ITF-TAO - International Taekwon-Do Federation - The Original as created by General Choi Hung Hi

ITF-TAO Central America

December 2025

ITF TAO Honduras was the host for the 2025 Technical Conference Central America. Instructors and students from across Honduras, Nicaragua, Argentina and Canada attended.

There was also another fantastic experience at an International Seminar led by our Technical Director, Sabum-Nim Morningstar. Both junior and advanced belts participated with great enthusiasm, reviewing Tul’s from Chonj-Ji Tul to Tong-Il Tul, fundamental movements, 3, 2, and 1-step sparring, and more. A magnificent day! So much learning, joy, and discipline at this unique event.

We thank and congratulate Master Raúl Álvarez and ITF TAO HONDURAS for the hospitality, kindness, and professionalism at this grand event.

ITF-TAO Hong Kong / Japan

November 15, 2025

ITF-TAO Hong Kong recently participated in a competition in Gifu, Japan. The competition was hosted by Sabum Nim Takahiko Tsuchida and ITF-TAO Japan.

ITF-TAO United States

November 7-8, 2025

ITF-TAO United States recently host Technical Director Sabum Nim Mike Morningstar at Albuquerque Taekwon-Do. There was also an upper dan test before the seminar. Congratulation to all who promoted and to those who attended the seminar.

ITF-TAO Canada

October 25, 2025

On Saturday October 25th the first of what hopes to become an annual technical seminar was Yong-Gi Taekwon-Do in Scarborough, Canada. Seven Dojangs and 135 participants gathered for a great day of OriginalTKD learning. The was also a video message from FGMR that was played to all the participants during the opening ceremonies. Thank you Mr. Taggar for hosting a fantastic event.

ITF-TAO Canada

September 22, 2025

On Saturday September 22nd, Black Belt training was held at Morningstar Taekwon-Do in Oakville. Students and instructors from Morningstar TKD, Montano TKD, Yong-Gi TKD, Oakridge TKD and TKD Maximus were in attendance.

ITF-TAO Argentina

September 18, 2025

On Friday September 18th a colour belt grading was held in the city of Los Polvorines. Under the guidance of Instructors Lautaro Ochoa and Lola Resquin students took their grading for yellow stripe. Congratulations to the instructors their guidance and dedication to train this new generation.

ITF-TAO Canada

September 20, 2025

Lightning Taekwon-Do in Lethbridge, Alberta resumes classes after the summer break under the tutelage of Master Chris Howes. We look forward to the Annual Technical Conference in Lethbridge in January 2026.

ITF-TAO Honduras celebrate Master Alverez

July 10, 2025

Thursday July 10th the students and parents of Master Alverez in Honduras gathered to celebrate Master Alverez’s 59th Birthday. Students expressed their gratitude for all his efforts and guidance.

ITF-TAO Argentina promotions

July 17, 2025

Friday July 11th, ITF-TAO Argentina held a promotion test at the Mariano Moreno Dojang. The examination panel consisted of Master Alejandro Chaviel and $th Dan Adan Stricker. Also in attendance Romero Maximiliano, Campillay Oriana, Resquin Eliana, Cejas Miguel and Chamorro Baltasar. All contributed selflessly to the event.

ITF-TAO Honduras

June 16, 2025

ITF-TAO Honduras participated in the “Close Combat” open tournament. Twenty two students excelled in sparring and patterns. The students demonstrated their indomitable spirit and perseverance in every event.