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Taekwon-Do and Related Links

International

International Taekwon-Do Federation
The official site of the International Taekwon-Do Federation. The President of the ITF is Master Choi Jung Hwa, son of the founder of Taekwon-Do, General Choi Hong Hi.

ITF Information
General information on Taekwon-Do, news, history, patterns and a discussion board.

Global Taekwon-Do Federation
GTF was founded by the late Grand Master Park Jung Tae (1944-2002), in March 1990. Grand Master Park was Secretary General of the ITF until 1990.

Universal Taekwon-Do Federation
Founded by Grand Master Han Cha Kyo (1934-1996), one of the first in the world to be promoted to Master Instructor by General Choi.

World Taekwondo Federation
The WTF is headed by Mr. Kim Un Yong. It oversees sparring competitions operating under WTF-sparring rules.

Regional

All Europe Taekwon-Do Federation
Contains news and information on Taekwon-Do tournaments and seminars in European member countries.

Eastern Carribean Taekwon-Do Association
The president of ECTA is Mr. A. E. Mitchell. The member countries of ECTA are Anguilla, Barbados, Grenada and Trinidad and Tobago.

Panam Taekwon-Do Federation
Official site of the Pan-American Taekwon-Do Federation.

Singapore

Island Taekwon-Do Centre
Island Taekwon-Do Centre is one of the ITF-affiliated associations in Singapore. Chief Instructor: Mr. Daniel Sng.

Malaysia

Sarawak Taekwon-Do Association
The Chief Instructor is Mr. Johnny Chai. STA has produced several medallists at the World Taekwon-Do Championships.

Kuala Lumpur Taekwon-Do and Self-Defence Academy
Affiliated to Malaysia Global Taekwon-Do Federation. The Chief Instructor is Mr Johnson Y. C. Kong.

Johor Bahru Taekwon-Do Association
Affiliated to ITF Malaysia.

Kwon Taekwon-Do Academy
Under Mr Roland Choong. Affiliated to MGTF.

Langkawi Taekwon-Do Academy
This site is in Bahasa Melayu (Malay Language).

Looi Martial Arts Taekwon-Do Centre
Affiliated to Penang State Taekwon-Do Association and MGTF.

Perak Taekwon-Do Association
Affiliated to ITF Malaysia

Penang State Taekwon-Do Association
Under Master Choong Teck Hong. Affiliated to MGTF.

Perodua Taekwon-Do Club
Instructor: Mr. Noordin Khalid.

Sabree's Taekwon-Do Academy
Grand Master Dato' Dr. Sabree Salleh's club.

Traditional Taekwon-Do Academy
Traditional Taekwon-Do Academy is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Chief Instructor is Master Yeow Cheng Watt.

Taekwon-Do Association of Terengganu
Affiliated to ITF Malaysia

WSB Martial Art Academy
Affiliated to ITF Malaysia.

Recommended Site

Reid's ITF Taekwon-Do Dojang, Canada
Many articles from The Taekwon-Do Encyclopaedia: Charter of Taekwon-Do, Competition, Definition of Taekwon-Do, General Knowledge, History of Taekwon-Do, Mental Effect, Moral Culture, Origins of Martial Arts, Philosophy, Physical Fitness, Practice Suit, System of Rank, Tenets, Terminology, Theory of Power, Training, Training Secrets. There are also step by step photographs of pattern movements.

United Kingdom TaeKwon-Do Association
One of the largest Taekwon-Do organisations in the UK, under Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha.

KoreAmerican TaeKwon-Do Union, USA
KoreAmerican Taekwon-Do Union, under Grand Master Hwang Kwang Sung.

United States Taekwon-Do Federation
United States Taekwon-Do Federation, under Grand Master Charles Serreff.

International Taekwon-Do Foundation of New Zealand
Many Taekwon-Do articles and photographs.

British United Taekwon-Do Federation
The BUTF is under Master Raymond Choy. Don't miss the interview with General Choi on 12 November 1999 on the website. Affiliated to ITF (Canada HQ).

ITF China
Official site of ITF China.

Nicholls Taekwon-Do Institute, UK
Has a terminology section to pronounce Korean words.

Low Taekwon-Do Academy, Australia
Low Taekwon-Do Academy under Master Low Ming Tuck, based in Australia. His father, Master Low Koon Lin, is one of the Taekwon-Do pioneers in Malaysia.

Thoroughbred Taekwon-Do, Australia
The official homepage of Thoroughbred Taekwon-Do, Chief Instructor: Mr. Michael Muleta. Affiliated to United ITF Taekwon-Do (Australia) Inc. and ITF (Canada HQ).

Downey's Taekwon-Do Centers, Canada
The most extensive links of Taekwon-Do websites and contacts.

South Milwaukee Recreation Department Taekwon-Do, USA
Articles on philosophy and training tips.

Tunbridge Wells Taekwon-Do Homepage, UK
Taekwon-Do pattern diagrams and movements.

Yahoo Groups: ITF-Taekwondo
Discussions on Taekwon-Do techniques, philosophy, ettiquette, training tips and other related topics.

Yahoo Groups: ITF_TKD
News and information on ITF events.

Alain Wenessia - Portal to Martial Arts
A comprehensive martial arts portal maintained by Mr. Alain Wenessia.

Martial Arts Resource
Downloads, links and a mailing list for Korean martial arts.

Taekwondo Times Magazine
Taekwondo Times is one of the most widely-read Taekwon-Do magazines. The January 2000 issue features an interview with the founder of Taekwon-Do, General Choi Hong Hi by Dr. He-Young Kimm, a noted martial art scholar and historian.

Stretching and Flexibility Information
Flexibility is the key to fast and high kicks in Taekwon-Do.

Links to Singapore martial arts sites