February 1, 2017

Congratulations to Master Sergi Plaja from Canada on his promotion to 7th Dan. The grading was held on the weekend of the Technical Conference and AGMand conducted by First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha and assisted by GM Ray O’Neil. To be graded by FGMR to any rank is the highest honour being that he is the most senior Chang-Hun Taekwon-Do Grand Master in the world today and as stated byGeneral Choi Hong Hi, “The greatest ever student of Taekwon-Do”. Also promoted during the weekend festivities was Ms. Hatsue Tanaka to 5th Dan. Congratulations to both on a job well done.

February 1, 2017

On the weekend of January 27-29, eighty black belt student, instructors and Mastersfrom Canada, USA, Argentina, Japan, Nepal and the United Kingdom attended our Annual Technical Conference an AGM. Our special guest of honor this year was First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha and GM Ray O’Neil. The AGM was held on the Friday evening with all members of the Board of Directors in attendance. During the Technical Conference all 24 patterns as well as 3 & 1-step sparring were covered. Keeping true to the teachings of the founder of Taekwon-Do, General Choi Hong Hi, the students and instructors were drilled on correct sine wave and the proper application of techniques. By the end of the 10 hour training everyone was exhausted but motivated in their efforts to keep Chang Hun Taekwon-Do alive in its purist form. A promotion test was also held for 3rd and 4th Dan candidates. Congratulations to all those who were successful in their quest for higher Dan levels. Thank you to ITF-TAO Canada for hosting this year.We all look forward to the 2018 Technical Conference and AGM being held in Japan.

December 7, 2016

During the 17th-20th of November Master Oscar Dagata visited the headquarters of ITF TAO Chile in the City of Santiago. Master Dagata worked on the correction of some technical concepts in the Tuls and also aspects of sports combat and arbitration. There was a good level and a lot of desire to keep improving. Master Dagata thanks ITF-TAO Chile Representative Cristian Ulloa Campos, and his collaborator Alejandro Salinas Henriquez.

December 5, 2016

On Saturday December 3rd, 120 instructors and students fromeight Dojangs from Pennsylvania and New Jersey gathered in the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia for the Annual Technical Seminar conducted by ITF-TAO Technical Director Mr. Mike Morningstar

Mr. Sean Sutton and 5th Dan Mr. Fran Ott did a fantastic job as usual as the event hosts.The 5-hour training session included kicking drills, basic movements, physical conditioning, patterns from Chon-Ji to Se-Jong, and self defense.The highlight of the day was the self-defence portion where Mr. Morningstar demonstration various releases and controlling techniques using Mr. Sutton as his assistant.The students seemed to enjoy this part the most!

November 14, 2016

On Saturday November 12th, Oakridge Taekwon-Do played host to their 10th Annual Technical Seminar at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario.

There were 70 Instructors and students from London, Oakville, Ajax, and Borden in attendance. The seminar began with an intensive warm-up and moved right into basic movements, patterns, kicking drills and sparring for the Black Belts. Patterns Chon-Ji Tul to Ul-Ji Tul were covered.

The training was 5 hours in length, the first 3 hours for yellow belt and above and the last 2 hours for black belts only.

July 12, 2016

Master Dennis Alvey and 88 Dragons are pleased to announce the opening of their new location at 210 Napier St. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Located in the heart of West Hamilton’s, Strathcona neighborhood, this is their largest dojang yet. Master Alvey is operating out of a private studio in the Korean United Church building and intends to cater to the families in the local area with an emphasis on parent and child classes.

This is an exciting venture, following the unfortunate closure of their previous Ancaster location. Master Alvey would like to encourage all former 88 Dragons students to get involved with their new school.

You can find 88 Dragons on Facebook and watch for the launching of their new web site in the coming weeks.

July 11, 2016

ITF-TAO would like to welcome Mr. Raju Gadtaula and the students of Himalayan Taekwon-Do in Edmonton, Canada as our latest member. Mr. Gadtuala is from Nepal and moved to Canada several years back. He is a certified 4th Dan Black Belt and will be operating his Dojang in the Ethiopian community center in Edmonton.

July 7, 2016

On Sunday July 3rd ITF-TAO Nicaragua was Invited to participated in the 2nd annual Yon Gae School Taekwon-Do Championships in the town of Ticuantepe. ITF-TAO Nicaragua participated with 35 competitors from Lyon Force School under the guidance of Boosabumnim Marlon Hernadez, Do Academy under Guidance Sabomnim Pierson Gutierrez, and Mercede’s School under guidance Sabomnim Walmer Hernandez.

ITF-TAO Nicaragua won first place, winning 8 gold, 8 silver and 10 bronze Medals.

June 30, 2016

On Saturday June 25th the City of Ottawa, Canada played host to the 2016 CanAm Championships.The tournament was hosted by Johnson’s Taekwon-Do and brought competitors and spectators from across Canada and the USA to the Capital of Canada for an exciting day of competition. Once again our special guest of honour was First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha from Glasgow. The cheers from the crowd were most notable whenever there was a final match between the USA and Canada, each country encouraging their country’s competitor.

The tournament started with an opening ceremony that was culminated with some inspirational words from FGMR as well and Mr. Johnson. The tournament was highlighted by a fiercely competitive Black Belt division, many of whom had international experience competing in the previous years ITF World Championships.

Congratulations to all those involved.

March 26, 2016

From March 24-28, TAO Technical Director Mr. Mike Morningstar visited Gifu, Japan to conduct a Technical Seminar and attended the 16th Chubu Taekwon-Do Championships. A meeting was held with all members of ITF-Nippon and the decision was made for them to join ITF-TAO.

Under the guidance of Master Yanagi Itsuo and President Mr. Takahiko Tsuchida we look forward to working together to keep the Original Taekwon-Do of the Founder, General Choi Hong Hi alive in it’s purest form.

Welcome Masters, Instructors and students of ITF-Nippon.