Services
Upholding the Peak of Taekwon-Do Excellence
Our services are designed to support instructors and masters who refuse to compromise on technical integrity. From certification to high-level seminars, Open ITF provides the tools and recognition necessary to lead your students according to the Founder’s 1999 technical standards.
What We Offer
01
International Instructor Certification
Focus on prestige and recognition.
Secure globally recognized Black Belt and Instructor certification. Every certificate issued is backed by the authority of our 9th Degree International Technical Board, providing your students with a direct and prestigious lineage.
02
LEGACY Technical Standard Seminars
Focus on the “Peak” of the Art.
We are the guardians of the technical pinnacle established in 1999. Our seminars and resources ensure your students practice the authentic, biomechanically optimized movements finalized by General Choi Hong Hi in the 15-volume Encyclopedia.
03
Apolitical School Affiliation
Focus on freedom and stability.
A sanctuary for instructors who are tired of organizational politics. We offer a professional, stable home where the focus remains entirely on the Art, ensuring your school’s growth is never hindered by administrative bureaucracy.
04
Direct Grandmaster Access
Focus on proximity to the source.
Remove the layers of middle-management. Open ITF provides school owners with a direct line to some of the world’s most senior Grandmasters for technical guidance, grading panels, and mentorship.
01.
Fundamental Movements
The 3,200 movements of the Encyclopedia
02.
Pattern Precision
Refinement of the 24 ITF patterns.
03.
Sparring Strategy
Traditional and competition tactical standards.
04.
Power Generation
Training the Theory of Power and Sine Wave.
05.
Self Dallyon (Conditioning)
Traditional equipment and body strengthening.
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Self-Defense (Hosinsul)
Realistic application of technical movements.
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Moral Culture
The philosophy and Do of the Art.
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Instructional Terminology
Mastery of the Korean terminology and commands.
Testimonial
What Clients Are Saying
“Finally, an organization that puts the Encyclopedia first. The technical depth provided by the Board is exactly what was missing in the modern ITF landscape.”
Master Steve Evans, 7th Degree
“Being able to grade my students and receive certification recognized by 9th Degree Grandmasters – without the typical political hurdles – has transformed my school.”
Sabum Sarah Cheng, 4th Degree
Ready to Join the 1999 Standard?
We invite all ITF instructors and school owners to reach out. Let’s discuss how Open ITF can support your technical growth and provide an apolitical home for your students.
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