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ITF Hall of Fame Virtual Ceremony

4th ITF Hall of Fame

Virtual

Induction Ceremony

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Due to original ceremony postponement in March this year, we will be holding a Virtual Ceremony for the 4th Australasian ITF Hall Of Fame on Saturday 19th December, 2020

CEREMONY ATTENDANCE IS FREE OF CHARGE

Nomination Fee Only $125* (includes Crystal trophy)

Join us to celebrate new inductions, and to welcome nominees in the new World Championships Competitor category. We still have all our usual categories of course (check categories page) There is no charge to attend, but you MUST register here.

REGISTER HERE

Video link will be sent after registration, closer to the event date.

The ITF Hall of Fame Australia was created to celebrate the great achievements and contributions of ITF members throughout the Pacific and Asian regions.

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ITF Hall Of Fame 3rd Induction Ceremony

ITF Hall Of Fame 3rd Induction Ceremony

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We are excited to announce that the 3rd induction ceremony  of the Australasian  ITF Hall of Fame will be held on Friday 20th March, 2020 in Melbourne, Victoria to coincide with the Arnold Classic Taekwon-Do World Championships.

It will be one of he highlights of a very exciting weekend of Taekwon-Do in Australia.

We are excited to announce our special guest motivational speaker will be none other than the legendary Aussie Fighter Sam Greco. Places are limited to the first 50 people only, Book and nominate now.

The ITF Hall of Fame welcomes members from all ITF practicing schools, who continue the legacy of the Founder, General Choi Hong Hi, through the adherence and promotion of his teachings.

We welcome supporters and nominees for the various categories.

Categories of recognition in the ITF Hall of Fame Australasia include:
Lifetime Contribution Award
International Ambassador Award
Outstanding Athlete / Coach award
Indomitable Spirit Award
Posthumous Award – Lifetime contribution
Visit the Link to learn how to nominate: https://itfhalloffame.com/nominate/

Master Muleta inducted into ITF Hall Of Fame

Master Muleta inducted in ITF Hall Of Fame

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Master Michael Muleta, 8th Degree was inducted into the Australasian ITF Hall of Fame during the 2018 induction ceremony.

After a heartfelt nomination speech by 2017 inductee Master Noel Keating, the award was presented by Grandmaster Choi Jung Hwa, the Son of Taekwon-Do Founder, General Choi Hong Hi.

Master Muleta is one of the rare senior instructors in the region who has been ITF since white belt, and has served on the National Body executive every year since 1995, and has been INO President of United ITF Taekwon-do Australia since it’s inception in 2002.

A multiple National and State Champion, National Coach, International Umpire and major events organizer, he has filled various roles on the International Taekwon-Do Federation executive including Tournament Committee member, Director of Scientific Research, Chairman of ITF Expansion Committee and Administration Co-Ordinator.

He is also currently the Director of Martial Arts for the Arnold Sports Festival and Australian Masters Games.

Read Master Muleta’s bio here

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Choi Jung Hwa Legend Of Taekwondo

Choi Jung Hwa Legend Of Taekwondo

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Grandmaster Choi Jung Hwa was honoured and inducted as Legend of Taekwon-Do at the Australasian ITF Hall Of Fame ceremony in Melbourne, Australia held recently.

Grandmaster Choi’s significant contribution and impact on Taekwon-Do has been profound, and as a regular visitor to the Australasian region, the award was widely and warmly acknowledged by those present.

Read GM Choi Jung Hwa’s bio here

See photos from the 2018 induction ceremony here

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JC Kim Legend Of Taekwondo

JC Kim Legend Of Taekwondo

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Grandmaster Kim was honoured and inducted as Legend of Taekwon-Do at the Australasian ITF Hall Of Fame ceremony in Melbourne, Australia held recently.

Grandmaster JC Kim’s significant contribution and impact on Taekwon-Do in the region, as well as globally, was widely and warmly acknowledged by those present on the evening.

Among his achievements include : Organizing the world’s first ITF Taekwon-Do Championships in Korea in 1962, assisted General Choi with the First Taekwon-Do, Book, Appointed as the first Instructor to Instructors for the Minister of Defense, Organized Taekwon-Do as primary martial art trained in the Korean military, Developed the first International Instructors course for the ITF, Appointed as the first Chairman of the Technical Committee of the International Taekwon-Do Federation, Organized the First World Taekwon-Do Championships and many more.

Read Grandmaster JC Kim’s bio here.

TKD Pioneer JC Kim attending Hall of Fame ceremony

TKD Pioneer JC Kim attending the Australasian ITF Hall of Fame ceremony

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We are pleased to announce that Taekwon-Do Pioneer Grandmaster JC Kim will also be an honoured guest at the Australasian ITF Hall Of Fame Banquet on Saturday 28th January, 2018 In Melbourne, Australia.

To register for the dinner with Grandmaster Choi Jung Hwa, Grandmaster JC Kim and Grandmaster Trevor Nicholls – book here

Grandmaster JC Kim will be coming to Melbourne, as part of the Grandmaster Choi Jung Hwa International Seminar from January 27th – 28th, 2018.

To register for the seminar – click here

Grandmaster JC Kim – a brief history

Master Kim has assisted our Founder General Choi Hong Hi since the beginning of Taekwon-Do  and the ITF.

Master Kim played a key role in the creation of ITF.  In 1966 he was in fact a founding member of the ITF.

Master Kim is a pioneer of South East Asia and North America shortly after GM Joon Rhee.

He has helped many South American countries become a TKD  power house and is renembered by us as the person who realized Gen Choi’s wish in the early days:

Grand Master Kim hosted the First ITF World  Championships in 1974 … one of many difficult periods in the ITF history.

 

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Inaugural ITF Hall Of Fame

Inaugural ITF Hall Of Fame

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We are pleased to announce the launch of the Australasian ITF Hall Of Fame, with the historic ceremony being held in Melbourne on Sunday 16th April, 2017, in conjunction with the Global ITF open Championships and Global Masters Seminar Series.

The ITF Hall Of Fame Australasia will become a featured event on the ITF calendar across the Australasian region.

With many fine Taekwon-Do practitioners, regional pioneers and high performers, the region has become one of the strong holds of the International Taekwon-Do Federation and now earns and deserves the respect it receives.

The ITF Hall of Fame welcomes members from all ITF practicing schools, who continue the legacy of the Founder, General Choi Hong Hi, through the adherence and promotion of his teachings.

In it’s inaugural year we will induct several significant contributors, and then a limited number of inductees in subsequent years to make this quite an exclusive and revered title.

Categories of recognition in the ITF Hall of Fame Australasia include:

  • Lifetime Contribution Award
  • International Ambassador Award
  • Popular Choice Award
  • Outstanding Athlete award
  • Indomitable Spirit Award
  • ITF Hall of Fame – Legend

The process of nomination includes:

  • Filling in the nomination form on this site
  • Submitting a detailed CV / training history
  • Verification of Rank
  • Supporting evidence as required
  • Payment of nomination fee
  • Attend the awards ceremony

Once you nominate, or have been nominated, an assembly of peers will be consulted to discus the merit and validity of the nomination.

This assembly is formed after close of nominations, to ensure no conflict of interest, and will not include any nominated parties. Successful nominees will be announced and inducted at the official ceremony.

ITF Hall of Fame ceremony bookings are now open for nominees, families, students, friends and supporters to come along to support and acknowledge the great achievements of those inducted.

Bookings and nominations close on Sunday 9th April, 2017.

You can book a seat for yourself, or book a table of 8 for your club.

Seats are limited to be sure to book as soon as possible – Bookings and nominations close on Sunday 9th April, 2017.

Book Here

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