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International Ch'ang-Hon Taekwon-Do Federation
NEWS
2009


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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
ICTF ADMIN

We have our FIRST CONTEST WINNER!! The ICTF held its first free draw on April 1, 2009. The winner is Pat Earles, 1st degree Black Belt from Canada, who won $100 in cash!! Pat is currently in Afghanistan with the Canadian military, and along with our congratulations, we thank him for his courage and service.
Below are some photos from the Contest draw:


Please remember to register again for the next Contest period and you too could win a terrific prize! The second draw will be held at the end of June. For a chance to win, please visit our Contest Page to register (prize rules apply)


MAY 2009
ONTARIO, CANADA

Woodbridge Taekwon-Do hosted a "Youth Week" Tournament for the City of Vaughan, ON to showcase the skills of the young ICTF students.

Pictured (from left to right): Julia Ciaravella II Dan, Erica Bellio III Dan, Sebastian III Dan, Chris Piersanti IV Dan, Master Cariati VIII Dan, Leia Ciaravella III Dan, Marianna Riossi III Dan, Cassandra Piersanti II Dan.


MAY 2009
PUERTO RICO

We have received a new update for the 2009 Puerto Rico Inter-Continental TaeKwon-Do & Martial Arts Festival to be held June 25th - 28th, 2009 in the cities of Hatillo, Arecibo & Lares, Puerto Rico.
To read the update please click here, or visit our Tournaments page






APRIL 2009
ICTF ADMIN

The ICTF has completed its new DVD for Referees. This DVD will greatly enhance the ability of ICTF Referees to judge fairly and accurately. New Referee courses are being booked now. The course will include up to 3 hours of instruction, a copy of the DVD which will be utilized during the course, an official referee golf shirt with name, referee rank, and title embroidered on it, as well as the referee book and an ICTF certificate indicating the holders qualifications.


MARCH 2009
PUERTO RICO

Puerto Rico TaeKwon-Do & Artes Marciales, Inc. is pleased to announce the 2009 Puerto Rico Open Inter-Continental TaeKwon-Do & Martial Arts Festival to be held June 25th - 28th, 2009 in the cities of Hatillo, Arecibo & Lares, Puerto Rico. These events are open to all TaeKwon-Do and Martial Arts Participants no matter affiliation. ALL ARE WELCOME TO FOUR DAYS OF FRIENDSHIP & COOPERATION. We are working hard to make your participation also a pleasant vacation, in fact Puerto Rico is well known worldwide as a hot vacation spot in the Caribbean.

In addition, the 2009 ICTF AGM Meeting and Dinner Banquet will take place on June 25th at the National College, Arecibo Campus

To obtain more information, please visit our Tournaments page


MARCH 2009
MALAYSIA
On March 20th, 2009, ICTF Malaysia held a Black Belt Certificate presentation ceremony to Tourism Minister- Dato Seri Azalina Othman Said for her promotion to 6th Dan Black Belt in the International Ch’ang-Hon Taekwon-Do Federation (ICTF) at her Ministry office in PWTC KL.

Master Nelson Bernard Kirby, 7th Dan ICTF, Founder & Head Instructor of Visual Martial Arts Taekwon-Do (VMA) and Vice President of ICTF Malaysia, graded & promoted Dato Seri Azalina for her 6th Dan Black Belt on October 10th, 2008. Grandmaster Ally Teoh Cheng Hoe, 9th Dan (Sr. Adviser of ICTF and President of ICTF Malaysia), presented the Certificate to Dato Seri Azalina during the ceremony. Other ICTF Malaysia members that attended the Certificate presentation ceremony were Mr. Gary Tong Chee Yong 5th Dan (Technical & Umpire Committee Chairman of ICTF Malaysia), Mr. Steven William 5th Dan (Sr. Instructor of VMA), Mr. Givaa George 4th Dan, Mr. S.Sivabalan 4th Dan and Mr. Robin Siow 2nd Dan. ICTF Malaysia members also performed some Taekwon-Do demonstrations before the certificate presentation ceremony.

Dato Seri Azalina is a Ch’ang-Hon/ITF Style Taekwon-Do Practitioner for 34 years, her last rank of 5th Degree Black Belt in ITF Taekwon-Do was promoted by the then Father of Taekwon-Do the late General Choi-Hong Hi in 1998. General Choi is the Founder & President of the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) from 1966 to 2002. Before became Tourism Minister in year 2008, Dato Seri Azalina was holding the Youth & Sport Minister Portfolio in the Malaysia government. During that time she has been promoting and supported various Taekwon-Do, other Martial Arts self-defence and Women Self-defence workshop activities throughout the nationwide. Dato Seri Azalina said, she was honoured to receive the 6th Dan Black Belt certificate from International Ch’ang-Hon Taekwon-Do Federation (ICTF) after 34 years active and involved in Taekwon-Do. Although she is very busy in her ministry work, she will take some spare time to do some exercise in the gym and Taekwon-Do to keep her fit and healthy. According to her that anybody can achieve any goal set by them if they work hard and with perseverance in whatever they do.
Special thanks to Mr. Gary Tong for submitting the photos

Visit the newly designed gallery
to see all the photographs.

MARCH 2009
MALAYSIA
Mr. Gary Tong from ICTF Malaysia submitted two clippings from the Sin Chew Daily & Utusan Malaysia Newspapers reporting on the "Black Belt Certificate Presentation Ceremony" from ICTF Malaysia to their Tourism Minister, Dato Seri Azalina Othman Said VI Dan on March 20th, 2009.

MARCH 2009
UNITED KINGDOM
Ms. Susan Khafagy IIIrd Degree sent in the following update: "Congratulations to all 142 candidates who sat and passed the Spring Kup Grading Examination. The standards continue to improve and all the Insructors will continue persevering with all grades. We can look forward to a fantastic series of events later in the year with the upcoming Tournament and Black Belt Grading."


MARCH 2009
EDMONTON, AB

Master Stanley is pleased to announce the 2009 ICTF Western Canadian Taekwon-Do Championship This exciting event will take place on May 30th, 2009 at the University of Alberta Pavilion (Butterdome).

To obtain more information, please visit our Tournaments page


FEBRUARY 2009
ICTF ADMIN

The ICTF announces the appointment of a new Legal Counsel
(Ref No: ICTF / LC-1001):

Jason Huang Law Office (Barrister & Solicitor / Notary Public)
45, Sheppard Ave East, Suite 900,
Toronto, Ontario M2N 5W9
Email: jasonhuang@lawyer.com
Tel: (416) 222-5588 /Fax: (416) 946-1413

ICTF members who provides proof of valid membership in good standing with the ICTF are entitled to a discount from the regular professional fee schedule of Mr Jason Huang. Mr Jason Huang's scope of practice covers but is not limited to: Civil Litigation/ Criminal Litigation/ Property Transaction/ Separation / Divorce/ Commercial Dispute/ Company Laws / Commercial Contract/ Debt / Compensation/ Case Appeal/ Immigration/ Will / Power of Attorney/ Labor Dispute/ Trade Mark / Copy Right/ Translation/ Notary Public


FEBRUARY 2009
TORONTO, ON

Horizon Taekwon-Do and its Head Instructor, Mr. Louie Sanchez, along with Grand Master Richard Parris, are pleased to announce the 1st "Rise to the Challenge" Taekwon-Do Championship. This event will be taking place on April 18, 2009 at Iroquois Ridge High School, 1123 Glenashton Drive, Oakville, Ontario.

To obtain more information and download the tournament package, please visit our Tournaments page


FEBRUARY 2009
ICTF ADMIN

The ICTF wishes a Happy Valentine's Day to all our members
and friends!

Please click on the image to view the greeting


JANUARY 2009
ALBERTA, CANADA
On Saturday January 17, the Phoenix Taekwon-Do Club held a Red and Black Belt Seminar at their main Do-Jang. The seminar covered pattern, sparring, self-defense, core strengthing exercises, step sparring and instructional procedures. Over 60 red and black belts managed to attend. The fast paced action melted the afternoon away and before anyone realized it, the seminar was over. The next event for Phoenix Taekwon-Do will be the internal colour belt tournament being held on February 21.
Visit the newly designed
gallery to see all the photographs.

JANUARY 2009
ICTF ADMIN

The ICTF wishes a Happy New Year to all our Chinese members
and friends!

Please click on the image to view the greeting


JANUARY 2009
ICTF ADMIN
Dear Members,

Welcome to the New Year 2009! It is that time again. Time to renew your membership with the ICTF. Each year the ICTF has more and more promising and exciting activities. 2009 is no exception.

This year we will have 2 new countries joining us with very large numbers. There are also many other countries who are in contact with us in regards to membership. In June we will be having our annual international tournament in Puerto Rico. This is where the AGM will be held. As well, the ICTF is developing a DVD for Referee training that will assist people in how to judge. We have also updated our referee shirt to a blue golf shirt that will be included with the course. Check out the web site in Mid-January as a new free giveaway contest will be online where students and instructors can win terrific prizes.

Your yearly membership fee is $150.00 and this will include the black belt membership fee that you will read about in another e-mail.

Thank you,

ICTF Executive Committee


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