International Tang Soo Do Federation

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!

International tang Soo Do Federation, Inc. - dedicated to preserving and spreading authentic Tang Soo Do.

02/05/2026

New Dan Promotions have been posted on the ITF website for the following schools: Chile, Argentina, Momentum Karate and Fitness (TX), Mexico, United Kingdom and Germany. Congratulations and TANG SOO!

01/22/2026

Please read an important message from Choong Jae Nim regarding the 1st Annual ITF School Owners and Senior Instructors Conference.

Tang Soo all School Owners and Senior Instructors!

I hope everyone is doing well and in good health. As you know, I am very excited about our 1st Annual International Tang Soo Do Federation School Owners and Instructors Conference this coming weekend in Pittsburgh. However, I have learned that the weather is supposed to be a major issue for many of our school owners traveling to Pittsburgh. Some will be driving while others flying, even internationally to the ITF headquarters. I am always enthusiastic to be able to see everyone and practice with them, but your safety is what is most important to me.

Up to now, I have never cancelled an ITF event but I want everyone to be able to participate and enjoy with good memories all that they have learned. We cannot have great memories if we are all not able to enjoy them together. As such, it is with my utmost disappointment that I must say the event will be postponed due to the upcoming weather.

Even though our weather in Pittsburgh may be fine, I am concerned for those who are traveling to Pittsburgh and leaving. I want to see everyone in good health and spirits. As your Choong Jae Nim, I always look forward to the next time we will meet again. I will let everyone know when the event will be rescheduled at a later time so all the school owners and their instructors can attend our 1st Annual International Tang Soo Do Federation School Owners and Instructors' Conference. Tang Soo and see everyone soon!

Your Choong Jae Nim

President and Founder
International Tang Soo Do Federation, Inc.

01/21/2026

Please bring a notepad and pen to the Friday conference.

If you still need to make hotel reservations, please contact the hotel directly.