REGISTERED DOJANGS
The mission of ITF-TAO Canada is to promote the values, practice and philosophy of the Original Art of Taekwon-Do as created by the Founder, General Choi Hong Hi. ITF-TAO Canada is an organization with the goal to preserve, perpetuate and advance the legacy of General Choi Hong Hi and Chang-Hun Taekwon-Do for the betterment of the lives of those who train, and to contribute positively to human history.
The following are all active, registered members of ITF-TAO Canada:
ONTARIO
Taekwon-Do Maximus
ITF-TAO Plaque #018
Sahyun-Nim Kenneth Hance 7th Dan
450 Main Street East
Hamilton, Ontario
L8N 1K2
(905) 525-9755
deannken@hotmail.com
www.taekwondomaximus.com
Johnson’s Taekwon-Do
ITF-TAO Plaque #008
Sahyun-Nim Rudy Johnson 7th Dan
2020 Ogilvie Rd.
Ottawa, ON
K1J 7N9
(613) 882-8535
info@johnsontkd.com
www.johnsontkd.com
Montano Taekwon-Do
ITF-TAO Plaque #019
Sabum-Nim Rebecca Montano 6th Dan
170 Weir Street North
Hamilton, ON
L8H 5E9
(289) 339-3937
montanotkd@gmail.com
Ottawa Valley Taekwon-Do
ITF-TAO Plaque #
Sabum-Nim Luc Fleurant 6th Dan
295 Trafalgar Street
Pembroke, ON
K8A 5A7
(613) 639-1076
lucfleurant@gmail.com
Morningstar Taekwon-Do
ITF-TAO Plaque #009
Sabum-Nim Mike Morningstar 5th Dan
1410 Speers Rd. #5
Oakville, ON
L6L 5M1
(905) 847-8955
mstartkd@outlook.com
www.mstartkd.com
Yong GI Taekwon-Do School
ITF-TAO Plaque #020
Sabum-Nim Jas Taggar 5th Dan
6 Roper Road
Scarborough, ON
M1L 0G6
(416) 389-3615
yg@yonggi.ca
www.yonggi.ca
Oakridge Taekwon-Do
ITF-TAO Plaque #017
Sabum-Nim Cathy Hadubiak 4th Dan
1055 Sarnia Rd Unit B4
London, ON
N6H 5J9
(519) 719-7855
oakridgetkd@gmail.com
www.oakridgetkd.ca
NEWFOUNDLAND
Cabot Taekwon-Do
ITF-TAO Plaque #012
Sabum-Nim Rick Winsor 6th Dan
53 Beaverbrook Drive
Goulds, NL
A1S 1E3
(709) 745-6399
cabottkd@gmail.com
ALBERTA
Lightning ITF Taekwon-Do
ITF-TAO Plaque #022
Sabum-Nim Keri Gardner-Volk 4th Dan
19, 4948-126 Ave SE
Calgary, AB
T2Z 0A9
(403) 839-5425
info@lightningitf.ca
OUR INSTRUCTORS
Master Ken Hance, VII dan, Taekwon-Do Maximus, Hamilton, Ontario
Master Rudy Johnson, VII dan, Johnson's Taekwon-Do, Ottawa, Ontario
Master Rudy Johnson, VII dan, Johnson's Taekwon-Do, Ottawa, Ontario
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Master Rudy Johnson, VII dan, Johnson's Taekwon-Do, Ottawa, Ontario
Master Rudy Johnson, VII dan, Johnson's Taekwon-Do, Ottawa, Ontario
Master Rudy Johnson, VII dan, Johnson's Taekwon-Do, Ottawa, Ontario
After graduating from university in 1980, Master Johnson relocated from eastern Canada to the west – Calgary, Alberta. It was there, in May of that year, that Master Johnson stumbled across a Taekwon-Do school; the very thing he had been searching for in his long pursuit of learning a martial art. It would be a logical fit for him as a
After graduating from university in 1980, Master Johnson relocated from eastern Canada to the west – Calgary, Alberta. It was there, in May of that year, that Master Johnson stumbled across a Taekwon-Do school; the very thing he had been searching for in his long pursuit of learning a martial art. It would be a logical fit for him as a child of the 1960s – influenced by TV characters such as Mrs. Peel of the Avengers and Kato (Bruce Lee) of Green Hornet fame. It was here that Master Johnson started on his Taekwon-Do journey which has endured for some 40 years now as student and instructor. At Johnson’s Taekwon-Do school, Master Johnson aims to keep alive that which was given to him by his Chung Do Kwan instructors and the larger gift from Chang Hun (General Choi Hong Hi).
Master Johnson started teaching Taekwon-Do with one goal in mind: to ensure that any student in front of him and proclaiming to be learning Taekwon-Do, is learning traditional Taekwon-Do. Owning and operating a school was never in Master Johnson’s plans. He was asked to help Grand Master Phap Lu with one of his locations. Master Johnson agreed to a limited teaching commitment. This morphed into ownership. With that, Master Johnson also committed to not allowing lack of money to prevent a student from training. He continues to hold true to those ideals. He is pleased that his students have also taken the same approach.
Mr. Rick Winsor, VI dan, Cabot Taekwon-Do, Goulds, Newfoundland
Master Rudy Johnson, VII dan, Johnson's Taekwon-Do, Ottawa, Ontario
Ms. Rebecca Montaño, VI dan, Montaño Taekwon-Do, Hamilton, Ontario
Mr. Winsor first began Taekwon-Do in March 1996. His interest in Taekwon-Do began with his interest in martial arts movies and love for the discipline it instilled. After being in the military for 22 years, Mr. Winsor also connected with the military-like structure of Taekwon-Do.
Mr. Winsor’s accomplishments in Taekwon-Do include holding
Mr. Winsor first began Taekwon-Do in March 1996. His interest in Taekwon-Do began with his interest in martial arts movies and love for the discipline it instilled. After being in the military for 22 years, Mr. Winsor also connected with the military-like structure of Taekwon-Do.
Mr. Winsor’s accomplishments in Taekwon-Do include holding a 6th Degree Black Belt, being the President of ITF-TAO, and having numerous wins at provincial, eastern, national and international level championships. He feels his biggest accomplishment is having a very successful school.
He opened Cabot Taekwon-Do in September of 2002 due to his passion for teaching Taekwon-Do and loving what it gave back (especially to young kids). Mr. Winsor’s greatest memory in Taekwon-Do is having Mr. Morningstar become his instructor in 2002. He also fondly remembers testing for his IV degree with Mr. Mike Morningstar, Mr. Derek Morningstar and Mr. Ken Mackenzie at the Delta Hotel during a major St. John’s snowstorm in January of 2006.
His goal going forward for his school is for it to grow and produce excellent students, both in technique and character. Mr. Winsor also wants to see TAO Canada become the most professional Taekwon-Do group in the country. He feels that with the wonderful people who are running it, he can see this coming true.
Ms. Rebecca Montaño, VI dan, Montaño Taekwon-Do, Hamilton, Ontario
Master Rudy Johnson, VII dan, Johnson's Taekwon-Do, Ottawa, Ontario
Ms. Rebecca Montaño, VI dan, Montaño Taekwon-Do, Hamilton, Ontario
Ms. Montaño began training in Taekwon-Do on August 10th, 1985 at Sereff Taekwon-Do in Broomfield, Colorado under Grand Master C. E. Sereff. She had seen the movie The Karate Kid and asked her Pops if she could do karate. He had trained in ITF Taekwon-Do before she was born and had attained the rank of 5th Gup. Her Pops figured she woul
Ms. Montaño began training in Taekwon-Do on August 10th, 1985 at Sereff Taekwon-Do in Broomfield, Colorado under Grand Master C. E. Sereff. She had seen the movie The Karate Kid and asked her Pops if she could do karate. He had trained in ITF Taekwon-Do before she was born and had attained the rank of 5th Gup. Her Pops figured she wouldn’t care if it was karate or Taekwon-Do, so he took her to Taekwon-Do classes. Ms. Montaño opened her dojang on September 12th, 2017. Ms. Montaño was inspired to open her dojang by her first instructor GM Sereff, who maintained that he did not want his students to buy him gifts, but rather that the greatest gift he could receive was to have them train a student of their own from white belt to I Dan. In addition, when Ms. Montaño’s Pops passed away in 2015, she realized the experiences they shared together – travelling the world training, competing, testing, and attending seminars, classes, and camps. Opening her own dojang allowed Ms. Montaño to share with families the experiences that she had and allowed her to begin a family class where children 7+ AND their parents came to class together. Going forward, Ms. Montaño would like to keep growing her school and offer more classes for individuals, as well as continuing her family classes. As her classes draw many families with high needs children, she wants to continue to nurture that. Ms. Montaño’s family class allows these children to come to class with their parents, providing them a sense of comfort, and giving them the opportunity to see if they enjoy Taekwon-Do. Ms. Montaño is passionate about continuing to teach the art that she loves, promoting the tenets of Taekwon-Do, and helping families to incorporate them into their lives. Ms. Montaño is honoured to be able to provide families with the opportunities that she had growing up.
Mr. Luc Fleurant, VI dan, Ottawa Valley Taekwon-Do, Pembroke, Ontario
Mr. Mike Morningstar, V dan, Morningstar Taekwon-Do, Oakville, Ontario
Mr. Mike Morningstar, V dan, Morningstar Taekwon-Do, Oakville, Ontario
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Mr. Mike Morningstar, V dan, Morningstar Taekwon-Do, Oakville, Ontario
Mr. Mike Morningstar, V dan, Morningstar Taekwon-Do, Oakville, Ontario
Mr. Mike Morningstar, V dan, Morningstar Taekwon-Do, Oakville, Ontario
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Mr. Jas Taggar, V dan, Yong GI Taekwon-Do School, Scarborough, Ontario
Mr. Mike Morningstar, V dan, Morningstar Taekwon-Do, Oakville, Ontario
Mr. Jas Taggar, V dan, Yong GI Taekwon-Do School, Scarborough, Ontario
As a child living in the U.K., television was very limited. Mr. Taggar spent his time in
physical activity – he often played soccer and cricket morning until night with friends. That’s
where he first learned to kick but, more importantly, learned the importance of
teamwork. The more Mr. Taggar and his friends played together as a group,
As a child living in the U.K., television was very limited. Mr. Taggar spent his time in
physical activity – he often played soccer and cricket morning until night with friends. That’s
where he first learned to kick but, more importantly, learned the importance of
teamwork. The more Mr. Taggar and his friends played together as a group, the more
confident they grew as individuals. Mr. Taggar and his family moved to Zimbabwe shortly
after independence in 1980 where he excelled in high school field hockey and swam
daily as was the local culture.
After arriving in Canada in 1983, Mr. Taggar worked in the summer and earned enough to
join a local Taekwon-Do school. From 1983, Mr. Taggar was fortunate to train under an
extremely dedicated and very physical instructor in GM Sullivan, and under KI Do Kwan
School of Taekwon-Do which became an independent school in 1989. Over three
decades of training Mr. Taggar enjoyed many very physical classes, he attended
seminars, participated in demonstrations and after attending tournaments as an
independent, achieved Gold in Patterns and Silver in Sparring in the GTF open worlds of
2008. Mr. Taggar credits GM Sullivan for a great deal; not least clear mindedness and mental fortitude.
Mr. Taggar started Yong GI Taekwon-Do School in 2019. One of the best decisions he
ever made was joining the ITF-TAO after reacquainting with ITF-TAO Executive
Director Mr. M. Morningstar after training together as Colour Belts through the 1980s. It
took no time to pick up where they left off. Since joining the ITF-TAO in 2019 Mr. Taggar
has attended almost all ITF-TAO Technical Seminars wherever they happen including
all Annual Technical Conferences and IICs to date. Mr. Taggar has been most fortunate to
have travelled with Sabum-Nim Morningstar to Nicaragua, Argentina, Honduras,
Eastern Canada, Western Canada and the United States. Since joining the ITF-TAO in
2020, Mr. Taggar has hosted two ITF-TAO sanctioned tournaments as well as a
Technical Seminar in 2025. These are now annual events. At the behest of ITF-TAO
Technical Director, Sabum-Nim Morningstar, Mr. Taggar is honoured to serve as ITF-
TAO Tournament & Umpire Director 2023 to present and has revised versions 2025 and 2026 of the Rules of Competition as well as delivered Umpire Training Certification
courses covering ITF-TAO globally. Mr. Taggar was honoured to host First Grand Master
Rhee Ki Ha at Yong GI School in Scarborough, May 28, 2023, a lifetime highlight.
In addition to running the School Mr. Taggar regularly reports for training at Morningstar
Taekwon-Do in Oakville.
Along with teaching his beloved students at Yong GI Taekwon-Do School, Mr. Taggar
counts these as his greatest achievements to date and remains inspired for the future for
himself, his students, and the ITF-TAO global organization.
Mrs. Cathy Hadubiak, IV dan, Oakridge Taekwon-Do, London, Ontario
Mr. Mike Morningstar, V dan, Morningstar Taekwon-Do, Oakville, Ontario
Mr. Jas Taggar, V dan, Yong GI Taekwon-Do School, Scarborough, Ontario
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Mrs. Keri Gardner-Volk, IV dan, Lightning ITF Taekwon-Do, Calgary, Alberta
Mrs. Keri Gardner-Volk, IV dan, Lightning ITF Taekwon-Do, Calgary, Alberta
Mrs. Keri Gardner-Volk, IV dan, Lightning ITF Taekwon-Do, Calgary, Alberta
Mrs. Gardner-Volk began Taekwon-Do in 2006, at the age of 31. Previously, she had been involved in track and field and running, but had recently recovered from a knee injury and wanted to try something different. She had two good friends who were martial artists and they encouraged her to explore martial arts. Mrs. Gardner-Volk achieve
Mrs. Gardner-Volk began Taekwon-Do in 2006, at the age of 31. Previously, she had been involved in track and field and running, but had recently recovered from a knee injury and wanted to try something different. She had two good friends who were martial artists and they encouraged her to explore martial arts. Mrs. Gardner-Volk achieved her I degree black belt in June 2011 and her II degree in June 2014. She was able to test for III degree in December 2018 and IV degree in June 2024. Mrs. Gardner-Volk had the opportunity to attend several competitions in Alberta and Saskatchewan, as well as seminars with Mr. Mike Morningstar, First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha, Grand Master James Lim, and Master Andrew Rhee. She was fortunate to meet Grand Master C.K. Choi at one of the last competitions that he attended.
As she enjoys teaching, she took the opportunity to take over a space left by another martial arts school in July 2020, with classes commencing in September 2020.
Mrs. Gardner-Volk is looking forward to this new chapter in her journey as instructor and mentor to others, and hopes to continue to improve and develop herself as a martial artist. Her ultimate goal is to grow her school into a supportive community that provides quality training, instills confidence in her students, and encompasses the essence of Taekwon-Do as a way of life.
BY-LAWS
ITF-TAO Canada By-Laws
The ITF-TAO Canada will operate in accordance with the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) Constitution created by the Founder of Taekwon-Do, General Choi Hong Hi.
These By-Laws and any other policies, rules and regulations that may be set by the Board of Directors of ITF-TAO Canada or its membership supplement those of the international parent organization, ITF-TAO, whose mission is to promote the values, practice and teachings of Chang Hun Taekwon-Do, unchanged, as developed by the Founder, General Choi Hong Hi. In the case of conflict between these By-Laws and those of ITF-TAO, the latter shall prevail. As a member of ITF-TAO, ITF-TAO Canada is committed to preserving and promoting Taekwon-Do in its traditional, authentic and original form.
1. Definitions
Board of Directors – the President, Secretary, Treasurer, Senior Advisor, Technical Director, Tournament/Umpire Director, and Director of Accessibility & Inclusion elected or appointed from the membership and who, together, govern the affairs of ITF-TAO Canada.
Executive – a body comprised of the President, Secretary, Treasurer and Senior Advisor.
Main dojang – a dojang that is the first training school of a Head Instructor registered with ITF-TAO Canada and who has a rank of 4th Dan or higher.
Branch dojang – a dojang whose Head Instructor is registered with ITF-TAO Canada and has a rank of 1st to 3rd Dan.
2. Membership
2.1 Application
To apply to be a member of ITF-TAO Canada, the individual or group making application must:
i. Complete the ITF-TAO Canada application form;
ii. Fax, email or mail the application form to the Secretary; and
iii. Receive approval from the Board of Directors of ITF-TAO Canada.
2.2 Criteria
To join ITF-TAO Canada, a Taekwon-Do school, club or training centre must be led and directed by a qualified Instructor who:
i. Practices Chang Hun Taekwon-Do;
ii. Agrees to act in accordance with ITF-TAO Canada By-Laws, policies, rules, and regulations;
iii. Is in possession of a valid ITF Black Belt Certificate;
iv. Is in possession of a valid ITF International Instructor Certificate or is supervised by an International Instructor approved by ITF-TAO Canada; and
v. Operates his or her dojang for at least six (6) months a year.
2.3 Expulsion and Suspension
Membership in ITF-TAO Canada can be suspended or revoked if a member fails to abide by the By-Laws and other policies, rules and regulations of ITF-TAO Canada. Membership may be suspended if, in the view of the Board of Directors, a member is deemed to have acted in a manner that is inconsistent with the By-Laws and other policies, rules or regulations or is harmful to the reputation of ITF-TAO Canada, ITF-TAO and/or their respective members.
2.4 Meetings
2.4 (A) General
Members must meet at least once a year in-person during the Annual General Meeting. Members may meet at other times throughout the year. These meetings may be virtual, by teleconference or in-person on the margins of another event such as a tournament or training seminar. At the discretion of the President, members may also be consulted through email to decide on routine matters.
All official correspondence will be via email.
2.4 (B) Annual General Meeting
Each year, the Board of Directors shall, at a date, time and location set and communicated to members convene an in-person meeting of ITF-TAO Canada members. Prior to the date of the meeting, the Secretary shall communicate with the membership to determine if there are items to be placed on the agenda, which the Secretary shall then circulate to members prior to the date of the meeting.
2.5 Decision Making
Decisions shall be made by voting. Voting is normally conducted in an open and transparent manner such that members know how other members have voted; however, at the discretion of the President, a secret ballot may be permitted.
All main and branch dojangs, through their Head Instructor or delegate present during a meeting, have one (1) vote. In addition, members of the Board of Directors have the right to cast one (1) vote and, if applicable, name a delegate to cast one (1) vote on behalf of the dojang they represent. The President will normally vote last such that in the case of a tie vote his or her decision will carry the day.
Decisions of the membership are made during the Annual General Meeting of members or throughout the year during virtual or teleconference meetings. For in-person, virtual or teleconference meetings, voting may not be done in absentia. At the President’s discretion, decisions on trivial matters may also be made through email.
2.6 General Requirements
Members must agree to:
i. Purchase all Gup promotion certificates from ITF-TAO Canada;
ii. Submit all applications for promotion to Black Belt (inclusive of all Dan levels) to ITF-TAO Canada;
iii. Purchase all ITF-approved uniforms and sparring equipment from a supplier approved by ITF-TAO Canada;
iv. Within reason, support all ITF-TAO Canada functions and events;
v. Attend an annual technical conference organized by ITF-TAO Canada or ITF-TAO. All 4th Dan and above are required to attend (1) one Technical Conference every (2) two years to be eligible to conduct any gradings and to apply and issue ITF-TAO black belt certificates;
vi. Pay the annual ITF-TAO Canada membership fee; and
vii. Except in extenuating circumstances communicated in advance to the Board of Directors, attend the Annual General Meeting of ITF-TAO Canada.
3. Board of Directors and Executive
3.1 Meetings
The Board of Directors meets in-person, virtually, by teleconference or by email as often as necessary to manage the affairs of ITF-TAO Canada, execute its decisions or those of the membership, and fulfil the roles and responsibilities described below.
The Executive shall meet as often as required and in the manner they choose, to discuss ongoing matters, plan the meetings of the Board of Directors and/or the membership, and carry out any other business necessary to ensure the ITF-TAO runs efficiently and effectively.
3.2 Roles and Responsibilities
3.2 (A) General
i. Prepare and adopt action or strategic plans;
ii. Prepare budgets, policies, rules and regulations for subsequent presentation to the membership for approval and adoption;
iii. Appoint and oversee the affairs of ad hoc committees responsible for achieving a particular mission or mandate;
iv. Make decisions about admission, discipline, suspension and expulsion;
v. Set all fees and approve all expenditures of ITF-TAO Canada; and
vi. Remain accountable to the membership of ITF-TAO Canada.
3.2 (B) Position-specific
i. President – is voted on by the membership and serves as the official spokesperson of ITF-TAO Canada for all purposes, representing ITF-TAO Canada on the ITF-TAO Board and at all international events or functions. The President serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors and is responsible for leading or directing the execution of the decisions, and the management of the affairs, of both the Board of Directors and of the membership of ITF-TAO Canada. His or her role is to seek consensus on matters put before the membership in a constructive and respectful manner. The President is an ex-officio member of all ad hoc committees and may advise and consult members on ethical issues and related matters.
ii. Secretary – is appointed by the President and is the official record keeper of the Board of Directors and of ITF-TAO Canada. The Secretary receives all applications for new membership, events and functions, including tournaments, and communicates the receipt of such applications to the other Board members for decision-making purposes. The Secretary is responsible for preparing and circulating meeting agendas, leading logistics planning and preparation, processing membership applications and Gup promotion certificate purchases.
iii. Treasurer – is appointed by the President and is responsible for the financial affairs and all monetary transactions, inclusive of collection of monies owed and payment of monies owing, of the Board of Directors and ITF-TAO Canada. As such, the Treasurer shall maintain full and accurate records of all revenues, expenditures, assets and liabilities and shall report to the membership during the Annual General Meeting, or as otherwise directed by the President, on the financial status of ITF-TAO Canada. The Treasurer is also responsible for preparing budgets for approval.
iv. Senior Advisor – is responsible for being the moral guide and compass for ITF-TAO Canada. To fulfill this role, the Senior Advisor must attend any or all meetings held during the year. This is a non-voting position.
v. Technical Director – is appointed by the President and is responsible for ensuring all ITF-TAO Canada members adhere to the standards set by ITF-TAO and by the Founder of Taekwon-Do, General Choi Hong Hi, as pertains to training, instruction and promotion at both the Gup and Dan levels. To fulfil this role, the Technical Director shall schedule and lead courses, workshops, seminars and other training events that seek to ensure conformity to standards of excellence, as well as issue all related certificates. The Technical Director shall also field all technical inquiries from members and consult them on their technical needs.
vi. Tournament/Umpire Director – is appointed by the Technical Director and is responsible for establishing and monitoring standards for competitions, including standards for judges and umpires to ensure safety, fairness and professionalism. He or she shall schedule and lead courses, workshops, seminars and other training events to ensure conformity to standards of excellence, as well as issue all related certificates. The Tournament/Umpire Director shall consult members on their needs and provide advice and guidance on the planning of tournaments and on all matters pertaining to judging.
vii. Director of Accessibility & Inclusion – is appointed by the President and is responsible for establishing and administering on-line accurate, evidence based resources for TAO Canada instructors to assist with the diverse needs of their students. This may include managing the content of a webpage, providing resources to be shared virtually, or any other such means that are beneficial. He or she shall consult members on their needs and provide advice and guidance on all matters pertaining to special needs, while ensuring that TAO Canada members are still adhering to the standards set forth by ITF-TAO and by the Founder of Taekwon-Do, General Choi Hong Hi, as pertains to the training and instruction of students with diverse needs. This role is to be fulfilled by an individual who can provide a positive yet effective experience for any and all instructors who require or are interested in this additional support. In addition, this role is to be fulfilled by an individual of special needs who is a self-advocate of the special needs community.
4. Miscellaneous
4.1 Financial Year
The financial year of ITF-TAO Canada begins on January 1 of a given calendar year and ends on December 31 of the same calendar year.
4.2 Amendment of By-Laws
These By-Laws may be amended at any time by a majority vote of the Executive.
4.3 Membership Fees
Membership fees are set by the Board of Directors and must be remitted annually to ITF-TAO Canada through the Treasurer. Payments may be made by cheque, money order or e-transfer.
The annual membership fee is $250.00 for main dojangs and $150.00 for branch dojangs.
The membership fee applies to calendar years. It is due on the first day of January and must be paid in full no later than the last day of the same month. New members who join throughout the year will pay a pro-rated amount (i.e., their membership fee will be reduced proportionately for the year in progress).
4.4 Guiding Principles
i. Members of ITF-TAO Canada and their students recognize that they are forever students of the Founder of Taekwon-Do, General Choi Hong Hi. ITF-TAO Canada will preserve, strengthen and promote the legacy of General Choi as described in his Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do, 1999 (5th edition), notably the twenty-four (24) patterns and the philosophy.
ii. ITF-TAO Canada belongs to all its members; it must work for and with, and be responsive to, its members to provide the services they need and deserve.
iii. ITF-TAO Canada is, and must remain, free of political influence.
iv. All decisions made by the ITF-TAO Canada membership and Board of Directors must be fair, impartial and justified (i.e., made in the best interest of the organization and membership).
v. ITF-TAO Canada is committed to the preservation and promotion of traditional, authentic and original Chang Hun Taekwon-Do in its four facets: as a martial art; as a way of life; as a tool for social development; and as a means of self-improvement.
vi. ITF-TAO Canada must maximize efforts to build and maintain an efficient structure and professional operations.
vii. All promotions within ITF-TAO Canada shall be conducted according to merit and in conformity with its established criteria and standards of excellence.
viii. All Instructors, Masters and Grand Masters affiliated with ITF-TAO Canada recognize they play a vital role in establishing and maintaining the image and reputation of the organization as a purveyor of the teachings of the Founder of Taekwon-Do, General Choi Hong Hi, as well as in transmitting his legacy along to all students and future generations.
ix. Respect for hierarchical authority is an important principle of Chang Hun Taekwon-Do and is necessary to maintain the integrity of General Choi’s art, operate effective and efficient dojangs, and smoothly lead the business affairs of ITF-TAO Canada. All members of ITF-TAO Canada will respect those who are their seniors in the organization and in rank. Additionally, seniors shall treat their students and other juniors with integrity, respect and fairness.