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| Abbreviation | ITF |
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| Formation | 22 March 1966 |
| Type | Sports Organisation |
| Purpose | Self defense martial art |
Region served | Worldwide |
International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) is an international taekwondo organization founded on March 22, 1966, by Choi Hong Hi (Korean: 최홍희) in Seoul, South Korea.[1] The ITF was founded to promote and encourage the growth of the Korean martial art of taekwon-do.[2][3][4]
The ITF's main functions include coordinating and approving tournaments and seminars, setting standards for teaching (patterns, sparring, destruction), collaborating with affiliated member organizations, and providing services members in regard to rank and certifications.
After Choi's death in 2002, there was controversy around the election of his successor that led to multiple organizations claiming the ITF mantle.
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- ^ "The agreement between ITF and WTF". Taekwondo Times. Archived from the original on 2015-01-02. Retrieved 2015-01-02.
- ^ "Breakthrough deal to allow N. Koreans to compete in Olympic taekwondo competitions". English.yonhapnews.co.kr. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
- ^ Green, Thomas A.; Svinth, Joseph R. (2010). Martial Arts of the World. Bloomsbury Academic. ISBN 9781598842432. Retrieved 21 December 2014.