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Welcome To The ITA Welcome to the official web site of the International TaeKwon-Do Association™. The ITA website has three main objectives: To present information about the ITA to instructors, students, and those with an interest in the Art of Tae Kwon Do. To help our members more easily communicate with ITA Headquarters. To offer membership, training and certification to Tae Kwon Do practitioners throughout the world. The ITA welcomes members from all over the world, into its family. Instructors, if you and your students desire to join the ITA, you will find detailed information and the necessary applications in our "Affiliation Information" section. Don't wait, Join Today! Grand Master James S. Benko, Ph.D. Founder and President of the International Tae Kwon Do Association The International TaeKwon-Do Association™ was founded on July 9, 1974 by Grand Master James S. Benko (see biography) and his late-wife, Edna (Dieu Thi Vu) Benko. Grand Master Benko began studying the Korean martial arts in 1959, providing ITA members with guidance from his several decades of experience. The ITA was established to preserve and perpetuate the study of the Art of Tae Kwon Do without "martial arts politics". New products, services, and information will be added to this web site on a regular basis. This will provide those interested in the Korean martial arts with a continuous source of accurate and authoritative information. Enjoy your visit here and please feel free to send correspondence at the ITA address provided below. How To Contact Us The ITA may be contacted at: International TaeKwon-Do Association (International Headquarters) P.O. Box 281 Grand Blanc, Michigan 48480, USA Telephone:   (810) 232-6482 E-Mail:   hq@itatkd.com Instructor Verification Instructor Verification Form If you find someone claiming to be an ITA (International TaeKwon-Do Association) Instructor and that his/her school is a member of the ITA, you can check by submitting this form. The ITA takes legal action against anyone attempting to use the ITA name. Web Site Awards Web Site Awards Our web site has received several awards for excellence and for maintaining the highest standards of the true spirit of the martial arts. Visit our on-line catalogs for one-stop 24-hour shopping. DVD Video Catalog - Great Selection.     Book Catalog - Specialized Books. Audio CD Catalog - Journeys Into The Past.     Order Form - And Information.

ITA Information ITA Affiliation Information (Become the 1st ITA Head Instructor in your State or Country) Online Black Belt Registration Grand Master James S. Benko The ITA Insignia Time In Rank Requirements Promotion Requirements Tae Kwon Do Information What Is Tae Kwon Do? Philosophy Of Tae Kwon Do Trinity Of Tae Kwon Do Tenets Of Tae Kwon Do How To Tie The Belt Tae Kwon Do Student Oath Dojang (School) Etiquette Meanings Of The Belt Colors The Korean National Flag Flag Display For Dojang (School) Korean Terminology Tae Kwon Do Patterns Pattern "Chon-Ji" Step-By-Step On-Line Catalogs DVD Video Catalog Main Menu Tae Kwon Do, Korean Swordsmanship, Hapkido, Law Enforcement, Korean Weapons and More. Book Catalog Main Menu Tae Kwon Do Patterns, Korean Cane, Kwan Jyel Sul, Vital Points, and More. Audio CD Catalog Main Menu History, Terminology, How To Teach, Meditation, Dojang Etiquette, and More. ITA Patches ITA Flag Order Form Use our convenient On-line order form or, Phone, or Mail your order in Today! Tae Kwon Do Journal™ Tae Kwon Do Journal™ is an online publication which features articles and information related to Traditional and Combat Martial Arts. Below are just some of the articles you can find in Tae Kwon Do Journal. Theories Of Defensive Action Kwan Jyel Sul (Joint Manipulation) Suk-Dal: Striving For Perfection Mu Ki Pang Wi (Self-Defense Against Weapons) Wa Ki Sul (Ground Fighting Techniques) Jung Bong (Middle Staff) Ji Pang E (Cane) In Nae: Perseverance Tahn Bong (Short Stick) In Search Of A Grand Master Tae Kwon Do Journal Home Page Korean Weapons Programs Korean Swordsmanship Program Earn Black Belt ranks in the Art of Shim Soo Do™ (Traditional Korean Swordsmanship) through our ETP (External Testing Program). You can now register Online! Korean Weapons Program No matter what style of Korean martial arts you study, you can earn Black Belt ranks in Han Kuk Mu Ki Do ™ (Traditional Korean Weapons) through our ETP (External Testing Program). You can now register Online! Links International Hapkido Federation™ Korean Martial Arts Federation™ Korean Swordsmanship Shim Soo Do™ Tae Kwon Do Journal™ Animated Techniques Animated Techniques Techniques of the Korean Sword, Korean Cane, Korean Nunchaku, Korean Sickle, Tahn Bong (Short Stick), Kwan Jyel Sul (Joint Manipulations), and Jung Bong (Middle Staff). Salute To Veterans . Serving With Pride Grandmaster Benko is proud to have served his country in the military, as were his father and grandfather. The ITA salutes all who have served, and are serving in the defense of our country.

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