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Independent TaeKwonDo Association (ITA)
The ITA is dedicated to the advancement of TaeKwonDo in all its aspects: art, sport and self-defense discipline. The primary goal of the ITA is to provide independent TaeKwonDo Instructors around the World with an association committed to their professional enhancement.
The ITA originally founded in 1985 by Grandmaster John Pellegrini, is unique amongst the hundreds of TaeKwonDo Associations and “Governing Bodies” because it truly offers complete autonomy to its affiliated schools with:
The ITA is for those instructors who want to be independent and in complete control of their program and their finances but still want to be part of a friendly, dynamic and supportive organization.
ABOUT KUKKIWON (WTF)
The ITA also offers access to Kukkiwon (WTF) Dan Certificates. Kukkiwon is a rank registration body. You can only register the rank that you have already tested for and received. Kukkiwon certificates are available ONLY to ITA Black Belts in good standing. Separate fees, additional photos, etc… are required. ITA Charter Instructors interested in receiving Kukkiwon Certificates for themselves or their students must contact ITA headquarters for fees and procedures.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
CHARTER SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP
This membership is open to Instructors/Masters/School Owners of any TaeKwonDo style who are currently teaching (full or part-time) a TaeKwonDo program. This includes programs conducted at colleges, gyms, churches, military bases, the YMCA or any other location. Charter membership licenses the facility to be an authorized training center for TaeKwonDo and officially recognizes the Instructor as the registered, certified ITA Instructor for that center.
Benefits:
Requirements:
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
This membership class is open to TaeKwonDo students of all ranks. It allows you to become part of a prestigious, international family of fellow TaeKwonDo practitioners, to participate in ITA events and to receive ITA certification.
Benefits:
Requirements:
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The ITA originally founded in 1985 by Grandmaster John Pellegrini, is unique amongst the hundreds of TaeKwonDo Associations and “Governing Bodies” because it truly offers complete autonomy to its affiliated schools with:
- No curriculum mandates
- No politics
- Reasonable fees
- Prestigious certification
The ITA is for those instructors who want to be independent and in complete control of their program and their finances but still want to be part of a friendly, dynamic and supportive organization.
ABOUT KUKKIWON (WTF)
The ITA also offers access to Kukkiwon (WTF) Dan Certificates. Kukkiwon is a rank registration body. You can only register the rank that you have already tested for and received. Kukkiwon certificates are available ONLY to ITA Black Belts in good standing. Separate fees, additional photos, etc… are required. ITA Charter Instructors interested in receiving Kukkiwon Certificates for themselves or their students must contact ITA headquarters for fees and procedures.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
CHARTER SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP
This membership is open to Instructors/Masters/School Owners of any TaeKwonDo style who are currently teaching (full or part-time) a TaeKwonDo program. This includes programs conducted at colleges, gyms, churches, military bases, the YMCA or any other location. Charter membership licenses the facility to be an authorized training center for TaeKwonDo and officially recognizes the Instructor as the registered, certified ITA Instructor for that center.
Benefits:
- ITA Instructors Manual & School Flag
- Charter Certificate, ID Card and Patch
- Newsletter
- Black Belt Certificate (must qualify)
- Instructor Certificate (must qualify)
- Authorizes the Certified Instructor to test and promote students in TaeKwonDo
- Special discount pricing on ITA products
- Authorizes the use of the ITA logo in advertising, literature, business cards, school signs, websites, etc.
- Opportunity to be appointed State/Regional Director
- Opportunity to host ITA seminars and tournaments
Requirements:
- Return completed Charter Membership Application
- Submit copy of highest current TaeKwonDo Black Belt certificate
- First time Charter dues: US$ 500.00
- Annual Charter renewal: US$ 250.00
- Schools with multiple branches (same ownership) need only pay for on Charter Membership for the Headquarter School. Additional Charter certificates for branches, if desired, may be purchased for a nominal fee.
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
This membership class is open to TaeKwonDo students of all ranks. It allows you to become part of a prestigious, international family of fellow TaeKwonDo practitioners, to participate in ITA events and to receive ITA certification.
Benefits:
- Membership Certificate and ID Card
- Uniform patch and newsletter
- Access to training and certification in TaeKwonDo
- Invitation to "Members Only" special events
Requirements:
- Return completed Individual Membership Application
- First time Individual dues: US$ 30.00
- Annual Individual renewal: US$ 25.00
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