sports_martial_arts
ITF Taekwondo
국제태권도연맹 태권도
KOR
calendar_month1966
Also known as
International Taekwon-Do Federation Taekwondo
ITF Taekwon-Do
Description

The branch of taekwondo governed by the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF), founded by Choi Hong-hi in 1966. ITF Taekwondo emphasizes a traditional approach with sine wave motion, patterned movements (tul), and a distinctive set of forms. It is practiced in over 120 countries and is distinct from the Olympic/WT style in its forms, terminology, and training methodology. General Choi Hong-hi is recognized by ITF organizations as the principal founder of taekwondo.

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Tags
taekwondoitfkorean-martial-artstraditional
Sources
Wikipedia contributors. (2026). Choi Hong-hi. Wikipedia (English)linkinfo
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