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April/May 2016
In this issue:
UNIFIED ITF
NEWSLETTER
Legacy Weekend
World Tour
News and announcements
2016 Events
Directory
UNIFIED ITF LEGACY WEEKEND
The late General Choi Hong Hi left behind a
remarkable legacy that has enriched millions of
Taekwon-Do practioners. The Unified International
Taekwon-Do Federation (Unified ITF), under
President, Grand Master K.S. Hwang, is dedicated
to preserving this legacy, adhering to the intentions
of the General by following The Encyclopedia of
Taekwon-Do.
The Unified ITF hosted its Second Annual Legacy
Weekend from April 8-10 in Hartford, CT. The
event coincides with the anniversary of the formal
adoption of Taekwon-Do by General Choi on April
11, 1955.
The event attracted Taekwon-Do practitioners from
over 20 different groups around the world. It
featured tul and sparring seminars by Grand Master
Hwang, general practice drills led by Mr. John
Karstadt, and a reception recognizing the members
of the Unified ITF community as well as recent
black belt promotions. The highlight of the
weekend was a live demonstration of sparring
technique by Grand Master Hwang.
During the banquet Master Phillip Obregon was
honored as Instructor of the Year for his
achievements in Taekwon-Do. Mr. Harry Hill was
the recipient of the Legacy Award for his
dedication to preserving the art of Taekwon-Do.
Hwang's School of Taekwon-Do – Jacksonville led
by chief instructor Aimee Sowder was recognized
as School of the Year. Master William Oulundsen
was promoted to VIII dan by Grand Master Hwang.
Legacy Weekend concluded with a Sunday brunch
where participants had a chance to talk to Grand
Master Hwang and reminisce about the weekend.
For pictures of this year’s training and festivities,
please refer to #LegacyWeekend and #Unified ITF
on Facebook and Instagram. The Unified ITF is
already hard at work planning next year’s Legacy
Weekend. Any inquiries should be directed to Jade
Hwang, Secretary General of the Unified ITF at
sec.general@unified-itf.com.
- Brenda Pai, Unified ITF contributor
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News, announcements and updates
The first stop on the Unified ITF World Tour was a
huge success in Corrientes, Argentina. Over 300
practitioners came together at Club Regatas Stadium
for the seminar, which will serve as the venue for the
2017 Unified ITF World Championships. Five
instructors were promoted to 7th dan becoming
masters and Unified ITF Vice President, Alberto
Letierre was promoted to 8th dan. Officials from the
city of Corrientes attended the seminar to show
support for next years tournament and their
dedication to hosting Unified ITF members from
around the world. #UnifiedWorldTour
Grand Master Hwang’s Summer Camp is back for
its 45th year from July 14-17 at Wolf’s Den in East
Haddam, CT. Details are available on the website
unified-itf.com and on Facebook.
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Unified ITF Events 2016
MONTH
EVENT
DATE/LOCATION
CONTACT
May
Tournament
May 22
New York, USA
oscarhenriquez86@gmail.com
MAY
Seminar with GM Hwang
May 21-22& 28-29
Sydney & Brisbane, AUS
scott@unified-itf.com
JUN
Seminar with GM Hwang
June 4
Singapore
unified.itfsingapore@gmail.com
JUN
Seminar with GM Hwang
June 10-11
Somersworth, NH
kickwithus@comcast.net
JUN
FREE All Levels Class
June 12
Enfield, CT
sec.general@unified-itf.com
JUN
Seminar with GM Hwang
June 24
England, UK
malcintegrity@hotmail.co.uk
JUL
European Championship
July 2-3
Wroclaw, Poland
pztkdbiuro@gmail.com
JUL
GM Hwang’s Summer Camp
July 14-17
East Haddam, CT USA
sec.general@unified-itf.com
AUG
FREE All Levels Class and
Summer Picnic
August 27th
Enfield, CT
sec.general@unified-itf.com
NOV
Instructors Course
November 19th
Connecticut, USA
sec.general@unified-itf.com
2017
Special Event
May 2017
South Korea
sec.general@unified-itf.com
2017
3rd Unified ITF
World Championships
August 10-13
Corrientes, Argentina
sec.general@unified-itf.com
Do you have an upcoming UITF event? Send details to admin@unified-itf.com
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Unified ITF School Directory
Argentina/South America Master Alberto Lettiere
albertouitf@gmail.com
Germany
Master E. Liauw
info@itf-germany.org
Mario Crespo
mariocrespo186@gmail.com
Afghanistan
Nancy Nieves
NRNancy@yahoo.com
Sayed Hussaini
sayedali.hussaini30@hotmail.com
Indonesia
Master E. Liauw
info@itf-asia.com
Armenia
Master A. Gongadze
geo.taekwondo@gmail.com
Kenya
Hannah Nyambura
itftkdkenya@gmail.com
Peter Lebron
marcosjoab@msn.com
Republic of Georgia
Master A. Gongadze
geo.taekwondo@gmail.com
Australia
Scott Bower scott@unified-itf.com.au
Korea
Grand Master Chun Sam Soo
Malaysia
Hudson Tan
lihyee_chau@yahoo.com Singapore
Kenneth Kuah
kenneth@sgsporting.com
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ibrahim Kolja
info@tkdsarajevo.com
South Africa Michelle Rahl
michelle@bulpae.co.za
Brazil
Master Alberto Lettiere
Napal
Gham Bahadur Thapa Magar
unifieditf.nepal@gmail.com
albertouitf@gmail.com
Netherlands
David Chung
david@chungdokwan.nl
United Kingdom
England
Grand Master Roy Oldham
roy.oldham@outlook.com
Canada Albert Labosierre, sandalwood@shaw.ca
Master B. Sahota
MasterSahota@live.com
New Zealand Jenny Bruce
missjennybruce@gmail.com Yeung Yeung Wu
yeungyeung.wu@alumni.uottawa.ca
Alasdair Walkinshaw
al@bdtkd.co.uk
China
info@itf-asia.com
Debbie Herries j.Herries@yahoo.com
Master Gary Bradshaw
BShawTKD@aol.com
Richard Hall
richard@taekwondo.kiwi
Colombia
Raul Leon
academiafenixitf@hotmail.com
Norway
Yngve Torbergsen
yngvetorgeir@netscape.net Peru
Jorge Jo
jjotkd@hotmail.com
Poland
Master W. Dolny
pztkdbiuro@gmail.com Dominican Republic Rolando Urena
rolandourena21@hotmail.com
Dr. Dagoberto Lockward
dagobertolockward@gmail.com
Biruk Abera
biruke_abera@yahoo.com
Sean Mullin
mullintkd@aol.com
Czech Republic
Pavel Cigan
taekwondo@cire.cz
Ethiopia
Aklilu Teka
teka.aklilu@yahoo.com
Puerto Rico
Llauger Castillo icampr@gmail.com
Master Malcom Jones
malcintegrity@hotmail.co.uk
Gary Burdock and Kevin Hamil
discoverymaa@gmail.com
John Tizick
tizick@btinternet.com
Karen Kehoe-Tracey
themasterkaz@hotmail.com
To find a school in your area or add your school information to our
directory please email admin@unified-itf.com
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Unified ITF School Directory Continued
reland Master Ambrose Murphy
ambrosemurphyjr@eircom.net New York
Master James Hewes
jafhewes@gmail.com
Sandy Blanco
sandyblancotkdiit@hotmail.com
Richard Marinelli
humanweapontkd@hotmail.com Delaware
Wales Master Ian Lawes
itfwales@hotmail.co.uk
Mollie Blaz
mollie@sundragonmartialarts.com
Master B. Tineo
instructor@throgsnecktaekwondo.com
Gareth Williams
instructor@taekwondowales.com Florida
Venezuela
Erick Mezzoni
erick.mezzoni@gmail.com
North Carolina
Aimee Sowder
aimee.sowder@gmail.com
Master Thomas Gordon
tgordon@gordonsmartialarts.com
Master Monty Hendrix
mhendrix@essentialmartialarts.com
USA
Arizona
Tiffany Barbee
tiffblackbelt@yahoo.com
Master David Karstadt
azitf@aol.com
Julio Perez
jcperez3gmail.com
John Connolly
nypdtkd15@gmail.com
California
Beth Oliver
betholiver1978@yahoo.com
Massachusetts
Raymond Shugart
Connecticut
Master William Oulundsen
oulundsenstkd@yahoo.com
ShugartsMartialArts@gmail.com
Maryland
Michael Hwang
mhwangstkd@gmail.com
William Blake
blakesuniversalmartialarts@gmail.com
Texas
Jonathan Nguyen
nguyensitf@yahoo.com
Virginia
Donald Steele
donald.steele1986@gmail.com
Richard Krepcio
rkrepcio@hotmail.com
Michigan
Wayne Thomas
wttkd@me.com
Master Phillip Obregon
phil.Obregon@gmail.com
New Hampshire
Adam Boisvert
kickwithus@comcast.net
Rick Falci
rickfalci@hotmail.com
Gary Arkerson
highkickstkd@yahoo.com
Joseph Lang
lang981@yahoo.com
New Jersey
Brian Douglas
brian.douglas501@gmail.com
LTC David Lyles
dbing1906@aol.com
Grand Master Kenneth Mackenzie
mackenziehapkido@comcast.net
area or add your school information to our
To find a school in your
directory please email admin@unified-itf.com
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