UNIFIED-ITF
UNIFIED INTERNATIONAL TAEKWON-DO FEDERATION
The first "all-inclusive" unification of ITF practitioners; endorsed by Grandmaster Hwang Kwang Sung, K-9-1
An ITF Pioneer promoted to IX Dan by Grandmaster General Choi Hong Hi, December 1997
UNIFIED-ITF Leadership
Spokesperson
Master Dave Lyles (L.T.C.), VII
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General Secretary
Sabum Albert Labossiere, VI
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To assist new and existing Unified-ITF members by providing quality service that surpasses member expectations while preserving the legacy of Grandmaster General Choi, Hong Hi.
Promotion Committees
Master Gary Bradshaw, Europe
Master Dave Lyles (L.T.C), USA
Sabum Kenneth Kuah, Asia
To ensure fair, non-biased and legitimate promotion of International Instructors and Masters for Unified-ITF sanctioned promotions while preserving the legacy of Grandmaster General Choi, Hong Hi.
Discipline Committee Chair
Master Gary Bradshaw, VIII
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To enforce the rules, regulations and standard operating procedures for Unified-ITF sanctioned events through a fair and unbiased procedure while preserving the legacy of Grandmaster General Choi, Hong Hi.
Technical Committee Chair
Master Paul Nigel, VII
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Purpose:
To promote, educate and preserve the proper execution of Taekwon-Do techniques at Unified-ITF sanctioned events while preserving the legacy of Grandmaster General Choi, Hong Hi.
Administrative Officer
Master Michelle Golino-Crisco, VII
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Purpose:
Assist the UITF President, Secretary General, and other officers while preserving the integrity of Unified-ITF and the legacy of Grandmaster General Choi, Hong Hi.
Social Media Coordinator
Sabum Michael Hwang, IV
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Purpose:
To maintain and preserve the social media presence of Unified-ITF while preserving the legacy of Grandmaster General Choi, Hong Hi.
Continental Coordinator ASIA
Sabum Kenneth Kuah, VI
Sabum Kenneth Kuah is trained and promoted by Grandmaster Hwang. Started Taekwon-Do in 1989 and achieved much in his Taekwon-Do career. He is a qualified International Instructor and Examiner by Unified-ITF. He follows the teaching and promote General Choi's Taekwon-Do legacy under the guidance of Grandmaster Hwang Kwang Sung.
Continental Coordinator AFRICA
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Continental Coordinator EUROPE
Master Gary Bradshaw, VIII
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Continental Coordinator UNITED STATES
Master Dave Lyles (L.T.C.), VII
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Continental Coordinator SOUTH AMERICA
Master Fernandez, VIII
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Assistant Continental Coordinator SOUTH AMERICA
Sabum Jose Laloma, VI
Sabum Laloma started his Taekwon-Do journey in 1990 with Grandmaster Moon Sung Lee, he is also a student of Grandmaster Kwon Jae Hwa, a former member of the 1965 goodwill Korean Taekwondo Team with General Choi Hong Hi. Reached high red belt in 1995 and continued training with Master Gregory Pennerman Throgsneck, a student of Grandmaster Ms. Lee who was affiliated with USNTF Grandmaster Duk Gun Kwon.
Sabum Laloma trained and instructed from 1995 to 2006. 23rd April 2006 was a sad day for Sabum Laloma, it was Master Pennerman final day on earth. Master Benny Tineo who was next in rank took over the Dojang with the support from Sabum Laloma, they worked together managing and running the school from 2006 to 2016. In 2007, they joined Grandmaster Hwang Kwang Sung, Unified-ITF, and at the same time supported Grandmaster Miguel Reyes.
Currently, Sabum Lalomais a happily retired Civil Service Inspector from the NYC Department of Buildings from 1997 to 2013.