Master Daniel Sng is the Founder and President of Island Taekwon-Do Centre (ITC) and the International Taekwon-Do Federation Singapore (ITFS). He is currently an 8th degree black belt and has been teaching for close to 50 years.

The International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) recognises him as an international master instructor and examiner. He is also a registered martial arts instructor with the Ministry Of Education (MOE) and a certified sports coach with the National Standards for Youth Sports (NSYS).

Besides teaching Taekwon-Do, Master Sng is also well versed in Hapkido. He is the Founder and Chief Instructor of Sun Hapkido Academy Singapore (SHAS), which is affiliated to Hapkidowon – World Hapkido Headquarters (WHH). Under Hapkidowon, he is the Head of Public Relations for South East Asia and currently holds a 5th degree black belt. He is recognised as an international master instructor & examiner.

PROMOTION HISTORY

1st Degree (16 Jun 73): Awarded by Director Lee Jung Nam, Korea Tae Kwon Do Bong Hwa Gymnasium
2nd Degree (22 May 74): Awarded by Robert Chan Sze, Jimmy Toh & John Nah, United Tae kwon-Do Group Singapore
3rd Degree (22 May 93): Awarded by Master Leong Wai Meng, International Taekwon-Do Federation
4th Degree (22 May 93): Awarded by Master Leong Wai Meng, International Taekwon-Do Federation
5th Degree (26 Nov 97): Awarded by Grandmaster General Choi Hong Hi & Master Choi Jung Hwa, International Taekwon-Do Federation
6th Degree (18 Jan 03): Awarded by Grandmaster Choi Jung Hwa, International Taekwon-Do Federation
7th Degree (27 Jul 08): Awarded by Master Trevor Nicholls, International Taekwon-Do Federation
8th Degree (20 Nov 20): Awarded by Grandmaster Trevor Nicholls, International Taekwon-Do Federation

Achievements

1993: Organiser of the 1st Singapore ITF International Instructor Course (IIC), conducted by the Founder of Taekwon-Do

2004: Coach of Singapore’s 1st Taekwon-Do ITF World Championship Medalist, Umpire at the Historic ITF World Championships in South Korea, Travelled to both parts of Korea

2020: Inducted into the International Taekwon-Do Federation's Hall of Fame for a ‘Lifetime of Contribution’ to Taekwon-Do

Qualifications

• International Master Instructor & Examiner, 8th Degree Black Belt (Cert no. SIN-8-1000) International Taekwon-Do Federation

• ITF Umpire “A” Certification (IC 540)

• Registered Martial Arts Instructor Ministry of Education (MOE) in Singapore

• Certified Sports Coach National Standards for Youth Sports (NSYS)

• National Coaching Accreditation Programme (NCAP) Level 1 Theory Certificate Singapore Sports Council

• Martial Arts Control Unit license (no. I-1006)

Our aim is to to provide every practitioner with top-quality martial arts
instructions in a safe and positive learning environment for all ages

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Island Taekwon-Do Centre (ITC) has been the leading ITF Taekwon-Do institution in Singapore since 1992. We are dedicated to preserving and teaching the most authentic techniques of the Korean martial art as taught by the Founder of Taekwon-Do, the late Grandmaster General Choi Hong Hi.

There are 2 main international governing bodies for Taekwon-Do – The International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) and the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF).

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Established in 1966, Seoul, South Korea. ITF has 92 national organisations around the world to date. ITC senior black belts will be issued legitimate certification from the ITF. Genuine ITF certification allows your rank to be recognised by ITF affiliated organisations worldwide.

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ITC students are able to participate in official ITF Taekwon-Do events worldwide and also get the opportunity to attend international and local martial art seminars, outings/gatherings and workshops. Not forgetting the chance to represent ITC at the world Taekwon-Do championships and other regional ITF-organised tournaments.

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Island Taekwon-Do Centre (ITC) owns the rights to the Taekwon-Do “evergreen tree” logo that can be found on the back of every International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) practitioner’s dobok (uniform).

ITF & WTF

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There are 2 main international governing bodies for Taekwon-Do – The International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) style which was founded by the late Grandmaster General Choi Hong Hi in 1966 and the partnership of the Kukkiwon and the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF), founded in 1972 and 1973 respectively by the Korea Taekwondo Association. The World Taekwondo Federation is the organisation involved in the Olympics for Taekwondo.

Island Taekwon-Do Centre (ITC) practices the ITF-style of Taekwon-Do.

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Patterns/Forms
ITF patterns are called 틀 tul while WTF forms are known as 품새 pumsae. These patterns/forms are a sequence of movements that demonstrates balance, power, and technique.

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