World governing body
Aboutthe ITF
The Irish Taekwon-Do Association is a full member of the International Taekwon-Do Federation.
The International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) was founded on 22 March 1966 by General Choi Hong Hi, the Founder of Taekwon-Do.
At that time, nine countries were involved: Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, West Germany, USA, Turkey, Italy and Egypt. Taekwon-Do is now taught in almost every country around the world, and General Choi is recognised as the Father of Taekwon-Do.
Mission
What the ITF does
The mission of the ITF is to represent, promote, and work for the development of the practice of Taekwon-Do in all countries by:
- Coordinating and certifying Taekwon-Do activities such as competitions and seminars
- Setting and enforcing high quality standards for technique and teaching
- Identifying and collaborating with affiliated organisations, such as Continental Federations, National Associations and Allied National Associations
- Providing assistance to local Taekwon-Do organisations
- Certification for black belt holders, international instructors and umpires
On the world stage
Ireland inside the ITF
Taekwon-Do
