March 29, 2015
ITF-TAO is pleased to welcome Sabum-Nim Jimy Alejandro Yujra Paucara and the students of International Academy of Taekwon-Do ITF Adara Kwan in Bolivia as our latest new member. Mr. Yujra Paucara will work closely with ITF-TAO Vice President- South America Master Dagata to grow the true teachings of the Founder in Bolivia. We look forward to a long relationship with ITF-TAO. Taekwon
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”.
December 14, 2014
Bartlett’s Taekwon-Do held their first Black Belt grading under the guidelines of ITF-TAO. The grading was conducted by TAO Technical Director Mr. Mike Morningstar and witnessed by 3rd Dan Mr. Darrin Smith and head instructor of Bartlett’s Taekwon-Do Mr. Barry Bartlett. Congratulations to those who were successful.
December 13, 2014
Fourteen students from Integrity Taekwon-Do at Canadian Forces Base Borden gathered for a year end seminar and testing. All fourteen attended the seminar and eleven students from white belt to green belt took their grading. Congratulations!
December 6, 2014
On Saturday December 6th, ninety plus people gathered in the “City of Brotherly Love” Philadelphia, PA for their annual technical seminar. Event hosts Mr. Sean Sutton and Mr. Fran Ott did a fantastic job as usual bringing together ITF-TAO United States members from the east coast of the USA. Students of all ages, yellow belt to 5th Dan Black Belt were on hand.
December 1, 2014
The First ITF-TAO Millennium Cup was held on Saturday November 29th in Brampton, Ontario. Tournament host Mr. Sergio Plaja and the organising committee from Millennium Taekwon-Do did a fantastic job moving 200+ competitors through patterns and sparring in just over 5 hrs. Mrs. Cathy Hadubiak head instructor for Oakridge was also presented with the ‘Most Supporting Club” award bringing 32 competitors. ITF-TAO President Mr. Roland Klassen was also on hand to present a 4th Dan certificate (posthumously) for Mr. Steve Ratz to his two sons Derek and Sebastian Ratz. Congratulations Mr. Plaja and Millennium Taekwon-Do.
December 1, 2014
ITF-TAO Chile recently participated in the recent ITF Taekwon-Do Fetachi Tournament. Congratulations to all those who won.
