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History of Taekwon-Do

From its origins in Korea to an international martial art.

  1. 1955

    A name for the art

    11 April is recognised by ITF as the date on which the name Taekwon-Do was approved.

  2. 1966

    An international federation

    On 22 March, General Choi Hong Hi established ITF with associations from nine countries.

  3. 1972

    Headquarters in Canada

    The ITF headquarters moved to Toronto.

  4. 1974

    The first world championship

    Montreal hosted the first ITF World Championships.

  5. 1979

    European cooperation

    The All Europe Taekwon-Do Federation was created.

  6. 1985

    Headquarters in Vienna

    The international headquarters moved to Austria.