Feedback from the 2011 ICTF World Cup

From Mrs Susan Khafagy, NTX Schools

Dear Master Cariati,

Thank you once again for your hospitality at the ICTF World Cup 2011 sir. Our competitors and parents had a fabulous time at the event. It was inspiring to see so many people all representing the ICTF from so many countries and provinces of Canada.

The children said "we had the best time and we really want to attend the event again one day soon"!

Once again thank you so much for taking care of us all and providing transport. Special thanks to Mrs Sucre who was amazing and very kind. We know the background work that it must have taken to organise the event and it really ran so smoothly on the day.

We will be doing lots of newspaper and tv promotion over here to promote the ICTF here in the UK. We are very proud to be ICTF and look forward to seeing you all again very soon.

We have a small video gallery form the event. The embed code is below. Not sure if you would like to use this on the ICTF site?  We are also having a professional video made at the moment so once this is complete I will send it to you.

Kindest Regards
Mrs Susan Khafagy NTX Schools

2011 ICTF World Cup

The 2011 ICTF World Cup, held in Toronto, Canada on October 15 was a resounding success.  Competitors from across Canada and around the world were in attendance.  To date, it  was the largest ICTF tournament hosting over 600 competitors from 6 countries.  The countries represented were Canada, USA, Puerto Rico, Domenican Republic, England and Nepal. The events featured patterns, sparring, team events and power breaking. 

photo courtesy of Geoffrey Creighton (view his website)

The ICTF would like to extend their thanks to the amazing organizing team from Woodbridge Taekwon-Do Group who hosted the World Cup, particularly Kwan Jang Nim Cariati, Master Winton Henry and Mrs. Esther Sucre for putting together this incredible event.  The ICTF would also like to thank all the volunteers who took the time to assist in the organizing of the event and helped during the tournament.  The tournament would not have been possible without all your assistance. 

We would also like to thank all the competitors for making this event a truly world class tournament.  For all the parents, who drive their sons and daughters to and from Taekwon-Do classes, we would also like to say a thank you. 

Prize money of $250 for the winners of 4 events was generously donated by HealthMedica Canada and Mr. Dhaliwal.

The lucky winners were:

Power Breaking - Mens : Mr. Chad Parker, IV Dan
Power Breaking - Ladies : Ms. Aimee Maund, V Dan
Sparring - Men's Black Belt Heavyweight Division : Mr. Corey Staden, IV Dan
Sparring - Ladies Black Belt Lightweight Division : Ms. Theresa Stanley, IV Dan

Please check back for the updated photo gallery. 

Martial Artists from Leeds, UK to Compete in ICTF World Cup

Published on Tuesday 11 October 2011 11:28

A team of young martial artists from Leeds will be taking on some of the best in the world as they look to give the competition the chop in Canada.

The team from Horsforth-based NTX Schools will be bidding for glory as they take part in the ICTF Taekwon-Do World Cup in Toronto. This Saturday, 25 competitors will be taking part in the prestigious tournament and hoping to bring some medals back to West Yorkshire. Youngsters aged from eight up to 18 will be travelling to Canada on Thursday to showcase their skills and represent their martial arts school in a range of events.

Instructor Danny Gazit, 23, who will also be taking part, told the YEP: “Some of the kids are black belts who’ve been with us for three or four years and some of them train three or four times a week- they’re very dedicated.
“We get all sorts of kids come to our school with all kinds of problems.
“But Taekwon-Do teaches them about discipline and respect for others.”

Originating in Korea, Taekwon-Do is the national sport of South Korea as the name loosely translates as “the art of the foot and fist”. Taekwon-Do is known for its emphasis on kicking techniques and is said to develop strength, speed, balance, flexibility, and stamina. As part of this weekend’s World Cup, the NTX team, who train at Trinity and All Saints in Horsforth, will take part in events including sparring bouts and “patterns” – which will test their ability to perform a set sequence of moves for the judges.

The final event, which older competitors will participate in, comes under the title “destruction”. It involves breaking wooden boards with bare hands and feet.  Danny said he was hopeful that the team, who have paid for the bulk of the trip with a huge programme of fundraising events, could spring a surprise or two.

He said: “We’re confident, but whether we win or not, it’s about the taking part and we’re going to be going up against some of the best in the world so we’re not expecting to win everything. But if we can bring back some medals, that would be fantastic.”

Nepal ITF Celebrates 14 Years by Serving the Community

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Nepal International Taekwondo-Do Federation celebrated it's 14th Anniversary of establishment in Nepal with lunching creative programs. food feeding to elders, Blood Donation, Sanitation Program, anniversary ceremony and Players awarding programs scheduled from 5th - 7th August were enclosed on auspicious occasion of 14th Anniversary.

The 1st program of food feeding to elders, Mr. Kumar Thapa Magar Acting president of Nepal ITF with Executive members, Senior Instructors and Players has handed over the food to 330 disable & homeless elders of Pashupati Care taker Center, Kathmandu under banner of “respect elders, respect yourself".

In 2nd program of Blood donation, 75 members of Taekwondo-Do practitioners & supporters had gifted their magnanimous blood under banner of “Donate blood, save the life”

In 3rd program of Sanitation concluded in the area of central Taekwondo-Do Dojang, more than 200 members from different Dojangs/Clubs/Schools were participated with keen interest under the slogan of “Clean mind, Clean body".

The 4th program named Anniversary Ceremony and Players Awarding Program had been finished on the date of establishment of Nepal ITF, 7th August. In that program, Miss. Tulsi Thapa Magar from Nuwakot district, Mr. Honk Limbu from Dhapasi Taekwondo-Do Dojang were awarded as the title of Best Players of the year-2010. Mr. Bishow Shrestha and Central ITF Taekwondo-Do Association were awarded as Best Instructor of the year-2010 & Best Association of the year- 2010, respectively. All of them were awarded by Certificates and Cash Prizes of Rs. 2000/- each.

Similarly, Nepal ITF were also awarded with Honor Certificates. Mr. Yubaraj Lama member secretary of National Sports Council (NSC) has handed over the certificates and cash prizes each. Mr. Kumar Thapa Magar , Acting president of Nepal has explained the activities of Nepal on the special program of anniversary ceremony. He has also announced creative programs scheduled for upcoming program. Members of NSC, Executive members, senior instructors, National & International players, Taekwondo-Do lovers, supporters of Nepal had provided their valuable time to the program. All of the programs enclosed on the auspicious occasion of 14th Anniversary were highly covered and appreciated by the National Medias.

Reported By:

Omkar Budha Magar

Nepal ITF