Chin Mu Kwan Taekwon-Do became a Federation (CTF) in 1966, around the same time the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) was formed. CTF promotes traditional Taekwon-Do and is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in Taekwon-Do certification.
CTF Mission Statement - CTF strives to teach traditional Taekwon-Do in its purest form.
CTF Goal - Help as many people become the best version of themselves, physically, mentally, emotionally and socially.
Chin Mu Kwan Founded March 12, 1959
67 years of Traditional Taekwon-Do
CTF Leadership:
Grandmasters Charlie Kang, Stephen Davis and Fred DeStolfo are Senior Advisors
Grandmasters Lenny Young and Bob Davis are Advisors
In the center is the Founder of CTF, Great Grandmaster Howard Y. Kang (Kang, Yon Ho), on the left is Grandmaster Stephen Davis, on the right is Grandmaster Fred DeStolfo, the original Grandmasters of Chin Mu Kwan Taekwon-Do.
TENETS OF CTF TAEKWON-DO
Etiquette
Modesty
Perseverance
Self-Control
Indomitable Spirit
TAEKWON-DO OATH
Observe the tenets of Taekwon-Do
Respect all seniors and instructors
Never misuse Taekwon-Do
Be a champion of freedom and justice
Help to build a more peaceful world
The picture below is of Kang Yon Ho on the left, General Choi Hong Hi in the center, and Nam Tae Hi on the right. Original founders of Taekwon-Do.
眞 武 館TRUE MARTIAL ART HOME 眞 武 館
Great Grandmaster Howard Y. Kang passed away April 4th, 2021. With his passing, pictured above, Master Charlie Kang (Great Grandmaster’s son) has been promoted to Grandmaster and thus the CTF lineage and legacy remains with the Kang family.
Chin Mu Kwan literally means “True Martial Art Home” the art of Taekwon-Do as a self defense.