MichiganTKD Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 Why did Gen. Choi leave the S. Korea Was the WTF formed as the nemisis of the ITF (and if so why) 1. From what I have learned, General Choi began to alienate the other Kwan Jangs when he assumed the position as KTA head and ran it like his own personal organization. However, the event that led to his leaving Korea was the Tae Kwon Do demo team he led to North Korea, the communist archenemy of South Korea. Having received no governmental permission to do this, this was considered an act of treason against South Korea, and he was told to leave. Even today, some people in South Korea consider Gen. Choi a traitor. For years after his dismissal, Choi was famous for organizing TKD in communist countries. 2. The WTF was organized as a natural response to Choi's leaving. Anytime there is a power or organizational vacuum, something will be created to fill it. My opinion-Welcome to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloudDragon Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 Spook, there is no arguement, it is my thought on the topic. Thank you. A Black Belt is just a white belt that don't know when to quit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granmasterchen Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 I have noticed there isn't much talk about the actual politics at hand. Sadly the majority of responses here are talking about how they care not for the politics of the art being discussed. So if it is ok with everyone can we try getting back on subject and try to learn here, thank you MichiganTKD also thanks for starting this thread, I feel that it can be very beneficial if we all take the time to listen and learn. We may then be able to apply it to our day to day lives. Thank you again. That which does not destroy me will only make me stronger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookey Posted February 8, 2004 Author Share Posted February 8, 2004 Michigan TKD, What year did the first demo team go to N.Korea(?) Do not defend against an attacker, but rather become the attacker...Destroy the enemy!TAEKWON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganTKD Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 I don't remember the exact year, I know it was sometime in the 60's. It was during that time that Choi was leading demo teams to various nations to promote TKD. I know I read what year it was, I just don't remember. However, if I find the year I will pass it along. I know he also led a demo team to N. Korea in 1981. Interestingly, I understand Charles Sereff of the USTF was on this team. I mention this because Sereff's organization recently severed ties with the ITF due to the ITF's N. Korean ties. My opinion-Welcome to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookey Posted February 15, 2004 Author Share Posted February 15, 2004 Dear Sir, I would love to learn the year (or even more specific) and the source from which this info was obtained! Also, in regards to the USTF...you may wish to look deeper into things...from my understanding it was not the fact that the ITF had ties to DPRK. I believe this due to the great length of time between the NK ties and the seperation of the USTF! Taekwon! Spookey Do not defend against an attacker, but rather become the attacker...Destroy the enemy!TAEKWON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganTKD Posted February 15, 2004 Share Posted February 15, 2004 I think I was mistaken as far as Gen. Choi going to N. Korea in the 60's. His leaving S. Korea I think was more due to the way he tried to run the KTA. But I've been wrong before My opinion-Welcome to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookey Posted February 16, 2004 Author Share Posted February 16, 2004 MTKD, I thank you for your reply and would love to here from others as well! TAEKWON! Spookey Do not defend against an attacker, but rather become the attacker...Destroy the enemy!TAEKWON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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