ITF is the International Taekwon-Do Federation, founded on March 22nd, 1966, by General Choi Hong Hi, who developed Taekwon-Do, to promote the teaching of this martial art.

At that time, nine countries were involved: Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, West Germany, USA, Turkey, Italy, and Egypt. Taekwon-Do is now taught in almost every country in the world, and General Choi is recognized as the Father of Taekwon-Do.

Important Dates in the History of the ITF

1966	March 22nd - ITF founded by General Choi Hong Hi, the Father of Taekwon-Do
1969	First Asian Tournament, Hong Kong
1972	ITF headquarters moved to Toronto (Canada)
1974	First World Championships, Montreal (Canada)
1976	First European Championships, Amsterdam (Netherlands)
1979	First Pacific Championships, Wellington, (New Zealand)
1982	North American Federation created
1983	Central American Federation created
1985	ITF headquarters moved to Vienna (Austria)
2002	June 15th - death of General Choi Hong Hi; Mr. Russell McClellan became Acting President
2003	June 13th - election of Master Trân Triêu Quân as President of the ITF at the 14th Congress of ITF , Warsaw (Poland)

The International Taekwon-Do Federation is legally registered in Austria and has its headquarters in Vienna.