Grand Master Fabian Pini
Director – Tournament Committee
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Live Online Course · Digital Certification
International Qualifying Umpire Course
Including the International Adaptive Umpire Certification Program.
22–23 August 2026
Pte. Montt 2458, San Martín, Buenos Aires + Online
Hybrid (Onsite + Live Online)
Live Worldwide
EN · ES
USD 100
Organized by
ITF Union Tournament & Umpire Committees
Educational Platform
Martial Arts Solutions
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About the Course
A new stage in ITF Union umpiring.
This course represents a new stage in the development of the ITF Union umpiring system. Participants receive international education based on unified standards while preparing for official ITF Union competitions.
It also includes the International Adaptive Umpire Certification Program, promoting inclusive Taekwon-Do worldwide.
Why Attend
Eight reasons to be part of it.
International Certification
Official ITF Union credential recognised across all member federations.
100% Live Online
Attend live online from anywhere in the world. Fully digital course with no in-person sessions.
Official ITF Union Course
Delivered directly by the Tournament & Umpire Committees.
International Lecturers
Led by a panel of Grand Masters and Masters with global experience.
Adaptive Umpire Certification
Includes the International Adaptive Umpire Program for inclusive Taekwon-Do.
Championship Preparation
Prepares you for continental and world-level ITF Union events.
Continuous Education
Materials, rulings updates and access to future revisions.
Global Networking
Connect with officials, coaches and instructors from every continent.
Course Objectives
What we set out to achieve.
01Standardize international umpiring criteria
02Update technical knowledge & rulings
03Train the next generation of officials
04Present the ITF Union umpire system
05Develop international certification pathways
06Implement the adaptive umpire certification
07Promote inclusion across Taekwon-Do
08Prepare officials for major championships
International Events Preparation
The official preparation for what comes next.
This course is the official preparation opportunity for future ITF Union international events.
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Continental
South American Championship
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Continental
European Championship
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Global
World Championship 2027
Academic Directors
Led by an international committee.
Master Horacio Fasan
Director – Umpire Committee
Master Leonardo Oros Duek
Organizational Consultant
Certification System
Two tracks. One standard.
Traditional Umpire
- CategoryA · International
- CategoryB · Continental
- CategoryC · National
Adaptive Umpire
- CategoryA · International Adaptive
- CategoryB · Continental Adaptive
- CategoryC · National Adaptive
Certification is awarded according to rank, experience, participation and final evaluation.
Who Should Attend
For the entire Taekwon-Do community.
Grand Masters
Masters
Instructors
Coaches
Competitors
Umpires
Future Umpires
Club Owners
Course Program
Two days of immersive training.
Day 1 · Saturday
22 August 2026
- 01Official Opening Ceremony
- 02International Umpire System
- 03Patterns Competition
- 04Pre-arranged Sparring
- 05Round Table Discussion
Day 2 · Sunday
23 August 2026
- 01Sparring Competition
- 02Umpire Procedures
- 03Adaptive Umpire Program
- 04Competition Simulation
- 05Final Evaluation & Certificates
What You Get
Tangible recognition.
International Certificate
Digital Badge
Official Recognition by ITF Union
Access to Future Updates
Priority for International Events
Registration
Register through Martial Arts Solutions.
Upon registering you will receive confirmation, pre-course materials, administrative information, a digital certificate and the online access link.
Registration Fee
USD 100
Two-day program · International certification · Digital materials
Format
Live Online course.
Pte. Montt 2458, San Martín, Buenos Aires + Online
Digital access · Links sent to registered participants
Frequently Asked Questions
Before you register.
No. The course is open to active umpires, future umpires, coaches, instructors and competitors who want to adopt the official ITF Union system.
One Course · Two Certifications · One Global Standard