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ABOUT US
This site has the functionality to represent all countries in our American continent whom are members of the ITF community in South Korea they (ITF)participate actively in the development of strategic approaches and adds their expertise to the development of Taekwon-Do with proportionate support to the head quarters in S Korea that provides us with orientation and focuses on how to assist our members to prosper.
Being the first and only administration of the International Taekwondo Federation in
S Korea.
Our objective is to serve our ITF participants around the world with the best values focused on democracy , equality, exclusiveness in continuation of our legacy and prestige.
ITF HQ SOUTH KOREA DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT: Maestro Oh Chang Jin,
South Korea
VICE PRESIDENT: Master Peter Sánders,
Netherlands
GENERAL SECRETARY: Master Zibby Kruk,
Australy
FINANCE OFFICER: Ms. Sabina Kim
South Korea
FOUNDATION OF TAEKWON –DO ITF
Taekwon-do ITF also called traditional Taekwon-do was created on April 21st 1955, its founder, Grand Master Choi Hong Hi, born in Korea, developed this martial art thinking of defending his Country, Korea, which was besieged by the Japanese military forces for decades.
Taekwon-do, led by Grand Master Choi, was developed based on a variety of different martial arts such as Subak, Shotokan Karate and Taekkyon. He also established with others Martial Art Masters and scientists the called “Theory of power”, this theory is the basics of Taekwon-do techniques.
In due time Taekwon-do, being a really young martial art, started to evolve, opening itself to every person, man or woman, from every nation, building up universal moral codes and losing its local origin status and national boundaries from its beginnings. “Taekwon-do belongs to the world” said, Our Founding Grand Master.
Garra Marcial
Interview with Sabum Nim Javier del Castillo
On Wednesday June 2nd, the interview with the Uruguayan Instructor Javier del Castillo was carried out.
See it complete on Fc: radioculturalcharrua
First Form Correction Seminar
On Sunday, May 30, 2021, the 1st seminar on correction of color belts was held online. The seminar was led by the GM. Sciasia and M. Medina from Argentina.
Second Motivational Talk About Leadership
On May 02, 2021, the second HQ Motivational Talk was held organized by Chile and Uruguay, and beneficiaries from Mexico, Argentina, United States, Guatemala, Uruguay participated
First Special Class for Children HQ
More than 160 participants from 4 countries gathered in the First International Class for children. This class was directed by Sabum Nim Alejandra Poblete from Chile, Busabum Nim Oscar Rodríguez and Busabum Nim Cristian Peña from Uruguay
The International Taekwon-Do Federation is an international Taekwon-Do Body that provides services for Taekwon-Do practitioners including membership, accreditation training and information. We provide you with the latest Taekwon-Do news straight from the Homeland of Taekwon-Do.
Contact us: korea@itfmail.org