For the first time a Bulgarian received ninth dan in taekwon-do. At a short and exciting ceremony, Grand Master Ivan Tzatchev received the highest ninth 9. Dan and became the first Bulgarian and the first Norwegian to be awarded this degree. It is awarded for his many years of contributions to the development of taekwon-do, loyalty to the Korean martial art, and dedication.
An honor to receive Grand Master 9.Dan- IX Certificate from GTF Secretary General, Grand Master Christopher Gantner.
Congratulations to student of SM Ivan Tzatchev, Mr. Ahmed Nordin, he just won Gold medal in Patterns at the IITA – International Inclusive Taekwondo Federation – World Championship for disables online. Ahmed was the first one in Norway with Down Syndrom to achieve Black belt. ATN- ATN-Taekwondo Norway come on 4 place.
A regular meeting on the zoom platform was held on JUNE 23, 2024. Members of Executive committee were bringing news for upcoming events and discussed news that will soon be announced to all GTF members.
– GM Gantner – report on seminar in TRNC
– SM Tzatchev – up-date for Championships in Bulgaria in August
– GM Kalfas – up-date on 13th World Championships in Greece
– SM Grachev – up-dates for Championships in South Africa in December
– GM Gokbilen – up-date for Championships in in TRNC October.
Instructors for the upcoming summer camp have also been announced.
REMEMBERING GRAND MASTER PARK JUNG TAE
FOUNDER OF THE GLOBAL TAEKWON-DO FEDERATION (GTF)
Remembering Grand Master Park Jung Tae, the Founder of Global Taekwon-Do Federation (GTF) is a beautiful tribute to a great man and his profound impact on the world of Taekwon-Do. His dedication to sharing knowledge and technical skills has undoubtedly left a lasting footprint within the martial arts community. The Global Taekwon-Do Federation (GTF) stands as a testament to his vision and continues to uphold his principles and standards.
On this anniversary of his passing on April 11th, 2002, it’s important to reflect on his worldwide Taekwon-Do contributions and the traditional values he instilled in all instructors and students he met and taught. By encouraging members to train with the same indomitable spirit, the GTF ensures that Grand Master Park’s teachings live on, inspiring future generations of practitioners to strive for excellence in both skill and character.
Through honouring his memory and following in his footsteps, practitioners of Taekwon-Do within the GTF keep alive the essence of his teachings, ensuring that his legacy remains vibrant and enduring.
Sincerely,
HGM Linda Park
President
On March 27th, 2024 at the Grand Master and Masters Conference in TRNC there was a special ceremony organized by Sr. GM Eyup Zafer Gokbilen for rank promotions. The conference and training was conducted by the GTF Technical Chairman, GM Chris Gantner. As President of the Global Taekwon-Do Federation (GTF)
I am proud to Congratulate…
Grand Master Lee Hok Heng (Malaysia) Grand Master Lee Alex Ming Pong (Malaysia) on attaining the highest esteemed rank of Grand Master in the Global TaekwonDo Federation (GTF) and now standing among the elite few who have reached the pinnacle of martial arts excellence.
Senior Master William Rosado (U.S.A.) for his promotion to Senior Master (8th Degree) in the Global Taekwon-Do Federation recognized for his mastery of techniques and deep understanding of martial arts principles.
Mr. Alexis Gonzalez (Puerto Rico) Mr. Fabien Durocher-Yvon (South Africa) who participated in the Instructor Seminar and promoted to 4th degree international instructors in the Global Taekwon-Do Federation, validating their martial arts skills and knowledge at this level through countless hours of diligent training.
These promotions not only give proof of their martial art skills but is a testament to their commitment to training, unwavering discipline and dedication to TaekwonDo promotion. It is also worth noting that Degree Certification from the Global Taekwon-Do Federation is recognized worldwide, underscoring the global significance of one’s achievement. We are the only authentic Federation that was founded by the late Grand Master Park Jung Tae in 1990.
HGM Linda Park President
Dear GTF Members:
As the world celebrates this festive season, we are reminded how the power of love brings people together.
As members of the Global Taekwon-Do Federation, our conscious desire is to share joy, be thankful and promote peace and harmony worldwide. The GTF has flourished over the years because of the blessings we continuously receive from the wonderful people who belong to this caring and loving organization.
I want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of our Grand Masters, Masters, Instructors, students and families for all their support of this great Federation.
HAPPY HOLIDAY WISHES TO ALL!
Warmest regards,
HGM Linda Park
GTF President
News from Dubai, Kazakhstan GTF has hosted a very successful training seminar with Master Ivan Tzatchev GTF 8th Dan from Norway . Our GTF Masters are actively promoting GTF in their home countries and abroad. The Next major GTF event will be held in Cyprus Turkey in September.
Congratulation, Francisco Leonardo de la Cruzwith 4 Dan and and good luck. We are proud to have Dominic Republic in GTF Happy Family.
The original GTF Taekwondo is growing. After successful seminar with guest instructor Senior Master Ivan Tzatchev 8.Dan was arranged promotion test in Poltavskaiya. It was 12 who passed 1.Dan , 6 passed 2 Dan, and 1 passed 6.Dan. They present high TKD technical and physical skills. Congratulations to all, well deserved new Degree.
During the seminar S.Master Tzatchev 8.Dan teaching effective Self defense at the original GTF Taekwondo seminar in Polyavskakia Russia 14.02.2023
TODAY, WE REMEMBER GRAND MASTER PARK JUNG TAE BELOVED FOUNDER OF THE GLOBAL TAEKWON-DO FEDERATION (GTF), WHO PASSED AWAY ON APRIL 11, 2002. GRAND MASTER PARK LOVED TAEKWON-DO, THE MARTIAL ART AND HIS CONTRIBUTION TO TAEKWON-DO IS IMMEASURABLE. HE DEDICATED HIS LIFE TO ITS PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT WORLDWIDE AND WAS SO SUCCESSFUL IN HIS TEACHING METHODS THAT HE BECAME KNOW AS THE “PEOPLE’S MASTER”. HE LEFT AN ASTOUNDING FOOTPRINT OF EXCEPTIONAL TECHNICAL SKILLS AND A LEGACY FOR THE NEXT GENERATIONS OF GRAND MASTERS, MASTERS AND INSTRUCTORS TO FOLLOW.
THIS FEDERATION IS THE ONE AND ONLY ORGANIZATION THAT IS THE ORIGINAL AND LEGITIMATE FEDERATION THAT WAS FOUNDED IN 1990 BY GRAND MASTER PARK AND ANY RENEGADE ORGANIZATION THAT CLAIMS ANY RIGHTS TO THIS, IS FAKE.
AS WE CONTINUE ON OUR JOURNEY FORWARD, WE ARE THANKFUL TO ALL OUR MEMBERS FOR THEIR LOYAL SUPPORT OF THIS GREAT FEDERATION.
HGM LINDA PARK
GTF PRESIDENT
Official Results of the GTF Taekwon-do World Championschip in Sofia 25-31, July 2022
GTF Taekwon-Do World Championship – 2022
All teams and individuals – please note that June 15 is the deadline for all entries for GTF Taekwon-do World Championschip in Sofia 25-31, July 2022 – and OPEN WORD CUP in Sofia 25 -27 July 2022.
Great news for all Taekwon-do practicioners Worldwide. 
WE REMEMBER THE ICONIC MARTIAL ARTIST GRAND MASTER PARK JUNG TAE WHO PASSED AWAY ON APRIL 11, 2002.
THIRTY-TWO YEARS AGO ON JUNE 15,1990, GRAND MASTER PARK FOUNDED THE GLOBAL TAEKWON-DO FEDERATION KNOWN AS GTF. THAT WAS A HISTORICAL DAY IN THE HISTORY OF TAEKWON-DO, THE MARTIAL ART. OVER THE YEARS, THROUGH HIS TENACIOUSNESS AND EXCEPTIONAL TECHNICAL SKILLS, GRAND MASTER PARK WAS ABLE TO BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR GTF’S POSTERITY. HIS HUMBLE CHARACTER AND ABILITY TO TEACH ANYONE, ANYWHERE CREATED A PEACEFUL ENVIRONMENT FOR SHARING HIS WISDOM AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE. HE BECAME KNOWN AS THE ‘PEOPLE’S MASTER’.
THE DEATH OF GRAND MASTER PARK WAS A BIG LOSS FOR THE MARTIAL ARTS WORLD COMMUNITY BUT THE CORE INSTRUCTORS WHO TRAINED DIRECTLY UNDER GRAND MASTER PARK CONTINUED HIS LEGACY AND NOW THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF INSTRUCTORS AROUND THE WORLD PROMOTING AND DEVELOPING GTF AS HE INTENDED.
THE GLOBAL TAEKWON-DO FEDERATION (GTF) IMBEDDED WITH TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS VALUES, REMAINS A STRONG TECHNICAL WORLDWIDE FEDERATION. OUR FOUNDER, GRAND MASTER PARK JUNG TAE WAS AN EXTRAORDINARY LEADER WHO IS GREATLY MISSED. WE REMEMBER THIS LEGENDARY MAN.
SINCERELY,
HGM LINDA PARK
GTF PRESIDENT
Congratulation to Master Vita Palella (Canada) with his promotion to 9.Dan, GM – Grand Master. Loyal dedicated in 50 year have given result, well deserved GM, we are proud to have new Grand Master.
Congratulatiobn to Master Anthony Skinner (USA) promoted to 8th Degree.
Master Skinner received his 7th degree on September 13, 2014.
Congratulatiobn to Master Patrick Toneff (USA) promoted to 8th Degree.
Master Toneff received his 7th degree on September 13, 2014.
We would like to remind to all participating teams to fill the forms for your team in time. All information and questionnaires can be found on the World championship page.
GTF Confolence to the family of Dan Preuss 7th Dan , GTF Alaska. He was a member of the GTF since it’s founding in 1990.
His death took place on the 17th of December. May he Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the GTF, all masters and members of the EC join the condolences.
On behalf of the Global Taekwon-Do Federation, I would like to wish all our wonderful members, their families and all the supporters a Happy 2022 New Year.
We all faced many challenges in 2021 but a new year has arrived and we should move forward with a positive attitude for continued greatness in 2022. I hope 2022 brings much prosperity and good health to all of you. Thanks for your support of this amazing Federation. It is because of your loyalty and dedication that we have built an organization that encourages friendly competition, good sportsmanship and lasting friendships.
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
HGM Linda Park
GTF President
GTF Taekwondo Executive Committee meeting 12. December, the lAT FOR 2021, went very well. The meeting concentrate on important matters during 2021 and comfirm that The right way was choose stabilize GTF. EC as well thanks all GTF members all over the world for the support and contribution and wish all good health and happiness in new upcoming year 2022.
A fantastic, unforgettable day for Ishavsbye, ATN and GTF Taekwondo in Norway. 4 new baked 1 Dan, 2 new 2.Dan and 28 new graded color belt. I’m so proud. SM Ivan Tzatchev.
1st Dan Promotions – Farham Zehidi, Vilhelm Norberg, Jonas Langnes, Jesper Jensen
2nd Dan Promotions – Kurt Jensen, Ahmed Nordin the first and only one with Down Syndrom who achieve 2. Dan
Today we were told very bad news – Sergey Kovalev is no longer with us. Kovalev – the first president of (all) Taekwon-do Russia, the first president of the Taekwon-do GTF of Russia. He was only 63 years old. Let’s remember! Rest in peace! On behalf of the GTF, all masters and members of the EC join the condolences.
HGM Linda Park, president of the GTF.
GTF Executive Committee Zoom meeting invited members to discus situation all around the globe and needs for upcoming operation of GTF schools. Many points were addressed during the meeting and many additional valuable points were mentioned by the members. Everything said will be taken into consideration and issues will be resolved as quickly as possible.
Executive committee:
HGM Linda Park – GTF – President, GM Eyüp Zafer Gökbilen – GTF – Viceresident, GM Chris Gantner – GTF-Secretary General / Technical Committee Chairman, GM Francisco Beloso, SM Ivan Tzatchev – GTF Under Sec.General, SM Vito Palella, SM Konstantinos Kalfas, Master Con Connolly, Master Allan Cunningham, Master Vladimir Grachev,
Attending Masters and Instructors:
Karen Aghajanian – Armenia, Oleg Shutko – Belarus, Кгаsimir Gerginov, Stanislav Bojadjiev – Bulgaria, Chris Makintosh, Fern Giesbrecht – Canada, Jose Salasar, Sergie Ehijos – Chile, Pino Foris – Czech Rep., Irakli Tugushi – Georgia, Vladimir Pyatkov, Badrutdin Alibaev, Ivan Efremov – Russia, Kalen Sultagazin – Kazakhstan, Benny Barbosa – Puerto Rico, Öykü Ergin – TRNC, Tonny Skinner – USA, Kostas Mivrokoridis – UK
All members were very satisfied with the process and all received answers to questions that could be resolved immediately. This progress is welcome and everyone is looking forward to the next meeting. It was wonderful feeling, the spirit of GTf is living. It feels like the spirit of GM Park Jung Tae was at present.
Congratulation Master Gerginov students Denka Katzarska, Stanislav Bojadzjiev, Daniel Nikokov and Ivo Stefanov from Bulgaria has been promoted to 4th Degree Black Belt in accordance to rules and regulations of the Federation.
Congratulations on your achievements and may you continue to act in the true spirit of Taekwon-Do!
GTF Executive Committee Zoom meeting resolved the issue of umpire manual and selection of Technical Committee Chairman.
ISSUES DISCUSSED: 1: UMPIRE MANUAL – The “GTF Umpire Manual” has been compiled and finished by Master Con Connolly. The manual has been agreed as an new official Umpire Manual for GTF members. Manual will be available to all our members soon.
2: TECHNICAL COMMITTEE – It was proposed and unanimously agreed that GM Chris Gantner be appointed as Technical Committee Chairman.
PRESENT: H.GM Linda Park, GM Eyup Zafer Gokbilen, GM Francisco Beloso, GM Chris Gantner, Master Ivan Tzatchev, Master Kalfas Konstantinos, Master Vito Palella, Master Allan Cunningham, Master Vladimir Grachev, Master Con Connolly, Mrs. Julie Sweet
GTF EC and PGTF Examination and Promotion Boards would like to announce that, Mr. Kwan Weng Choong from Malaysia and Mr. Oleg Shkutko from Belarus has been promoted to 6th Degree Black Belt in accordance to rules and regulations of the Federation. Congratulations on your achievements and may you continue to act in the true spirit of Taekwon-Do!
GTF WC Organization Committee have meeting on August 8th and started preparing the GTF World Championship for July 2022. Exact dates will come soon.
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RE: MASTER BALAN (MOLDOVA); MASTER SCHERBAKOV (RUSSIA) AND GM HA (GERMANY)
THERE WAS A GTF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE EMERGENCY MEETING TODAY CONCERNING ACTIVITIES OF THE ABOVE-MENTIONED EC MEMBERS AND IT WAS UNANIMOUSLY AGREED THAT THESE INSTRUCTORS BE REMOVED PERMANENTLY FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AS OF TODAY, JULY 26TH, 2021.
IT WAS UNANIMOUSLY AGREED THAT EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTORS MR. COTOROBAI, MASTER SCHERBAKOV, MR. TIKHONENKO, GM HA, MR. KHALILOV AND MASTER BALAN, ARE NO LONGER AFFILIATED WITH THE GLOBAL TAEKWON-DO FEDERATION. THEY ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO REPRESENT THIS FEDERATION IN ANY CAPACITY OR SELL/ISSUE OUR BLACK BELT CERTIFICATES.
IF YOU ARE CONNECTED WITH ANY INSTRUCTOR LISTED ABOVE AND WANT TO REMAIN IN GTF AND FOLLOW OUR POLICIES THEN, PLEASE CONTACT US . GTF WILL SUPPORT ALL LOYAL MEMBERS.
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GTF Executive Committee Zoom meeting resolve the issue of rules of executive members, time deduction between ranks, fees for international seminars, assertiveness division next steps, umpire / referee examination and certification and multiply memberships of athletes.
Participants: Hon GM Mrs.Linda Park – GTF President, GM Paco Beloso – Latin America, SMaster Konstantinos Kalfas – Greece, SMaster Ivan Tzatchev – Norway, SMaster Vito Palella – Canada, Master Victor Scherbakov – Russia, Master Con Connolly – Ireland, Master Grachev – Kazakhstan, Master Allan Cunningham – Scotland.
Dear Grand-Masters, Masters, National Presidents, Instructors.
Time is running out so fast and not much time left before the European Championships. Our team is working hard to make sure that everything will go fine. The venue for us – one of the best in Russia, medals and trophies are already waiting for the Champions.
We believe that the upcoming championship will become an unforgettable GTF event which you will gladly remember.
Best regards
Organising Committee Chairman
Russian GTF President
Damir Khalilov
On behalf of GTF president Mrs.Park and GTF HQ I would like to thank Ukraine GTF Association leader Viktor Tihonenko for the invitation and arranging this tournament and Seminar. His dedicated work have giving amazing results in growing GTF in quantity, now growing as well in quality.I am quiet sure that GTF in Ukraine will be on top level and sincerely wish them best of luck. Ivan Tzatchev (VIII. Dan GTF Under Sec.General)
CHAMPIONSHIP – READ MORE – SEMINAR – READ MORE –
On April 16-19, in the city of Atyrau, in the sports complex of the FOK, the Championship of the Republic of Kazakhstan among Youth and Adults was held. – READ MORE –
At the last Championship of the Republic of Kazakhstan among Youth (16-17 years old) and Adults (+18), the GTFRK Federation awarded the athletes with cups for the best technique, for a spectacular fight, for a beautiful fight and for the shortest fight.
More info at: http://www.taekwondo-gtf.kz/
“ULTIMATE CHAMP VIRTUAL PATTERN E-CHAMPIONSHIP 2021″
Pan-Malaysia Global Taekwon-Do Federation
The GTF has been given an opportunity to give our members a possibility to participate in an international event this summer. Mr. Damir Khalilov, President of Russia GTF advised us that the Ministry of Sport will support an international event in Kazan, Russia this summer from July 21- 26, 2021. As you know, it is not easy to get funding during these days, knowing the challenges in hosting any event involving other countries.GTF Exclusive Comitee Zoom meeting Nr.9 resolve the issue of the Main Manual to be alike every country, make sure. teaching is the same at all GTF members country.
Participants: Hon GM Mrs.Linda Park – GTF President, GM Xuan Ha – Germany, GM Paco Beloso – Latin America, GM Chris Gantner – USA, SMaster Konstantinos Kalfas – Greece, Master Allan Cunningham – Scotland, Master Victor Scherbakov – Russia, SMaster Vito Palella – Canada, Master Con Connolly – Ireland, SMaster Ivan Tzatchev – Norway
The GTF has decided to create a new Division in this Federation. Of course, due to Covid-19 this new Division cannot fully be operative right now in every country but we want to be ready as soon as we can start.
The GTF President has asked Master Ivan Tzatchev to head this new Division as he has been teaching students with special development needs for fifteen years now.
Trainings in Belarus is doing well, all classes are training at the gym and improving quality and skills.
