiq, the Director General of Physical Education and Sports and the National Olympic Committee of Afghanistan.

The meeting was arranged by Master Shoaib Rahmani, President of the National ITF Taekwon-Do Federation of Afghanistan.

Master Huang Yongde expressed his sincere thanks and gratitude to him and the Afghan Government authorities for their robust attentions and contributions to make his trip to Afghanistan realised as well as praised a high enthusiasm of Afghan ITF Taekwon-Do practitioners he could learn throughout the seminar and emphasised that this seminar marks the beginning of more ongoing  programs planned to support Taekwon-Do development in the country.

Mr. Hafiz Ahmad Jan Zadran offered his thanks to Master Huang for his visit and his dedicated seminar and confirmed of a continued support from the General Directorate for future initiatives.

They  commended Master Rahmani’s dedication to promoting the Original ITF Taekwon-Do in Afghanistan and wished him continued progress at his responsible job as ITF Representative in Afghanistan.

Photogallery: https://itf-tkd.org/gallery/international-technical-seminar-conducted-by-master-yongde-huang-in-afghanistan/