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JUNE 2005
EVENTS
ICTF Technical Seminar
Miami, Florida USA, June 24-26, 2005
It is with pleasure that I announce the successful completion of the first ICTF Technical Instructors course this
past weekend of June 24th in Miami, Florida.  All 24 Ch'ang Hon patterns were reviewed in
detail as well as three step, two step and one step sparring, and all fundamental movements. The three day course
began Friday morning, and every day at 9 am, ending at 5 pm, by first tracing the history of Ch'ang-Hon Taekwon-Do
to its roots which had its beginnings around the 1800s. At the end of every day, a written exam was given to those
students having finished all their requirements for their particular rank level. All students passed their written
exams with high grades and were given their completion certificates as they left. Mr. David Rohde, 6th dan from
California, also received his Instructors Certificate qualifying him to teach the Technical Course in the ICTF
as well. Congratulations to all for a job well done.
Master Mel Steiner
 Sparring Seminar with Master Joe Cariati
Kelowna, British Columbia CANADA
June 25, 2005
I would like to thank Master
Cariati on behalf of all Northern Taekwon-Do Academy Students for conducting a very exciting and informative 6
hour Seminar. Over 50 students attended this ICTF-Sanctioned event. All of us attending were thrilled with Master
Cariati's expertise in the application of various techniques in patterns, sparring—both counter and combination,
body conditioning exercises and drills, and self-defence. A great seminar!
Once again, thank you,
Michael Barker, 6th Dan, ICTF
Visit the Gallery for photographs
MAY 2005
EVENTS
 May 21, 2005
Sparring Seminar with Master Dan Simard, 7th Degree
Cambridge, Ontario CANADA
May 21st, 2005 United Taekwon-Do in Cambridge,
Ontario Canada hosted World Champion Master Dan Simard's Sparring seminar. In attendance were 30 eager and hard
working students of every rank, age and skill level. The participants were thrilled to see the incredible talents
of such a world class competitor as Master Simard. United Taekwon-Do wants to thank all those from other Clubs
that attended, and especially Master Simard for his four and a half hours of hard work and expert instruction.
Mark LaRonde, Head Instructor, United Taekwon-Do
 April
30, 2005
Sparring Seminar with Master Dan Simard, 7th Degree
Calgary, Alberta CANADA
Master Dan Simard, 7th degree and world
champion, conducted a rigorous and very informative 5 1/2 hour sparring seminar on April 30th. The event was held
at the Tempest Martial Arts Training Center in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. There were 50 participants in attendance
for this event. Master Simard's knowledge in the field of sparring was clearly evident to all who attended. Many
were writing down notes as fast as they could, as he explained in detail the methods behind footwork, anticipation
of sparring techniques, how to read youR opponent in the ring, the many different angles of attack, offensive and
defensive maneuvers, as well as counter defensive tactics. Master Simard's techniques were lightning fast and everyone
was bright-eyed when he demonstrated techniques. Participants were given opportunities to apply the techniques
and theories that Master Simard explained and everyone was thrilled about some of the new techniques and approaches
to competition sparring. Thank you Master Simard for a FANTASTIC seminar and we hope to have you come out for another
seminar soon.
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APRIL 2005
EVENTS
2005 ICTF Western Canadian Championships
Kelowna, British Columbia CANADA
The 2005 ICTF Western Canadian
Championships were held in Kelowna, BC, on Saturday July 23, 2005. 327 competitors competed in sparring and patterns
throughout the day. Athletes from white belt to 6th degree entertained the crowd with superb technique and fast
paced sparring action. Mr. Michael Barker, the host, is to be commended for his smooth running event. Next event
for the ICTF is the Las Vegas Championships in July. Provincial competitions take place in the fall. Visit the
Gallery for photographs of the event.
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2005 ICTF Florida Invitational
Following the Friday, April
1 umpire seminar, led by Mr. Craig Stanley and hosted by Mr. Aaron Fruitstone from Chi Taekwon-Do, the 2005 ICTF
Flordia Invitational proved to be a truly memorable event. In its first year, 136 competitors from various Ch'ang
Hon organizations and from 3 different countries came together in the spirit of Taekwon-Do and experienced a high
level of competition. Students and instructors through 6th Dan from the US, Canada, and Venezuela were in attendance.
The tournament began with the first Special Needs competition in the US, followed by Red and Black Belt power breaking.
Gup patterns and sparring, followed by Black Belt patterns and sparring concluded the great day. Competition was
fierce in all divisions, expecially the Black belt competition, as all ranks were combined for sparring. The finals
matches were great!
Chi Taekwon-Do would like to thank all instructors and competitors who participated and look forward to another
great event next year.
Aaron Fruitstone, Chi Taekwon-Do
 Visit the Gallery
for photographs
of the 2005 ICTF Florida Invitational.
Tehnical Instructors Exam
"Congratulations to Mr.
Craig Stanley of Canada and Mr. Aaron Fruitstone of USA for being the first to have passed the Technical Instructors
Exam and receiving Instructors certificate numbers MS-2 and MS-1 respectively thus qualifying them to teach Ch'ang-Hon
Taekwon-Do on behalf of the ICTF. The next qualifying exam will be held June 24 in Miami. Please note that the
deadline for applications is fast approaching and space will be limited."
Master Steiner, Chairman Technical
Committee
REMINDERS
April 24, 2005 is the registration
deadline for the June ICTF Technical Course
conducted by Master Mel Steiner. See Courses
& Seminars for more information
and application forms.
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We extend our deepest sympathies to
Mr. Craig Myers
for the loss of his daughter Emily Charolette Myers
December 31, 1996 to March 22, 2005
MARCH 2005
SITE ADDITIONS
Mr. Aaron Fruitstone has added
an article titled "The
Science of Stretching for Martial Arts"
to the Health and Wellness section of the web site.
COURSES AND SEMINARS
Mr. Brian Crawley and Mr.
Adam Porter have announced Technical Seminars with Master Mel Steiner in the UK in October 2005. See Courses &
Seminars for more information.
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
We'd like to remind you to
renew your ICTF membership befor March 31 to avoid late fees. Please contact Administrative Services for ordering information. We'd like to extend
a warm welcome to new members Mr. Mark LaRonde of Canada and Mr. John Dandeneau, USA.
SPARRING SEMINAR
United Taekwon-Do in Cambridge
Ontario has announced a sparring seminar featuring World Champion Dan Simard on May 21. Master Simard will also
instruct a seminar at Tempest Martial Arts Training Centre in Calgary on April 30. Visit Courses & Seminars for more information.
FEBRUARY 2005
GALLERY
 We've added January and February photographs to the gallery and are
looking forward to receiving your photographs from upcoming seminars and gradings.
We would like to post photographs of Master Mel Steiner's seminar in Great Britain. Please
e-mail them directly to Administrative
Services.
JANUARY 2005
Executive Committee Meeting
The ICTF will be holding a
formal Executive Committee meeting
in Las Vegas on January 06 and 07. All ICTF executive and committee
chairmen are requested to attend.
ICTF Technical Course
The invitation, brochure and
application forms are now available for download for the June 24-26 ICTF Technical Course in Miami, Florida. Visit
Courses
& Seminars for detailed
information.
Course and Seminar Certificates
Course and seminar certificates
are now available. Please contact Administrative Services for ordering information.
Application Forms
We have e-mailed personalized
forms to all of our voting members to help cut down the time spent on black belt applications. Several of these
have been returned due to outdated e-mail addresses. If
you have changed your e-mail or have not received your forms, Click HERE to send us your current e-mail address.
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