International Tang Soo Do Federation

09/02/2026

Registration Deadline: October 2, 2026
Visit https://www.itftangsoodo.com/upcoming-events for all registration forms.

08/26/2026

New Dan Promotions have been posted on the ITF Website for the following schools: CHILE, UNITED KINGDOM, GERMANY, PANAMA, COLOMBIA, Fenton Karate (MI), Owosso Martial Arts (MI), PORTUGAL, Clio Karate (MI), Flushing Karate (MI). Congratulations and TANG SOO!

08/17/2026

The 19th World Championship will take place on July 22 - 25, 2027 in Orlando, FL, and we could not be more excited!

Venue and Hotel Information:
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista
1751 Hotel Plaza Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

The ITF has blocked out rooms at the hotel so that you can enjoy the convenience of staying at the same venue where all ITF events will take place. This link will allow you to book directly online. https://book.passkey.com/event/51312865/owner/198/home

You can also visit the ITF World Championship page for more hotel information.
https://www.itftangsoodo.com/19th-world-championship

Questions? Contact ITF HQ at 412-373-8666 or [email protected]

The International Tang Soo Do Federation™ World Championship is a four day experience that includes a Tournament, Seminars, Dan Promotion Tests, Recertification Tests and an Awards Dinner.  International Tang Soo Do Federation members throughout the world come together during this exciting time t...

06/29/2026

New Dan Promotions have been posted on the ITF website for the following schools: Wituk Martial Arts (IL), MEXICO, UNITED KINGDOM, YD Kim Karate (TX), New River Tang Soo Do (VA), Eagledove Martial Arts (NC), Eastern Shore Tang Soo Do (MD), Synergy Martial Arts (MD), Triangle Karate (NC), Michigan Karate Academy (MI), Flushing Karate (MI), Fenton Karate (MI), DJ Studios (PA), Bedford Karate (PA), CS Kim Karate Schools (PA), Momentum Karate (TX), and Dow's Karate (UT).
CONGRATULATIONS AND TANG SOO!!

04/14/2026

This past weekend we held our Masters Recertification and Promotion Test and Masters and Black Belt Seminar. Thank you to all those who participated, and I hope you all returned safely to your home and families. I hear from many people how they felt tired and sore at the end. This makes me happy to hear because it shows me that people trained very hard. Remember to be mindful of your stance when you practice Tang Soo Do, and when you teach your students, pay attention to your students' stance.

Although I saw several senior masters who may not be able to punch as hard as they once could or kick or jump as high as they once could, I am still proud that they show how much Tang Soo Do and the ITF means to them just by showing up and trying as hard as they can. Please always take care of your health.

As I also said, please visit and see your parents. Your parents don't want anything from you, except just to see you and physically spend time with you.

I would like to give news of our postponed 1st Annual International Tang Soo Do Federation School Owners and Instructors Conference. The conference and training has been rescheduled for October 9-10, 2026 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. As we near the event, I will send to everyone additional details and hotel accommodations. I am excited and looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Thank you to ITF Vice President Master Joe Bruno, Technical Advisory Committee Chairman Master Y.D. Kim and ITF General Secretary Master Derek DePaolis for your hard work.

Please continue to train and practice hard, and I look forward to seeing you at our next event.

TANG SOO!

Your Choong Jae Nim Chun S*k Kim
President and Founder
International Tang Soo Do Federation, Inc.

04/10/2026

New Dan Promotions have been posted on the ITF website for the following schools: Fenton Karate (MI), Triangle Karate (NC), Central Karate (LA), Flushing Karate (MI), Clio Karate (MI, CS Kim Karate - Ft. Wayne (IN), and Pensacola Tang Soo Do Academy (FL).
Congratulations and TANG SOO!

04/02/2026

For those who are participating in the Judge/Referee Seminar on April 10th AND have participated in the past - Please send an email to [email protected] with the following information.
1. Participant Name
2. School Name
3. Do you need a new or never received an armband (Judge or Referee)
4. Do you need a new, replacement, or never received a Judge/Referee ID Card
5. The last time you or your student participated in the Judge/Referee Seminar **this is important for verification with ITF Headquarters**
DEADLINE: Monday, April 6th

Thank you and TANG SOO!

03/24/2026

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 3, 2026

All registration and testing forms available on the ITF website:
https://www.itftangsoodo.com/upcoming-events

TANG SOO!

02/12/2026

https://www.itftangsoodo.com/

02/09/2026

APRIL 10, 2026 - APRIL 11, 2026 - Pittsburgh, PA
Please mark your calendars for the upcoming
Masters - Seminar, Recertification & Promotion
School Owners and Black Belts Seminar

More information coming soon!

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