Global TaeKwon-Do Federation

Grand Master Park Jung Tae (1944 - 2002)	The Face of a Grand Master   Beyond the exterior of his face Lies a man of virtue,  a man of grace. His humble manner and trusting mind Shows everyone he's compassionate and kind. Judged by his actions for all to see He's champion of peace and harmony. His beliefs and principles founded in truth Echo the teaching received as a youth. A genuine Grand Master you'd like to know Who's dedicated and loyal to Taekwon-Do. What more can we say about this man Who honestly earned the highest rank of 9th Dan. With perfect techniques commanding respect. He mastered this Art for every aspect. The future historians of Taekwon-Do will say The greatest Grand Master was Park Jung Tae.
G.T.F. President and Founder

The Global TaeKwon-Do Federation was organized under the leadership of the famous TaeKwon-Do Grand Master, Park Jung Tae, Ninth Degree Black Belt. The name "Park Jung Tae" is no newcomer to the world of martial arts. For years, he has been instrumental in the promotion and development of TaeKwon-Do and his name is synonymous with technical perfection. As a result, Grand Master Park is ranked as the leading technical trainer of TaeKwon-Do in the world today. Due to his dedication and devotion to the Art of TaeKwon-Do and his personal sacrifice to promote TaeKwon-Do world-wide, he is recognized as a man of honour and a teacher who possesses the true spirit of TaeKwon-Do. Grand Master Park has become a legend in TaeKwon-Do circles and is sought after throughout the world to conduct seminars and training courses.

Since its inception, the Global TaeKwon-Do Federation has emerged as the ultimate non-political martial arts organization in the world, and is proud to be free of any political pressures. In a short period of time, the rapid growth of the G.T.F. as an international organization has been astronomical, boasting strong affiliates on every continent. This Federation inspires people. People feel confident that when they join a G.T.F. affiliated school, they are getting quality training from a highly skilled instructor. Belonging to the right organization can mean the difference between being good and being great.

Over the past few years, the G.T.F. has attracted members from around the globe. The first attraction is of course, the expertise of Grand Master Park Jung Tae who, by virtue of his attention to detail and ability to communicate to all nationalities regardless of language, has become known in many countries as the "Peoples Master". Grand Master Park really cares about his members and about preserving traditional TaeKwon-Do. Our membership consists of people from all nations and all walks of life, but we all have one common bond: The Global TaeKwon-Do Federation. There is a second attraction and that is the attitude of the G.T.F. members. People who join a G.T.F. school soon realize that they have become part of an international family, an extended family, which is caring, supportive and genuinely interested in training in the traditional Art of TaeKwon-Do. Anyone can learn self-defence, but to truly derive all the benefits of TaeKwon-Do training, one must be prepared to learn the history of this Art, understand the philosophy of the oriental culture as well as the definition of the patterns and the purpose of the movements. Grand Master Park's easy to learn methods of teaching encourage practitioners at all levels of training, resulting in their quick development of special technical skills, which are much needed in the 1990's.

The immediate goal of the Global TaeKwon-Do Federation is to achieve excellence in all aspects of its organization and to provide a happy training environment for all its members. G.T.F. practitioners will be recognized for their superior knowledge and technical skills and will be proud to be part of this Federation. Every step of the way, a G.T.F. member is tested throughout his/her training. Not only do Masters and Instructors undergo intensive training personally conducted by Grand Master Park Jung Tae, but seminars are given on a regular basis in different centres around the world, to keep them technically up-to-date and informed on G.T.F. developments. These Masters and Instructors work diligently to provide excellent leadership in the true spirit of TaeKwon-Do and take the initiative to ensure their students are learning the proper techniques. These are important considerations to take into account when one is thinking of joining a martial arts school.

The long term goal of the G.T.F. is to resolve the differences between all the TaeKwon-Do organizations and bring about the true identity of TaeKwon-Do under one umbrella; thus, uniting all TaeKwon-Do practitioners around the world. Through the Global TaeKwon-Do Federation, this can be done.

Grandmaster Park's Thoughts on Taekwon-Do

Most people have a misconception of a martial art and can't see beyond the visible physical aspect, but the benefits of training in the Art of TaeKwon-Do are much more than the eye can see.

TaeKwon-Do training awakens within us a new perspective to life itself, connecting our emotional state, physical well-being and spiritual awareness. It is a concept of learning for the mind, body and soul and could be comparable to achieving a university degree in psychology, physical education and humanitarianism as well as self-defence proficiency.

Many of the values we learn as part of the TaeKwon-Do philosophy will help us in every day life. As we learn self-discipline and self-control, we become more tolerant of others, and this is necessary with today's fast changing attitudes of societies world-wide in which ideologies are being blended to create a new world philosophy. Awareness on all levels, developed through concentration and technique proficiency, will assist us in avoiding negative situations, as we become more alert and cautious. Through the positive energy we generate, others feel our self-confidence, as our actions demonstrate confidence in our ability to defend ourselves. Knowing that we have the knowledge and skill to defend ourselves in any situation, builds self-esteem and gives us an exhilarating feeling of self-worth.

The serious practitioner discovers the true spirit of TaeKwon-Do through respect and integrity, which are probably the two most important principles of TaeKwon-Do training. Without it, there could be no chain of command or distinct levels. To promote mutual respect, practitioners must be courteous to one another and encourage fair play at all times to ensure justice and peace. The integrity of a practitioner will undoubtedly say a lot by his/her representation in relation to rank and attitude. Through respect and integrity, we will build trusting relationships, which will develop into strong friendships.

TaeKwon-Do will act as a common denominator, intermingling all races through a sameness of mind, to provide a way for us to put aside all differences, enabling us to create and manifest a peaceful world. TaeKwon-Do will be our teacher in human kindness.

If TaeKwon-Do can provide each of us with all these benefits, why would we want to learn anything else?