About GTF specificatios

The Global Taekwon-Do Federation is unique from a purely technical stand point. Although GTF techniques include all the traditional patterns and fundamental movements of the Chang Hun system practiced by the ITF, the founder of the GTF, Grand Master Park Jung Tae, continued to improve and develop an even more scientific approach to the execution and delivery of the fundamental movements of TaeKwonDo. Although not readily apparent to the untrained eye, the techniques and methods of execution promoted by Grand Master Park Jung Tae are substantially different enough from the ITF method to ratify that the GTF constitutes a distinct style of TaeKwonDo.

The ITF method taught today by ITF Instructors is more rigid and focuses on each individual movement as an entity in itself while the GTF method taught today by GTF Instructors is more fluid and circular with an emphasis on the end of one movement becoming the beginning of the next movement to create a rhythmic flow of techniques.

The founder of GTF, Grand Master Park Jung Tae, incorporated into the GTF-style methods that can be found in the original concept designed and practiced by Grandmasters Won Kuk Lee, Founder Chung Do Kwan, and Hwang Kee, Founder Moo Duk Kwan. Methods of approach to combat, philosophical aspects and the practice of spiritual techniques are an essential part of the GTF style as a complex martial art.

Furthermore, the founder of the GTF, 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. The improvements were designed to promote superior health and fitness by focusing on more circular fluid motions in conjunction with proper knee spring and breath control.

The Global Taekwon-Do Federation, a non-profit, non-political organization is committed to promoting the unique style of TaeKwonDo developed by legendary Grand Master and to maintain his vision and legacy.