Welcome to the Homepage of the Latin-American International TaeKwon Do Federation.
LAITF Founder, Master George A. Tapia The LAITF was founded in 2001 by Master George A. Tapia as a step toward implementing his vision of bringing together Taekwondoists from all across the Americas sharing a common goal and purpose to foster increased participation in the sport among Latinos, to create a forum for the beneficial exchange of ideas and experiences to the benefit all and to expand opportunities and venues for competition between athletes who previously had no opportunity to compete together.
LAITF Mission Statement To offer amateur Taekwondo sports programs through a volunteer base, providing the opportunity for people of every age group and walk of life to broaden their physical, mental, moral and spiritual development as amateur Taekwondo athletes and to build social responsibility and good citizenship through the Taekwondo ideals of Courtesy, Integrity,and Preserverence. |