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The Road to Beijing (Free subscription) | 10/15/2008
Since returning from the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, I have reflected on my experience and thank God for blessing me with this amazing opportunity. Words can’t really describe the thrill I felt, but I will try to summarize my experience here. The 2008 Olympic Team began the final leg of their Olympic journey by going through team processing in San Jose, Calif., the end of July. We got a special...
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International Taekwon-Do Federation (Free subscription) | 10/11/2008
On the weekend of 19 – 21 September 2008 there was a technical seminar in the southern part of the Netherlands. Around 70 participants from Belgium and around Netherlands were present. Master Willy van de Mortel, 7th Degree and Technical Director of ITF-Netherlands invited Mr. Mariusz Steckiewicz, 6th degree of Polish origin, now living in Finland, to conduct this seminar, as he did in 2003 and 2004....
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International Taekwon-Do Federation (Free subscription) | 10/08/2008
As you know, the President’s office has been responsible for ITF communications since Mr. Jean-Marc Demers stepped down as Chair of the ITF Communications Committee and Editor-in-chief of the ITF Website. We have been able to count on the collaboration of our Webmaster Mr. Witold, the members of the ITF Technique & Instruction Committee, and the members of the ITF Communications Committee. [...]
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International Taekwon-Do Federation (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
Master Tran Trieu Quan, president of the ITF, is pleased to announce the appointment of his new assistant: Ms Dao Thi Chung. Ms Chung will replace, from September 8th 2008, Mr. Maxime Bujold who will return to study at the school of dentist in Laval University after two years serving at the ITF President office.
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International Taekwon-Do Federation (Free subscription) | 09/06/2008
The International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) wishes to formally disassociate itself from the sport of Taekwondo as displayed at the 29th Olympic Games held recently in Beijing, CHINA.
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International Taekwon-Do Federation (Free subscription) | 09/01/2008
As you well know, the ITF direction team is always looking for new ways to satisfy the needs of our affiliated members. During the Reunification Year, one of our primary objectives is to help our country members and clubs to promote the ITF and their organizations. To this effect, we are proud to provide you a new set of tools that we have been developing for the past few months.
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International Taekwon-Do Federation (Free subscription) | 08/25/2008
“Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with the important matters.”
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MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 08/23/2008
Men's: Germany vs. Italy; Greece vs. AustraliaBeing paired up with an unfamiliar horse can lead to trouble. Team USA took on Australia in an Olympic gold-medal contest once again. The U.S. won a five-set thriller against Russia to reach the gold medal match.Men's and women's cross country finals Top plays from start to finish in Beijing. Check out the best yells, screams and shouts from the Beijing...
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MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 08/23/2008
Netherlands beats host China 2-0 to capture gold After a semifinal loss to Argentina, Brazil breezed to the bronze medal. Top points from men's volleyball quarterfinal action. Watch all the action from the women's synchronized platform final.Hungary battles Montenegro in a water-polo semifinal showdown.Brazil vs. Belgium - Men's bronze-medal matchTeam USA took on Argentina in a rematch of the 2004...
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The Road to Beijing (Free subscription) | 08/20/2008
Well the moment we have all been waiting for is almost here. The next three days will be big for us. Charlotte Craig will get things rolling for the U.S. Taekwondo team on Wednesday and then Marky and Diana go on Thursday. Those who know me and for others you have probably read, it is a known fact that I get way more nervous watching my brother and sister compete than when I step on the mat. Watching...
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The Road to Beijing (Free subscription) | 08/18/2008
Well, it's coming down to the wire ladies and gentleman - three more days until I fight and two more days until I weigh in. Weigh-ins for me, as of now, is really the only thing I’m focused on. I have about 6 more pounds to go. The day I weigh in, I plan to be no more than 3 or 4 pounds over. Beware, you don't want to be around me these last couple of days before I weigh in, I may be a little grumpy....
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International Taekwon-Do Federation (Free subscription) | 08/17/2008
For the first time since General Choi’s last visit in 1990, the ITF has sent instructors to Vietnam for the “1st ITF seminar” held in the city of Ho Chi Minh, formerly known as Saigon. Vietnam was one of the 9 founding countries of the ITF in 1966. The Vietnam Taekwondo Federation was the host and organizer of this event, held from August 9-13th in the very impressive Olympic training facility. More...
