In celebration of Gen Choi Hong Hi and all of Taekwon-Do in general, President Choi, on behalf of the whole Choi family, would like to thank everybody who has sent their good wishes and memories to us for General Choi Hong Hi, Taekwon-Do Founders birthday.
On this, the 102nd anniversary of the birth of the Founder of Taekwon-Do, Gen Choi Hong Hi, we can truly appreciate his vision and legacy. The Choi family would like to use this date as your platform to celebrate the great work you have done over the years, but more significantly, in the last eight months of this pandemic. You as instructors and members of the ITF, now more than ever, understand that Taekwon-Do is about self-development and achievement.
With this understanding it has become very clear how you have adapted all of your skills into your communities and Taekwon-Do dojangs in being a source of confidence, leadership and stability. We of course thank Gen Choi for first providing the world with Taekwon-Do, giving every individual an ability to achieve; now his legacy allows these achievements to be sustained over and over again.
The whole world has been stricken by the impact of this COVID-19 pandemic but there is evidence that our collective efforts will result in finding medical solutions to manage, reduce and, hopefully, eliminate the spread of the virus. In its most challenging experiences, the human race comes together, acknowledging our commonalities and differences, pooling our intellect and resources, confirming our dependence upon each other to achieve a positive outcome for all of us.
It is important for us all to stay strong but equally important for us to share this strength, leadership and positivity.
Kwan Weng Choong, Ancient Taekwon Do Club - Se Jong Tul & Ul Ji Tul
Yi Fei Hew, Thoroughbred Taekwondo - Yul Gok Tul
Eu Jin Hau; UCSI Taekwondo, PGTF, Malaysia - Won Hyo Tul & Eui Am Tul
Surakshya Thapa, ITF Nepal - Choong Moo Tul
Robyn Lennon, Perth UKTC, Kwang Gae Tul & Po Eun Tul
Asmita Pun, ITF Nepal - Hwarang Tul
Gabriel Chong, Island Taekwon do, Singapore - Ge Baek Tul & Kwang Gae Tul
General Choi Memorial Championships promo Video
Gab Falconer, UKTC Scotland, Yul Gok Tul
Ashleigh McNae, McNae's Martial Arts - Sam Il Tul & Po Eun Tul
Kenneth Benton, UKTC, England - Yoo Sin Tul & Sam Il Tul
Lena Maniak Wiktoria Czerwinska Magdalena Kaluzna, ITF POLAND TIGER TEAM - Team Pattern
Olivia McCuish, UKTC Scotland - Joong Gun Tul
Robert Wuttke, Australian Institute of Taekwondo - Sam ll Tul & Choong Jang Tul
Canberra Taekwon Do Academy - BlackBelt Team Pattern
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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.
To celebrate the Founder’s Birthday, we are staging the Inaugural General Choi Memorial Cyber Championships.
The General Choi Memorial Cyber Championships is open to and and all Taekwon-Do practitioners who train in the Founder’s wonderful martial art.
Registrations Now Open – Scroll down page for form
Check out the great videos that have been submitted from around the World so far:
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Kwan Weng Choong, Ancient Taekwon Do Club - Se Jong Tul & Ul Ji Tul
Yi Fei Hew, Thoroughbred Taekwondo - Yul Gok Tul
Eu Jin Hau; UCSI Taekwondo, PGTF, Malaysia - Won Hyo Tul & Eui Am Tul
Surakshya Thapa, ITF Nepal - Choong Moo Tul
Robyn Lennon, Perth UKTC, Kwang Gae Tul & Po Eun Tul
Asmita Pun, ITF Nepal - Hwarang Tul
Gabriel Chong, Island Taekwon do, Singapore - Ge Baek Tul & Kwang Gae Tul
General Choi Memorial Championships promo Video
Gab Falconer, UKTC Scotland, Yul Gok Tul
Ashleigh McNae, McNae's Martial Arts - Sam Il Tul & Po Eun Tul
Kenneth Benton, UKTC, England - Yoo Sin Tul & Sam Il Tul
Lena Maniak Wiktoria Czerwinska Magdalena Kaluzna, ITF POLAND TIGER TEAM - Team Pattern
Olivia McCuish, UKTC Scotland - Joong Gun Tul
Robert Wuttke, Australian Institute of Taekwondo - Sam ll Tul & Choong Jang Tul
Canberra Taekwon Do Academy - BlackBelt Team Pattern
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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.
The United ITF Nationals are now open for registration.
We welcome participants of all ages, all ranks and all schools to take part.
International competitors are also welcome, and we have several countries already registered.
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Gab Falconer, UKTC Scotland - Yul Gok Tul
Gavin Tupling, Newtons TKD Canada - HwarangTul
2020 United ITF National Championships Online
Team Patterns - Thoroughbred Taekwon Do BAS
United ITF Taekwon Do Australia - Official ITF National Organization
Lovina Sydney Berment, Newtons TKD Canada - Multibreak
Lovina Sydney Berment, Newtons TKD Canada - Choong Moo Tul
Kye Todd, Azure TKD - 5th Degree Patterns
General Choi Memorial Championships promo Video
Steve Kastristis, Azure TKD Senior Male Gup Self Defence
Olivia McCuish, UKTC, UK - Joong Gun Tul
Michael Omay, multi break - Titan Martial Arts
Hamish Carter, Toowoomba Hawks - Multi break
Yi Fei Hew, Thoroughbred Taekwondo - Yul Gok Tul
Australian Institute of Taekwondo - Po Eun Tul
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We have new events, more age categories and more chances for you to win – the rest is up to you. 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 3rd October, 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.
The updated version includes video links to all Patterns, Step Sparring, Model Sparring, Foot Sparring and Self Defense routines to assist students preparing for testings up to 1st Degree Black Belt.
The 1st – 3rd Degree Black Belt Grading Manual ebook is available in our Online Store
Patterns
The 1st – 3rd Degree Black Belt Grading Manual ebook sets out suggested testing requirements to achieve rank advancement in ITF Taekwon-Do. You are free to adopt fully, or modify where you feel necessary.
Gradings are an important aspect of any martial arts training as they should indicate and measure the student’s proficiency in that art, and allow further learning to take place. Gradings should be a test of technical ability, knowledge, indomitable spirit, courage, and attitude.
The Grading syllabus outlines all areas that need to be fulfilled in order to test for rank promotion: these requirements include Patterns, Fundamental movements (Blocking, Kicking, Striking, Stances), Sparring, Breaking Techniques, Terminology and Theory, Self Defense and any additional requirements.
Also note that active training time and attendance requirements are also set out and should be adhered to.
The grading syllabus is designed specifically for all ITF schools to be able to incorporate, encompassing a wide range of self-defense oriented movements and theories, whilst also being consistent with the International Taekwon-Do Federation’s requirements.
We are pleased to announce that we have made updates to our Step Sparring Manual Ebook, which is a useful resource for all club instructors and students alike.
The updated version includes video links to all 1 Step Sparring, 2 Step Sparring and 3 Step Sparring routines to assist students preparing for testings up to 1st Degree Black Belt.
Additonally, we have a step-by-step description of each sequence to help instructors teach, and students self learn.
We have also update some of the sequences themselves.
The Gup Grading Manual ebook is available in our Online Store
What is Step Sparring ?
There are several types of sparring in Taekwondo, from free sparring (not choreographed) to pre-arranged sparring. 1, 2 and 3 Step Sparring are all forms of pre-arranged sparring.
Prearranged Sparring (Yaksok Matsogi)
It is practiced as the name denotes, under prearranged modes with various assumptions, for example:
the number of steps to be taken
the target to be attacked
the attacking tool to be used
are agreed upon beforehand between the players
Step Sparring teaches the student to apply their fundamental movements in both attacking and defensive mode, from a variety of angles and stances, whilst moving forwards and backwards.
Students should commence with 3 step sparring (alone) first, to develop both left and right sides of the body. The student would then progress to 3 step sparring with a partner/opponent to apply these movements against another person.
3 step sparring was regarded as the most important form of sparring by the Founder, as it helped the student developed their techniques at the correct angle and distance in relation to the attacker/target.
The complexity of the sequences, and the techniques used in step sparring, generally increases as the student progresses in rank and ability.
Two step sparring enables the student to incorporate both hand and foot techniques into their pre-arranged sparring sequences, both in attacking and defensive modes.
The most difficult and spontaneous form of Step Sparring is One step Sparring, where the student must react immediately.
Whilst many schools don’t have a set choreography or sequence to follow, I always felt from a teaching and examining quality consistency point of view, it was better to have all students follow a pre-designed format, just as they do in patterns, to allow comparison and correction.
Here are some sequences I have used in my own schools. I hope you find some of them useful.
We are pleased to announce that we have made updates to our Gup Grading Manual ebook, which is a useful resource for all club instructors and students alike.
The updated version includes video links to all Patterns, Step Sparring and Self Defense routines to assist students preparing for testings up to 1st Degree Black Belt.
The Gup Grading Manual ebook is available in our Online Store
Patterns
The Gup Grading Manual ebook sets out suggested testing requirements to achieve rank advancement in ITF Taekwon-Do. You are free to adopt fully, or modify where you feel necessary.
Gradings are an important aspect of any martial arts training as they should indicate and measure the student’s proficiency in that art, and allow further learning to take place. Gradings should be a test of technical ability, knowledge, indomitable spirit, courage, and attitude.
The Grading syllabus outlines all areas that need to be fulfilled in order to test for rank promotion: these requirements include Patterns, Fundamental movements (Blocking, Kicking, Striking, Stances), Sparring, Breaking Techniques, Terminology and Theory, Self Defence and any additional requirements.
Also note that active training time and attendance requirements are also set out and should be adhered to.
The grading syllabus is designed specifically for all ITF schools to be able to incorporate, encompassing a wide range of self-defense oriented movements and theories, whilst also being consistent with the International Taekwon-Do Federation’s requirements.
We thank you for you continued leadership, guidance and inspiration, especially through these challenging times.
It is our continued honour and privilege to represent the Son of Taekwon-Do.
Taekwon
Michael Muleta, ITF Under Secretary and INO #23 President
” When I perform Tul, I feel my brothers and sisters world-wide moving in unison, I am not alone. When I perform Tul, I hear my father voice guiding me as if he were standing next to me. I hear his words of advise given at the most appropriate times as if he knows my troubles and is responding to them. I am blessed as are all practitioners who can put their hands on their heart and say they train in earnest and with pure intentions. ” – ITF President, Choi Jung Hwa
To commemorate the 65th Anniversary of Taekwon-Do, we released some rare General Choi Seminar footage from his visits to Australia during the 1990’s.
To view these videos (below) and others be sure to subscribe to our you tube page by clicking the icon below.
The Taekwon-Do Founder, General Choi Hong Hi (dec) was born on November 9th, 1918 in the Hwa Dae, Myong Chung District.
He is regarded as the Founder of Taekwon-do and served as President of the International Taekwon-do Federation (I.T.F.) for many years.
Sydney, Australia 1993
General Choi formed the Oh Do Kwan (Gym of my way) where Korean soldiers were trained in General Choi’s new martial art to become the pioneer Taekwon-do instructors. General Choi also commanded Chung Do Kwan, which was the largest civilian gym in Korea.
In 1955 General Choi presented the name Taekwon-Do to the Korean President for endorsement of the Korean Martial Art.
In the same year he led the Korean Army’s Taekwon-do demonstration team on a tour of China and Vietnam to promote his form of unarmed combat. After breathtaking displays, both these countries adopted General Choi’s Taekwon-do as an integral part of their soldier’s military training.
Sunshine Coast, Australia 1995
In 1961, the Korean Taekwon-do Association was formed with General Choi as its President. During the next few years, he led Taekwon-do demonstration teams throughout the world.
On March 22nd, 1966, General Choi Hong Hi (dec) formed the International Taekwon-do Federation (I.T.F) in Seoul, Korea. At the time it had associations in Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, West Germany, America, Turkey, Italy, Egypt and Korea.
General Choi died of cancer on 15 June 2002 in Pyongyang, North Korea. Choi is listed in the Taekwondo Hall of Fame with various titles: “Father of Taekwon-Do,” “Founder and First President of the International Taekwon-Do Federation,” and “Founder of Oh Do Kwan.” Choi is survived by his wife, Choi Joon Hee; his son, Choi Jung Hwa; two daughters, Sunny and Meeyun; and several grandchildren.
On this weekend we celebrated the Happy 65th Anniversary Taekwondo with practitioners from around the World on social media.
The name Taekwondo is derived from the Korean word “Tae” meaning foot, “Kwon” meaning fist and “Do” meaning way of. So, literally Taekwondo means “the way of the foot and fist”. The name Taekwondo, however, has only been used since April 11th, 1955.
This original Tae Kwon Do began as military Tae Kwon Do.
Our special commemoration included releasing some never before seen footage of General Choi Hong Hi seminars held in Australian during the 1990’s.
We were fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend many General Choi Hong Hi seminars, particularly through the 1990’s.
Visit the General Choi Hong Hi seminars page to view some of those seminars, as they are archival in nature, sound and picture quality may vary, we hope you will enjoy them.
