The Global Taekwon-do Federation(GTF) was formed in 1990 under the leadership of the famous late GrandMaster Park Jung Tae, 9th Degree Black Belt, who was ranked as the leading technical trainer in the world until his death on April 11, 2002.

The main objectives of the GTF are to promote Taekwon-do worldwide and to provide a peaceful world through moral, physical and cultural unification between national member organizations. The GTF wants to achieve excellence in all aspects of its organization and provide a safe and happy training environment for its members. The GTF has now emerged as the ultimate non-political martial arts organization in the world, and has strong affiliates on every continent.

The largest affiliate at this time is the European Global Taekwon-do Council (EGTC), which was set up to organise the European countries. The EGTC is a very strong part of the GTF and is growing rapidly, due to its Chairman, Mr. Per Andresen, from Norway, the EGTC Vice-Chairman, Mr.Roy Oldham, from England and the EGTC Director, Mr. Per Gaines from Norway.

The GTF has members from around the world. GrandMaster Park Jung Tae being known in many countries as the "Peoples Master". All members holding the single bond of the Global Taekwon-do Federation, and becoming part of the international GTF family.

The 1st GTF congress was the founding congress in Toronto, Canada - October 1990. The second congress was in Moscow, Russia - October 1993. The third congress was in Sardinia, Italy - May 1995.

The GTF organisation consists of:
1. GTF main seat in Toronto, Canada
2. Regional Councils
3. National Organisations

The National Organisations consisting of:
1. The national committee
2. Regional committees
3. Schools

The current president of the GTF is Mrs.Linda Park.

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