July 10, 2015
A successful promotion test for Croatia ITF TAO Taekwon-Do students from red belt to black belt was held this past weekend. The test was conducted by the ITF TAO – CROATIA President Mr. Tomislav Dakovic and assisted by ITF TAO – CROATIA Head Instructor Mr. Zlatko Slisko. Congratulations on your promotions and good work promoting Taekwon-Do in this part of Europe.
June 3, 2015
London, Ontario and Oakridge Taekwon-Do played host to the 2015CanAm Championships which brought competitors and spectators from across Canada and the USA for an exciting day of high caliber Taekwon-Do.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 began with both National anthems, a moment of silence to honour the Founder of Taekwon-Do, the playing of the “Ode to General Choi” and culminated with an inspirational message from FGMR. 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.
All said and done, it was a great event!
May 27, 2015
On Saturday, May 23, 2015 Mr. Rick Winsor, Umpire Director, ITF-TAO, conducted the second Tournament Officials’ Training (Umpire “A” and “B”) course, this one taking place at Cabot Taekwon-Do in Goulds, Newfoundland. The course consisted of introducing/reviewing the rules of competition, the responsibilities of all members of the ring council, the commands and signals required for sparring and the expectations of the coaches.
This particular seminar was designed to address the requirements related to local tournaments as opposed to international competitions and covered the regulations of both individual and team patterns and sparring.
Feedback from those attending the course was very positive and experienced students felt they benefited from the refresher, while less experienced individuals enjoyed participating and succeeding in this new challenge.
April 29, 2015
First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha dropped in on Master Kenneth Hance and the students of Taekwon-Do Maximus on the Monday evening after the Oakville seminar. First Grand Master shocked Master Hance he said he would like to visit his Dojang.
“I was totally caught off guard when First Grand Master said he would visit us. What an honour to have one of the original pioneers of Taekwon-Do in our presence.”
FGMR presented Master Hance with an autographed photo of his famed two direction kick. This day will be forever remembered by Master Hance and the students of Taekwon-Do Maximus.
April 27, 2015
On Saturday April 18th competitors of all ages and levels gathered in Slavonski Brod, CROATIA-EUROPE for the ITF-TAO Croatia Championships. This years event was hosted by Sabum-Nim Tomislav Dakovic and Croatia ITF-TAO Taekwon-Do Union. Competitors competed in patterns, sparring and adult black belts also competed in breaking. Dojangs from across the region fought hard in the true Spirit of Original Taekwon-Do. Congratulations to all!
March 9, 2015
Twenty-five Oakridge Taekwon-Do students from white belt to red stripe recently attempted and were successful in their quest for new ranks. The test was conducted by ITF-TAO Technical Director Mr. Mike Morningstar and assisted by Oakridge Taekwon-Do Head Instructor Mrs. Cathy Hadubiak. Congratulations on your promotions and good work promoting Taekwon-Do in the City of London.
February 14, 2015
Mr. Rick Winsor, V Dan, Cabot Taekwon-Do, Goulds NL, would like to announce the promotions of Mrs. Rhonda Johnson to II Dan and Miss Alex Johnson to II Dan. This Mother/Daughter duo endured a 2 part examination process to ensure their eligibility for their testing. This included a physical test comprised of running 3 different distances, timed situps and pushups for part 1 and then a 1 hour written theory test. After the successful completion of these prerequisites, the Johnsons successfully tested for their II Dans on Saturday, February 7, 2015. Congratulations from Mr. Winsor and all the students from Cabot Taekwon-Do.
January 25, 2015
On the weekend of January 23-25, seventy five students from red belt to 7th degree black belt participants from across the United States, Canada and Nicaragua attended our Annual Technical Conference an AGM. The AGM was held on the Friday evening with all members of the Board of Directors in attendance. All 24 patterns as well as 3, 2, 1-step and model sparring were covered throughout the two days. 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 it’s 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 United States for hosting this years event.
January 1, 2015
Seasons Greetings and wishing ITF-TAO members a Happy New Year
Over the past few years I have seen great improvement in Taekwon-Do practitioners from all different organizational backgrounds working together, supporting each other and showing a mutual respect for one another, which is what our Founder General Choi Hong Hi intended; “to build a more peaceful world”.
November 27, 2014
ITF-TAO Technical Director Mike Morningstar recently visited Bartlett’s Taekwon-Do in Whitby, Ontario where he conducted a 1 1/2 hour training session for the students and a 1 hr private lesson for Mr. Bartlett and Mr. Smith. Bartlett’s Taekwon-Do was also presented with their ITF-TAO membership plaque and welcomed into the TAO family.
