2024 – April:

“As a parent who embarked on my Taekwon-Do journey nearly 18 years ago, I’ve witnessed its profound impact not only on myself but on my children as well. While they’ve grown into busy adults with families of their own, Taekwon-Do remains a steadfast pillar in my life. It’s more than just a martial art; it’s a lifelong commitment to self-improvement and resilience. Even as our lives have evolved, the lessons learned on the mat continue to shape us, instilling discipline, confidence, and a deep sense of connection. Taekwon-Do isn’t just a hobby; it’s a legacy I’m proud to share with my family, a reminder of our shared journey and the values that bind us together across generations.”
Theresa Osterhout, 4th Dan, Canada

Written by SGM Phap Lu:
“Back in 1991 Sultan Mizan was still the Prince of Terengganu. Kelantan Refugees Camp, where i stayed for 5 months, (and 2 months in Kuala Lumpur ) is situated in the State of Terengganu. During my 1991 trip with Gen. Choi, we visited the Prince to negotiate the 1994 9th ITF World Championship. The Prince took us with his personal boat to his private villa. On the way to his Villa, we passed the Refugee camp, and some Refugee islands. The Prince pointed out that we received many Vietnamese Refugees. I told the Prince that i was one of them!!! He looked at me surprisingly and shook my hands . I was so very emotional. I said Thank You, your Honour!!

Reference: Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu – Wikipedia

Featuring! Senior Grand Master Robert Lai, 9th Dan, Vice President of Chan Hun International TaeKwon-Do Federation , for his tireless dedication and passion toward the development of the Original TaeKwon-Do in Australia and around the world.

Reference: from Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/nJgLqnEbWyTFhnok/?mibextid=xfxF2i

February 23, SGM Lu received new application from ACITF to join CHITF:

Dear SGM Lu and respected CHITF Promotion Committee,

I want to express my gratitude for the opportunity to be part of the CHITF organization, after discussing it for hours with our organization’s leaders and studying the clear policies that govern the promotion process. We have carefully reviewed the guidelines established by the Committee and are committed to meeting the requirements during our one-year probationary period. Master Lara and I will join on behalf of ACITF during the probationary period and will ensure that the required guidelines are met. disseminated to the other members so that after the trial year we can escalate our affiliation to the connection of the ACITF organization. During this period, we are committed to actively promoting CHITF in our countries, we will organize and participate in seminars and invite high-ranking CHITF Masters/GMs, and we will send our training videos to CHITF world headquarters. We understand the importance of demonstrating our commitment and dedication to the organization, as well as meeting the necessary criteria to be considered for promotion to higher grades. We appreciate the opportunity to be part of the CHITF community and are excited about the possibility of growing and learning within the organization. We are available for any additional guidance the Committee may provide and are committed to working hard to meet the expectations set forth.

Thank you for your attention and consideration.

Sincerely,
Sahyum Nim Fernando Lara Ferrer from Cuba
Sabum Nim Jonathan Alexander Osorio from Colombia V Dan ITF black belt president and founder ACITF

CHITF WORLD HQs warmly welcome our CHITF – UNET BOLIVIA MEMBER and his organization!, Sabum Ivan F.M. Gusman!!

A pride to belong to a prestigious organization, thanks to GM Phap Lu and Master Alberto Lettiere for all the support you provide us.

On the Special Occasion of the Lunar New Dragon Year! CHITF WORLD HQS would like to send our warm greetings and best wishes to our members and friends who are celebrating with their love- ones and friends!

A wonderful year full of Joy! Great Health and Peace!!

龍年到臨！苍軒国際跆拳道总部恭祝大家：
新年安康！萬事如意！门徒眾多！

Cheers!!!
CHITF WORLD HQS Ottawa Canada
SGM Phap Lu
卢志强師聖
President
February 08 2024

IQALUIT TAEKWON-DO SOCIETY, managed by a great group of Board volunteers:
President:  Patrick McDermott ,
Boosabum Maryse Mahy

Members:  Samantha McDermott,  Christopher Gerlach, Jonathan…..

Today, Brogan Savard, member of Iqaluit TaeKwon-Do Society, Nunavuk Canada, was promoted to black belt! Congratulations! This is the culmination of many years of hard work and focus and dedication to complete the several components of the test over the past month and a half. Many more years of hard work to come for Mr Savard’s black belt journey! Welcome to the Black belt world!!

SGM Lu January 27/24.

Together as one: 

Burundi,  Ethiopia,  Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi,  Mali,  Mozambique,  Rwanda,  Senegal,  South Africa,  Tanzania,  Uganda,  Zimbabwe

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Read all about Mozambique from Daniel Dos Santos.

CHAN HUN INTERNATIONAL TAEKWON-DO FEDERATION
WORLD HEADQUARTERS
www.chitf.org itfhq@chitf.org

2024 CHITF President New Year Message

Happy New Year!

On behalf of Chan Hun International TaeKwon-Do Federation, I wish you and your families a healthy, wonderful New Energetic Dragon Year 2024!

In 2023, CHITF Members stood strong through difficult times to rebuild their associations, their clubs, and their lives after the Pandemic years.  Despite economic instability, diminished membership enrollments, CHITF Leaders did not give up.

With the Spirit of TaeKwon-Do and the blessings of our beloved Founder, the CHITF UNET, CHITF Argentina, all other CHITF members were in Argentina supporting each other to make the 2023 2^nd CHITF World Championship a great success.
I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate our newly promoted Senior Grand Master Robert Lai, who dedicated much time with passion to promote the original TaeKwon-Do. He and his team hosted the 2019 1^st CHITF World Championship in Melbourne Australia! As well all newly promoted Grand Masters: S.K. Chong (Malaysia), Bathi Allimuthu (Malaysia) , Alberto Lettiere ( Argentina), Guilermo Stupenengo (Argentina), Marc Cote (Canada)/ CHITF warmly welcome the 2023 newly joined CHITF Affiliated members from: Colombia, Paraguay, Brazil, Bangladesh, Uraguay, Macau.

The CHITF World HQs provided support and encouragement to our members through 2023 Zoom Meetings, Seminars and together we worked hard to continue to uphold our CHITF Spirit and Mission.

There is so much more to do over the new year of 2024, as we continue to build CHITF, making it stronger by organizing positive activities to serve our CHITF Members, such as:

• February 03-04 international seminar and grading in Puerto-Rico, hosted by CHITF Puerto Rico, Sabum Julio Carcafio Romero, juliocecardavid38@gmail.com.
• March 02 CHITF International, National and Provincial Umpire courses and Technical course , hosted by CHITF Canada, Grand Master Marc Cote, dimc.taekwondo@gmail.com
• March 8-10 1^st CHITF Asia Championship in Nepal, hosted by CHITF Nepal, nepalchitf@gmail.com
• May 11 TAEKWON-DO WOLRD CUP Ottawa Canada, hosted by Lu’s TaeKwon-Do Dojang and sanctioned by CHITF, itfhq@chitf.org, gmphaplu@gmail.com  ( information package and general invitation letter at www.chitf.org)
• October International Instructor Course and grading, Argentina, hosted by SM Omar Oriti Tizio, marbjj@yahoo.com

As we ring in a new year, let’s recommit to our CHITF Beliefs and Mission!!

2024 CHITF New Year expansion is expected in the Continent of Africa.  SGM Phap Lu will host, through Whatsapp, the 1^st CHITF Affiliated African Leaders Meeting. The 10 leaders expected to attend are from: Mozamblique, Ethiopia, Maputo, Malwe, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Rwanda, Madagascar, Angola and Mali.

Let’s keep making 2024 even a better year!

Happy New Year CHITF!

Cheers!

SGM Phap Lu
President

Note: if you have new 2024 CHITF activities , please let CHITF World HQs know, we will inform our members.

Flying high and strong into 2024 (photo taken from Peregian Beach, Queensland Australia on New Year Eve)!
Wishing all our family members and friends close and far a happy peaceful new year! 

Cheers, 

The Lu Family, Ottawa Canada