From  newly  joined  ITF UNION, SM Julio Penayo,  Association of Gral San Martin of Argentina:

Hi SGM I’m very happy and I wanted to share it with you!
This weekend I finished closing an agreement with a very important group of instructors who came with me. In this way I am adding teaching centers in 14 cities in 4 states of Argentina to the General San Martin Association and the CHITF, representing about 300 practitioners and 40 black belts. Tomorrow I will be giving them the official welcome on the networks!! Let’s go for more!!!

From CHITF World HQs:

Congratulations. That is very good news!

On behalf of CHITF, I warmly welcome them all! You have been doing great work. Please keep it up!

I am looking forward to seeing them, if possible, at the 3rd CHITF World Championship in Puerto Rico, this November.

We are all General Choi’s children. ITF is our root. CHITF is like the ocean, we welcome and accept all branches, and rivers. We flow together as a team. Our mandate is to uphold our Founder’s teaching, and his philosophy. We do it through hosting, conducting, and  participating in international events.

Together, we will make our Founder proud!

Cheers!
SGM Lu
CHITF President 

CHITF Argentina Organization:

• SM Ricardo Romero –  National Commissioner of CHITF Argentina.  Leader of U.PRAT
• Master Miguel Lupinacci – join- hands with U.PRAT 
• GM Alberto Lettiere – Co- National Commissioner of CHITF Argentina,  International Commissioner of CHITF South America, member of CHITF Competition committee.

Leaders of UNET: 

• GM Guillermo Stupenengo –  Co- leader of UNET
  with: SM Victor Depascuale, Master Serge 
• GM Omar Tizio – member of CHITF Technical Committee.  Leader of UITRA
  with SMs: Jose Luis Esguivel, Roberto Robledo
• SM Salvador Testa – International Commissioner of CHITF Special Needs Committee.  Leader of SPECIAL NEEDS Group of Argentina 
• SM Julio Penayo –  leader of Gral San Martin Association 
• SM Javier Meucci – newly joined from ITF UNION, leader of O.I.AT of Argentina 

Dear All,

Happy, Healthy New 2025!

I send you my warm regards as you celebrate this New Year!

On behalf of CHITF I am very happy to deliver this New Year message and ask you to share this with our valued members and CHITF supporters.

This year we celebrate our CHITF 11th Anniversary. I thank you for your trust and support as always. We have encountered many obstacles and difficulties in the past 10 years. With positive energy and determination, we have pursued our CHITF Mission to uphold our utmost respected Founder’s original technique and philosophy through two CHITF World Championships, Continental Championships and many international Seminars. We unite together with the strong CHITF Leadership to overcome all obstacles and continue to promote our beliefs. We are steadily turning the corner! CHITF has been sharpened into a mature and technical international organization.

TaeKwon-Do is education. We nurture the youth to see the values of life through cultivating oneself in enhancing health, wisdom and moral culture. We help to produce great citizens and to build a more

peaceful world. Well-cultivated Individuals are members of a family, who in harmony, will contribute to a more peaceful world.

One of the powerful tools of TaeKwon-Do is healing! Each person’s life journey is unique, when one encounters difficult times, TaeKwon-Do can help us heal, both in physically and mentally.

Go to the dojang to see your instructors, your peers. After a good class, some meditation and discussions with your mentor, you will feel rejuvenated; have fresh thinking, and positive energy toward a new direction. It is an incredible healing positive process.

In 2024 we congratulate the promotions of two SGMs, four Grand Masters and many SMs and Masters!

In 2024 we also warmly welcome CHITF Uruguay, CHITF Italy, CHITF Africa Council, CHITF Mozambique

In 2025 we welcome SM Julio Penayo, Gral St. Martin of Argentina, Master Robert Carr (Nova Scotia, Canada)

This 2025 CHITF will focus on our November 14-16 the 3rd CHITF World Open Championship in San Juan Puerto Rico! CHITF Puerto-Rico, Sabum Julio R. Carcano has informed me 20 countries have confirmed their participations and more are expected in the coming months. Puerto-Rico alone will have more 700 participants from all lines of ITF. I estimate there will be more than 1200 competitors in this beautiful sun-shine Island of Puerto Rico!

I am looking forward to working side by side with each of you to promote and to preserve the Original TaeKwon-Do created by our Founder.

Happy New Year!
SGM Phap Lu
President CHITF

Wishing you a peaceful and magical holiday season!!

CHITF wishes Lai’s TAEKWON-DO SGM Robert Lai a very happy 60th Anniversary!!!

Ref: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/cPFCnwDTeGNd48PU/

On May 11 2024, Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)-USA, represented by Tyler Nguyen on behalf of his father, GM Thac Nguyen from California presented Letters of Commendations to SGM Phap Lu and GM Peggy Seely for their outstanding contribution to the development and dissemination of Taekwondo.

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