NTF75 - Nigeria Taekwondo Foundation 1975

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ORGANOGRAM OF THE NIGERIA TAEKWONDO FOUNDATION 1975

PREMIER INDEPENDENT TAEKWONDO VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATION –AUTONOMOUS – NON POLITICAL – NON PARTISAN

VISION STATEMENT; To Perpetuate the Preeminent Leadershipand Authority of Pioneers for Advancement of the Traditional Korean MartialArt. MISSION: To Preserve OurNational Historical Legacies for the Empowerment of Future Generations andGrassroots Sports Development

TRIUNE PRINCIPLES & PHILOSOPHIES OF TRADITIONAL KOREAN MARTIAL ARTS

MUYE
Martial Art
무예 MuYe 武藝 Martial "Skill, Art, Craft, Cultivation" - martial art collectively and martial art in terms of artistic value.

MUDO
Martial Way
무도 MuDo 武道 Martial "Road, Way, Path" - martial art asa path to develop mind, body, and spirit often with cultural, religious, orphilisophical basis.
MUSUL
Martial Techniques
무술 MuSul 武術 Martial "Art, Skill, Technique, Method,Tactics" - tactical martial art.

EIGHT SPIRIT OF JIDOKWAN SOLEMNITY

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THE VOICE OF TAEKWONDO NEWS NETWORK

Nigeria Shops for Foreign Coach

CHALLENGES OF 2012 LONDON OLYMPIC GAMES & BEYOND compels Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF) to Shop for Technical Adviser from WTF in Korea. Reenacts an Old Arrangement, as the Expected New Coach National will be Seconded from the Nigerian Army. Erstwhile Technical Advisers / National Coaches, Grandmasters Moo Cheon Kim, Jun Rae Park & Byoung Ho Lee including their Nigerian Asst. Coach Master Buba were all Borrowed from the Army.

Bilateral Martial Arts Development in the History of Nigeria, China Independence Anniversaries

AS NIGERIA & CHINA MARK INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARIES:

Nigeria and the People's Republic of China established formal diplomatic relations on February 10, 1971. Chinese Embassy in Nigeria fully supports our national Kung Fu Wu Shu Federation which has become an official event of the National Sports Festival at the turn of the 21st Century. FACT: All Taekwondo Pioneers in Nigeria started martial arts training from Kung Fu in the early 70s.

In 2003, members of the the Chinese Diplomatic community were held spellbound by the skillful and aerobatic display of kung Fu by a Nigerian Wu Shu whizboy, Sifu Jerry Leonard Uche, nicknamed JET LI of Nigeria, who was instantly celebrated as an oustanding performer at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

Revealed! Unsung Veterans in the Korean Martial Arts @ Nigerian 51st Independence Anniversary

LEGENDS ON PARADE:

John Chukwu, Actor, Comedian, DJ, Entertainment Impressario, practised Taekwondo along with family members, friends and associates, graded brown belt;

Tee Mac Iseli, members of his Tee Mac Band at then Surulere Night Club, Shitta, Surulere, Lagos) trained under Master Aime and contributed the success of the inaugural black belt grading of 1977;

Enebeli Elebuwa (active practitioner, trained under Master Aime, held the brown belt grade in Taekwondo & as the then NTA Director of Programmes, hosted studio LIVE demonstration by Taekwondo group led by Master Aime;

Philip Phil-Ebosie, publisher of THE CYCLIST, former NTA Director of Programmes, active practitioner, held the blue belt rank, produced a TV movie titled WINDS OF OUR TIME featuring a Taekwondo footage.

The above icons join other legends namely Fela Anikulapo, Hakeem Shitta in our Nigeria Taekwondo Foundation National Hall of Honour.

TAEKWONDO HONOURS AIKHOMU

Admiral Augustus Aikhomu (20 Oct 1939 - 17 Aug 2011).. The No.2 Sportsman in the Nation would be Fondly Remembered particularly by the Nigerian Taekwondo Fraternity as Mark of APPRECIATION of His LOVE for SPORTS especially for His Wisdom by which He Resolved a Generated Debate over the Value attached to Medal Colouration During the Reception Ceremony held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Organized by Presidency in Celebration of our 1992 Olympic Champions from Barcelona. He Justified that Taekwondo Champion Oghenejobo Received the Same Cash Reward as Awarded to Other Scoring Sports for Non-Scoring Silver Medal

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COMMEMORATIVE WALL OF HONOUR

PILLARS OF SPORTS TAEKWONDO

PIONEERS· MASTERS · CHAMPIONS · LEADERS ·

CELEBRITIES· ACHIEVERS · PATRONS

SR.GM KIM YONG TAE

RAZAQ KOSOKO

SR. GRANDMASTER AIKPAAIME

DR.JACK MBOM

GEN. IBRAHIM BABANGIDA

ADMIRAL AUGUSTUS AIKHOMU

DR./MRS MARYAM BABANGIDA

GEN SANI ABACHA

GRANDMASTER JUN RAE PARK

MASTER MOO CHEON KIM

ASSO. GM / PROF. EMMANUEL MAXIMIN-AGHA, EP, NDASCE, NASSM

GRANDMASTER PIUS ILUKHOR

MASTER GEORGE ASHIRU

SENATOR UCHE CHUKWUMERIJE, 4^TH DAN

CHIEF M.K.O. ABIOLA

NAVY CMDR. K. OLUKOTUN. RTD

CHIEF FRANCIS O. IFIE

GRANDMASTER BYOUNG HO LEE

PROF. M. O. AJISAFE

LUCA SS GADANI

ASSO GM PETERS OGHENEJOBO

SIM WOON PAN

CAPT. ISAIAH GOWON, RETD, 1^ST DAN

TUNDE OREBIYI

DSP GIDEON AKINSOLA

COMPOL SAIDU ALIYU

CHIEF HASIB MOUKARIM, 1^ST DAN

REV. PATRICK EGBELE

ALH. / ENGR. H. O. SUNMONU

PROF. JOHN A. ADEDEJI (RIP)

PROF. ANDREW O. AJIDUAH (RIP)

DR. EMMANUEL E. IKPEME

MR. HAKEEM SHITTA, RIP

COL. AHMED USMAN

PROF. VERONICA IGBANUGO

DR. ADOLPHUS MEZUE

MR. SHADRACK ADEOTI

PROF. M. A. DANIYAN

PROF. FIDELIS OGAH, OON, 3^RD DAN

AIG / SENATOR SIMEON O. ODUOYE

ENGR. ANTHONY OLAWUNMI GASPER

MRS. ELIZABETH ODUGBESAN

MR. I. G. OMOLUMO

MR. JOHN KAYODE JEGEDE, (SAN)

CHIEF JAMES IBORI
ALHAJI SANI YERIMA
ADAMU MU'AZU

PROF. ROGERS MAKANJUOLA, 2^ND DAN

DR. NICK IGBOKWE, 1ST DAN

CHIEF LUCKY NOSAKHARE IGBINEDION, 4TH DAN

DR. SAM OMINYI EGWU
OTUBA GBENGA DANIEL, 4TH DAN WTF, HON

BARRISTER AKHIODE OYAGHIRI, RIP, 1ST DAN

ANTHONY EKAIDEM, 5TH DAN
MARGARET ELIZABETH ACHIBI, 5TH DAN
BOLA ODUNLAMI, 4TH DAN
UZOMA ONWUCHEKWA, 2ND DAN

LECTURE NOTES ON HISTORY OF TAEKWONDO ACCORDING TO THE CREATOR GEN. HONG HI CHOI (1918 - 2002)

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FAQ : What isMartial Art?

GENERAL CHOI SPEAKS :The term ‘martial art’ means those arts concerned with the waging of war yet,curiously, very few practice nowadays meet that definition. By far the majorityare relatively recent activities, developed in the 20^th centuryitself and having only the smallest connection with the battlefield.

The oldestmartial art in evidence came into being about 3500BC. In China there is apainting in a tomb along the nile with Hieroglyphic inscription and writing andpicture engraved in the pyramid. This proves that the Egyptians had a form ofopen hand and foot fighting similar to boxing.

FAQ : What isTrue Meaning of Taekwon-Do?

GENERAL CHOI SPEAKS :Translated from Korean ‘Tae’means literally to jump, kick or smash with the foot; ‘Kwon’ denotes a fist,chiefly to punch or destroy with the hand or fist; ‘Do’ means art, way ormethod. The word themselves, Tae Kwon Do, mean “Hand and Foot Art”. A moredefinitive meaning than this is Art and moral conduct.

FAQ : Why is Taekwon-Do Both MartialArt and Sport?

GENERAL CHOI SPEAKS : Tae Kwon Do can be considereda martial art and sport as well. Adhering to basic principles is what makes TaeKwon Do a martial, a physical art and science and sport.

FAQ : When and How Was Taekwon-Do Born?

GENERAL CHOI SPEAKS : I had been researching, training and teaching Tang Soo. I had createdthe name Tae Kwon-Do and by 1955 I felt it was time to announce the new name ofthe art. But rather than just proclaim the name myself, I thought it wise tocreate the advisory committee for naming.

FAQ :Which Korean Traditional Martial Arts Schools Were Involved in the Creation ofTaekwon-Do?

GENERAL CHOI SPEAKS : In the late autumn of 1959, I invited the leaders of four major kwans to myhome. Byung Jik No (represented Song Moo Kwan); Kwe Byung Yoon (Jidokwan); NamSuk Lee (Chang Moo Kwan); and Ki Hwang (Moo Duk Kwan). I represented Oh DoKwan.

FAQ: To What Extent Was Korean Government Involved in the Formation ofTaekwon-Do?

GENERAL CHOI SPEAKS :…We (advisory committee for naming TKD) received permission to use the new nameof Taekwon-Do from President Syngman Rhee (first elected leader of South Koreain 1948, ruled till 1960). In recollection, I think it was possible to make thename “TKD” because I was a two-star general, and hada powerful…and good relationship with President Rhee…The name Taekwon-Dogradually spread through the military ranks and civilian students. The Koreangovernment threw its full support and financially backing behind Taekwon-Do asKorea’s official martial art.

FAQ : WhatTechnical Emphasis Distinguishes Taekwondo from Karate and Kung Fu?

GENERAL CHOI SPEAKS: Taekwon-Do is a scientificmartial art based on Newtonian Physics. It must be stressed that Taekwon-Do isnot Karate or Kung Fu. It is an original art which employs the extra strengthof the legs to good effect by emphasizing jumping and kicking techniques.

FAQ : What Are the Original Ideals forPractitioners of Taekwon-Do?

GENERAL CHOI SPEAKS: Formulated in March 1955, theideals fpr the Taekwondo practitioners are:

1. By developing an upright mindand a strong body, we will acquire the self-confidence to stand on the side ofjustice at all times.

2. We shall unite with all men in acommon brotherhood, without regard to religion, race, national or ideologicalboundaries.

3. We shall dedicate ourselves tobuilding a peaceful human society in which justice, morality, trust andhumanism prevail.

Akin to the above is the Taekwon-Do studentpledge:

1. I shall observe the Tenets ofTaekwon-Do

2. I shall respect instructors andseniors

3. I shall never misuse Taekwon-Do

4. I shall be a champion of freedomand justice

5. I will build a more peacefulworld

The following Tenets of Taekwon-Do should serve as aguide for all serious students of the art

Humility
Modesty
Perseverance
Self-control
Indomitable Spirit

TAEKWONDO STUDENT PLEDGE:

I shall observe the Tenets of Taekwondo

I shall respect instructors and seniors

I shall never misuse Taekwondo

I will a champion of freedom and justice

I will build a peaceful world

DOJANG RULES OF CONDUCT:

THE DOJANG IS PLACE WHERE TAEKWONDO IS LEARNED PRACTISED AND IS GUIDEDBY CERTAIN INTERNATIONAL NORMS AND PRACTICE AS FOLLOWS:

Be courteous and helpful to all students and visitors to the Dojang

Be respectful to senior and acknowledge with bows

Salute the flag and bow to the instructor upon entering and leaving the Dojang

Shoes, jewellery, gum or food, alcohol and smoking are not allowed in the Dojang

Horseplay (i.e. rough play), profanity (abuses words) and idle chatter are strictly prohibited

Maintain your self-control, never lose your temper or behave irresponsibly

Keep your Dobok clean and always fold and carry your uniform neatly

Regularly cut your toe and finger nails short

Always be neat and tidy observing personal hygiene and grooming habits

Always endeavour to fulfill your club membership obligations

Be loyal to your instructor and club & be a good ambassador of Taekwondo Jidokwan

Keep your training, grading records, certificates andlicences meticulously

CHARTER OF TAEKWONDO

PREAMBLE BY GEN. CHOI: Since Taekwondo is an art of self defence which aims at anoble moral rearmament, high degree of intellectual achievement, gracefultechniques, formidable power and beauty of physical form, it can be consideredas a part of one's daily life, just as are breathing and thinking. As thefounder of Taekwon-Do, I would like to define its philosophy, principles, andpurposes so that these might be applied to bring about the flowering ofmorality, beauty, and power in harmony with the immortal spirit
                                                          PART 1.
Through scientific practice of Taekwondo one can significantly improve hishealth and nourish his intellect. One can be in a position to aid others in thecause of justice, thereby promoting social ethics and morals, thus helping tobring about a happier and more peaceful society.
                                                         PART 2.
In order to come to terms with life, in spite of its detestable aspects, andwith the idea of death, one ought to continue studying the art of Taekwondo tolearn techniques of power and grace, and to enlarge his spiritual realm. Thusthe motivations to study shall be an inheritance to limitless value succeedinggenerations.
                                                          PART 3.
Human beings come into the world with simple needs and desires. They need notbecome avaricious but ought to remain always humble and merciful, nevercompromise their principles, nor be swayed by selfish motives, to insurefreedom and independence of Taekwon-Do so that it will be passed on in its pureform.
                                                          PART 4.
Since all students of the art are subject to the same rules of conduct andjudged according to the same criteria regardless of their stations in life,their origins, and their religious convictions, they demonstrate to the worldthe essential equality and brotherhood of man.
                                                           PART 5.
Modern society is characterized by selfish preoccupation with material excessand unnecessary dependence on machines. Moral society is characterized by selfdiscipline, sacrifice, and devotion. Dedication to the art can promote changetoward a moral society.
                                                            PART 6.
Those who devote themselves to their fellows and live accordingly to thedictates of their consciences are always helpful toward their juniors and showrespect toward their instructors and their seniors.

A beginning constitutes a significant part of the whole endeavour. Therefore,students of Taekwon-Do should not fail to take action whenever to do so mightbenefit the society. If he behaves thus, he himself will benefit most.

COMPOSITION OF TAEKWONDO

Taekwondois composed of fundamental movements, patterns, dallyon, sparring andself-defence techniques that are so closely related that it is impossible tosegregate one phase of instruction from another. Fundamental movements arenecessary for sparring and patterns, while both patterns and sparring areindispensable for perfection of fundamental movements.

Asin military training, Taekwondo progression follows a certain parallel:

1. Fundamental Movements
2. Tallyeon

3. Patterns
4. Sparring
5. Self-defence

= Maintenance of equipment

= Platoon tactics
= Field exercises in simulated combat conditions
= Actual Combat

= Individual soldier's basic training

THE PHILOSOPHY OFTAEKWONDO

Thephilosophy of Taekwondo is based on the ethical, moral, and spiritual standardsby which men can live together in harmony, and its art patterns are inspired bythe ideals...from Korean history. Therefore, under no circumstances shouldTaekwondo be used for any commercial or political purpose whatsoever.

Ihave set forth the following philosophy and guidelines which will be thecornerstone of Taekwondo and by which all serious students of this art areencouraged to live.

1. Be willing to go where the going may be tough and do the things thatare worth doing even though they aredifficult.
2. Be gentle to the weak and tough to the strong.
3. Be content with what you have in money and position but never in skills.
4. Always finish what you begin, be it large or small.
5. Be a willing teacher to anyone regardless of religion, race or ideology.
6. Never yield to repression or threat in the pursuit of a noble cause.
7. Teach attitude and skill with action rather than words.
8. Always be yourself even though your circumstances may change.
9. Be the eternal teacher who teaches with the body when young, with words whenold, and by moral precept even after death.

UP TO DATE HISTORICAL CHRONICLE OF NATIONAL & GLOBAL TAEKWONDO SPORT

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1882
● The Dan/kyu system was adopted for Judo by Master Kano in Japan. This was the first belt ranking system in any of the martial arts.

PRE- & POST-INDEPENDENCE KOREAN MARTIAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT 1945 - 1966

1945
● Korea gainsindependence from Japan August 15th
1946

● Jidokwan a.k.a Chosun Yun Moo Kwan is founded inKorea on March 3^rdby GM Sang Sup Chun

1951
● Nigeria becomes amember of the International Olympic family

1952
● Nigeria OlympicCommittee (NOC) makes a début at the Helsinki Olympiad

1955
● Taekwondo is formed inKorea on April 11.

1960
● Nigeria gainsindependence from Britain, October 1

1964
● Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) wins first Olympicmedal in boxing through Navy man Nojeem

Maiyegum, trained by Hogan Bassey,national coach
1965
● Taekwondo takes root in West African country of Ivory Coast
● The 1st All Africa games Games were held in 1965 in Brazzaville, Congo.

1966
● InternationalTaekwondo Federation (ITF) formed March 22 with headquarters based in Ontario, Canada

●TheSupreme Council for Sports in Africa was established in July 1965 inBrazzaville as the Comite Permanent du Sport Africain (CPSA). Itspresenttitle was adopted in Bamako on 14 December 1966. Since 3 July 1977
1967
● The Palgwe series and the Taeguek series are very recent poomse which were originally introduced and adopted by the Korean Tae Kwon Do Association on Jan. 30, 1967. Grand Master Hae Man Park (Chung Do Kwan) was one of the creators of the Taegeuk Poomse. At the founding of the Korean Tae Kwon Do Association (KTA) the founding members agreed to favor none of the forms of the participating schools, but to create an entirely new series of forms in the interest of overall Tae Kwon Do and to ensure agreement among the different schools. A team of Korean Grandmasters was made responsible for carrying out this project. This committee created the Palgwe- Taegeuk- and the remaining nine black belt poomse, but only a short time later, the Palgwe forms were discarded.
● The President of South Korea declared Tae Kwon Do a national sport.

POST-INDEPENDENCE NIGERIAN-WORLD TAEKWONDO 1971 TO DATE

1971
● The National SportsCommission (NSC) established by a decree in August, to

organize sports in the country.

1973
● Federal Governmentcommissions National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos which

was declared open by then head ofstate, now retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon.

● Nigeria hosts 2^nd AllAfrica Games at the National Stadium,

● 1^st edition of NationalSports Festival holds at the National Stadium in Lagos

● World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) formed by 19 countries including 3 African countries namely, Egypt, Ivory Coast and Kenya, in Seoul, South Korea.

1974
● Razaq Kosoko’s Kung FuClub located at Handball Court of the new National

Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

1975
● Taekwondo introducedin Nigeria (Lagos) on Tuesday 25^th of March by Master Aikpa Aime (a French-speaking 2^ndDan black belt nicknamed “Charlie Lee” from Ivory Coast, who formed aclub named TAEKWONDO JIDOKWAN CLUB which began organized training on Wednesday 26^th March1975 in the traditional Korean martial arts atbasketball court of the National Stadium, Lagos. *NOTE: Aikpa Aime was trained by Grandmaster Kim Yong Tae, pioneer father and nationalinstructor of Taekwondo Jidokwan in Ivory Coast 1965-1995.
● Master Aime conducts first grading test toupgrade his students to 8^th Keup Yellow Belt (grade) on 31^stMay

● Taekwondo training relocates toNigerian Model High School, operated by the Labinjo family at Idioro,Mushin, Lagos, due to inharmoniousconditions.

1976
● Taekwondo foundationtakes root in Port-Harcourt introduced by Master Dominic. Bassey

● Council of International Sportsfor the Military (CISM) adopts Taekwondo

● Taekwondo training returns to theNational Stadium.

1977
● Festival of World &Black Arts & Culture holds at National Theatre in Lagos

● Master Aime grades three of hisstudents to 1^st Dan Black Belt, namely: 1. Dominic Bassey2. Kofi Sunday Anani 3. Emmanuel Ikpeme at the indoor sports hall of theNational Stadium, Lagos on Sunday, 24^thApril, widely publicized in Daily Times newspaper

publicized in the national daily,Daily Times newspaper by sports correspondent Igninoba Ikpo.
● Pioneer-father of Taekwondo inNigeria Master Aime leaves the country finally

● George Ope Akinola pioneersTaekwondo on university campus (OAU)

● Yaba College of Technology(Yabatech) pioneers organized Taekwondo

1978
● Dr. Jack Mbom includes Taekwondo along with Karate, Kung Fu in National Institute for Sports (NIS) Course

1979
● Pioneer-member LeoKunle Labinjo returns from UK to introduce Taegeuk to other pioneer members.
● The 1st African Taekwondo Championships holds April 12-13, 1979 at Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The Participating countries were Benin, Egypt, Gabon, Ghana, Ivory- Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Maritius, Morocco, Togo,and Upper Volta. The results of this event was Ivory Coast (Gold), Lesotho (Silver), Upper Volta (Bronze)

● Africa Taekwondo Union (AFTU)founded in Cote d’Ivoire

1980
● International OlympicCommittee (IOC) grants WTF recognition.

● Nigeria signs diplomatic relationswith Republic of Korea under President ShehuShagari administration

1981
● Nigeria UnitedTaekwondo Association (NNTA) formed in Lagos

1982
● Taekwondo adopted assport for Seoul Olympic games

1983
● Federal government contractsWTF Masters Jun Rae Park & Moo Cheon Kim to train the Nigerian Army in NorthernNigeria

1984
● Federal governmentadopts Taekwondo as national sport.

● Nigeria United TaekwondoAssociation (NNTA) formed in Lagos.

● Taekwondo makes a debut at 10^thNigeria University Games in Unife now OAU

● Taekwondo adopted for inclusion in the WAEC/ GCE Syllabus

● Prof Emmanuel Maximin-Aghapioneered Taekwondo at the Nigerian Army Intelligence School (NAIS), Apapa, Lagos,approved by late head of state, Gen. Abacha

● International Olympic Committee formally adopts Taekwondo asdemonstration sport for the 1988 Olympiad

1985
● NNTA & NUTAfactions merge to form Nigeria TKD Blackbelt College (NTBBC)
● Taekwondo debutsas demonstration event at Kwara 6^th Nat’l Sports Festival.

1986 ● Nigeria Taekwondo federation(then Taekwondo Association of Nigeria) formed with the constitutionalresponsibility “to develop Taekwondo as a sport” across the nation.
● Taekwondo Association of Nigeria (TAN) affiliated to the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) based in Seoul,South Korea.
● Visiting 13-man WTF demonstrationteam presents an exhibition in Lagos

● 1^st World Cup Taekwondochampionship holds in Colorado, Springs, USA.
1987
● Taekwondo inauguratedinto the National Sports Commission (NSC) by then Air Commodore Bayo Lawal on July 13.

● Former governor of Bauchi State, Col.Joshua. M. Madaki of the Nigerian Army appointed chairman of TaekwondoAssociation of Nigeria.. Nigeria makes triumphant 5 medals debutat 4^th All African Games in Kenya
● WAEC / GCE Syllabus 1987 featuresTaekwondo included under Physical Health Education Curriculum

● Ms. Tayo Popoola grades to 1^stDan, becoming TKD first female blackbelt

● Federal Airports Authority ofNigeria (FAAN) adopts Taekwondo as self-defence programme for AviationSecurity taught by Master Francis Eyo-Asuquo

● 1^st Women’s WorldTaekwondo championship held in Barcelona, Spain

1988
● Lt. Col. Ayuba B.Gankon appointed Chairman of TAN

● Rivers State hosts 7^thNational Sports Festival in Port-Harcourt with Emmanuel Ikpeme appointed as RiversState Taekwondo Headcoach.

● 1^st Korean Ambassador’s Cupnational Taekwondo competition holds in Lagos sponsored by His Excellency, Mr.Chai Ki Oh

● TAN attends Seoul Olympic inOlympic Games as observer-participant

● Nigeria Army Taekwondo Association formedwith the Motto: Be Aggressive

● 11^th WTFInternational Referee holds in Kenya. J. Nnaji represents Nigeria

● Nigeria becomes affiliated asmember of Africa Taekwondo Union

● TAN National Grading holds inLagos. Rivers State sends team to upgrade

1989
● Taekwondo becomes ascoring event at 8^th National Sports Festival in Lagos

● Taekwondo Association of Nigeria (TAN) Referee Council formed inLagos by 32 blackbelt members
● Master Moo Cheon Kim leaves Nigeria finally.
● 9^th Word Taekwondo Championshipsholds in Seoul, Nigeria represented
Lt. Col. A.B. Gankon (Chairman), Osita Egwim& Tony Anafulu (Athletes
● 1^st Inter-State Taekwondocompetition holds in Lagos sponsored by Dr. C.O. Williams

1990
● Federal governmentapproves Taekwondo training for State Security Service 1^st National RefereeCourse holds at Kwara State, Ilorin presided over by Master Jun Rae Park leaves Nigeria finally.

● Taekwondo becomes scoring eventat 13^th NUGA Games held in University of Calabar

1991
● Master Byoung Ho Leearrives Nigeria as 3^rd Nigeria Army TKD trainer

● Peters Oghenejobo dethronesEgyptian h/weight world champion, Amr Khairy

● Taekwondo participates in inter-zonalorganized Bauchi 9^th Nat’l Sport Festival

● 25^th WTF IR Seminar and the 10^th World Taekwondochampionships holds in Athens. Nigeria represented byTony Anafulu and Wole Gege.
● Pillar of Sportsin Africa, Chief M.K.O. donates to the formal launching Taekwondo at the University ofIbadan.
● Navy Commander KolaOlukotun assumes office as new TAN Chairman
● Abuja replacesLagos becoming Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria
● Taekwondointroduced into the Nigeria Police Force by Master Sunday Igbinedion (5th Dan) and late Supol H. Nwankwesi, SOT, on Oct 10.

1992
● Nigeria attends pre-Olympic1^st international friendly Taekwondo Competition held in Cotonou, Benin Republic ,West Africa. Nigeria won 4 gold medals.

● Chief Francis Ifie takes over asnew Chairman of TAN

● Taekwondo features in the Barcelona25^th Olympic Games for the second time, Nigeria participates with a5-man team made up of Chief Francis O. Ifie (chairman), Master Byoung Ho Lee(6^th Dan, WTF) Technical Adviser),

Patience Anyaegbunam (representative for IOCyouth camp) Roland Dafejimue Adogbeji(welter weight), Peters Emmanuel Oghenejobo (heavy-weight). Peters competesin the finals winning lone silver medal, the First and only Olympic medal in forNigeria & Africa.

● Taekwondo adopted as prioritysport by Presidential Monitoring Committee

● National Youth Service Corps(NYSC) adopts Taekwondo
● Father of Taekwondo in RiversState, Barrister Akhiode Oyaghiri (1^st Dan, WTF) appointed as Commissionerof Finance & Economic Planning in Sept.
● 30 States and Abuja endorseappointment of Emmanuel Ikpeme as Nat’l Coach
● Edo State organizes 1^stInter Local Government Area Taekwondo competition, held in Benin City.

● Nat’l Institute for Sports (NIS)approves Taekwondo as official Course programme

● Emmanuel Ikpeme and George Ashirucontracted by National Institute for Sports (NIS) as lecturers
● George Ashiru voted by national technicalcommittee as Best Referee during 1^st Chairman’sCup open Taekwondo championship held in Lagos

1993
● Captain Isaiah Gowon(rtd) named as Chairman of TAN, names black belter Adamu Buba as new national coach.
● Olympic champion, Oghenejobograduates from NIS as certified Grade-3 coach

● Master George Ashiru pioneers poomse& sudden death competition in Lagos

● Nigeria debuts at World Games atthe Hague, represented by Emmanuel Ogu who wins bronze medal in the Fly Weightcategory.

● 11^th World Taekwondochampionships hold in USA, Peters Oghenejobo wins heavy-weight bronze medal.

1994
● Nigeria PoliceTaekwondo Association (NPTA) formed with Alhaji Saidu Aliyu appointed as inaugural Chairman,and CSP Gideon Akinsola named Secretary.

1995
● 20^thAnniversary of Taekwondo in Nigeria celebrated in conjunction with 1^st Mouka Foam OpenTaekwondo championship jointly sponsored by Chief Hasib Moukarim, MD, Mouka FoamIndustries Limited, who donates a

dedicated birthday cake, organizedand held under the auspices of Lagos State Taekwondo Association, sanctionedby LSTA Chairman Jonathan Nnaji.
● Master Emmanuel Ikpeme, Headcoach,LSTA, collects signatures from dignitaries, sportsadministrators, officials, competitors and athletes at the Mouka Foam tourney as evidence of endorsementfor the purpose of formalizing registration of NTF75as a legal corporate organization.

● Lagos State Polytechnic initiatescampaign of Taekwondo for Nipoga games
● Former TAN national coach, Ghanian-bornAbraham Papafio returns back to Ghana after 13 years in Nigeria
● 6^th All Africa Gamesholds in Harare, Nigeria wins 2 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze including first-ever welterweight gold medal won by Olakanmi Ogunniyi

● TAN Chairman, late Captain IsaiahGowon (rtd) voted AFTU 3^rd V. President

● 1^st Inspector-Generalof Police Taekwondo Inter-zonal championship holds.

1996
● Lagos State Ministryof Youth and Sports pioneers democratization of sports administration in Nigeria withfanfare at the Mobolaji Sports Centre, Yaba.

● Nigeria Police TaekwondoAssociation organizes 1^st Taekwondo Black Belt Grading to inaugurate the NPTABlack Belt College, held in Ikeja, Lagos. 16 fellow and associate students are graded to the blackbelt 1^stdan by

Master Ikpeme supported byMaster Tony Wakyu, Sunday Igbinedion, Sgt Peter Obi and Pc SamsonOnwenubuzie on December 1, witnessed by Gideon.O. Akinsola and Fmr. Chairman ofTaekwondo Association of Nigeria (TAN)

Chief Francis Ifie, (1^stDan HON).

1997
● Lagos State SportsCouncil formally launches Martial Arts Commission

● Nigeria Taekwondo Foundation 1975incorporated as NTF75 Ventures by CAC

● Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) formally registersTaekwondo as collegiate sport activity

● THISDAY newspapers pioneers weeklymartial arts column on Saturdays,

titled BEYOND KICKS & PUNCHESanchored by Emmanuel Ikpeme, edited by Eniola Bello.

● COMPLETE SPORTS becomes first daily sportingnewspaper to run a weekly

MARTIAL ARTS column anchored byGeorge Ashiru

1998
● Imo State becomesfirst state in Nigeria (South East) to host the National Sports Festival in its 11^thedition. The State makes history as thefirst State to host Taekwondo championships in under anew gym it built for Taekwondo training.

● Cross River State launches ownchapter of Black Belt College
● Dr. Emmanuel Ikpeme becomes firstSole Administrator, Cross River State Sports Council, Calabar, also celebrated as the first executive sport administrator in Nigeria to receive the NTF75 nationalblack belt honours award by the Black Belt College in recognition andappreciation of his exemplary leadership and monumental contributions to the Art & Sport.

1999
● Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki,inaugurates NTF75 as official advisory body
● Compol Simeon Oduoye, Military Administratordecorated with Black Belt 2^nd Dan by the NTF75 Federal Black BeltCollege at the Unity Square.
● Female Taekwondo debuts at 7^th AllAfrica Games in Johannesburg as Nigerian women competitors win 3gold medals.

2000 ● NTF75 sets new yearagenda, declaring 21^st Century as Millennium of Professionalism and Globalization, forthe advancement of Nigerian Taekwondo
● Nigerian Law School, Abuja, holdsinaugural black belt grading organized by the NTF75 in the Federal CapitalTerritory (FCT) where the Director General, Mr. John Jegede, is honoured withthe Blackbelt 1^st Dan. Female law graduate, Miss Chinye Ochei becomes firstgraduate-student to be tested and promoted to 1^st Dan Blackbelt. The event was facilitated by Master Modestus Okoro, pioneer of Taekwondo in the legalinstitution.

● Grandmaster Ikpeme, others voted among 1000Outstanding Sports Persons in Nigeria by SPORTS NOW published by the Vanguard International Newspapers.

● Olympic champion PetersOghenejobo appointed and formally sworn in as Chairman, Delta State TaekwondoAssociation
● George Ashiruappointed Chairman, Ogun State Taekwondo Association

2001
● International JidokwanFederation (IJF) based in Ohio, USA admits NTF75 as member, the body subsequentlyqualifies & certifies Emmanuel Ikpeme as Grandmaster, 8^th Danwho is installed as the IJF nationalPresident and representative through the approval of GrandmasterPatty Inglish, 9^th Dan.
MISSION: Tostrategically REVIVE - PRESERVE JIDOKWAN promote and market IJF and spread itsinfluence across the 36 States of Nigeria and penetrate government quaters in mutualcoexistence with other governmental national Taekwondo federations.
● Federation of Cameroonian Taekwondo (FECATAE) contractsGrandmaster Ikpeme as Technical Adviser and International Referee / Judge to urganize 2nd Central Africa Cup Taekwondo Championships held in Yaounde.

● Yaba College of Tech hosts 12^thNipoga Games featuring Taekwondo for the first time as scoring sport.

2002
● Creator of Taekwondo,General Hong Hi Choi dies in Korea, aged 83.

● Nigeria Police Taekwondo Assochonours Messrs Bassey, Kofi & Ikpeme during a visit of Korean Taekwondoexperts to Nigeria, 7^th-10^th October

2003
● Shell Club OgunMartial Arts Section, organizes NTF75 28^thAnniversary of Taekwondo in Nigeria & Seminar THEME: Unlocking YourHidden Potential Through Sports and Self-defence lecture deliveredby Prof. Andrew Ajiduah, 5^th Dan, celebrated at Shell Edjeba LearningVillage (ELV) Multi-Purpose Hall, Edjeba, Warri, Delta State, featuringinternational black belt honours award for Shell executives to inaugurate the Shell Club Ogunu Martial Arts Black Belt College.
● 8^th All African Gamesheld in Abuja unites Nigeria Taekwondo foundation members with their long cherished pioneerGrandmaster Kim Yong Tae, 9^thDan WTF. Total 35 NigerianBlackbelts officials and umpires participated in the WTF IR Seminar at the Games.Over 2000 calisthenics Taekwondo students trained by North Koreanexperts feature in the closing ceremonies demonstrations at the newNational Stadium, Abuja.

● Chief Jonathan Nnaji takes over as interimChairman of TAN

● Inaugural Chairman of TaekwondoAssociation of Nigeria, Major General (retired) Joshua Mamman Madakidies in road crash May 7, born 6-7-47.

2004
● Supreme Council for Sportin Africa (SCSA) Zone-3 adopts NTF75 as member
● Former First Lady Mrs./Dr MaryamBabangida honoured with 2^nd Dan by the NTF75 sanctioned by theInternational Jidokwan Federation, USA.
● First Word Cup Taekwondochampionship holds in Florida, USA, Nigeria attends featuring represented by a 13-man Edo State team led byGrandmaster Ikpeme
● Otunba GbengaDaniel, executive Governor of Ogun State elected as Chairman of thenew Taekwondo Federation of Nigeria
● NigeriaSecurity and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) adopts Taekwondo.

2005
● 1^st NigerianArmed Forces & All Security Agencies Games (Owerri 2005) holds in Imo State Nov 12^th – 20^thincludingTaekwondo, THEME:Fostering spirit de corps through sports. MEDAL TABLE:

● World United Martial Association(WUMA), USA, affiliates NTF75

● 1^st Gateway NationalOpen Taekwondo championship hold in Ogun State, sponsored by the executivegovernor, His Excellency Otunba Gbenga Daniel

2006
● Father of Rivers StateTaekwondo and State Commissioner for Power, Barrister Akhiode Oyaghiri (1^stDan) dies.
● Ebonyi State University,Abakaliki, celebrates International Year of Sports and Physical Education as proclaimedby the United Nations, organized in conjunction with EBSUTA’s Black BeltCollege 1^st Anniversary by the NTF75 (Ebonyi State Chapter), President,Associate. Grandmaster E. Maximin-Agha, supported by the Grandmaster PattyInglish, 9^th Dan President of the New Inyrtnational Jidokwan Federation, Ohio, USA, and Vice Chancellor,Prof. Fidelis Ogah, (OON), 3^rd Dan (HON).

WTF Signs Agreement with ITF on Formation of Taekwondo Integration Coordination Committee

DOHA, Qatar --- The World Taekwondo Federation and the International Taekwondo Federation
agreed on the establishment of a coordination committee to discuss integration matters of the two taekwondo bodies here on Dec. 2, 2006.

The agreement was signed between WTF President Chungwon Choue and ITF President Ung Chang, the North Korean member of the
International Olympic Committee.

Under the agreement, the two parties will set up the Coordination Committee for Taekwondo Integration, which will start on simultaneous
discussions regarding the integration of technical and administrative aspects of the two taekwondo bodies.

2007
● Master Nicholas Dutse represents Nigeria for the first time in 17 years at the US Open Taekwondo

Championships, competing andwinning two gold medals in Sparring and Poomse competitions respectively
● 1^st IBB National OpenTaekwondo championship holds in Minna

● Taekwondo black belt Happy Ottahwins first-ever historical gold medal in Kickboxing at 9^th AllAfrica Games in Algiers for Kickboxing Federation of Nigeria.

2008
● Chika Chukwumerije wins (heavyweight)first-ever Olympic Taekwondo scoring medal (bronze), the onlymedal for Africa, at Beijing Olympiad.
● Master George Ashiru, 7^thdan appointed international correspondent by US- basedworld renowned TAEKWONDO TIMES magazine.
● University of Jos (Unijos) organizes 8th Best of the Best Taekwondo championship, held at Naraguta Hostel Basket Ball Court, Plateau State.
● The mother of WTF President Chungwon Choue, Mme. Chung-myung Oh, passes away in the morning (May 26, 2008) due to chronic illness. She was 87.

2009
● Nigerian-Korean Ambassador’s Cup Taekwondochampionship elevated to international level tournamentevent with maiden edition holding in Lagos, sponsored by Korean AmbassadorHis Excellency Young Kuk.

● Lekki Taekwondo Academy (LTA) is born in Lagos as the first privately owned and incorporated Club founded by Messrs. Bola Odunlami, 4th Dan, Hon., (Pioneer CEO/President), CO-FOUNDERS: Seyi Ajibola(Vice President) and Grandmaster Emmanuel Ikpeme (Technical Adviser/ Chief Instructor, for youth & grassroots development. Board Members:Prof. Rogers Vibila 6^th Dan (Patron). Uzoma Onwuchekwa 1^stDan (Executive Grand Patron). Instructors: Master Charles Ebenuwah & MasterTunji Akinwande
● TaekwondoPoomsae will be on the official programme of the 2009 University Gamesscheduled to be held in Belgradefrom July 1 – 12, 2009. Also featuring at the 25^th SummerUniversiade is Kyeorugi. This is according to executive promise made by Dr.Simsa Jasmic, vice president of the Organizing Committee of the 2009 BelgradeUniversiade. Theidea of putting Poomsae (pre-arranged forms and patterns of Taekwondo) on the2009 Belgrade Universiade programme was first proposed at the 2^ndInternational Taekwondo Symposium in October 2007 at the Universityof California, Berkeley, USA.
● Nigeria Taekwondo Black Belt College(NTBBC), new elected board headed by Master George Ashiru launches historicalwebsite for the institution in 25 years. www.ntbbc.ng.org
● Taekwondo Hall of Name, USA, inductsMaster George Ashiru, 7^th Dan & Beijing Olympic champion ChikaChukwumerije.

2010
● Korean Cultural Centreopens in Abuja including Taekwondo Club with Head of the Dojang, Mohammed Abdul-Malik, 3^rdappointed as chief instructor, May 25.

● The 2nd World YouthTaekwondo Camp held from July 26-31, 2010 in the South Korean cities of Seouland Muju. The camp was aimed at empowering Taekwondo athletes and exposingthem to the modern rudiments of the sport. Out of a total of 25 countriesthat participated in the event, the Nigerian team comprising of six athletes led bythe coach Abdul-Malik Mohammed which finished as the third best Junior Taekwondoteam in the world. The team was sponsored by the Korean Cultural CentreNigeria.

● Former nationalchairman of the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation(NTF), and MD/Chairman ofStrike Force Security Ltd, Captain Isaiah Gowon (rtd) dies.
2011
● 2nd Agoma Open Championships holds in Lagos organized and sponsored by Olympian, AGM Peters Oghenejobo, 7th Dan
● Taekwondo Hall of Fame (TKDHOF) approves nominations of three Nigeria Taekwondo Foundation members namely Grandmaster Emmanuel Ikpeme, 9th Dan, Grandmaster Pius Ilukhor, 8th Dan and Master Nicholas Dutse including three accompanying elite practitioners and patrons, Master Bola Odunlami, Master Uzoma Onwuchekwa and master Anthony Ekaidem for 2011 Annual Award and Induction ceremony holding in Seoul, South Korea in August.

● Peters Emmanuel Oghenejobo received Awards for a good job at the WTF WorldQualification Tournament for 2012 London Olympic Games by the WTF President Dr.Chungwon Choue in Baku-Azerbaijan.
● 17thNational Sports Festival tagged Garden City Games holds in Port-Harcourt, ending with Rivers State.topping the medal table in both Taekwondo and overall medal table.
● Taekwondo Hall of Fame Award & Ceremony (tagged Korea 2011) held at the historic World Taekwondo Headquarters gymnasium, Kukkiwon, Seoul, August 23 - 25. A total of seven Nigeria were selected to receive special recognition at the historic ceremony. Others receiving recognition include Dr.Un Yong Kim, Kuk Hyun Jeong (4 time World Champion), and Wong Liang Ming ofSingapore

REPORT ON POST-TAEKWONDO HALL OF FAME AWARD RECEPTION CEREMONY FOR 7 INDUCTEDNIGERIANS, HELD IN LAGOS, 3RD SEPT 2011:

Asinstructed by Grandmaster Gerard Robbins, Executive Director of TKDHOK, thepost-Award & Induction Ceremony of the 2011 Taekwondo Hall of Fame in honour of inducted Nigerians was heldat Entrance C & D training centre of the Nigeria Taekwondo Black Belt College (NTBBC), National Stadium, Lagos,from 8 - 10 am. Federal Government sent a delegation from the Nigeria CustomsService. Also present were representatives of the Nigerian Army, Navy, AirForce. The Nigeria Police Force was represented by AGM Peter Awodi. The event which received print and electronic media coverage byNTA, AIT, NEXT, witnessed a record of seven outstanding Nigerians presentedwith their Certificates as earlier awarded and inducted in Seoul, South Korea,contained in a royal blue coloured velvet file cover emblazoned with TKDHOF golden logo. CERTIFICATES SIGNED BY GM GERARD ROBBINS as follows.

INDUCTEES CITATION

1. GM Emmanuel Ikpeme...Lifetime Achievement

2. GM Pius Ilukhor..............Pioneer Champion of Nigeria

3. Master George Ashiru....Technical Adviser ofTKDHOF

4. Anthony Ekaidem............Instructor Excellence -Nigeria

5. Margaret Achibi-Binga...Pioneer Champion Nigeria

6. Bola Odunlami.................Supporter

7.Uzoma Onwuchekwa........Leadership

APPRECIATIONTO: Federal Government Delegates, the Nigeria Customs Comptroller General, represented, Officers and men of theNigeria Customs Service including Acting Comptroller V.D.Dimka, Comptroller, Federal Operations Unit Zone A with his entourage; Master George Ashiru, President & Exco of theNigeria Taekwondo Black Belt College;Master Mykel Eneduwa, President ofKickboxing Federation of Nigeria & Members; GM Micklem Emechete-Attoh &Members of his Nigeria Karate Association; Families and Friends of all theAwardees and Inductees of the 2011 TKDHOF; International Sports Correspondentsfrom all the invited Print and Electronic Media including the NigeriaTelevision Authority (NTA), Africa Independent Television (AIT), NEXTNewspapers & other Dignitaries too numerous to mention, who contributed to the overall success of the Award Reception Ceremony, as SANCTIONED BY TKDHOF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,GM GERARD ROBBINS, 8TH DAN.

The Nigeria Taekwondo Foundation 1975 (NTF75) thanks Taekwondo Hall of Fame for the recognition and honour to our country and herTaekwondo pioneers, masters and champions and members.

CONGRATULATIONS TO all the awardees and inductees, most especially to Grandmaster Ikpeme for his Lifetime Achievement award (noted as the first only award for Africa among 10 inductees selected by TKDHOF globally) and to Master George Ashiru who is being inducted for second time (first 2009 as Team Manager of the Beijing Olympic Taekwondo medal-winning Team), and particularly to Margaret Achibi-Binga who, as Assistant Superintendent of the Nigeria Customs Service, has made history becoming the first female blackbelt in Nigeria and 2 times All-Africa Games gold medalist to be inducted into the Official Taekwondo Hall of Fame

FOR THE RECORD:

This year's Taekwondo Hall of Fame Award bring the total number of Nigerians so far inducted to eight:

DATE YEAR VENUE INDUCTEES AWARD TITLE

AUG 25 2011 SEOUL GM Emmanuel Ikpeme Lifetime Achievement

AUG 25 2011 SEOUL GM Pius Ilukhor Pioneer Champion of Nigeria

AUG 25 2011 SEOUL MasterGeorge Ashiru Technical Adviser ofTKDHOF

AUG 25 2011 SEOUL Anthony Ekaidem Instructor Excellence - Nigeria

AUG 25 2011 SEOUL Margaret Achibi-Binga Pioneer Champion Nigeria

AUG 25 2011 SEOUL Bola Odunlami Supporter

AUG25 2011 SEOUL Uzoma Onwuchekwa Leadership

APR 10 2009 N.J. USA MasterGeorge Ashiru Team Manager, Beijing2008

APR 10 2009 N.J. USA Chika Chukwumerije Africa Olympic Player of the Year

OTHER HONOURABLE MENTION BY TKDHOF:

Ibrahim Yahuza Daka - Taekwondo hall of Fame Technical Advisor

RECOGNIZED ATHLETES BY TKDHOF:

Jamilu Muhammed

Isa Adam

Fatima Ibrahim

Anastasia Osudia

Martins Obiorah

Ani Garba

FACT: The Official Taekwondo Hallof Fame ® was established to recognize those individuals who have made asignificant impact or contribution to the art of Tae kwon do.

NIGERIAN TAEKWONDO – On TheAscendancy

-By George H. Ashiru

TAEKWONDO HISTORY IN NIGERIA

A gentleman from Cote D’Ivoire,a French speaking country in the West African coast is credited for introducingJidokwan Taekwondo to Nigeria in the year 1975.Aikpa Aime was a direct studentof Grandmaster Kim Yong Tae, Korea’s pioneer Taekwondo instructor in Africasince 1967. The Jidokwan school became successful and three pioneering blackbelts of Aikpa Aime; Dominic Bassey, Emmanuel Ikpeme and Kofi Anani, began thegreat task of building the legacy bestowed upon them since 1977. In the sameperiod (1976), Messrs Don Lee, Jerry Parker and Robert Beaudoin, all Americans,also visited Nigeria in different capacities and introduced the Moo Duk Kwanmethods in Western and Northern Nigeria. At this time George Ashiru became apioneering student of the Moo Duk Kwan school, and later transferred to theJido Kwan. The Chung Do Kwan school also sprung up in Western Nigeria,pioneered by Mr. Deola Kumpayi.

In the ten ensuing years, thesepioneers and their junior colleagues had established what became the mostsuccessful martial arts in Nigeria. The Jidokwan school later morphed into theKukkiwon system under the leadership of various foreign experts, notablyMasters Guack Ki Ok, then residing in Ghana; Masters Park Jung Tae and Kim, MooCheon, who were brought to train the Nigerian Army in 1983 and other visitinginstructors. This group organized to form the Nigeria Taekwondo Black BeltCollege and subsequently, the Nigerian Taekwondo Association that was formallyrecognized by the Nigerian Government and the World Taekwondo Federation in1987.

The Chung Do Kwan school grewindependently and affiliated with the International Taekwondo Federation, butdid not expand much due to the greater influence of the Kukkiwon methods on theTaekwondo community. However, individual instructors who traveled to liveabroad were able to bring about resurgence in the popularity of the ITF,especially in recent years. This culminated in the hosting of Africa’s firstITF International Umpire Course in Lagos, in 2005, and the grading of 32 newumpires and over 50 International Black Belts.

The Moo Duk Kwan school developedindependently, joining with the U.K. based World Korean Karate Federation inthe early 1980s and spread mainly through the Nigerian universities system bythe effort of Master George Ashiru. In the 1990s, the members of this communityelected to join with the World Tang Soo Do Association under Grandmaster JaeChul Shin. This was a glorious period for the Moo Duk Kwan community as TangSoo Do became a household name again, with membership granted the Nigeria TangSoo Do Federation by the Nigerian Olympic Committee (probably the first in theworld) and allowed to be a demonstration tournament at the Nigerian Olympics.Several states of the federation also created their own state sponsoredassociations, ensuring the continual existence of Tang Soo Do in Nigeria.

However, the Jido Kwan’sKukkiwon involvement is the greatest success story of Nigerian Taekwondo. Greatstrides were made in the sporting side of Taekwondo, which created far moreinterest in the arts and produced more membership than the traditionalone-on-one mentorship that characterized the old schools. Taekwondo quicklybecame a universal art that was adopted by all the military forces, schools atall levels and even private organizations and foreign embassies. The interestscreated led the formalization of coaching qualification with the establishmentof the Taekwondo coaching curriculum at the prestigious National Institute forSports in 1992 by Master George Ashiru.

Nigerian athletes were winningmedals at all international events; African Championships, World Championships,World Cup and the Olympic Games. World class athletes were coming up yearly,like; Emmanuel Oghenejobo, Martins Obiorah, Chika Chukwmerije, Princess Dudue.t.c.

THE FUTURE

Nigeria, as the largest blacknation in the world – with one in every three Africans being a Nigerian – alsohas, per square meter, more talents than all other African nations. Theharnessing of these talents presents the greatest challenge for the currentleaders of Taekwondo in Nigeria. The potential is huge and the opportunity isalso massive for professional instructors in Nigeria. The nation is steadilygrowing on economic front and Nigeria is Africa’s first totally debt freecountry, having paid out $18 billion in one year to all her creditors. Thefuture for the country and for her youth and the Taekwondo is great and invitelovers of our arts to look toward Nigeria for the world and Olympic greats.

Author:

Master George H. Ashiru

- Chairman, National GradingCommission (WTF Nigeria)

- Member, National Tech.Committee (WTF Nigeria)

- Team Manager, Nigerian Team,Beijing 2008 Olympic Qualifying Tournament, UK & Libya

- Chairman, Ogun StateTaekwondo Association

- Chairman, ITF Africa

- Technical Advisor /Taekwondo Hall of Fame ®

*This article was firstpublished in the May 2008 issue of TaeKwonDo Times magazine and is republishedher

withpermission from the editor. To find out more about TaeKwonDo Times visitwww.taekwondotimes.com

History of NigerianUniversities Games (NUGA)

The Nigerian University Games Association(NUGA) was formed in 1965 by the five (5) Universities that were existing inNigeria then. They are:
University of Ibadan, Ibadan
University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife
University of Lagos, Akoka
University of Nigeria Nsukka,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
The association has grown over time and now has over 60 Universities asmembers.

OBJECTIVES
The major objectives of the association are:

Promotion of friendship through participation in sporting activities among University students in Nigeria

Development of sports facilities in Nigerian Universities

Enhancing the development of sports in Nigeria through contribution of elite athletes from University sports competitions to the national teams.

Thereare sixteen sporting clubs duely registered in the University and thiscomprises of fifteen (15) approved sporting events by Nigeria University GamesAssociation (NUGA) and Literary and debate society. The Literary and DEBATEsociety is included in our sporting club because of their involvement in theBilateral Games.
Thesixteen clubs are as listed below.
•Athletics (Track and Field)
•Badminton
•Basketball
•Chess
•Cricket
•Handball
•Hockey
•Judo
•Soccer
•Squash
•Swimming
•Table Tennis
•Taekwondo
•Tennis
•Volleyball
•Literary and debate

Asa student of the University an individual is eligible to join any of thesporting clubs and have the chance to represent the University Teams in allchampionship such as Nigerian University Association Games (NUGA); West AfricaUniversity Games (WAUG), Federation of Africa Student University (FASU) andFederation International of Students University (FISU), Bilateral Games andother extra-mural sporting activities

NUGA GAMES ZONES
In view of the fact that the number of institutions have continued to increaseover the years, the Universities are grouped together into seven zones

ZONE A
1. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
3. Bayero University, Kano
4. Kano University of Technology, Wudil
5. Federal University of Technology, Minna
6. University of Abuja, Abuja
7. Nasarawa State University, Keffi
8. IBB University, Lapai
9. Kaduna State University, Kaduna
10. Katsina State University, Katsina.

ZONE B

1. Obafemi AwolowoUniversity, Ile-Ife.
2. Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomosho
3. University of Ilorin, Ilorin
4. University of Ado Ekiti, Ado Ekiti
5. Federal University of Technology, Akure
6. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
7. Achievers University, Owo
8. Osun State University, Osogbo
9. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji

ZONE C

1. Ambrose AlliUniversity, Ekpoma
2. University of Benin, Benin City
3. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
4. Igbinedion University, Okada
5. Delta State University, Abraka
6. Kogi State University, Anyigba.
7. Federal University of Petroleum Res., Effurun

ZONE D

1. Imo StateUniversity, Owerri
2. Federal University of Technology, Owerri
3. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt
4. Rivers State University of Science & Technology, Port Harcourt
5. University of Uyo, Uyo
6. University of Calabar, Calabar
7. Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State.
8. Cross River University of Technology, Calabar

ZONE E

1. Abubakar TafawaBalewa University, Bauchi
2. Adamawa State University, Mubi
3. University of Jos, Jos
4. Federal University of Technology, Yola
5. University of Agriculture, Makurdi
6. Benue State University, Makurdi.
7. University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri.
8. ABTI American University, Yola
9. Gombe State University, Gombe

ZONE F

1. University ofIbadan, Ibadan
2. University of Lagos, Akoka
3. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
4. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye
5. Lagos State University, Ojo
6. Redeemer’s University, Mowe
7. Bells University, Otta
8. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun
9. Lead City University, Ibadan

ZONE G

1. University ofNigeria, Nsukka
2. Abia State University, Uturu
3. Ebonyi State University, Abakiliki
4. Enugu State University of Science & Technology, Enugu
5. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
6. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.
7. Renaissance University, Agbani, Enugu State
8. Anambra State University of Tech., Uli

HOSTS OF NUGA GAMES Edition	Host	Year
1st	University of Ibadan, Ibadan	1966
2nd	University of Lagos, Akoka	1968
3rd	University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife	1970
4th	Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria	1972
5th	University of Nigeria, Nsukka	1974
6th	University of Ibadan, Ibadan	1976
7TH	University of Lagos, Akoka	1978
8th	University of Benin, Benin City	1980
9th	Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria	1982
10th	University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife	1984
11th	University of Ibadan, Ibadan	1986
12th	University of Port-Harcourt, Port-Harcourt, P/H	1988
13th	University of Calabar, Calabar	1990
14th	University of Ilorin, Ilorin	1992
15th	Not held	1994
16th	Bayero University, Kano	1997
17th	University of Lagos, Akoka	1998
18th	Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria	2001
19th	University of Ibadan, Ibadan	2002
20th	University of Port-Harcourt, Port-Harcourt	2004
21st	University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri	2007
22nd	University of Nigerian, Nsukka	2009
23rd	University of Benin, Benin City	2011

KUKKIWON

TAEKWONDO TAEGEUK POOMSE

POSTERS

Taegeuk Pal Jang for 1st Keup Graders

Taegeuk Tchil Jang for 2nd Keup Graders

Taegeuk Youk Jang for 3rd Keup Graders

Taegeuk Oh Jang for 4th Keup Graders

Taegeuk Sah Jang for 5th Keup Graders

Taegeuk Sam Jang for 6th Keup Graders

Taegeuk Yee Jang for 7th Keup Graders

Taegeuk Ill Jang for 8th Keup Graders

PHILOSOPHY OF POOMSES

Taegeuk & Palgwe 1 - 8

BEGINNER TO BLACKBELT
SYLLABUS CURRICULUM

THE 1ST NATIONALSPORTS FESTIVAL (LAGOS, 1973)

In spite of the initial sustainedopposition, mostly by critics who felt the Federal Government under Gen. YakubuGowon was misplacing priorities arising from the huge capital outlay that willgo into the festival, coupled with the fact that it was coming just few monthsafter the country had hosted the All-Africa Games, whereupon millions of nairahad been spent, the first festival was held in Lagos from July 20th to August 3rd, 1973 with allthe 12 component states, devastated by the internecine war of 1967-70, may notbe ready for the maiden edition were put to rest. East Central States, RiversState and South Eastern States, which were at the epicentre of the 30-monthshostilities, took part. Other states that featured included Benue/Plateau,Kano, Kwara, Mid-Western, North Eastern, Western and Lagos.

Mid-Western State (now Edo andDelta State) emerged overall champions. This victory was oiled by threefactors:

a.The unprecedented motivation given to the athletes by the Governor of theState, Brigadier S.O.O. Ogbemudia (Rtd.)

b.The superlative performances of the athletes in all the sports

c. The total colonization ofthe swimming events by the state, resulting in huge medal haul.

THE 2ND NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL (LAGOS, 1975)

The 2nd edition of the festival was also held in Lagos. Unexpectedly, it was characterized by noticeable poor performance by almost all the state that participated. Understandably, this was due partly to the inability of most states to have faced a multi-sports competition as that before and partly too because of so many flaws on the part of planners and organizers of the festival.

The festival was preceded by a country wide tour of the festival torch in the Olympian spirit.

The opening ceremony of the festival earlier fixed for Saturday, August 2, 1975 had to be shifted to Monday, August 4, 1975 following a Military coup-d’état in which the Government of Yakubu Gowon was toppled on July 29, 1975. Notwithstanding, the state of uncertainty, the new regime of General Murtala Mohammed went ahead with the festival. However, the Head of State was ably represented by his Chief of Naval Staff, Commodore Mike Adelanwa at the opening ceremony.

Expectedly, a scanty crowd attended the opening ceremony because of palpable fear of insecurity occasioned by the coup. At any rate, about 7,000 competitors and over 1,000 officials attended the games. Generally, enthusiasm and morale of all participants was high.

THE 3RD NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL (KADUNA, 1977)

After two editions held in Lagos, the 3rd edition was relocated to Kaduna on the premise that the rotational policy will enable other states to develop their sporting facilities along modern lines and also engender a sense of belonging and self actualization. The major venue for the festival was Ahmadu Bello Stadium Kaduna, though some of the events were held at venues outside the Stadium. The festival was held between July 22 and 31, 1977. It should benoted that Kaduna State was created barely a year before the festival i.e. (Tuesday 3, 1976) out of the old North Central State. Unlike in the previous occasions, this festival was attended by 19 States, following the restructuring of the states.

The new Head of State, General Olusegun Obasanjo declared the Festival opened.

The novelty of hosting the festival outside Lagos the first time was characterized by numerous planning and logistics problems. For example, there are problems of inadequate accommodation whereupon there were more beds than mattresses, very few toilets, adequate transport uncoordinated efforts, and a host of others.

The non-availability of sufficient vehicles to – officials and athletes to and from competition and training venues for instance, created frustration among the various teams, problems could be understood as the after --- the restructuring, in which case some behind schedule, thus creating document problems for the local organizers.

The win-at-all cost syndrome reared its ugly face at this festival as many states fielded over-aged athletes in a strictly age-limit competitions. Large-scale organized cheating was trailed, protested and this adversely affected the schedule some events.

True to its pre-festival rating, Bendel, cast away the highest number of gold medals with 19 state being the least, as she won no medal.

THE 4TH NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL (IBADAN 1979)

Ibadan the Oyo State capital took its turn in hosting the fourth National Sports Festival. Ibadan thus became the second venue after Kaduna to host the competition outside Lagos.

It is of note that 1976 happens to be the same year the Government of General Olusegun Obasanjo scheduled to transit governance from military to a civil rule in a general election. The schedule of programmes for the transition to climaxed on the 1st of October, 1979 when the newly elected civilian government will assume office. Expected critics were of the opinion that the transition programme was of more public importance than the games but instead of jettisoning the idea, the games was held, whereby the Federal Military Government merely shifted the date forward, to early 1979.

Liberty Stadium was the major venue, the host state, Oyo however had to grapple with a myriad of problems. Catering for the contingents from the 19 States was one problem the hosts could manage. Beside, the logistics and funds necessary for hosting thousands of competitors, officials and spectators were grossly inadequate.

Lagos State snatched the leadership position from medal landlords, Bendel State for the first time, in the history of the competition.

THE 5TH NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL (BENIN, 1981)

Bendel State, with an impeccable run in the four previous festivals, finally won the right to host the Fifth National Sports Festival in 1981.

Flaunting an intimidating sporting credential and world-class facilities, Bendel State hosted Nigeria at the Ogbe Stadium, Benin City. Other minor venues, like the University of Benin Sports Centre were used for the competition. Unlike previous festivals, the 1981 edition witnessed fierce competition for medals with Bendel State topping the medals table with Borno State, Gongola and Sokoto. Bendel State became the first to host and win in the history of the National Sport Festival.

THE 6TH NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL (ILORIN, 1985)
Through a combination of factors which inexorably included lack of funds and an unclear political atmosphere, no festival was held in 1983. Four years lapsed before Kwara State was awarded the Hosting rights of the Sixth National Sports Festivals. It afforded the State, the opportunity of completing and test running the modern facilities at its new stadium complex.
For the second time in the history of the festival, a state came top at the expense of Bendel State the traditional leaders of the medals table. The Festival witnessed the emergence of Bauchi State as the third-place winner; a feat attributed the migration of athletes from Bendel State who are seeking for greener pastures. Sokoto State was hitherto weak on the medals table moved digits up from their previous placing.

THE 7TH NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL (PORT HARCOURT, 1988)
Like the games of 1983, the Sports Festival scheduled for 1987 was skipped for a plethora of reasons ranging from lack of funds to last-minute volte-face by some State that had earlier signalled their intention to hot. Rather than hosting a Festival that will flop in facets, the authorities decided to reschedule it for the following year. Rivers State was granted the hosting right for the Festival. The games were held at the Liberation Stadium, Port Harcourt and other designated sporting facilities in the State capital.
Bendel State regained position, while Bauchi, Niger and Sokoto maintained their meteoric rise on the medals table. Some logistics problems arose for the organiser due to the creation of new States on August 27, 1987 bringing the total number of the States to 21, for the first time; also, the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) took part in the Festival with its own contingent and official colours. For their efforts, they did not win any hue of a medal.

TAEKWON!

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WELCOME TO

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Citadel of the Pioneers & Custodians of

TAEKWONDO

the Traditional Korean Martial Arts & Olympic Sport Disciplines Nationwide

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MAXIMS:

He who must be a pioneer must learn to carry the flag.
-Ken Saro Wiwa

There is no North or South but One Taekwondo.
-Gen. Hong Hi Choi (1918 - 2002), Creator of Taekwon-Do

The Nigeria Taekwondo Foundation 1975

Government Registered

Autonomous ● Independent ● Non-Political ●Voluntary Professional Organization

for
HEALTH ● FITNESS ● SELF-DEFENCE ● COMPETITION ● WEAPONRY

Training ● Grading ● Seminars ● Courses ● Certification ● Referrals ● Equipiment Merchandizing & Consultancy Services

BEGINNER TO BLACKBELT

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The New International Jidokwan Federation, Ohio

Sports for All Nigeria UNDER Nigeria Olympic Committee

Supreme Council for Sport in Africa (SCSA) Zone-3

World United Martial Arts Alliance, Columbus

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DEVOTED TO:

Grassroots Development through Human Empowerment

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STRUCTURE :

People at the Roots
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COUNCIL OF CERTIFIED GRANDMASTERS
THE FEDERAL BLACK BELT COLLEGE OF NIGERIA

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NATIONAL COORDINATOR

Grandmaster Emmanuel Ikpeme, 9th Dan

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REGIONAL COORDINATOR
STATE CHAPTERS PRESIDENTS

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HEADS OF DOJANGS
CLUB COMMITTEE OFFICERS AND REPRESENTATIVES
PATRONS & ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●

TRUSTEE & SOLICITORS

Prof. A. D. Badaiki, Dean of Law, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Delta State

Sensei/Barrister James Ogba, Higher Law Library Officer, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki.

Barrister Dipo Soetan

Monima E. Karibi-Whyte Esq. Pgd, LL.B (Hons) B.L, LLM

Barr. Akhiode Oyaghiri (R.I.P.), Fmr Rivers State Commissioner of Power

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NTF75 CARDINAL OBJECTIVES

●Uniform Standard
●Even Development
●Equal Opportunity
....for all to actualize self, make all the difference, and experience self-fulfilment at life.
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VISION:

To provide proactive and innovative leadership through mastership and professionalism as pioneers of the Korean martial arts, to preserve and protect our national Taekwondo heritage
and legacies for the inspiration of new generations to excellence.

MISSION

Continue in building and consolidating veritable model Taekwondo institutions to train in the best Olympic and Korean tradition.

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MONUNEMTAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Champion of comprehensive, qualitative martial arts education for all Taekwondoins
Generation of Leading Taekwondo Champions Master, Scholars and Dojangs in the Nation
Transformation of Taekwondo national champion into Nigeria’s first-ever
All-Africa Games 2007 Kickboxing Gold medallist

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NIGERIA TAEKWONDO FOUNDATION FAMILY TREE

Snr. Grandmaster Kim Yong Tae, 9th Dan, WTF

Master Aikpa Aime

(Pioneer Father of Taekwondo Jidokwan in Nigeria)

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Messrs. Dominic Bassey ● Kofi Anani ● Emmanuel Ikpeme

(First-ever Black Belters Graded by Master Aikpa in April 24, 1977)

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Dr. / Sensei Jack E. Mbom

(Erstwhile Lecturer: National Institute for Sports (NIS)

Pioneer of Sports Karate in Nigeria / Tech. Patron of NTF75 Taekwondo

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1978 -1987 Sub-set of Black Belt Pioneer Graduands:

Adedapo Adetola ● Leo Kunle Labinjo ● Azubike Uzoaru ● Pius Ilukhor ● Charles Owah ● Boniface Nwachukwu ●

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NIGERIA TAEKWONDO FAMILY

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Nigerian National Taekwondo Hall of Fame
Concerned Martial Arts Professionals
Martial Arts Commission of SCSA Zone-3
Martial Arts Movie Stars Association
School Sports Proprietors & Parent-Teachers’ Association
The Nigeria Taekwondo Federation
Friends of Taekwondo Nigeria
36 States including Abuja Taekwondo Associations
Federal & States’ Polytechnics & Universities Taekwondo
Sport Writers Association of Nigeria

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NTF75 NATIONAL CUSTODIANS & MONITORING GROUP

0VER 1000 CELEBRATED BLACKBELTS DOCUMENTED
http://www.blackbeltcollege.blospot.com

INCLUDING

Grandmaster Dominic Bassey, 8th Dan, Harbinger of TKD in Nigeria

Associate Grandmaster Pius Ilukhor, 7th Dan, US-Based

Associate Grandmaster George Ashiru, 7th Dan

Associate Grandmaster, Prof. Emmanuel Maximin-Agha, EP, mnassm, ndace

Associate Grandmaster, Ofo Ferguson Oluigbo, 7th Dan

AGM Peters Emmanuel Oghenejobo, rec 7th Dan

SMI Francis Eyo Asuquo

SMI Osita Egwim, 6th Dan

SMI Kuba Casmir, 5th Dan

Master Cletus Okegbe, 5th Dan

Master Salau Kehinde, 6th Dan, Chung Do Kwan, Korea

SMI Anthony Ekaidem, 5th Dan

SMI John Wilson Egbe, 5th Dan

Master Charles Ebenuwa

Master Steve Adah Terlumun

Master Mohammed Umar

Master Talibe Dembele (Malian)

Master Mohammed Diallo (Senegalese)

Master Alberta Kekuna Gwandiku, Yaounde, Cameroon

Master Boniface Akuma, 4th Dan

Master Nicholas Dutse, 4th Dan

Master Oluwadamidare Drlee Agboola, 3rd Dan

Master Nelson Okeke, 3rd Dan

Master Patrick Nwasoria

Master Stukson Ekanem

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NTF75 ASSOCIATE INTERNATIONAL ADVISORS

Grandmaster Patty Inglish, (nIJF President), 9th Dan, since 2001

Monsieur Komlan Abalo, (Sec-Gen SCSA Z3), since 2001

Snr. Grandmaster Joon Pyun Choi, (President, WUMA), since 2005

Master Ekossi Epane, WUMA, Columbus USA

Mrs. Donnie Day, Reality Therapy Coach, USA

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HONOURARY ADVISORS

Messrs.: Moo Cheon Kim ●Jun Rae Park●Byung Ho Lee●Sim Woon Pan
-who were in Nigeria 1983 - 1999-

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ASSOCIATED CLUBS

Manidee Martial Arts Club

Korean Martial Arts Group International, Lagos

Panamai Martial Arts International, Lagos

Shell Club West Martial Arts Section, Warri

Willpower Martial Arts Taekwondo Academy, Calabar

El-Amin International School, Minna

De Big Boss Martial Art Taekwondo Academy

Edin Taekwondo Club International, PH

Body Lyrics Elite (Taekwondo) Club

Association of Malian Taekwondo Nigeria

Ikoyi Club 1938, Taekwondo Section, Lagos

Abakaliki Golf Club, Ebonyi State, Abakaliki

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NTF75 GRAND PATRONS:

Fmr. Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida, GCFR

Fmr. Head of State, Late General Sani Abacha

Fmr. Milad of Ebonyi State, Compol Simeon Oduoye, 3rd Dan Hon.

Fmr. Vice Chancellor of Ebonyi State University, Prof. Fidelis Ogan, oon, 3rd Dan

Fmr. Vice Chacellor of FUT Minna, Prof. M. Daniyan, 1st Dan

Fmr First Lady, Her Excellencv, Dr. / Mrs. Maryam Babangida, 2nd Dan Hon.

Fmr. Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, Dr. Sam Ominyi Egwu, 3rd Dan Hon
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PRESIDENCY:

National Sports Commission

APEX SPORT BODIES

Nigeria Olympic Committee

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MEMBER STATE ASSOCIATIONS

NATIONAL PRESIDENT:
Chief Jonathan Nnaji, JP, 6th Dan
THE NIGERIA TAEKWONDO FEDERATION
RECOGNIZED BY:
World Taekwondo Federation
Africa Taekwondo Union

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Abia State Taekwondo Association
Adamawa State Taekwondo Association
Akwa-Ibom State Taekwondo Association
Anambra State Taekwondo Association
Bauchi State Taekwondo Association
Bayelsa State Taekwondo Association
Borno State Taekwondo Association
Cross River State Taekwondo Association
Delta State Taekwondo Association
Ebonyi State Taekwondo Association
Edo State Taekwondo Association
Ekiti State Taekwondo Association
Enugu State Taekwondo Association
Gombe State Taekwondo Association
Imo State Taekwondo Association
Jigawa State Taekwondo Association
Kaduna State Taekwondo Association
Kebbi State Taekwondo Association
Kogi State Taekwondo Association
Kwara State Taekwondo Association
Lagos State Taekwondo Association
Nassarawa State Taekwondo Association
Niger State Taekwondo Association
Ogun State Taekwondo Association
Ondo State Taekwondo Association
Osun State Taekwondo Association
Oyo State Taekwondo Association
Plateau State Taekwondo Association
Rivers State Taekwondo Association
Sokoto State Taekwondo Association
Taraba State Taekwondo Association
MAYORALTY
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja Taekwondo Associations
INCLUDING RESPECTIVE
Honourable State Commissioners for Sports
Directors of Sports
Chairmen
Organizing Secretaries

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JOINT ARMED FORCES & ALL SECURITY AGENCIES

TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATIONS

Nigeran Army Taekwondo Association
Nigeria Navy Taekwondo Association
Nigeria Air Force Taekwondo Association
Nigeria Police Taekwondo Association
Nigerian Immigration
Nigeria Customs
Nigeria Prisons Service
Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps
State Security Services
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Federation for International Sport University
West African University Games Association
Nigerian Universities Games Association
West African Polytechnic Games Association
Nigeria Polytechnic Games Association
Nigeria Coleges of Education Ganes Association
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HISTORY

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JIDOKWAN:
ROOT OF NIGERIA TAEKWONDO
-a Triple Heritage
1946 – 1955 – 1975

WHAT IS TAEKWONDO
TAEKWONDO is name of martial art, now turned international Olympic sport, which has independently developed for over twenty centuries in Korea. The name TAE-KWON-DO was coined on 11th April, 1955 in Korea by a high-powered government Commission headed by General Hong Hi Choi (1918 – 2002). Literally, translated the term TAE KWON DO means:

TAE === Leg or Foot
KWON = Hand or Fist
DO=== = Art or Way (Art of Self-defence, Health & Fitness)
=======(Way to Philosophical Enlightenment))
JI-DO KWAN means Wisdom Way School (of Martial Arts).
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ORIGINAL FIVE KOREAN MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMIES

Five traditional Korean martial arts academies known as ‘’KWAN’’ were involved in the founding of Taekwondo in 1955, namely:
1. Chang Moo Kwan
2. Chung Do Kwan
3. Ji Do Kwan (Root of Nigeria Taekwondo)
4. Moo Duk Kwan
5. Song Moo Kwan
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TENETS OF TAEKWONDO
1. Humility
2. Modesty
3. Perseverance
4. Self-control
5. Indomitable Spirit
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TAEKWONDO STUDENT PLEDGE
I shall observe the Tenets of Taekwondo
I shall respect instructors and seniors
I shall never misuse Taekwondo
I will a champion of freedom and justice
I will build a peaceful world
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RULES OF THE DOJANG
*The Dojang is where Taekwondo Jidokwan is learned and practised

1. Be courteous and helpful to all students and visitors to the Dojang

2. Be respectful to seniors and acknowledge with bows

3. Salute the flag and bow to the instructor upon entering and leaving the Dojang

4. Shoes, jewellery, gum or food, alcohol and smoking are not allowed in the Dojang

5. Horseplay (i.e. rough play), profanity (abuses words) and idle chatter are strictly prohibited

6. Maintain your self-control, never lose your temper or behave irresponsibly

7. Keep your Dobok clean and always fold and carry your uniform neatly

8. Regularly cut your toe and finger nails short

9. Always be neat and tidy observing personal hygiene and grooming habits

10. Always endeavour to fulfil your club membership obligations

11. Be loyal to your instructor and club & be a good ambassador of Taekwondo Jidokwan

12. Keep your training, grading records, certificates and licences meticulously
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ITF VERSUS WTF TAEKWONDO
There are two main governing bodies of Taekwondo in the global village today, the International Tae Kwon-Do Federation (ITF) founded 1966 based in Canada, and the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) established 1973, based in Seoul. In spite of political rivalry between the two Koreas, the government of Federal Republic of Nigeria, as part of her foreign policy, maintains a healthy diplomatic relations with both North and South Korea, motherlands of Taekwondo. And in spite of the fact that WTF is the official Taekwondo in Nigeria, NTF75 as a matter of principles of mutual respect, friendship, universal brotherhood promotes true spirit of Olympism for the benefit of humanity on the sides of the great divide.

FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA

NATIONAL ANTHEM

Arise, O compatriots,

Nigeria's call obey

To serve our fatherland

With love and strength and faith

The labour of our heroes past

Shall never be in vain

To serve with heart and might

One nation bound in freedom, peace and unity.

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Oh God of creation,

Direct our noble cause

Guide our leaders right

Help our youth the truth to know

In love and honesty to grow

And living just and true

Great lofty heights attain

To build a nation where peace and justice shall reign.
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NATIONAL PLEDGE
I pledge to Nigeria my country
To be faithful, loyal and honest
To serve Nigeria with all my strength
To defend her unity
And uphold her honour and glory So help me God.

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HOW FESTAC BROUGHT TAEKWONDO TO NIGERIA
Taekwondo was introduced in Nigeria by a Jidokwan Taekwondo black belt 2nd dan French-man named Aikpa Aime from Ivory Coast, who had come to visit his resident brother, at the eve of the World Black Festival of Art and Culture (FESTAC), which was originally scheduled to hold in 1975 but later shifted by federal govt to hold in 1977.

He introduced the Korean martial art to a group of Kung Fu disciples (amongst whom were Dominic Asuquo Bassey, Leo Kunle Labinjo, Boniface Nwachukwu, Kofi Sunday Anani, Emmanuel Edet Ikpeme and many other youths who in the evening of March 25th 1975 converted to Taekwondo at the basketball court of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

Two years later, history was made when Master Aime organized and conducted the first black belt grading test which was held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium on Sunday 24th April, 1977, where three of his students namely Dominic Bassey, Kofi Anani and Emmanuel Ikpeme were tested and promoted to the black Belt 1st dan in Taekwondo. The grading, which received nationwide publicity in the Daily Times newspaper, attracted many martial arts masters and practitioners. Later in the year, Master Aikpa Aime made his final exit as pioneer and father of Nigeria Taekwondo.

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PROGRAMME

BELT RANKING SYSTEM
There are six belt ranks in Nigeria Taekwondo, namely:

6. Black Belt 1st – 9th Dan / Degrees; BLACK.....means Integrity
5. Red Belt...... 2nd – 1st Keup / Grade; RED.......means Maturity
4. Brown Belt. 4th – 3rd Keup / Grade; BROWN....means Character
3. Blue Belt .....6th – 5th Keup / Grade; BLUE........means Attitude
2. Yellow Belt. 8th - 7th Keup / Grade; YELLOW.....means Wisdom
1. White Belt.. 10th – 9th Keup / Grade;WHITE......means Purity
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NOTE: *Grading is conducted at least once in 3 months, while it takes minimum of 2.5 years to attain the black belt 1st Dan. To upgrade, an applicant must be punctual, regular and consistent at training, pay up all dues, abide by the Rules of the Club, and appear in uniform, neat and tidy.

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TRAINING CURRICULUM
Starting from beginner through to black belt, studies and training are divided into the following modules:

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* Fitness Conditioning...... 8. Combination
1. General Knowledge...... 9. Forms & Patterns
2. Basic Fundamentals......10. Attack Defence
3. Stances.......................11. Sparring
4. Blocking.....................12. Wood-breaking
5. Punching.....................*NOTE: Training Content in Korean.
6. Striking
7. Kicking

*Elective Programme inc Aerobics, Hapkido, Kickboxing, Kobido, Pilates, Yoga, Yudo, etc. AVAILABLE also are audio-visual training aids in Handbook, CDs & DVDs formats.

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ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES & DIPLOMAS
Quality certificates and diplomas are presented to all participants in organized programmes, seminars, courses, grading, competition at all times SIGNED by the Kwan Jang Nim, Head of Dojang (HOD) or Chief Instructor.

STUDY PROGRAMME
Manidee Martial Arts Club (MMAC) is first in Nigeria to institute accredited academic studies and install training curriculum in the martial arts with accompanying study notes and training aids as follow:

Black Belt.... Admin / Teaching / Coaching / Research
Red Belt ...........Nutrition & First Aid
Brown Belt.......Biomechanics
Blue Belt.......... Anatomy & Physiology / Vital Spots
Yellow Belt...... History of Martial Arts / Taekwondo
White Belt....... Introduction to Martial Arts Traditions
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TERMINOLOGIES

ENGLISH .............................KOREAN

BASIC TRAINING INSTRUCTION

Fall in / Line Up ..........................= Moyeo / Jeepap

Parade Stance............................ = Yol Jun Shieo

Fix Uniform / Dress Up Properly .= Dobok Danjun

Attention .................................... = Charyeot

National Flag Salute.................... = Gi Dea Han Chungye

Instructor / Sir / Greet.................. = Sabum Nim Gye Chungye

Sit Down / Stand Up ...................= An Jeo / Il Uh Seo

Kneel Down ................................= Murup Naeryeo

Nun Kama / Nun To ....................= Eyes Closed / Eyes Open

Meditate / Concentrate ................= Mook Nyum / Jeong Ja

Warm Up / Warm Down .............= Junbee / Chung Lee Un Dong

Clench Fist Properly.................... = Parun Jumok

Ready / Start............................... = Junbee

Right / Left Turn ..........................= Wu Yang Wu / Cha Yang Cha

About Turn................................. = Duiro Dora

Face to Left / Face to Right........ = Wuro / Charo

Step Forward / Step Back......... =Apro Ga / Dwiro Ga

Knuckle Press Up .....................= Jumok Talliong

Stand At Ease........................... = Pyenhi Seogi Junbee

Return to Position ......................= Baro

Stop / Halt / Break.................... = Goman / Seo!

Yell / Power.............................. = Kihap! / Kim

Switch or Change Hands........... = Son Ba Geo

Switch or Change Legs .............= Bal Ba Geo

Single–Double – Triple Punches = Han- /Doo- / Set - Buen Jirugi

Alternating / Consecutive ...........= Ba Geo / Yeun Sok

Fighting Ready ..........................= Kyeorumsae / Jeorugi Junbee

Leg Kicking Ready................... = Bal Chagi Junbee

Start – Resume - Continue........ = Sheejak - Kyesork

Without Command ....................= Oriong Orp Shi /

With Command......................... = Oriong Aen Mashor

Class Dismiss!........................... = Heitco!

NUMBERING / COUNTING

CARDINAL..............ORDINAL

One = Hana          ● First = Ill

Two ..= Doul        ●   Second = Yee

Three. = Set          ●   Third = Sam

Four ..= Net         ●   Forth = Sah

Five ...= Dasot      ●   Fifth = Oh

Six ....= Yosot       ●   Sixth = Youk

Seven = Ilgope     ●   Seventh = Tchil

Eight ..= Yaudul    ●   Eighth = Pal

Nine ..= Ahope     ●   Ninth = Ku

Ten = Yol             ●   Tenth = Shib

SOCIAL ETIQUETTE

Hello......... = Yobo Sae Yo

You Are    = Welcome Chun Man Ae Yo

Thank You = Gamza Hamnida

Good Bye = Ahn Yung Hee Ka Sae Yo

ANNUAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JAN = Preview of the Year / Review of Past Year
FEB = Instructors Course / US Open / Arnold Martial Arts Classics
MAR = Anniversary of Nigeria Taekwondo & Korean Jidokwan ● BOC
APR = Anniversary of the Black Belt College ● Referees' Course
MAY = Yoga Flexibility Course
JUN = 1st Bi-Annual National Black Belt Grading
JUL = Bruce Lee Memorial Anniversary
AUG = Summer Holiday / PANAMAI Annual Open
SEP = Inter-collegiate Annual Challenge: Best of the Best C'ships
OCT = Inter-Belt Competition / MAUI Open / California Open
NOV = Bruce Lee Martial Arts Stampede
DEC = 2nd Bi-Annual Black Belt Grading INC. Grandmaster's Birthday ● End-of-Year Get-Together ● Nominations for Best Athlete & Taekwondo Person of the Year.

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ABRIDGED REGISTER OF
DIRECT STUDENTS inc. FRIENDS OF MASTER AIKPA AIME:
1975 - 1977

Dominic Bassey, Leo Kunle Labinjo, Kofi Sunday Boniface Nwachukwu, Ademola Remilekun, Adedapo Adetola, Austin King-Joe, Babatunde Edunjobi, Azubike Uzoaru, Razaq Kosoko, Emmanuel Ikpeme, Charles Owah, Pius Ilukhor, Emmanuel Mba, Victor Dehumo, Thompson Kola Osiwoja, Mr. Adelanwa, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Phil-Philip Ebozie, Enebeli Elebuwa, Mr. Zaid (LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTER),
Afro Ringo Star Photo, Bassey Moma, The Gondoliers Dance and Members, Ade Michael, George O. Akinola
Victor Enarebebe, Felix Simire, Igbinoba Ikpo, Kio-Bob Manuel, Jacques Emmanuel Mbom, Alfred Ohaiman, Alfred de Souza, Micklem Emechete, Nosiru Taiwo
Alex Ifidon, Ibrahim Da-Silva, George Tom-Davis
Members of the Tee-Mac Connection Band of Surulere Nite Club, John Chukwu (R.I.P.), Shitta-Bey
Proprietors of the Nigeria Model High School, Idioro, Lagos, and many others too many to mention.
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FOR THE RECORD

Nigeria has over 1000 Taekwondo Black Belts, names indexed A-Z who were celebrated in 2007 to mark the 30th Anniversary of Institution of the Black Belt College in Nigeria.
http://www.blackbeltcollege.blogspot.com
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FROM THE ARCHIVES

A people without a history, is like a leaf without tree.
A nation that turns it back on Art, will one day turn its back on itself.
KNOW YOUR HISTORY!

MILESTONES OF TAEKWONDO IN NIGERIA 1983= Federal govt contracted Messrs Park & Kim from WTF

1987= Nigeria won Trophy for Best Fighting in 4th All-Africa Games

..."....= WAEC features Taekwondo in the GCE Syllabus under P.E.

1992= First in Africa to win non-scoring Olympic medal

2008= First in Africa to win scoring Olympic medal in Beijing

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Taekwondo has clocked 34 years in Nigeria, just as the nation's premier black belt institution marking its 32nd year across the country. The Korean martial art was introduced in Nigeria by a Jidokwan Taekwondo black belt 2nd dan French-man named Aikpa Aime from Ivory Coast, who had come to visit his resident brother, at the eve of the World Black Festival of Art and Culture (FESTAC), which was originally scheduled to hold in 1975 but later shifted by federal govt to hold in 1977.

He it was who introduced the Korean martial art to a group of Kung Fu disciples (amongst whom were Dominic Asuquo Bassey, Leo Kunle Labinjo, Boniface Nwachukwu, Kofi Sunday Anani, Emmanuel Edet Ikpeme and many other youths who in the evening of March 25th 1975 converted to Taekwondo at the basketball court of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

Two years later, history was made when Master Aime organized and conducted the first black belt grading test which was held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium on Sunday 24th April, 1977, where three of his students namely Dominic Bassey, Kofi Anani and Emmanuel Ikpeme were tested and promoted to the black Belt 1st dan in Taekwondo. The grading, which received nationwide publicity in the Daily Times newspaper, attracted many martial arts masters and practitioners. Later in the year, Master Aikpa Aime made his final exit as pioneer and father of Nigeria Taekwondo.

This year's anniversaries the national Taekwondo foundation and the Black Belt institution will be celebrated with seminars, workshops and public exhibitions to further bring the noble Art and Sport closer the people for the advancement of the NTF75 grassroots development programmes.

Email: ntf75taekwondo@yahoo.com

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BANKERS:

Zenith Bank Nigeria, Plc

First Bank Nigeria, Plc

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TRAINING CENTRES:

National Stadium Surulere, Lagos.
Aviation Security Training School, Murtala International Airport, Lagos

First Bank Training School, Iganmu, Lagos.

Fun Factory, Admiralty Way, Lekki Peninsula, Phase 1, Lagos.

Institute for Sports Sciences, Ebonyi State University.

Basketball Court, Ezza Road, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.

Brigadier U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar, Cross River State.

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