March 5, 2026
Professional Taekwondo Federation Hosts 3rd Instructor License & Refresher Course in Argentina
On February 28, 2026, the PTF successfully conducted the 3rd Professional Taekwondo Instructor License and Refresher Course in Partido de la Costa, Buenos Aires, Argentina, organized by the Professional Taekwondo Federation.
The course was led by Grand Master Dario Bonfante, Vice President of the Professional Taekwondo Federation and Chairman of Professional Taekwondo Instructor Education.
The course brought together instructors and masters from Uruguay and multiple regions across Argentina, including Formosa, Neuquen, Misiones, and Santa Fe, along with participants from various districts of Buenos Aires Province and the City of Buenos Aires.

Participants took part in both practical clinics and theoretical sessions covering key components of the Professional Taekwondo instructional system, including: The Official Professional Taekwondo Teaching Program, Technical structure and movement characteristics, Evaluation systems and promotion criteria, Institutional protocol and ceremonial standards, Philosophical foundations of the Code of Ethics, Core values and principles of Professional Taekwondo
The program reflects the ongoing commitment of the Professional Taekwondo Federation to continuous education, technical excellence, and the development of a structured professional system worldwide.

The program concluded with a fellowship dinner where Instructor License Certificates were formally presented to instructors who successfully completed the first course held in November 2025.
Rick W. Shin, President of the Professional Taekwondo Federation, stated: "Education is the foundation of the future of Taekwondo. Through our Instructor License and Refresher Courses, the Professional Taekwondo Federation is building a unified global system that supports instructors, develops technical excellence, and strengthens the international Taekwondo community."
