In the early spring of 1984, the International Tang Soo Do Federation was founded by Choong Jae Nim Chun Sik Kim.  The goal in the formulation of the I.T.F. was to maintain the high standards of authentic Tang Soo Do.  Teaching this martial art in its original form gave much needed roots to many thousands of Tang Soo Do practitioners worldwide.  To achieve this goal, Choong Jae Nim C.S. Kim has dedicated a lifetime of training to create a standardization of instruction.  With unending dedication, time and patience, Choong Jae Nim Chun Sik Kim has brought the peace and harmony of traditional Tang Soo Do into the lives of thousands of practitioners.

Choong Jae Nim Chun Sik Kim came to the martial art of Tang Soo Do at the early age of ten. His excellent technique and deep spiritual determination allowed him the opportunity to achieve many prestigious honors.

As a martial artist, you will receive many benefits from associating with the International Tang Soo Do Federation.  The I.T.F. is an organization of martial artists who believe in the preservation of traditional values and standards.  As President and Founder of the International Tang Soo Do Federation,  Choong Jae Nim Chun Sik Kim has appointed a Board of Directors to assist him in achieving his goals and in maintaining the standards of excellence set forth by the Federation and its leadership.  Each member Grandmaster Kim has appointed is a Master of superb technical ability with a deep spiritual commitment to the preservation of traditional Tang Soo Do.  A Central Headquarters has been established in Monroeville, Pennsylvania and all instructors and students are encouraged to visit and enjoy the opportunity to train and learn under Grandmaster Chun Sik Kim.

The International Tang Soo Do Federation has instituted a program of guidelines and standardization to maximize the benefits for all practitioners.  This standardization includes not only the technical aspects of Tang Soo Do, but also the methods of instruction as applied by each I.T.F. registered and certified Kyo Sa Nim (instructor) worldwide !  Standardization and consistency allow students the ease of training at any I.T.F. Do Jang while visiting other regions or cities.  This also ensures that, for generations to come, Tang Soo Do will continue to be taught in its original form.

The International Tang Soo Do Federation has utilized several avenues of media to assist in maintaining standardization of training and instruction.  Choong Jae Nim C.S. Kim has produced a series of five video tapes, highly educational, and recommended to all Tang Soo Do practitioners.  These video tapes cover Basic Techniques, One-step Sparring, Breaking and Hyung.  The International Tang Soo Do Federation also produces a newsletter, "The Tang Soo Times," in which history, philosophy and technical information are discussed.  Coverage of current events such as seminars, tournaments and tests are also included. Articles are submitted by senior instructors and students. Consistency of training and instruction is established through technical clinics, tournaments and business seminars which are held periodically throughout the United States.  Choong Jae Nim Chun Sik Kim takes great joy in attending and instructing these events personally, along with senior Master Instructors from around the world.