International Taekwon‑Do Federation
10 Apr 2025
Seventy years ago, General Choi Hong Hi introduced Taekwon‑Do to the world, giving humanity an exceptional martial art that has since united over many millions of practitioners across five continents. May Taekwon‑Do continue to promote peace, respect, and mutual understanding around the world. These values, as taught by General Choi Hong Hi, have positively influenced the lives of millions across the globe — and remain at the heart of our beloved art. May his teachings inspire generations to come!
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1 Apr 2025
On the weekend of 29th & 30th March 2025, the Czech Taekwon‑Do Federation hosted an ITF International Instructor Course conducted by Grand Master Prof. Hwang Ho Yong (9th Degree), chairman of the ITF Technical and Education Committee, with the help of the assistants and translators Master Martin Zamecnik (8th Degree) and Master Ondrej Vrabel (7th Degree). The course was streamed through…
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30 Mar 2025
The 24th National ITF Taekwon‑DoChampionship and U-15 National School ITF Taekwon‑DoChampionship-2025 has successfully concluded. The Tribhuvan Army Club emerged as the champion of the 24th National ITF Taekwon‑Do Championship, while BagmatiProvince performed brilliantly in the inaugural U-15 National School ITF Taekwon‑Do Championship and was crowned the champion. The Army maintained…
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28 Mar 2025
On March 21,2025 a Special Taekwond-do Training took place at the courtyard of the historic fortress Citadelle Laferriere. The training was led by Master Roody Etienne 7th Dan. On March 22, a qualification session conducted by Master Roody Etienne to determine a Taekwon‑do team that will represent Haiti at the Taekwon‑Do World Championship of Italy. In the evening of March 22, a…
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27 Mar 2025
Capacity-Building Seminar Concludes with the Participation of 30 Umpires from the National ITF Taekwon‑Do Federation The Capacity-Building Seminar for Umpires of the National ITF Taekwon‑Do Federation, organized by the National ITF Taekwon‑Do Federation in collaboration with the General Directorate of Olympics, Physical Education, and Sports, successfully concluded after a week of…
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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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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…
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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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7 Jan 2025
We glad to inform you that the 39th National Taekwon‑do ITF Championship 2024” and 26th National Umpire Seminar and was held successfully from 27th to 29th DECEMBER 2024 at CAMPAL INDOOR STADIUM, PANJIM, GOA 460 participants from 16 STATEs of India took part in the event organized by “GOA TAEKWON‑DO FEDERATION” in association with “TAEKWON‑DO ASSOCIATION OF INDIA”. .The Championship…
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27 Dec 2024
ITF President's new year message of 2025.
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23 Dec 2024
This Saturday, December 21th, 2024 the National Governing Body of the DRC ITF, was celebrating the successful delivery of the international black belt certificates Dans. The delivery was directed by our NGB acting President Mr David Ntambwe Mbuyi. By the same order, some of our members received their Dan certificates and now are part of the great family level of the Original…
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21 Dec 2024
Today, the 21st day in December of 2024, my father passed away. He was 97. I only recently returned from Malaysia having spent time with him, talking about the early years of Taekwon‑Do in Malaysia, where he played an important role in the promotion of the art. We have lost a father, a grandfather and a great grandfather. We have also lost a pioneer. This tribute to my father is…
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19 Dec 2024
National Technical Seminar in Haiti was conducted by Master Etienne Roody 7 Dan, President of the Haitian International Taekwon‑Do Federation. Despite the ongoing violence between arm groups in the Western part of Haiti that prevent other participants from the event that was held in Cap-Haitien, North Haiti from 13th and 14th of December 2024. We still had a successfull and…
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13 Dec 2024
On December 13th, 2024, Master Hed Mohammad Shirzai, Hon-Life President of the All Afghanistan National Taekwondo Association ITF, met with His Excellency Dr. Hafizullah Wali Rahimi, the President of the Afghanistan National Olympic Committee (NOC), in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. During the productive meeting, Master Shirzai discussed the global progress of the original ITF Taekwon‑Do, as…
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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)…
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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…
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3 Dec 2024
The Tunisian Taekwondo Committee recently hosted two pivotal training camps in Hammamet to enhance the skills of referees, coaches, and instructors across the country. These camps aimed to strengthen both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise, ensuring the continued growth and development of Taekwondo in Tunisia. Referee Training Camp Highlights Held on November 2–3, 2024, the…
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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…
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