On August 2nd, 2025, the AETF Technical Committee, chaired by Grand Master Willy van de Mortel, with the presence of all newly appointed members; Master Mark Hutton, Master Jaroslaw Suska, Master Orlando Saccomanno, Master Lilian Doulay and Master Alexandru Muresan, convened in Helmond, the Netherlands, for a productive strategic meeting focused on enhancing the technical direction and cooperation within the European Taekwon-Do community.
Key highlights of the meeting included:
- A strong emphasis on improving collaboration between AETF and ITF, with a proposal to initiate dialogue between both Boards and their Technical Committees to promote shared understanding, aligned instruction, and coordination in teaching content.
- A proposal to launch a new high-level technical event: the AETF Technical Course, aimed at Instructors, Masters, and Grand Masters. This event would serve as a cornerstone for unifying technical knowledge and strengthening the European instructional base.
- A structured event format was proposed, including:
- 1 to 1.5-day format (Saturday to Sunday morning),
- 4 technical blocks per day (2 per half-day),
- Dedicated Q&A sessions,
- A formal application process for countries wishing to host.
During the session, the committee also developed the draft structure for the course and carried out hands-on practice sessions in the hall, supported by photos and video documentation to assist future planning.
This meeting signals the beginning of a new chapter for the AETF Technical Committee, placing cooperation, clarity, and development at the heart of its mission.
Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare for the launch of the AETF Technical Course!
