DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN TAEKWONDO In Brazil

DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN TAEKWONDO In Brazil
July 1970.

Arrive the introducer of Taekwondo in Brazil, sent by the ITF, in São Paulo, SP,
the first academy was founded on August 8, 1970, also in São Paulo, SP.
In 1971 arrive two Grand Masters sent by ITF who were also graduates
as introducers of Taekwondo in Brazil.

November 19, 1971.

Start of construction of the Kukkiwon
March 1, 1972.

Statutes and regulations of the Kukkiwon
November 30, 1972.

Ceremony of the completion of construction of the Kukkiwon
February 6, 1973.

Dubbed "Kukkiwon"
April 5, 1973.

Kukkiwon hosted the first national examination for promotion to higher Dan
25 to 27 May 1973.


Source: Taekwondo