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Official Web Site of the GTI
The GTI and a Brief History of Taekwon-Do
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Taekwon-Do was founded in Seoul, South Korea, in 1955 by General Choi Hong Hi. Since it's inception, many changes have been implemented to continually develop Taekwon-Do, both as a martial art and as a formidable form of self defense. |
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The early sixties saw an influx of Korean Taekwon-Do Masters into the USA and subsequently world-wide. Today in Taekwon-Do, there are two world bodies, the original International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) and the World Taekwon-Do Federation (WTF), which was founded in 1977. |
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Taekwon-Do was introduced into the UK in 1967 by Master Rhee Ki Ha; today many groups operate their own organisations as the popularity of Taekwon-Do increases. Based on the ITF system, the GTI was founded in 1993 and now has schools established throughout the UK and the Republic of Ireland. |
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Regular Colour Belt and Black Belt Gradings |
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National and Local Competitions | |
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Seminars with Prominent Martial Artists | |
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Summer Camps | |
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In addition to the above, the GTI can offer Instructors: |
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Umpire Courses | |
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Referee Courses | |
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First Aid Courses | |
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Instructor Courses which address setting up and running a Taekwon-do School, legal and safety requirements, marketing and promotion | |
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