With much of the country still in lockdown, and interstate borders closed, our executive committee have taken the decision to make our annual Australian Championships the2021 ITF Online Nationals.
The event is open to all ITF practitioners, regardless off age, rank or affiliation.
We ask all instructors to do their best to support this event with as many enthusiastic students as possible.
As it is now an online nationals, and after the wonderful support of our previous online events, we also welcome international participants to take part.
As a result of Melbourne’s extended COVID 19 lockdowns and restrictions, we will be conducting this weekend’s National Umpire Course online, via the Zoom platform. (note: zoom is free, but you must sign up for an account)
Sunday 13th June, 2021 from 10.00am
Streamed Live on ZOOM
Master Michael Muleta, 8th Degree Technical Director for United ITF Taekwon-Do Australia will be conducting a United ITF sanctioned NationalITF Umpiring course on Sunday 13th June, 2021.
Students of all ages and ranks are welcome to take part in the session and will be issued C-class National Umpire certification.
Students will learn the Umpire rules and application of rules as they pertain to domestic United ITF state and national championships.
Participants will be able to assist in officiating upcoming 2021 United ITF Taekwon-Do events including Queensland Championships (August), ACT Championships (July) and Australian Championships (October).
The session will cover all ITF events – Sparring, Patterns, Special Techniques, Power, both team and individual.
We ask that participants familiarize themselves with ITF Umpire Rules prior to the session so as we can move through the session in a time effective manner.
It is a useful session not only for officials, but also for competitors and coaches.
As it is a participation based seminar, spectators and filming is not permitted.
Personal Training is an option for those looking for 1-on-1 Self Defense sessions, under the expert tuition of Master Michael Muleta, 8th Degree Black Belt.
Similarly, if you wish to book a self defense course for your workplace, school or club Contact us .
Why women need to learn self defence ?
Violence against women is a serious and widespread issue in Australia, as well as throughout the world. While the long term goal is education to stop violence against women, there are strategies women can employ right now.
Here are our 7 very simple reasons you should consider taking a women’s self defense class.
After a tough 12 months across the Globe, not just in the Taekwon-Do community, but across all sectors, we are pleased to announce ITF Events are back in person.
With Australia doing such a great job in containing and controlling the spread of COVID-19, it has allowed us the luxury of returning to face to face ITF events, when much of the World is still heavily restricted or locked down.
After months of zooming or glooming, we are finally back in action.
We have scheduled ITF seminars, ITF tournaments, gradings and social events where we can all get together once again, and celebrate Taekwon-Do.
We look forward to seeing you all in person, in dobok on the dojang floor and competition mats.
Upcoming ITF Events in Australia include:
Seminars
All ages and all ranks are welcome to attend our seminars and masterclasses, contact the seminar instructor or event host for registration details.
Master Michael Muleta – ITF Masterclass – Rockhampton, Queensland (Register)
Saturday 11th July, 2021
Master Michael Muleta – ITF Masterclass – Canberra, ACT
Tournaments
Tournaments are open to all ages and ranks, and we welcome and encourage all members to take part. There are categories to suit everyone from sparring, patterns, breaking and special techniques, along with some additional events.
Saturday 2nd October, 2021
United ITF National Championships – Melbourne, Victoria
National Selection Trials for 2022 ITF World Championships*
(* INO#23 members only)
Social Functions
Saturday 2nd October, 2021
United ITF Australia – 20th Anniversary Celebration – Melbourne, Victoria
To book a seminar for your school or region, please contact us
Only one week remains for nominations in the 4th ITF Hall Of Fame induction ceremony.
Finish 2020 on a high note
This year’s induction will be conducted virtually due to COVID19 travel restrictions.
The ceremony will be held on Saturday 19th December, 2020
As the event is a virtual one, without attendance required, we invite nominations from all countries. Currently we have nominees from USA, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia. We would love to see more countries get involved.
What a great way to finish what has been a globally challenging year in the Taekwon-Do community, as well as the entire World population.
Celebrate the ITF Hall Of Fame with this year’s nominees, past inductees. Nominate a worthy member of your school or organization, even nominate yourself if you feel you tick all the boxes.
PAST & PRESENT ITF MEMBERS FROM ALL COUNTRIES CAN NOMINATE
The ITF Hall of Fame Australia was originally created by Master Michael Muleta to celebrate the great achievements and contributions of ITF members throughout the Pacific and Asian regions.
With many fine Taekwon-Do practitioners, regional pioneers and high performers, the region has become one of the strong holds of the International Taekwon-Do Federation and now earns and deserves the respect it receives.
A small induction ceremony was held in Melbourne, Victoria in March this year, to coincide with the Arnold Classic Taekwon-Do World Championships. Unfortunately, due to COVID19 striking in the week leading up to the event, many registered participants opted not to travel for health concerns.
William Boda, Harris TKD, England - Ge Baek Tul & Choong Moo Tul
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The commemorate the memory of our Taekwon-Do Founder and to show respect and gratitude by promoting his martial art to a global audience. All are welcome to take part in the General Choi Memorial Cyber Championships.
Who can participate :
All Ages (from 5-85)
All ranks (from beginners to grandmasters)
All ITF styled Taekwon-do schools
All countries
Following on from the great success of our recent Cyber Tournaments, where competitors from across the World came together to share and celebrate ITF Taekwon-Do
With more new events and more chances for you to win – the rest is up to you. Register now and train hard, then submit your best effort. Scroll down the page for Event guidelines.
All Patterns / Tul categories will be judged by a panel comprising of one senior instructor from each club, with the exception of the club that is being represented.
Highest and Lowest score will be removed, and an average of remaining scores will be attained.
All gups (colour belts) will perform ONE PATTERN appropriate to their rank.
Black Belts will perform TWO PATTERNS, at least one of which must come from their most recent grading (scores will be added)
BLACK BELTS: PLEASE PERFORM BOTH PATTERNS ON SAME VIDEO
Patterns / Tuls will be scored out of 10 points based on factors including:
Technical accuracy; Power, Speed, Balance, Expression of energy
In the event of a tie, omitted scores will be included and an updated average obtained. If still tied, then 2 medals may be awarded for that placing.
Team Patterns
Team comprises of3 persons (may be mixed gender) – each Team patterns participant MUST be also have registered in that event on their form
Ages Categories as per registration form – team will be entered in group according to the oldest participant.
Pattern: Team will perform ONE PATTERN of their choice
Restrictions: Participants may only be in ONE team
Judging Criteria :
All Team Patterns will be judged by a panel comprising of one senior instructor from each club, with the exception of the club that is being represented.
Highest and Lowest score will be removed, and an average of remaining scores will be attained.
Special emphasis in this division is placed on how the pattern is synchronized. Team can perform the entire pattern form in unison, or can creativity to the sequence timing without substituting the correct techniques for others.
The judges will score the Team Pattern between 0-10 points.
Hand Techniques (judged on proper hand position, speed, power, focus, tension, etc.)
Balance , Confidence, Eye Contact, Intensity
Synchronicity or teamwork
Self Defense (pairs)
Age Categories: According to age of oldest participant
Required Number of Team Members: Each demo must consist of TWO people
EACH person must defend against 5 different attacks, utilizing 5 different defenses
Restrictions: Participants may only be in ONE Self Defense demonstration
Required Time of Presentation: Minimum 30 sec – Maximum 2 mins
Goal of Presentation: To use multiple methods of demonstrating martial arts skills. Presentation should be fast paced, high energy, exciting, dramatic, and fun to watch
Judging Criteria: Scoring will be based on presentation, realism, logical application of technique and quality of skill execution.
Scores will run from 1 -10. The highest total score will be the winner.
Multi Breaking
Age Categories: According to age of performer.
Required Length of Presentation: MUST perform of 5 different breaks, must be completed within 90 seconds of commencement of first break.
Video must be continuous (i.e. not edited)
Must contain at least :
ONE hand break
ONE foot break.
ONE break needs to be jumping (or performed mid-air)
Goal of Presentation: To use multiple techniques utilizing different attacking tools to break boards. Performance should demonstrate speed, power, agility and accuracy.
ONLY 1 attempt is permitted for each break
Judging Criteria: Scoring will be based on degree of difficulty, successful breaks
Scoring: Judges will scored out of 10 points on the following criteria:
Range of techniques displayed
Level of skill and difficulty
Flow and synchronicity of demonstration
Pre – Arranged Sparring
Age Categories: According to age of oldest participant
Required Number of Team Members: Each demo must consist of TWO people
EACH person must defend against 5 different attacks and 5 different counter attacks
Restrictions: Participants may only be in ONE Pre-Arranged Sparring pair
Required Time of Presentation: Minimum 1 Min – Maximum 3 mins
Goal of Presentation: To use multiple methods of demonstrating martial arts skills. Presentation should be fast paced, high energy, exciting, dramatic, and fun to watch.
Judging Criteria: Scoring will be based on presentation, realism, logical application of technique and quality of skill execution.
Scores will run from 1 -10. The highest total score will be the winner.
Model Sparring (pairs)
Age Categories: According to age of oldest participant
Required Number of Team Members: Each routine must consist of TWO people
EACH person must defend against 3 different attacks, utilizing 3 different counter attacks.
Each sequence must first be performed in slow motion, then immediately repeated in full speed.
Restrictions: Participants may only be in ONE Model Sparring team
Required Time of Presentation: Minimum 1 Min – Maximum 3 mins
Goal of Presentation: To use multiple methods of demonstrating martial arts skills. Presentation should demonstrate control, skill and accuracy in both slow and full speed.
Judging Criteria: Scoring will be based on presentation, control, balance, realism, difficulty of technique and quality of skill execution.
Scores will run from 1 -10. The highest total score will be the winner.
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The commemorate the memory of our Taekwon-Do Founder and to show respect and gratitude by promoting his martial art to a global audience. All are welcome to take part in the General Choi Memorial Cyber Championships.
Who can participate :
All Ages (from 5-85)
All ranks (from beginners to grandmasters)
All ITF styled Taekwon-do schools
All countries
Following on from the great success of our recent Cyber Tournaments, where competitors from across the World came together to share and celebrate ITF Taekwon-Do
With more new events and more chances for you to win – the rest is up to you. Register now and train hard, then submit your best effort. Scroll down the page for Event guidelines.
Events will include:
Individual Patterns
Team Patterns (3 people – mixed age/gender is ok)
Multi-Breaking
Self Defense (pairs)
Pre-arranged Sparring (pairs)
Model Sparring (pairs)
Registrations & Video Submissions close on
9th November, 2020
Birthday of General Choi Hong Hi, Founder of Taekwon-Do
See below for Rules, Filming & Submission Guidelines, Registration
You will film yourself, or be filmed at your club/class, performing your patterns or routines.
Upload these performances to a designated folder online, and our panel of judges will watch them, judge them and score them.
From 10th November, all videos will be switched from ‘Private’ to ‘Public’ settings on our YouTube event playlist so you can watch every one in your category, and the other participants.
We will announce the results and promote the winning performances on our social media platforms, websites and other means of direct communication.
You can view them, share them with family, friends and club mates.
All placegetters will have medals posted to their head instructor, or directly to the address on your form, if you are in a lockdown area.
ITF Hall of Fame - How much is it and what is include ?
ITF Hall Of Fame Virtual Ceremony 2020 Inductees
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Virtual Induction Ceremony
Due to original ceremony postponement in March this year, we will be holding a Virtual ITF Hall Of Fame Ceremony on Saturday 19th December, 2020
CEREMONY ATTENDANCE IS FREE OF CHARGE
Nomination Fee Only $125* (includes Crystal trophy)
Join us to celebrate new inductions, and to welcome nominees in the new World Championships Competitor category. We still have all our usual categories of course (check categories page) There is no charge to attend the Virtual ITF Hall of Fame cermony, but you MUST register here to receive the Zoom link.
Video link will be sent after registration, closer to the event date.
The ITF Hall of Fame Australia was created to celebrate the great achievements and contributions of ITF members throughout the Pacific and Asian regions.
With many fine Taekwon-Do practitioners, regional pioneers and high performers, the region has become one of the strong holds of the International Taekwon-Do Federation and now earns and deserves the respect it receives.
As a result of COVID-19 we will be running our Global ITF Championships in Cyber space, that is, online.
VIDEOS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 30th AUGUST
WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED SUNDAY 6th SEPTEMBER
Being online, that means that all ITF practitioners can take part from all corners of the World.
We welcome participants of :
ALL AGES
ALL RANKS
ALL ITF SCHOOLS
ALL COUNTRIES
Low Entry Fees (in $AUD = approx 0.7USD)
Registrations Online
All Participants will receive a Certificate of Participation
All Winners will receive a Medal (via post)
Register and train hard, then submit your best effort.
Events will include:
Individual Patterns
Team Patterns (3 people – mixed gender is ok)
Special Techniques Multi-Break
Self Defense (against 2 attackers, any age)
Here’s how its going to work…..
You need to register and pay
You will film yourself, or be filmed at your club/class, performing you patterns or routines.
You will upload these performances to a designated folder online, and our panel of judges will watch them, judge them and score them.
On the weekend of 5th September, all videos will be switched from ‘Private’ to ‘Public’ settings so you can watch every one in your category.
We will announce the results and promote the winning performances on our social media platforms, websites and other means.
You can view them, share them with family, friends and club mates.
Placegetters will have medals posted to their instructor (if classes in your area are still running), or directly to the address on your form, if you are in a lockdown area.
All competitors, coaches and judges must be familiar with the competition rules and guidelines for THIS online event.
Competitor /Official Dress Code
All competitors MUST compete in a standard Taekwondo uniform / dobok (not shorts, tshirts, tracksuits, street clothes etc). Any colour is fine.
Guidelines for filming and procedural etiquette:
Camera must be positioned front and center to performance, capturing the entire performance and all participants.
It is recommended camera should be placed a minimum of 5 metres away from performed (up to 10 metres for team events) – trial run is recommended to get distance correct.
If entering multiple events, each event must be submitted as a separate video (uploaded to a link provided closer to the event)
The file must be saved as the competitor’s name and event (eg: Fred Smith Individual Patterns)
All participants must commence facing the camera standing at attention, and bow prior to commencement and upon completion.
All Global ITF Championships Videos MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 30th AUGUST
Competition Rules:
ITF Patterns (individual)
All Patterns categories will be judged by a panel ITF Master instructors.
Highest and Lowest score will be removed, and an average of remaining scores will be attained.
All gups (colour belts) will perform ONE PATTERN appropriate to their rank.
Black Belts will perform TWO PATTERNS, at least one of which must come from their most recent grading (scores will be added)
Patterns will be scored out of 10 points based on factors including:
Technical accuracy; Power, Speed, Balance, Expression of energy
In the event of a tie, omitted scores will be included and an updated average obtained. If still tied, then 2 medals may be awarded for that placing.
Team Patterns
Team comprises of3 persons (may be mixed gender) – each Team patterns participant MUST be also have registered in that event on their form
Ages Categories as per registration form – team will be entered in group according to the oldest participant.
Pattern: Team will perform ONE PATTERN of their choice
Restrictions: Participants may only be in ONE team
Judging Criteria :
All Teams Patterns categories will be judged by a panel ITF Master instructors.
Highest and Lowest score will be removed, and an average of remaining scores will be attained.
Special emphasis in this division is placed on how the pattern is synchronized. Team can perform the entire pattern form in unison, or can creativity to the sequence timing without substituting the correct techniques for others.
The judges will score the Team Pattern between 0-10 points.
Hand Techniques (judged on proper hand position, speed, power, focus, tension, etc.)
Balance , Confidence, Eye Contact, Intensity
Synchronicity or teamwork
Self Defense Demonstration
Age Categories: According to age of defender only. (Attackers may be any age)
Required Number of Team Members: Each demo must consist of ONE DEFENDER and TWO ATTACKERS
Restrictions: Participants may only be in ONE Self Defense demonstration
Required Time of Presentation: Minimum 30 sec – Maximum 1 minute
Goal of Presentation: To use multiple methods of demonstrating martial arts skills. Presentation should be fast paced, high energy, exciting, dramatic, and fun to watch
Judging Criteria: Scoring will be based on presentation, realism, logical application of technique and quality of skill execution.
Scores will run from 1 -10. The highest total score will be the winner.
Special Techniques (Multibreak)
Age Categories: According to age of performer.
Required Length of Presentation: Must perform of 5 different breaks, must be completed within 1 minute of commencement of first break.
Video must be continuous (i.e. not edited)
Must contain at least ONE hand break and at least ONE foot break.
At least ONE break needs to be jumping (or performed mid-air)
Goal of Presentation: To use multiple techniques utilizing different attacking tools to break boards. Performance should demonstrate speed, power, agility and accuracy.
ONLY 1 attempt is permitted for each break
Judging Criteria: Scoring will be based on degree of difficulty, successful breaks
Scoring:
Judges will scored out of 10 points on the following criteria:
For all those planning to come along to the Australasian ITF Hall Of Fame dinner and induction ceremony on Friday 20th March, please book your place this week, as we need to provide restaurant with final numbers.
Hopefully that number will be the capacity of 50, only a few seats left, all ITF people attending the Arnold Classic Taekwondo World Championships give it some consideration.
Would be great to see some more of our past inductees there to present awards to the new batch.
After the huge success of the 2nd event will well over 100 guest and in the presence of 3 Grandmasters, we look forward to another great celebration in the 3rd installment.
We are excited to announce our special guest motivational speaker will be none other than the legendary Aussie Fighter Sam Greco.
With a career spanning over 30 years and 147 pro fights, with multiple world titles in Kickboxing, Karate and K1 fame, Sam will share his wisdom on the challenges we all face whether it be in sport, in business or in life and how to liberate yourself from the shackles of limitation we all place on ourselves.
A reminder the event is open to all ITF practitioners, past and present, regardless of which organization you align yourself with.
All persons are eligible to be nominated – check the nomination categories and nomination procedures.
We invite all students, supporters, past nominees and inductees to come along and celebrate the great achievements of all of those who have contributed to the development and success of General Choi’s Taekwon-Do in the Australasian Region over the past 40+ years.
Places are limited to ONLY 50 PEOPLE due to venue constraints so we encourage in early booking and nomination.
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