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ITF-TAO Nicaragua gains 5 more Dojangs

Monday, September 10th, 2012

September 9, 2012

ITF-TAO is proud to announce the addition of 5 more Dojangs in Nicaragua.  Seen here with Mr. Adan Solis are as follows; from Olympus Gym Mr. Wilfredo Valdivia, Olimpia Dojang Mr. Leynar Garcia, Tiger Dojang Mr. Rene Molina, Olimpia Dojang Mr. Fulton Rugama and from Dario Dojang Mr. Marvin Salgado.  Welcome to ITF-TAO and we look forward to working with you.  Taekwon!

New Dojang opens in Nicaragua

Tuesday, September 4th, 2012

August 26, 2012

This past Sunday marked the opening of the second Dojang operated by 4th Dan Mr. Pierson Adan Gutierrez Solis and ITF-TAO Nicaragua.  Congratulations Mr. Gutierrez Solis and continue your good work in promoting the true teachings of General Choi Hong Hi.

Technical Conference set for January

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012

August 15, 2012

The ITF-TAO Annual Technical Conference has been set for Saturday and Sunday January 26-27, 2013. This training workshop is open to Red Belt & up only and will cover from Chon-Ji Tul to Tong-Il Tul.
There will be no cost for this training!

On Saturday the 26th the training will take place in the Trafalgar Ball room at the Holiday Inn Oakville Center and will begin at 9:00am and run until 5:00pm. Sunday’s training will be at the Main Dojang of Morningstar Taekwon-Do in Oakville, just minutes from the Holiday Inn, and will be from 9:00am until Noon! Sunday’s training will be for 3rd degree and up only. This training will be limited to the first 100 people to register before the registration deadline date of December 30th, 2012.

The Holiday Inn Oakville has been reserved for those who need to stay a few nights. Please use the group code “TAO� to receive the special event room rate of $107.00CDN. The room release date is December 31st, 2012 so book early.

Classes going strong at CFB Bordon

Thursday, August 9th, 2012

July 12, 2012

After a small delay classes have begun for Mr. Dwayne Bos and Integrity Taekwon-Do at CFB Bordon.  We look forward to seeing Mr. Bos and his students at future ITF-TAO events.

New ranks in Oakville

Monday, February 13th, 2012

February 11, 2012

On Saturday February 11, Morningstar Taekwon-Do held their first promotion test for 2012. Fourty four students from white belt to blue stripe attempted were success in their quest for new ranks. Congratulations to all those who passed!

Promotions in London

Monday, February 6th, 2012

February 6, 2012

Twenty-nine 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.

New Black Belts in Philadelphia

Sunday, February 5th, 2012

February 4, 2012

On Saturday February 4, 2012 Ott’s Taekwon-Do held a Black Belt grading for three students.  They came prepared to prove themselves worthy to wear the belt.  Current Black Stripes and Black Belts showed up as well as part of a readiness program to see what they need to work on for their future test.  They were also very ready to help push the tired candidates with the self defense and free sparring portion of the test.  After a 4 hour test the candidates were exhausted but forged their way through to end the day with breaking.  After a good demonstration of specialty and power breaking their day finally came to an end.   Ott’s Taekwon-Do is proud to announce the newest members of the Black Belt Family.  William Stafford – 1st Dan.  Conner Rodgers – 1st Dan.  Enrique Velez – 2nd Dan (Highest Grading)
Once again congratulations to the following students for keeping the spirit of Taekwon-Do alive for future generations.

Inaugural IIC with First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha

Sunday, January 29th, 2012

January 27, 2012

The Inaugural Canadian International Instructors Course with First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha took place on January 20-22, 2012 in Oakville, Ontario with instructors and students from Canada, USA, Puerto Rico, Scottland and Australia.  Over the three days, First Grand Master Rhee covered training secrets, theory of power, patterns and the proper application of various movements.  Each session started off with a great warm-up conducted by FGMR’s son, 7th Dan Master Andrew K.H. Rhee.  On the Saturday evening a dinner banquet was held in the Trafalgar Ball room of the Holiday Inn Oakville Center in honour of First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha.

ITF-TAO Unvails New Logo

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

January 24, 2012

At the recent Inaugural Canadian International Instructors Course  in Oakville, ITF-TAO humbly asked First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha to become our Grand Master and figurehead…..FGMR has accepted.  First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha also authorised ITF-TAO to use his famed “two direction kick” log and signature as our official logo.  Just another step in the right direction for ITF-TAO in our efforts to continue the teaching of the Founder of Taekwon-Do Traditional, Authentic and Original.

Demonstration support local food bank

Sunday, December 25th, 2011

December 23, 2011

A crowd of more than 200 spectators watched as the Morningstar Taekwon-Do demonstration team performed high-flying, board-breaking, brick smashing, patterns and sparring to a Christmas theme, to raise food for the fight against hunger.  At this years annual event, nine large boxes of non-perishable food items were collected as an admission fee and donated to the Oakville Fareshare Food Bank to help those in need during the holiday season.