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Black Belt Training in New York

Friday, September 10th, 2010

September 9, 2010

During the Labour Day weekend on Sunday September 4th Master Affatigato conducted a Red Belt & Up training.  The training was held at Master Affatigato’s Dojang in Brooklyn, New York.  Training started with cardio and conditioning then through various kicking drills, self defence and weapon self defence.

Additions to the Board of Directors

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

August 12, 2010

With our recent change in direction, we have  made some additions to the Board of Directors.   Mr. Johnson has moved from Vice-President to Senior Vice President and two new board positions were created. 

Mr. Rick Winsor (4th Dan) of St. John’s Newfoundland has been appointed as the Vice-President for Canada and Mr. Lee Benson (6th Dan) of Phoenix, Arizona has been appointed as the Vice-President for the USA.  Both gentlemen bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Board of Directors of TAO.  Congatulations!

Welcome Original Taekwon-Do Federation

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

August 9, 2010

We would like to welcome Master Vincent Affatigato and the Instructors of the Original Taekwon-Do Federation as the latest members of TAO.  Master Affatigato brings with him 12 Dojangs from accross the United States.

Master Affatigato is a 7th Degree with 30 years of martial arts experience.  He is a certified ITF International Instructor and has been running his Dojang in Brooklyn, New York for the past 20+ years.  Master Affatigato has had an extensive competition career winning many USA National titles as well as medals in the 6th ITF World Championships in Hungary.  He was also the USA assistant team coach for the 7th and 11th ITF World Championships.

Having attended many seminars with General Choi Hong Hi, Master Affatigato brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience that will help TAO in it’s goal to keep the Original Taekwon-Do of the Founder alive in it’s purist form.  Welcome Master Affatigato and the Instructors and students of the Origninal Taekwon-Do Federation.

Annual Black Belt Grading

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

August 5, 2010

TAO will be conducting seinor Black Belt grading for 3rd Dan and up during the weekend of the Annual Technical Conference in January 2011.  Those who wish to participate must have approval from and make application through their instructor and meet the minimum requirements of their rank.  Requests must be sent to the Technical Director for verification and approval.  Application  deadline will be October 1st, 2010.

Welcome Albuquerque Taekwon-Do

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

July 29, 2010

We would like to welcome Mr. Charles McGinnis and the students of Albuquerque Taekwon-Do in Albuquerque, New Mexico as the latest members of TAO.  Mr. McGinnis is the head instructor of Albuquerque Taekwon-Do and is currently an ITF 6th Dan.  We look forward to working with Mr. McGinnis in promoting the true Taekwon-Do of General Choi Hong Hi.

Welcome Hwa-Rang Taekwon-Do

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

July 28, 2010

We would like to welcome Mr. Sean Sutton and the students of Hwa-Rang Warriors Taekwon-Do in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as the latest members of TAO.  Mr. Sutton is the head instructor of Hwa-Rang Warriors Taekwon-Do and is currently an ITF 4th Dan. We look forward to working with Mr. Sutton in promoting the true Taekwon-Do of General Choi Hong Hi.

For more information about Mr. Sutton and Hwa-Rang Warriors Taekwon-Do  please visit their website at www.hwa-rangwtkd.com

TAO website address change

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

July 28, 2010

We have recently changed the address for our website.  Although www.itf-ontario.ca  will still work, the official address will be www.traditionaltkd.ca  Please update your records and feel free to add us to your website.

Welcome Ott’s Taekwon-Do

Monday, July 26th, 2010

July 27, 2010

We would like to welcome Mr. Fran Ott and the students of Ott’s Taekwon-Do in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as the latest members of TAO.  Mr. Ott is the head instructor of Ott’s Taekwon-Do and is currently an ITF 4th Dan. We look forward to working with Mr. Ott in promoting the true Taekwon-Do of General Choi Hong Hi.

For more information about Mr. Ott and Ott’s Taekwon-Do  please visit his website at www.ottstkd.com

TAO name change

Monday, July 26th, 2010

July 26, 2010

Due to the current direction of TAO and with the addition of new members outside of Ontario, we have decided to keep the acronym “TAO” but to modify it’s meaning.  The name “TAO” was chosen because Tao é�“ is a concept found in ancient Chinese philosophy.  While the word itself translates as ‘way’, ‘path’, or ‘route’, or sometimes more loosely as ‘doctrine’ or ‘principle’, it is often used philosophically to signify the fundamental or true nature of the world.

The mission of TAO is to promote the values, the practice, and the philosophy of the Traditional Art of Taekwon-Do as created by the Founder, General Choi Hong Hi.  �TAO� is a group of dedicated and loyal Instructors with the goal to preserve, perpetuate and advance the legacy of General Choi Hong Hi and Chang-Hun Taekwon-Do for the betterment of the lives of those who train, and to contribute positively to human history.� 

It is our goal to remain as Authentic as possible and to maintain and promote the Original Art of Taekwon-Do in it’s purist form.  Going forward the acronym will remain  “TAO” but the words will change to Traditional – Authentic – Original, outlining the philosophy and motivation of the organisation.

Welcome Cabot Taekwon-Do

Monday, July 26th, 2010

July 26, 2010

We would like to welcome Mr. Rick Winsor and the students of Cabot Taekwon-Do in Newfoundland as the latest members of TAO.  Mr. Winsor is the head instructor of Cabot Taekwon-Do and is currently an ITF 4th Dan. We look forward to working with Mr. Winsor in promoting the Taekwon-Do of General Choi Hong Hi.

For more information about Mr. Winsor and Cabot Taekwon-Do  please visit his website at www.cabottkd.com