WTF 2105 World Champs opening ceremony

[DWx]

Skip to 1 hour 20 mins for a special demonstration by the ITF demonstration team and to 2 hours for the WTF team. Amazing milestone for both WTF and ITF Taekwondo to share the same stage at such a prominent event.

[DWx]

Highlights of both:

ITF:

WTF:

[sensei8]

Thanks for sharing these, Danielle!! I thoroughly enjoyed them ALL!! And I concur...it's a milestone for these two governing bodies to share the same floor in such a respectable manner. If these two can do this, the future surely looks promising for all. I was pleasantly surprised, and I shouldn't be, to see that the arena was packed to the rafters, and the crowd received BOTH teams with equal enthusiasm!!

[bushido_man96]

I haven't got to watch all of it, but there are some fun demos in there. You can definitely see the technical differences in the two styles, including the different flair to each of their demos. A great contrast. Thanks for sharing these!

[DWx]

I think it's great. ITF World's are later this year I'm Bulgaria so will see if the invitation is extended back the other way. I've seen the ITF demo team perform at a couple of these so would be good to see the WTF team there too.

What I like is the difference shown between the 2 styles and the areas each choose to put emphasis on. For ITF it's power and strength whereas for WTF it's finesse and athleticism.

[bushido_man96]

I think it's great. ITF World's are later this year I'm Bulgaria so will see if the invitation is extended back the other way. I've seen the ITF demo team perform at a couple of these so would be good to see the WTF team there too.

I agree, that would be a great gesture, and perhaps show more growth between the two. Perhaps it could lead to some joint ITF/WTF demo teams?...

What I like is the difference shown between the 2 styles and the areas each choose to put emphasis on. For ITF it's power and strength whereas for WTF it's finesse and athleticism.

I agree, I see this as well. You can also see the difference in how they kick, with the round kicks in the ITF being more "traditional" and the ones in the WTF having more of the 45 degree angle to them. You can see how the differences in the two lend themselves to the strong points you emphasized. And its not just that technique, but so many of them. I also noticed how the WTF demo members tended to be more upright more often that the ITFers were.

[DWx]

I agree, I see this as well. You can also see the difference in how they kick, with the round kicks in the ITF being more "traditional" and the ones in the WTF having more of the 45 degree angle to them. You can see how the differences in the two lend themselves to the strong points you emphasized. And its not just that technique, but so many of them. I also noticed how the WTF demo members tended to be more upright more often that the ITFers were.

Yeah I can see what you mean. Even if you take how they do middle blocks or guarding blocks it is noticeably different. Even the build of each team is different. The ITF guys physically look more built whereas the WTF guys are smaller framed which emphasizes the power vs finesse thing even more.

[sensei8]

I wish that both governing bodies can do something that's quite unheard of...

Become as ONE governing body. To illustrate to the world that styles are nothing more than just a word that means separation, and in that, unity can be a reality!!

But, that's just the wishes of an old man, I suppose.

[bushido_man96]

I wish that both governing bodies can do something that's quite unheard of...

Become as ONE governing body. To illustrate to the world that styles are nothing more than just a word that means separation, and in that, unity can be a reality!!

But, that's just the wishes of an old man, I suppose.

Yeah, I truly think that ship has sailed, it won't return to dock. But, at the same time, its nice to see what each organization has to offer.

[DWx]

I wish that both governing bodies can do something that's quite unheard of...

Become as ONE governing body. To illustrate to the world that styles are nothing more than just a word that means separation, and in that, unity can be a reality!!

But, that's just the wishes of an old man, I suppose.

Yeah, I truly think that ship has sailed, it won't return to dock. But, at the same time, its nice to see what each organization has to offer.

I think they are too diverse for that now. Almost completely different styles of martial arts now. Personally I'd love to have a unified ITF. Since the General's death it just seems to be getting more and more fractured and fragmented.