TAEKWON-DO GTF

Martial arts and the self-improvement system

Physical development

Taekwon-do helps to develop in a harmonious manner such qualities as resilience, strength, flexibility, accuracy and speed, which gives the athlete excellent physical fitness.

Self-defense

A person who takes Taekwon-do seriously, is able to protect himself and his loved ones in extreme situations and quickly respond to circumstances.

Strengthen Your Spirit

During the lessons, the student produces perseverance and patience, as well as systematic, team spirit and responsibility. All this is equally important power.

What is Taekwondo?

Taekwon-do is one of the most systematic and scientific Korean traditional martial arts, that teaches more than physical fighting skills. It is a discipline that shows ways of enhancing our spirit and life through training our body and mind.

"Tae" means "leg"; "Kwon" means "fist"; and "Do" means the "way" or "discipline." If we put these three parts together, we can see two important concepts behind "Tae Kwon Do".

We teach skills like Courtesy, Modesty, Discipline, Self Control, Perseverance, Achievement and Indomitable Spirit as sports skills (emphasizing cardio and core fitness, sit ups, kicks, punches, drills, bag and pad work, sparring & forms).

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Global Taekwon-Do Federation (GTF)

History

GTF was established in 1990. The organization is independent of politics and ideologies, although it professes humanism and democracy.

Development

Global Taekwon-Do Federation has grown significantly across the continent.

The founder of GTF is Grand Master Taekwon-do Park Jun Tae. Pak is a master of the Black Belt IX dan, as well as one of the founders of this martial art.

After the death of the Grand Master (April 11, 2002), the Federation was led by his wife, Mrs. Linda Park, who, like the Grand Master, devoted her life to the formation and development of Taekwon-do.

The GTF is committed to the traditional values taught by our founder and teacher, Grand Master 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 with his legacy. Integrity, respect, indomitable spirit, humility 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. Grand Master Park dedicated his life to the promotion and development of Taekwon-Do worldwide. From the late 1950's, right up until his death in 2002, he devoted his time and energy to teaching and demonstrating his superior technical skills to all Taekwon-Do students. His legacy of technical perfection still reaches all corners of the world.

Grand Master Park Jung Tae, developed six additional Hyungs to be practiced by GTF members in addition to the traditional twenty-four.

Also, he created nine Shabang, Makgo, Jirugi exercises and other unique training methods that support the development of fundamental skills.

Grand Master Park had a unique ability to teach, regardless of ones physical limitations or language barriers, and his unselfish willingness to share his knowledge instilled that passion for Taekwon-Do in the hearts and minds of the students.