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OFFICIAL STATEMENT
On the Validity and Legitimacy of ITTAF Diplomas
The INTERNATIONAL TRADITIONAL TAEKWON-DO FEDERATION (ITTAF) hereby states that the diplomas issued by this Federation are fully legitimate, legally registered, and technically and historically consistent with Traditional Taekwon-Do.
1. Diploma Model
The diploma format follows the historical model used by the founder of Taekwon-Do, General Choi Hong Hi, respecting the tradition, aesthetics, and original lineage of Taekwon-Do.
The preservation of this format is not incidental, but a conscious decision to maintain historical and doctrinal continuity.
2. Logos and Registrations
The main logo used on the diploma does not correspond to the current ITTAF emblem; however, it is duly registered, as are all logos used by the Federation.
Its use is legal, legitimate, and fully authorized.
3. Institutional Recognition
The organizations listed on the right side of the diploma are entities that officially recognize ITTAF and of which ITTAF is an active member.
Their inclusion reflects mutual recognition, institutional endorsement, and international cooperation, a common and fully valid practice within the international federative framework.
4. Federative Authority
The diplomas are signed by the President of ITTAF, GM Mario Pons, 9th Dan, representative of a recognized direct lineage, which grants the document full technical, moral, and federative authority.
5. Security and Traceability
Each diploma incorporates individual numbering, official seals, security elements, and identifying marks, guaranteeing its authenticity, traceability, and protection against forgery.
CONCLUSION
ITTAF diplomas are:
– Historically consistent,
– Legally valid,
– Institutionally endorsed,
– Technically unquestionable.
Any doubts regarding them are resolved by their historical, legal, and federative foundation.
INTERNATIONAL TRADITIONAL TAEKWON-DO FEDERATION – ITTAF
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ITTAF Official Manifesto
Presided over by Grand Master Mario Pons – IX Dan – ITTAF President
Since the creation of ITTAF, our mission has been clear and unwavering: to preserve, protect and spread the true spirit of Traditional Taekwon-Do, as conceived by General Choi Hong Hi, founder of the art.
In a world where the proliferation of federations has generated confusion about the origin and authenticity of Taekwon-Do, ITTAF keeps General Choi's lineage alive. The President of ITTAF, Grand Master Mario Pons, holder of the ninth dan awarded by Grand Master Park Jong Soo, guarantees that every teaching, every grade and every examination carried out under ITTAF respects the original generational transmission, ensuring that the founder's legacy reaches every practitioner anywhere in the world intact.
Since its early years, ITTAF has taken on the vision of preserving General Choi's original legacy. In a memorable meeting in 1991, during a course in Porto, Portugal, the need to differentiate Traditional Taekwon-Do from other styles in order to facilitate its projection as an official sport was respectfully addressed. This dialogue, always in the spirit of learning and loyalty to the founder, inspired the creation of ITTAF, reflecting both fidelity to the lineage and the strategic vision necessary for its international expansion.
Traditional Taekwon-Do is not just a set of techniques or forms; it is a Way of the Mind and Body, an art that develops discipline, respect and humanity. ITTAF is committed to honouring this principle, offering each practitioner a space to learn, grow and find the true essence of the art, preserving the philosophy and ethics that General Choi left us.
Our vision is to unite practitioners under authenticity, technical consistency and fidelity to the original spirit, serving as a reference and guide for all those who seek not only physical excellence, but also the moral and spiritual development that distinguishes Traditional Taekwon-Do.
At ITTAF, lineage is not an empty symbol: it is life, transmission and commitment. Each grade, each instructor and each practice represents a direct link from the founder, ensuring that General Choi's legacy lives on and flourishes in future generations.
We invite all practitioners, instructors, and lovers of Traditional Taekwon-Do to join this mission of unity, authenticity, and respect for lineage, so that together we can build a future where Taekwon-Do is not only a recognised martial art, but a true and eternal Way of Life.

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