The Global Taekwon-Do Federation is committed to teaching its members Taekwon-Do as taught by our late founder Grandmaster Park Jung Tae. His name was synonymous with technical perfection coupled with a humble spirit.
Our Mission
The GTF is committed to the traditional values taught by our founder and teacher, Grandmaster Park Jung Tae. It was through his humble spirit that we were privileged to learn the meaning of a true Martial Artist. The goal of the GTF is to carry on his legacy. Integrity, respect, indomitable spirit, humbleness and outstanding technical achievement are components that have built the GTF into one of the most respected martial arts organizations in the world today. We are also recognized for our promotion of peace and harmony through Taekwon-Do training.
Our dedicated instructors have a passion for excellence and you can be assured that you will receive the best training worldwide. We take pride in our outstanding athletes who prove over and over again, their technical expertise and leadership.
What makes the GTF
We all know that the WTF promotes and practices a different system of Taekwon-Do than the ITF and the GTF.
The WTF practices the Taeguek and Palgwe Poomsae and promotes almost exclusively the sport aspect of Taekwon-Do known as Olympic Style. The GTF and ITF are more closely related. They promote and maintain the integrity of Taekwon-Do as a traditional martial art while at the same time incorporate the sport aspect through competition.
So, the question really becomes, what is the difference between the GTF and the ITF.
It is important to understand that prior to the existence of the GTF, the Founder of the GTF, Grandmaster Park Jung Tae, was for several decades the Technical Chairman and Secretary General of the ITF. Also, he was the person responsible for teaching all the international instructors throughout the world and standardize techniques and teaching methods.
The contributions of Grandmaster Park to the development and promotion of Taekwon-Do worldwide are unparalleled.
The Global Taekwon-Do Federation is unique from a purely technical standpoint. Although GTF techniques include all the fundamental movements of the Chang Hon system practiced by the ITF, the founder of the GTF, Grandmaster Park Jung Tae, continued to improve and develop an even more scientific approach to the execution and delivery of the fundamental movements of Taekwon-Do. The improvements were designed to promote superior health and fitness by focusing on more circular fluid motions in conjunction with proper knee spring and breath control.
The ITF method taught today by ITF instructors is more rigid and focuses on each individual movement as an entity in itself while the GTF method taught today by GTF instructors is more fluid and circular with an emphasis on the end of one movement becoming the beginning of the next movement to create a rhythmic flow of techniques.
Furthermore, the founder of the GTF, Grandmaster Park Jung Tae, developed six additional Hyungs to be practiced by GTF members in addition to the traditional twenty-four. He also created nine Sa Bhang Makgo Jirugi exercises and other unique training methods that support the development of fundamental skills.
The Global Taekwon-Do Federation, a non-profit, non- political organization is committed to promoting the unique style of Taekwon-Do developed by this legendary Grandmaster and to maintain his vision and legacy.
Although not readily apparent to the untrained eye, the techniques and method of execution promoted by Grandmaster Park Jung Tae are substantially different form the ITF method to ratifu that the GTF constitutes a distinct style of Taekwon-Do.
Since the deaths of Grandmaster Park and latterly Gen. Choi Hung Hi another fundamental difference became apparent in the ITF and the GTF. There is only one GTF instead of 3 arguing over their own validity. The GTF is under the sound leadership of Hon. Grandmaster Mrs Linda Park with Masters and Grandmasters heading various department committees of operation. This allows the affiliate members to play an active part in shaping their federation and enables all voices to be heard and respected.
Global Taekwon-Do Federation - Member Countries
ALASKA (USA)
ARGENTINA
ARMENIA
AZERBAIJAN
BANGLADESH
BRAZIL
BULGARIA
CANADA
CHILE
COSTA RICA
CYPRUS - TRNC
EL SALVADOR
ENGLAND
ETHIOPIA
GEORGIA
GERMANY
GREECE
GUATEMALA
INDIA
IRELAND
ITALY
KAZAKHSTAN
MALAYSIA
MEXICO
MOLDOVA
NEPAL
PUERTO RICO
POLAND
RUSSIA
SCOTLAND
SOUTH AFRICA
SPAIN
SRI LANKA
UKRAINE
URUGUAY
U.S.A.
UZBEKISTAN
VIETNAM
Our Mission
The GTF is committed to the traditional values taught by our founder and teacher, Grandmaster Park Jung Tae. It was through his humble spirit that we were privileged to learn the meaning of a true Martial Artist. The goal of the GTF is to carry on his legacy. Integrity, respect, indomitable spirit, humbleness and outstanding technical achievement are components that have built the GTF into one of the most respected martial arts organizations in the world today. We are also recognized for our promotion of peace and harmony through Taekwon-Do training.
Our dedicated instructors have a passion for excellence and you can be assured that you will receive the best training worldwide. We take pride in our outstanding athletes who prove over and over again, their technical expertise and leadership.
What makes the GTF
We all know that the WTF promotes and practices a different system of Taekwon-Do than the ITF and the GTF.
The WTF practices the Taeguek and Palgwe Poomsae and promotes almost exclusively the sport aspect of Taekwon-Do known as Olympic Style. The GTF and ITF are more closely related. They promote and maintain the integrity of Taekwon-Do as a traditional martial art while at the same time incorporate the sport aspect through competition.
So, the question really becomes, what is the difference between the GTF and the ITF.
It is important to understand that prior to the existence of the GTF, the Founder of the GTF, Grandmaster Park Jung Tae, was for several decades the Technical Chairman and Secretary General of the ITF. Also, he was the person responsible for teaching all the international instructors throughout the world and standardize techniques and teaching methods.
The contributions of Grandmaster Park to the development and promotion of Taekwon-Do worldwide are unparalleled.
The Global Taekwon-Do Federation is unique from a purely technical standpoint. Although GTF techniques include all the fundamental movements of the Chang Hon system practiced by the ITF, the founder of the GTF, Grandmaster Park Jung Tae, continued to improve and develop an even more scientific approach to the execution and delivery of the fundamental movements of Taekwon-Do. The improvements were designed to promote superior health and fitness by focusing on more circular fluid motions in conjunction with proper knee spring and breath control.
The ITF method taught today by ITF instructors is more rigid and focuses on each individual movement as an entity in itself while the GTF method taught today by GTF instructors is more fluid and circular with an emphasis on the end of one movement becoming the beginning of the next movement to create a rhythmic flow of techniques.
Furthermore, the founder of the GTF, Grandmaster Park Jung Tae, developed six additional Hyungs to be practiced by GTF members in addition to the traditional twenty-four. He also created nine Sa Bhang Makgo Jirugi exercises and other unique training methods that support the development of fundamental skills.
The Global Taekwon-Do Federation, a non-profit, non- political organization is committed to promoting the unique style of Taekwon-Do developed by this legendary Grandmaster and to maintain his vision and legacy.
Although not readily apparent to the untrained eye, the techniques and method of execution promoted by Grandmaster Park Jung Tae are substantially different form the ITF method to ratifu that the GTF constitutes a distinct style of Taekwon-Do.
Since the deaths of Grandmaster Park and latterly Gen. Choi Hung Hi another fundamental difference became apparent in the ITF and the GTF. There is only one GTF instead of 3 arguing over their own validity. The GTF is under the sound leadership of Hon. Grandmaster Mrs Linda Park with Masters and Grandmasters heading various department committees of operation. This allows the affiliate members to play an active part in shaping their federation and enables all voices to be heard and respected.
Global Taekwon-Do Federation - Member Countries
ALASKA (USA)
ARGENTINA
ARMENIA
AZERBAIJAN
BANGLADESH
BRAZIL
BULGARIA
CANADA
CHILE
COSTA RICA
CYPRUS - TRNC
EL SALVADOR
ENGLAND
ETHIOPIA
GEORGIA
GERMANY
GREECE
GUATEMALA
INDIA
IRELAND
ITALY
KAZAKHSTAN
MALAYSIA
MEXICO
MOLDOVA
NEPAL
PUERTO RICO
POLAND
RUSSIA
SCOTLAND
SOUTH AFRICA
SPAIN
SRI LANKA
UKRAINE
URUGUAY
U.S.A.
UZBEKISTAN
VIETNAM