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Taekwondo (ITF)

Original name : International Taekwon-Do Federation
Founded by : General Choi Hong Hi 최홍희 - Seoul, March 22nd 1966
Country of origin : Korea

Introduction to Taekwondo (ITF)

ITK Taekwondo logoFor WTF: WTF Taekwondo

The style of ITF Taekwondo is famous for its high precision kicking system. Enormous power and energy can be transferred from the spinning and snapping action of the techniques. Unique to this style is the fact that the primary target of the opponent is the head, which means that many high flying, and flamboyant kicks are seen. Punching and hand strikes still form key elements of practice.

 

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More on Taekwondo (ITF)

Taekwondo originates from South Korea, and literally means the way of the hand and foot. There are approximately 180 million practitioners of this martial art around the globe. The two main organizations, WTF and ITF contain classic forms/patterns (kata). These movements have significant applications. General Choi Hong Hi founded the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) in 1966. This organization has rules for sparring and patterns that are different to the WTF. Japanese karate has influenced the modern development of this ancient style.


Taekwondo has risen in popularity since it became an Olympic sport in the year 2000. Observers also enjoy the display of taekwondo’s power during board breaking and form competitions. The military systems of South Korea and USA incorporate Taekwondo into their training.

 

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