February 8, 2014

On Saturday, February 8, Oakridge Taekwon-Do promoted 5 students to 1st degree black belt and 1 student to 2nd degree black belt.  The test was conducted by ITF-TAO Technical Director Mr. Mike Morningstar and assisted by Oakridge Taekwon-Do Head Instructor Mrs. Cathy Hadubiak.  This was the first ever black belt promotion test at Oakridge TKD.  The 4 hour examination began with a physical test of 5 minutes of skipping, 30 push-ups, 30 sit-ups and 10 berpies.  The actual test was divided into 5 categories: patterns and fundamental movements, self-defense, sparring (which included 3 & 1-step sparring & model sparring), breaking and theory (a written test was completed by all candidates prior to this date).  Congratulations on your promotions and good work promoting Taekwon-Do in the City of London.

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January 18, 2014

At the recent ITF-TAO AGM and Technical Conference First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha was granted "Distinguished Member" status by the membership of ITF-TAO.  “Distinguished Member" is the highest membership attainable in ITF-TAO and was created solely for FGMR.  In a letter read at the meeting FGMR stated that "further to your corresponded request, I acknowledge and accept the status of “Distinguished Member”".  The future of ITF-TAO looks bright under the tutelage of First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha.

December 9, 2013

Cabot Taekwon-Do in St. John's, Newfoundland is pleased to welcome several new members to its growing Black Belt club.  On Saturday November 23rd, six students were promoted to 1st Dan under the watchful eye of Mr. Rick Winsor, Vth Dan.  Family, friends and fellow students were on hand to support as they successfully completed their nearly five-hour grading.  Congratulations to all those reaping the rewards of your hard work and perserverance and best of luck as you enter this new phase of your Taekwon-Do journey!

December 9, 2013

On Saturday December 7th, Atlético San Miguel Argentina held their year-end examinations During the first segment of the grading more than 50 students colored belt students were successful moving up to the next level. At the conclusion of the colored belt grading a black belt test was also conducted. The panel was chaired by Master Oscar D'Agata, President of ITF TAO South America and Argentina, Sabum Nim Alberto Figueroa, Director of ABAT and Director Alejandro Chaviel A.A.T.T. Congratulations to everyone on achieving your new ranks!!!

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November 30, 2013

ITF-TAO would like to welcome 6th Dan Mr. Tomislav Dakovic and the Croatian Union of Taekwon-Do Clubs, as our newest member. Mr. Dakovic brings with him 13 Dojangs and 43 Black Belts. Mr. Dakovic will be the official Representative of ITF-TAO in Croatia. We look forward to working with Mr. Dakovic and the members of ITF-TAO Croatia keeping the teachings of General Choi Hong Hi alive in its purist form.

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November 27, 2013

ITF-TAO would like to welcome Master Oscar D'Agata 7th dan of Argentina and the members of ITTFA as our latest members.  Master D'Agata brings with him a weath of knowledge and experience and has a a fantastic following in South America.  Master D'Agata will head ITF-TAO South America and will have the responsibility of promotion and growth is that region.  Please welcome Master D'Agata and visit their web page to stay up to date.

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November 23, 2014

ITF-TAO Nicaragua held their first National Championships and it was a huge success.  The intense 2-day event hosted 80 competitors competing in patterns and sparring.  A special thank you to Mr. Carlos Mendez, Mr. Caludio Oviedo, Tiffer Masaya and the Wing Sifu Martial Arts Academy of UCC for their support.  Great work ITF-TAO Nicaragua!

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November 21, 2013

As ITF-TAO Serbia prepares for our 2nd IIC with FGMR in March of 2014, they continue to grow and be successful promoting the Original Taekwon-Do of the Founder, General Choi Hong Hi.  With regular color belt and black belt testing and the Annual Belgrade Cup, ITF-TAO Serbia has turned out to be a fantastic addition to our Taekwon-Do family!

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