2017 NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION
We welcome all ITF Taekwon-do Australia members of the National Assocaition & members of the Allied Association who aspire to represent their country at the highest level of Taekwon-do competition in the World at the 2017 ITF World Championships, Dublin Ireland to register for the National Squad.
Any Taekwon-do practitioners in Australia not currently members of ITF Taekwon-do Australia & who wish to compete in this competition are welcome to join ITF Taekwon-do Australia.
For further details on joining contact;
Secretary General John Abdallah
john@itftaekwon-doaustralia.com
Mobile : 0449 216 856
The below link provides the details, procedure & criteria to be selected onto the National Team
NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION POLICY
Note: Official National Squad Registration forms will be on the website soon.
MEDIA RELEASE 2018 ITF WORLD CUP
The President of the International Taekwon-do Federation Grand Master Pablo Trajtenberg & ITF Board Member Master Michael Daher would like to issue a statement clarifying the position of the organising committee regarding competitors for the future ITF World Cup 2018 Gold Coast Australia.
This event is being organised exclusively by Master Daher & his team on behalf of the International Taekwon-do Federation. Contrary to misinformation and hearsay this event is open to all Taekwon-do practising members in Australia & around the world.
Regardless of which group you belong to, or follow, the International Taekwon-do Federation headed by Grand Master Pablo Trajtenberg and the Oceania Taekwon-do Federation headed by Master Michael Daher welcomes you all in good faith and based on the tenets of Taekwon-do as taught by our Founder General Choi Hong Hi to celebrate this once in a lifetime opportunity to compete against some of the best in the world on home soil in a spectacle of a competition set to raise the already high standard of our organisation to another level never seen before.
We would like to clarify the following in regard to this world class event;
- There is absolutely no requirement or obligation to join ITF Taekwon-do Australia under President Master Michael Daher
- There is no requirement to train under Master Michael Daher or the ITF Taekwon-do Australia National Coach
- You are free to train with whomever you wish where ever you wish in your preparations
- You can train under your own instructor, be coached by your own instructor and have your own instructor/ coach with you at the event supporting and guiding you throughout the whole event.
- You will have the freedom to represent yourself, your instructor , your club and ultimately your country Australia.
We would like to extend this invitation to all Taekwon-do practitioners in Australia.
John Abdallah
ITF Taekwon-do Australia
Secretary General
Mobile: 0449 216 856
john@itftaekwon-doaustralia.com
IL-SHIM INTERNATIONAL TAEKWON-DO INSTRUCTOR COURSE
On the weekend of 19 & 20 September 2015 ITF-KMA dojang hosted the annual IL-Shim International Taekwon-do Instructor Course in preparations for next months degree testings on the Gold Coast 24-25 October 2015.
ITF Taekwon-do Australia President Master Michael Daher conducted the training course with intensive coverage over all the patterns from Chon-Ji to Tong IL, Kicking execution and 4 directional fundamental drills. The executive committee had meetings over dinner Saturday night discussing future development and strategies for the National Associtaion and its members along with planning issues for the 2018 ITF World Cup, Gold Coast Australia.
National Squad Team 2016/2017
DATE : 28 August 2015
Dear ITF Taekwon-do Australia NA & Allied Association Members
NATIONAL TEAM COACH & NATIONAL TEAM MANAGER 2016/2017
The executive board calls for applications in consideration to be selected for the positions of National Team Coach & National Team Manager for the 2016 ITF World Cup / 2017 ITF World Championships campaigns.
All interested parties should forward their application & credentials for consideration to ITF Taekwon-do Australia Secretary General Mr John Abdallah.
The National Team Coach & National Team Manager shall be announced via the NA website & NA Facebook page by 1 January of 2016.
NATIONAL SQUAD TEAM
National Association & Allied Association members are invited to apply for the National Squad Team.
ITF Taekwon-do Australia in accordance with the ITF By Laws will be forming a National Squad Team which will develop a National Squad training program under the National Coach and the assistant coaches selected. This National Squad training program will assist the National Coach and the selection committee in their assessment and analysis of competitors leading up to the final selection (date to be advised) of the National Team Members to represent Australia at the 2017 ITF World Championships.
Only Members of the National Squad Team will be considered for National Team Selection.
Registered National Squad Members will be announced 1 February 2016
Note minimum age & rank requirements for each international competition:
ITF World Cup must be Blue Belt and 12 Years old on October 13 2016
ITF World Championships must be Black belt and 14 years old on October 16 2017
Minimum requirements for applicants:
Age: 12 years old
Rank: Blue Belt (4th kup)
Attendance: 75% of scheduled program (approximation)
All applicants shall complete the relevant form and submit with payment of $100 to ITF Taekwon-do Australia. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee final selection onto the National Team.
All monies collected from squad members will be used to assist our official National Team selected to represent Australia at the 2017 ITF World Championships in Ireland.
The individual’s selection is dependent on overall performance, skill, commitment, discipline, attitude, work ethic, state of mind, improvement and potential to perform at an international standard at the time of the ITF World Championships.
Regards
John Abdallah
Secretary General
ITF Taekwon-do Australia
Mobile: 0449216856
ITF TAEKWON-DO AUSTRALIA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016
On the 22nd August 2015 ITF Taekwon-do Australia National Championships were held in Melbourne.
The Tournament was hosted and organised by Il-Shim International Taekwon-do Melbourne with a small but committed attendance of disciplined competitors ready for a great competition. The ITF Taekwon-do Australia President Master Michael Daher unfortunately was unable to attend this year but was represented by the Senior Vice President Moustapha El-Sheikh.
Vice President Paul Harper welcomed competitors, supporters & officials in his opening address followed by chairman of the umpire committee Gerard Kelly briefing everyone on the rules and procedures for the day prior to commencing the tournament and heading the officiating on the day. Events contested on the day were patterns, sparring, power breaking & special technique. The Vice President Paul Harper in his closing address acknowledged all the people behind the scenes and everyone who supported the event but especially Mrs Michelle Harper who organised the whole event. Thank you once again for putting together a great National Competition looking forward to 2016 and seeing you all there.
IIC at SEA 2016
The ITF-USA invites you to come with us to make history!
On February 22, 2016, the ITF will hold it’s first truly International Instructor’s Course, held across two countries and international waters over five days! We will set sail on the Independence of the Seas, one of the most luxurious ocean liners sailing the seven seas, for a true Taekwon-Do adventure.
You are invited to train with the Grandmasters on the beach and on the high seas, while giving you (and your family and friends) the additional chance to reside in the lap of luxury aboard a world-class vessel and enjoy sightseeing and land activities on two separate islands.
And – you can do this for LESS than the cost of a normal hotel/resort-based IIC!
ITF Taekwon-do Australia will be present at this historical event with our President Master Michael Daher & Senior Vice President Moustapha El-Sheikh planning on attending. If anyone is interested in attending visit the IIC at SEA website for more information & registration.
IIC 103 Gold Coast Australia 2015
After a very successful weekend with our ITF President and the ITF technical committee its back to normal and training for all with renewed energy in our Taekwon-do training and knowledge.
Official report found here on the ITF website : INTERNATIONAL TAEKWON-DO FEDERATION
A personal perspective of the experience of our newest member Mr Alfio Viscuso and his thoughts of what he saw at the IIC 103 on the Gold Coast.
ITF Taekwon-do Australia National Championships 22 August 2015 Melbourne
Come and test yourself at this year’s National Championships with members from the 2015 National Team present, hot off their ITF World Championships campaign.”
Don’t miss it !
Date : Saturday, 22nd August, 2015
Location : Chandler Community Centre, Keysborough College, 28 Isaac Road, Keysborough
Weigh in commences : 8.15am
Competition starts : 9am
Applications close : 5th August, 2015
All Enquiries to;
Michelle Harper
ilshimtkdmelb@gmail.com
Mobile : 0402 810 562