December 21, 2012
December 5, 2011
ITF-TAO would like to welcome Mr. Kenneth Hance and the students of Taekwon-Do Maximus in Hamilton, Ontario as our latest member.  Mr. Hance is the head instructor of Taekwon-Do Maximus and is currently an ITF 6th Dan. Mr. Hance brings with him over 30 years of Taekwon-Do expreience. We look forward to working with Mr. Hance in promoting the true Taekwon-Do of General Choi Hong Hi. Please visit www.taekwondomaximus.com for more information
December 4, 2011
November 27, 2011
Cabot Taekwon-Do in St. Johns, Newfoundland recently promoted students to 1st Degree Black Belt and 2nd Degree Black Belt. The test was conducted by TAO Technical Director Mike Morningstar assisted by Mr. Jeff Butt.  Students were required to perform all patterns, 3-step sparring, 2 & 1-step sparring self defence, free sparring and breaking. A 100 question written test was also be completed with a passing mark of 70% or higher in order to participate in the physical portion of the examination. Congratulations to all who were successful
November 25, 2011
For the 10th time in as many years, TAO Technical Director Mr. Mike Morningstar conducted a technical seminar for the students of Cabot Taekwon-Do in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Although normally hosted by Mr. Rick Winsor, due to his deployment to Afghanastan as part of the Canadian Military, the students of Cabot Taekwon-Do were left with the task. Fifty participants from yellow belt to 3rd degree black belt were put to the test with a very challenging warm up, fundamental movements, kicking drills and patterns. The last hour of the day was devoted to black belt patterns.
November 19, 2011
Over 40 competitors from Chon-Ji TKD, Morningstar TKD and Oakridge TKD recently attended the Millennium Cup Friendship tournament hosted by Mr. Sergio Plaja and Millennium Taekwon-Do. Competitors from accross Ontario competed in patterns, sparring and high kick events. Many Master and Instructors were also in attendance with a special guest of honor, Grand Master Park Jong Soo. After the dust settled TAO members came away with a good number of trophies in all three events. Congratulations to Mr. Plaja and the staff at Millennium TKD for hosting such a professional and well organised event.
November 7, 2011
On November 5, 2011, Ott’s Taekwon-Do competed in the Chang Hun Championships held in Royersford, Pennsylvania. The tournament was hosted by Mr. Rob Benedetto of Dragon Star Martial Arts Academy. Over 180 students from the ITF-USA, US-ITF and the ITF-TAO united for the day to compete together as one.  Ott’s Taekwon has been competing in this tournament for the past 8 years and this year was their best ever. Over 25 students competed from Ott’s TKD and they brought home over 20 medals ranging from Bronze to Gold in both Patterns and Sparring. Ott’s TKD represented especially well this year in Sparring winning over 10 Gold Medals in this division. Congratulations to Mr. Benedetto for hosting yet another successful tournament and to everyone who competed.
October 30, 2011
After a small break, classes were back to normal on October 3rd for the students of Morningstar Taekwon-Do in Barrie. Under the guidance of 4th Dan Mr. Derek Morningstar, the Dojang will conduct classes on Mondays and Thursdays at Covenant Christian Church. Congratulations Mr. Derek Morningstar and the students of Morningstar Taekwon-Do, Barrie
October 23, 2011
Nineteen Oakridge Taekwon-Do students from white belt to blue stripe recently attempted and were successful in their quest for new ranks. Â The test was conducted by TAO Technical Director Mr. Mike Morningstar and assisted by Oakridge Taekwon-Do Head Instructor Mrs. Cathy Hadubiak. Â This was the first promotion test held at the new location of Oakridge Taekwon-Do. Â Congratulations on your promotions and good work promoting Taekwon-Do in the City of London.
October 4, 2011
On September 24 & 25, 2011, the Original Taekwon-Do Federation of America conducted its first official event. The Technical Conference was held at The Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada and it had participants from Arizona, California, New York, New Jersey, Nevada, Oregon and Pennsylvania. Master Vincent Affatigato and Mr. Cody Springsguth conducted the training sessions. Master Affatigato’s sessions focused on dallyon, fundamental movements and patterns. Mr. Springsguth’s sessions focused on the new hol sin sol syllabus for the organization and sparring.  In conjunction with the Technical Conference, Mr. Matthew Lusk and the Las Vegas Martial Arts Academy hosted a BBQ for all of the participants.  This was a wonderful opportunity for fellowship outside of the training sessions.
