Mr. Vladislav Teliatnikov from Russia participated in the Technical Seminar for advanced GTF Members that took place in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and was examined on April 24, 2026 by the GTF Technical Chairman GM Chris Gantner and Sr. GM Eyup Zafer Gokbilen.
Federation News UMPIRE/REFEREE CLINIC – JULY 18/26 Global Taekwon-Do Federation • July 18, 2026 Today, Grand Master Christopher Gantner conducted an Umpire and Referee Clinic in the Bronx, New York City, USA. The black belt participants ranged from 1st to 4th degree. Color belts were also included because understanding the rules helps them become better…
Federation News Executive Committee Meeting Global Taekwon-Do Federation • July 13, 2026 At the meeting of the Executive Committee on April 12th, 2026, a new sub-committee was introduced. It was unanimously agreed that GM Ivan Tzatchev from Norway would be the co-ordinator for the new Expansion Committee. Motivated GTF Instructors (no matter the rank)…
Federation News Congratulations to our new GTF Master in Bulgaria! Global Taekwon-Do Federation • July 11, 2026 Mr. Miroslav Trifonov from Bulgaria was examined on June 27, 2026 by GM Ivan Tzatchev and Sr. Master Krasimir Gerginov after the seminar conducted by GM Tzatchev in Bulgaria.
Federation News Italy Submits Bid to Host the 2026 GTF Open European Championship & Youth Championship Global Taekwon-Do Federation • June 25, 2026 The Global Taekwon-Do Federation has received an official proposal from representatives in Italy to host the 2026 GTF Open European Championship & Youth Championship on the scenic Asiago Plateau in the Veneto…
Federation Event SCOTLAND SEMINAR Global Taekwon-Do Federation • July 6, 2026 Event Information DateMay 23, 2026 LocationSCOTLAND RegistrationDetails to be announced Click poster to view full size On the weekend of May 23rd/24th I conducted a seminar at Jook-Am Taekwon-Do centre hosted by Senior Master Cunningham. On the Saturday morning we began with the Pandas…
Federation News Promoting GTF in Ethiopia Global Taekwon-Do Federation • July 11, 2026 Today, the meeting in downtown Toronto, Canada was very productive with the GTF President, HGM Linda Park, Mr. Christopher Park and Mr. Mohammed Meki Sherfa. Mr. Mohammed Meki Sherfa, 6th degree, is the President of the official Global Taekwon-Do Federation (GTF) in…
