The effective teaching of sound fundamentals in ITF sparring to
beginner students is crucial for instructors because it provides a
solid foundation for the development of essential attack, defence, and counter-attack techniques, resulting in improved sparring performance and greater overall success in Taekwon-Do training.
In this thesis I will investigate the current patterns competition system and propose alternative options which could lead to a more consistent and higher quality result, as well as taking into account what a pattern should be in Taekwon-Do as a martial art versus a sport.
Advice for new umpires Thesis by Darren Ward, New Zealand For years I have thought about all the things that are not written in the rules that helps an umpire starting in their career (yes…
Every student is different, with individual idiosyncracies or interpretations that may require specific corrections. But what I find is that there are many small errors or inconsistencies which are common — occurring often enough across a variety of students such that I would find myself making the same corrections over and over. “I should write them down,” I thought. And this document is the result. My general filter for inclusion was that if I’ve had to explain a correction to more than two or three black belt students, it’s worth including.
My experience as a coach on Motivation and Motivating Thesis for Dan IX Willy van de Mortel, Netherlands This thesis which I am writing for the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) for my 9th Dan exam…
How to organize a championship on every level Thesis for lVth Danby Coos van den Heuvel, Holland On the following pages I will give an example of the components that should be considered by the…