January 27, 2012
The Inaugural Canadian International Instructors Course with First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha took place on January 20-22, 2012 in Oakville, Ontario with instructors and students from Canada, USA, Puerto Rico, Scottland and Australia. Over the three days, First Grand Master Rhee covered training secrets, theory of power, patterns and the proper application of various movements. Each session started off with a great warm-up conducted by FGMR’s son, 7th Dan Master Andrew K.H. Rhee. On the Saturday evening a dinner banquet was held in the Trafalgar Ball room of the Holiday Inn Oakville Center in honour of First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha.
January 24, 2012
At the recent Inaugural Canadian International Instructors Course in Oakville, ITF-TAO humbly asked First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha to become our Grand Master and figurehead…..FGMR has accepted. First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha also authorised ITF-TAO to use his famed “two direction kick” log and signature as our official logo. Just another step in the right direction for ITF-TAO in our efforts to continue the teaching of the Founder of Taekwon-Do Traditional, Authentic and Original.
December 23, 2011
A crowd of more than 200 spectators watched as the Morningstar Taekwon-Do demonstration team performed high-flying, board-breaking, brick smashing, patterns and sparring to a Christmas theme, to raise food for the fight against hunger. At this years annual event, nine large boxes of non-perishable food items were collected as an admission fee and donated to the Oakville Fareshare Food Bank to help those in need during the holiday season.
December 21, 2012
Forty-five Oakridge Taekwon-Do students from white belt to red belt recently attempted and were successful in their quest for new ranks. The test was conducted by TAO Technical Director Mr. Mike Morningstar and assisted by Oakridge Taekwon-Do Head Instructor Mrs. Cathy Hadubiak. Congratulations on your promotions and good work promoting Taekwon-Do in the City of London.
December 5, 2011
ITF-TAO would like to welcome Mr. Kenneth Hance and the students of Taekwon-Do Maximus in Hamilton, Ontario as our latest member. Mr. Hance is the head instructor of Taekwon-Do Maximus and is currently an ITF 6th Dan. Mr. Hance brings with him over 30 years of Taekwon-Do expreience. We look forward to working with Mr. Hance in promoting the true Taekwon-Do of General Choi Hong Hi. Please visit www.taekwondomaximus.com for more information
December 4, 2011
For the 6th year in a row, Hwa-Rang Warriors and Ott’s Taekwon-Do hosted a seminar conducted by TAO Technical Director, Mr. Mike Morningstar. The seminar was attended by 99 students and instructors from all over the area. Members of ITF-TAO, USA-ITF and the A.T.F.I filled the John M. Perzel Center in Philadelphia. The seminar started with an extensive warm-up followed by and explanation of proper kicking, patterns, 3 and 1 step sparring and self-defence. Mr. Sutton spent the morning Sunday showing Mr. Morningstar and a few of his students some historical sights in Philadelphia. It was a great day for all that attended and inspired everyone to get back in the Do-Jang as soon as possible.
November 27, 2011
Cabot Taekwon-Do in St. Johns, Newfoundland recently promoted students to 1st Degree Black Belt and 2nd Degree Black Belt. The test was conducted by TAO Technical Director Mike Morningstar assisted by Mr. Jeff Butt. Students were required to perform all patterns, 3-step sparring, 2 & 1-step sparring self defence, free sparring and breaking. A 100 question written test was also be completed with a passing mark of 70% or higher in order to participate in the physical portion of the examination. Congratulations to all who were successful
November 25, 2011
For the 10th time in as many years, TAO Technical Director Mr. Mike Morningstar conducted a technical seminar for the students of Cabot Taekwon-Do in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Although normally hosted by Mr. Rick Winsor, due to his deployment to Afghanastan as part of the Canadian Military, the students of Cabot Taekwon-Do were left with the task. Fifty participants from yellow belt to 3rd degree black belt were put to the test with a very challenging warm up, fundamental movements, kicking drills and patterns. The last hour of the day was devoted to black belt patterns.
November 19, 2011
Over 40 competitors from Chon-Ji TKD, Morningstar TKD and Oakridge TKD recently attended the Millennium Cup Friendship tournament hosted by Mr. Sergio Plaja and Millennium Taekwon-Do. Competitors from accross Ontario competed in patterns, sparring and high kick events. Many Master and Instructors were also in attendance with a special guest of honor, Grand Master Park Jong Soo. After the dust settled TAO members came away with a good number of trophies in all three events. Congratulations to Mr. Plaja and the staff at Millennium TKD for hosting such a professional and well organised event.
November 7, 2011
On November 5, 2011, Ott’s Taekwon-Do competed in the Chang Hun Championships held in Royersford, Pennsylvania. The tournament was hosted by Mr. Rob Benedetto of Dragon Star Martial Arts Academy. Over 180 students from the ITF-USA, US-ITF and the ITF-TAO united for the day to compete together as one. Ott’s Taekwon has been competing in this tournament for the past 8 years and this year was their best ever. Over 25 students competed from Ott’s TKD and they brought home over 20 medals ranging from Bronze to Gold in both Patterns and Sparring. Ott’s TKD represented especially well this year in Sparring winning over 10 Gold Medals in this division. Congratulations to Mr. Benedetto for hosting yet another successful tournament and to everyone who competed.
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