August 12, 2010

With our recent change in direction, we have  made some additions to the Board of Directors.   Mr. Johnson has moved from Vice-President to Senior Vice President and two new board positions were created. 

Mr. Rick Winsor (4th Dan) of St. John’s Newfoundland has been appointed as the Vice-President for Canada and Mr. Lee Benson (6th Dan) of Phoenix, Arizona has been appointed as the Vice-President for the USA.  Both gentlemen bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Board of Directors of TAO.  Congatulations!

August 9, 2010

We would like to welcome Master Vincent Affatigato and the Instructors of the Original Taekwon-Do Federation as the latest members of TAO.  Master Affatigato brings with him 12 Dojangs from accross the United States.

Master Affatigato is a 7th Degree with 30 years of martial arts experience.  He is a certified ITF International Instructor and has been running his Dojang in Brooklyn, New York for the past 20+ years.  Master Affatigato has had an extensive competition career winning many USA National titles as well as medals in the 6th ITF World Championships in Hungary.  He was also the USA assistant team coach for the 7th and 11th ITF World Championships.

Having attended many seminars with General Choi Hong Hi, Master Affatigato brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience that will help TAO in it’s goal to keep the Original Taekwon-Do of the Founder alive in it’s purist form.  Welcome Master Affatigato and the Instructors and students of the Origninal Taekwon-Do Federation.

August 5, 2010

TAO will be conducting seinor Black Belt grading for 3rd Dan and up during the weekend of the Annual Technical Conference in January 2011.  Those who wish to participate must have approval from and make application through their instructor and meet the minimum requirements of their rank.  Requests must be sent to the Technical Director for verification and approval.  Application  deadline will be October 1st, 2010.