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ITF-TAO Nicaragua has a visitor from Canada

November 10, 2012

Mr. Pierson Solis and the students of ITF-TAO Nicaragua had a suprise visit from 6th Dan Mr. Sergio Plaja from Millennium Taekwon-Do in Orangeville.  Mr. Plaja was in Nicaragua visiting family and had mentioned that he would like to stop in and train with our members there.  Mr. Plaja is the host of the Millennium Cup tournament that ITF-TAO members have been supporting for the past few years.  We look forward to working together with Mr. Plaja in the near future as a member of ITF-TAO.

Master Rhee hosts Black Belt training in Australia

November 8, 2012

On September 22-23, Master Andrew K.H. Rhee welcomed Black Belt Students to the ITFA mid-September training.  The event was held at the same venue as the FGMR IIC earlier in the year, and hosted students from Rockhampton, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney, with 10 clubs and Master Rhee’s clubs represented.

On the Saturday evening, seminar participants gathered for a Black Belt Dinner to network, catch up and forge new friendships.  It was nice to see everyone looking so smart, and to share some down time together.    The ITFA would like to thank Master Rhee for taking the time to pass on his knowledge from the Founder and FGMR.

Strong showing for ITF-TAO at Millennium Cup

November 3, 2012

Forty plus members from Chon-Ji TKD, Oakridge TKD, TKD Maximus and Morningstar Taekwon-Do recently participated in the Millennium Cup Friendship Tournament held in Orangeville, Ontario. The tournnament was hosted by Mr. Sergio Plaja and the students of Millennium Taekwon-Do. Congratulations to those who participated.

New Ranks in London

October 30, 2012

Nineteen Oakridge Taekwon-Do students from white belt to red belt recently attempted and were successful in their quest for new ranks. The test was conducted by Mr. Derek Morningstar IV Dan 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.

ITF-TAO donates uniforms to Nicaragua

October 29, 2012

ITF-TAO recently sent a shipment of new uniforms to support our members in Nicaragua.  Pictured is Mr. Pierson Adan Gutierrez Solis presenting the uniforms to his members.  We would like to put together another package of equipment so if you have any kicking sheilds or sparring gear that you would like to donate (new or used) please send it to the ITF-TAO head office and we will forward it on to Nicaragua.

3rd Annual Seminar in Ottawa

October 20, 2012

This past Saturday Johnson’s Taekwon Do hosted a technical seminar taught by Mr. Mike Morningstar. The seminar began with an intense warm-up followed by fundamental exercises,kicking drills, patterns, and step sparring. Saturday from 9am to 3:30pm was for yellow-stripe and above and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The seminar was well attended by over 30 students. Special thanks to Mr. Morningstar and we look forward to the next opportunity to have him share with us his extensive knowledge of Taekwon Do

Red and Black Belt Training in Calgary, Alberta

September 22, 2012

Lightning Family Martial Arts in Calgary, Alberta Canada held is 5th Annual Fall Black Belt Seminar for Red and Black Belt Students of Lightning Family Martial Arts (LFMA) . The Seminar was conducted by Mr. Chris Howes, 5th Degree Black Belt. The 3 hour training session touched on Patterns and Sparring and was a fantastic welcome back for the fall season.

ITF-TAO Nicaragua gains 5 more Dojangs

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

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.