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Edmonton, Alberta CANADA
On July 10th in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada,
The Phoenix TKD club under Mr. Craig Stanley 6th (VI), conducted a Matsogi seminar with guest instructor Mr.  Bobby Scott (IV). Mr. Scott has done
very well in the sparring field during his Martial Art career and taught the application of techniques that he
utilizes when he spars. Techniques such as multiple/consecutive kicking techniques, distance closing, timing drills,
hip strengthening exercises and body positioning were all demonstrated and trained by all of those who attended.
The 4 hour seminar is one of many that the ICTF conducts year round for its members and we are proud to have Mr.
Scott as a part of the Federation. For more details on Mr. Scott and seminar information, contact the ICTF headquarters
at admin@ictf-web.com.
Regina, Saskatchewan CANADA
A Honsin Sul  seminar was held June 12 and 13 for the Saskatchewan GTF Summer
workshop in Regina, under the direction of Mr. Washington Celis 6th degree, Mr. Boris Celis 5th degree and Mr.
Daniel Muniz 5th degree.
There were over 60 participants in attendance for this exciting and educational work shop. Pressure point control
tactics, joint lock manipulation, neck restraints and ground fighting were demonstrated and taught for those who
took part. The seminar was a two day event, teaching mixed belts on Saturday and black belts on Sunday.
 Miami-Florida, USA
This is a story about two
very special kids and their teachers. George Guerrero and his friend Karina Chynces are both ten years old. They
go to the same school and study the same subjects. So what's so special about them? Click HERE for the full story.
 Caracas, VENEZUELA
June 2004 was an auspicious
occasion in Caracas, capital of Venezuela. Master Steiner, assisted by Mr. Aaron Fruitstone, oversaw an upper dan
Black Belt exam followed by a seminar to update their techniques.
 Miami-Florida, USA
Celebrating its 23rd birthday
and representing the International Ch'ang-Hon Taekwon Do Federation, Chi Taekwon Do in Miami hosted a Black belt
testing which covered all aspects of the Ch'ang-Hon system consisting of all patterns up to Se-Jong, kicking, self-defence
and breaking. Besides the appropriate waiting time, the school age students needed to show a B average on their
report cards and all candidates where required to take and pass a written exam, perform community service hours,
required teaching hours as well as write a thesis on any subject as relating to Taekwon Do. All school members
and special guests then celebrated with an open air BBQ enjoyed by all.
 Falcon-Punto Fijo, VENEZUELA
The International Ch'ang-Hon
Taekwon-Do Federation as represented by Master Mel Steiner, Executive Vice-President of the ICTF, held a testing
for 6th and 5th Dan in June of 2004 on the coastal town of Punto Fijo, Venezuela. After the testing, a seminar
of several hours was spent reviewing technical aspects of Ch'ang-Hon Taekwondo. The Chi school under the direction
of Mr. Lue celebrated its 21st birthday as well.
 Falcon-Punto Fijo, VENEZUELA
Since 1995 the Chi Taekwon
Do schools have been involved in teaching students with special needs with the ultimate goal of getting Taekwon-Do
to be recognized as the 25th medal event at the Special Olympics. Before a sport can be considered for inclusion
as a medal event, it needs to be demonstrated first at a National event. June 20th, Ch'ang-Hon Taekwon-Do patterns,
self-defence, breaking and sparring, were demonstrated for the first time at the opening ceremonies of the 1st
Special Education Games of Paraguana by Chi Taekwon Do special needs students, under the direction of Mrs. Yuleima
Garcia, 5th Dan. The event was televised by local television to be seen country wide.
Welcome to our newest members
from Venezuela, the UK, Nepal, Poland, Canada and the USA!
Polish Tradicional And Sport Taekwon-Do Organization
has applied to host the ICTF 2004 EUROPEAN CUP in Lodz,
POLAND on October 30-31, 2004. See our tournaments page for contact information.
We've added a news section
and gallery to the web site. Please
send club and event photographs and your monthly/quarterly news to Communications or the web master. Aaron
Fruitstone has started a Health & Wellness page for members. We'll expand on this once the passworded member's
section is completed. We are working on many new services and will
be sending an update to our membership very soon.
Plans are currently underway
for the 1st ICTF Intercontinental Championship. Grand
Master Kong is working on this in conujunction with the Tournaments Committee; locations being considered are Edmonton,
Toronto and Las Vegas. Factors being considered are supporting athletes, facility availability, seasonal hotel
accommodations, supporting volunteers, accessibility for international access, grant possibilities and local host
experience.
Chi TKD School will hold their grand opening in Miami, Florida
USA on July 23, 2004.
August 14, 2004 is the
Demo and Grand Opening of Young Brothers School and ICTF Headquarters
in Las Vegas, Nevada USA Instructor: Grand Master Kong, Young Il, Contact: GM Kong (702)228-8989
ICTF members have been invited to take part in the
1st Taekwon-Do World Cup
(Black Belts)
1st Orlando International Friendship Taekwon-Do Cup (Coloured Belts)
at Disney’s Wide World of Sports
Complex, Orlando Florida U.S.A.
November 19-21, 2004 Open to all Taekwon-Do Black Belt holders regardless of affiliation and Colour. Belt holders
can also compete by taking part in the 1st Orlando International Friendship Taekwon-Do Cup. This event is sanctioned
by the ITF under Master Master Trân Triêu Quân. For more information or assistant, contact Ms.
Nancy Ruel by e-mail at n.ruel@tkd-itf.org. Additional information and registration forms
will be posted on the ITF web site
from July 1st, 2004.
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