December 7, 2024
ITF-TAO would like to welcome 2nd Dan Sabum-Nim Jorge Delgado Salas and the students of Dojang Oh Do Kwan in Chile as our latest new member. Congratulations. We would also like to thank Master Alejandro Chaviel of ITF-TAO Argentina for his work in promoting ITF-TAO in South America.
November 16, 2024
On Saturday November 16th, TAO Technical Director Mike Morningstar conducted a Technical Seminar at Kings Christian Collegiate in Oakville.
One Hundred Instructors and students from Oakville, London, Scarborough and Hamilton were in attendance. The seminar began with an intensive warm-up and moved right into basic movements, patterns, step sparring, model sparring, and self defence keeping true to the original teachings of General Choi Hong H. The training was 5 hours in length, the first 3 hours for yellow belt and above and the last 2 hours for black belts only.
November 9, 2024
On the birthday of the Founder of Taekwon-Do, General Choi Hong Hi, Master Alejandro Chaviel conducted a Master Class at the John Paul II Auditorium. Those in attendance were the host School led by Boo-Sabum Peter Beecher, the OH Do Kwan School led by Boo-SabumNim Jorge Delgado and other invited schools in the region. After almost three hours of work, reviewing techniques, fundamental movements and patterns, we closed the first stage of the day with great expectations. A promotion test was also held. General thanks to all participants, assistant instructors and companions for the warm welcome. A new stage of work and commitment is projected for the future. We move forward!
October 19, 2024
ITF-TAO Technical Director, Mr. Mike Morningstar visited Montaño TKD ifor the invitation to conduct the 1st annual Barney Montano memorial seminar. Thank you for organizing Mrs. Montano and thank you for those who took the time to travel. TKD Maximus Hamilton, Yong-Gi TKD Scarborough, Oakridge TKD London, and Morningstar TKD Oakville. Your support is appreciated. Taekwo
October 11, 2024
Colour belt exmams were carried out in the month of October at the San Miguel HQ. The examiner board consisted of Master Alejandro Chaviel and Mr. Adan Stricker, Deputy Director
October 2, 2024
ITF-TAO VP’s for South and Central America Master Chaviel and Master Alvarez condected a Master class in Nicaragua. Thank you Mr. Pierson Solis for organizing the event. Without a doubt, it was a fantastic weekend and ITF-TAO grows in the region.
August 11, 2024
Fantastic Black Belt testing and promotions at Albuquerque Taekwon! Congratulations to Miss Evelyn and Miss Hazel that promoted to 2nd Dan! Mr. Fabian is our new Black belt! All three students have persevered for many years starting as very young children! Kudos to their families also!
July 21, 2024
Members of Escuela America of ITF TAO Honduras, enjoyed a successful day in the “Tigres de Kenpo Karate” 2024 Tournament.With 24 medals from 14 competitors, totally proud of our students for representing ITF-TAO Honduras in this open tournament of all martial arts, Congratulations!
June 23, 2024
On the occasion of the 1st FGMR Cup a promotion test was held and presided over by FGM Rhee Ki Ha, accompanied by Master Ken Hance and Master Rudy Johnson. Congratulations to new Sahyun-Nim’s Raul Alvarez (7th Dan) from Honduras, Alejandro David Chaviel (7th Dan) Argentina and Sabum-Nim Pierson Guttierez Solis from Nicaragua.
