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Annual Technical Seminar in Oakville

Sunday, November 17th, 2013

November 16, 2013

On Saturday November 16th, 120 students of all ages and belt levels gathered in Oakville for the Annual ITF-TAO Technical Seminar. Instructors and students from Morningstar TKD, Johnson's TKD, Oakridge TKD, Smith TKD and Chon-Ji Martial Arts participated in the 4-hour long training session that cover patterns, 3-step, 2-step and 1-step sparring as well as self-defence. An extra hour at the end was devoted to black belt patterns from Kwang-Gae to Tong-Il. The seminar was conducted by ITF-TAO Technical Director Mike Morningstar and assisted by 6th Dan Mr. Denis Alvey of Chon-Ji TKD.

Annual Technical Seminar

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London Promotions

Wednesday, November 13th, 2013

November 12, 2014

Nineteen Oakridge Taekwon-Do students from white belt to green belt 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.

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ITF-TAO Members at the Millennium Cup

Sunday, November 10th, 2013

November 9, 2013

Twenty plus members from Oakridge TKD and Morningstar Taekwon-Do recently participated in the Millennium Cup Friendship Tournament held in Brampton, Ontario. The tournnament was hosted by Mr. Sergio Plaja and the students of Millennium Taekwon-Do. The tournament was held on November 9th to commemerate the birthday of General Choi Hong Hi. There was also a video presentation to honour the founder.

2013-11-09 - ITF-TAO Members at the Millennium Cup

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ITF-TAO Nicaragua Continues to Grow

Wednesday, October 30th, 2013

October 30, 2013

With much appreciation TAO Nicaragua welcomes our newest member, 3rd Dan Boo Sabum-Nim Walmer Guzman. Recently, Mr. Guzman along with his prestigious school joined the growing family of ITF-TAO to continue working and promoting the Original Taekwon-Do of our Founder General Choi Hong Hi

Pierson A. Gutierrez IV Dan
ITF-TAO Vice-President and delegate
for Nicaragua and Central America

2013-10-30 - Nicaragua is Growing - ITF-TAO

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New Member in New Jersey

Wednesday, October 30th, 2013

October 30, 2013

ITF-TAO would like to welcome Mr. Seven Leang and the students of Hwarang Warriors TKD in New Jersey as our latest member Dojang.The grand opening of Leang Seven’s school was a huge success!!! From the celebration of Sabumnin Sean Sutton’s surprise B-Day, the TKD exhibition, the food & the blessing of the Dojang, everything was Amazing!!

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Annual Seminar in Ottawa

Tuesday, October 29th, 2013

October 23, 2013

The 4th Annual ITF-TAO Technical Seminar washeld this past Saturday in Ottawa. The seminar was hosted by Johnsons Taekwon Do hosted and conducted by TAO Technical Director Mr. Mike Morningstar. The seminar began with an intense warm-up followed by fundamental exercises,kicking drills, patterns, and step sparring. Saturday from 9am to 3:30pm was for yellow-stripe and above andwas thoroughly enjoyed by all. The seminar was well attended by over 30 students. Special thanks to Mr. Johnson and Mr. Hanna for your great work promoting the Original Taekwon-Do of General Choi Hong Hi in the Nations Capital.

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Annual Technical Conference and AGM

Friday, October 4th, 2013

October 4, 2014

Our Annual Technical Conference and AGM will be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday January 17-19, 2014 in the beautiful city of St. John’s Newfoundland. The AGM will take place from 7-10pm on the Friday in the Confederation Board Room at the Sheraton St. John’s. Training will begin Saturday morning at 8:30am Sharp in the Salon “B” room of the Sheraton and will be conducted by the Technical Director of ITF-TAO. Sundays training will be conducted by Master Andrew K.H. Rhee and will be for 3rd Dan and above.

Newfoundland Technical Conference

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TKD Going Strong In New Mexico

Monday, May 6th, 2013

May 6, 2013

For over 20 years Taekwon-Do has been going strong in Albuquerque, New Mexico under the tutleage of 6th Dan Mr. Charles McGinnis.Â ITF-TAO Technical Director Mike Morningstar will conduct his 16th Annual Technical Seminar this September in Albuquerque.Â Please visit the upcoming events page for more information regarding the seminar,

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Annual Technical Seminar at Oakridge TKD

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013

April 27, 2013

On Saturday April 27, ITF-TAO Technical Director Mr. Mike Morningstar conducted a 5 hour technical seminar in London, Ontario. The event was hosted by Mrs. Cathy Hadubiak, head instructor of Oakridge Taekwon-Do, and was attended by students from Cabot TKD, Chon-ji Martial Arts, Morningstar TKD and Oakridge TKD. Twenty-nine participants from blue belt to 3rd degree black belt were put to the test with a very challenging warm up.

Mr. Morningstar covered fundamental movements,Â kicking drills, patterns, step sparring and self-defense. The last hour of the day was devoted to black belt patterns. This was the 6th annual training workshop hosted in London.

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New Ranks in London

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

April 27, 2013

Eighteen OakridgeÂ Taekwon-Do students from white belt to green belt recently attempted and wereÂ successful in their quest for new ranks. The test was conducted by ITF-TAOÂ Technical Director Mr. Mike Morningstar and assisted by Oakridge Taekwon-Do HeadÂ Instructor Mrs. Cathy Hadubiak. Congratulations on your promotions and good workÂ promoting Taekwon-Do in the City ofÂ London.

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