Federation
International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF)
Horizon Taekwon-Do is a member of the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF). The ITF is a Taekwon-Do organization founded on March 22nd, 1966, by General Choi Hong Hi in Seoul, South Korea.
Benefits:
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Instruction in the Original Art of Taekwon-Do created by General Choi Hong Hi.
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Teaching under the Taekwon-Do Kids Development Program (TKD Program) .
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Membership with the International Taekwon-Do Federation.
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Semi-annual and annual Technical, Referee and Umpire trainings.
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Local, Provincial, National and International Tournaments.
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The opportunity to attend Canadian Taekwon-Do Federation International (CTFI) sponsored activities such as Special Trainings and special practices led by senior black belts.
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Continuing guidance – via personal training, email and website communication – on interpreting, applying and integrating the instructional material the condensed encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do (5th edition, 1999) by General Choi Hong Hi.
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Access to the CTFI and ITF website for news on current activities in Canada and international affiliates, schedule of events, monthly training calendar, and articles and resources related to Taekwon-Do.
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The opportunity to be ranked at Gup (white and black stripe ranking) tests.
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The opportunity to be ranked at Dan (black belt ranking) tests, according to the standards handed down through General Choi Hong Hi.
source:
http://www.ctfi.org/membership-benefits/
http://www.taekwondoitf.org/about-us/#about-itf-taekwon-do
Publications:
General Choi Hong Hi (biography)