Fundamental Values

Practitioners of Taekwon-Do recognise that they are forever students of our Founder, General Choi Hong Hi.   The ITF and its affiliated organisations will strengthen and promote the legacy of General Choi as described in his Encyclopaedia of Taekwon-Do, notably the twenty-four patterns and the philosophy.

The ITF belongs to all its members; it must work for its members and with its members to provide the services they need and require.

The ITF and its affiliated organisations are always open to suggestions from members and encourage innovative ideas.

The ITF and its affiliated organisations are and must remain free of all political influence.

All qualifications and promotions within the ITF and its affiliated organisations will be attributed according to merit and in conformity with well-established criteria.

The respect of hierarchy authority is an important principle in all martial arts. All members of ITF will respect those who are their seniors in the organisation, particularly their teacher.  On the other hand, the seniors will treat their students and other juniors with respect and fairness.