This spring, Oslo will host The Round Table 2025 – a unique gathering of Europe’s top martial arts masters. Open to all styles and levels, the event offers one full day of training, learning, and inspiration. For us in ITF Taekwon-Do, it’s a rare opportunity to broaden our perspective and connect with the wider martial arts family.

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At the 3rd TKDMeetUp in Poland I had the honor of presenting ITF Radix together with my son Melvin and friends from Lier Taekwon-Do Club. It was inspiring to return to Poland, meet familiar faces, and share the stage with dedicated speakers such as Lukasz Grygiel, Artur Osuchowski, Sławomir Listkiewicz, and Janusz Szopa.

Moral culture has been part of ITF Taekwon Do from the very beginning, embedded in its DNA by General Choi Hong Hi and described in depth in the ITF Encyclopedia. The Moral Guide Book distilled those timeless principles into a concise, accessible format that could be taught in class and carried anywhere. In NTN, ethics and moral values are especially highlighted in Instructor Courses 5 and 7, a focus that has helped cultivate generations of instructors who pass on not only techniques, but also character and integrity. At ITF Radix, we share that same vision, making moral culture the foundation of everything we do.

At this year’s Budo Summer Camp in Risør, Roy Rolstad and his son Melvin had the unique opportunity to share ITF Radix concepts with martial artists from Jujutsu, Karate, and Kali. Set by the sea in week 27 every year, the camp blends intense training with true budo spirit. “If you’re a Taekwon-Do or Hapkido student looking to grow across styles, this camp is a must,” says Roy.

The Oslo Øst Summer Training gathered young Taekwon-Do students for an unforgettable week of learning, laughter, and personal growth. With daily training, social activities, and a final grading, this event marked the beginning of a powerful new tradition at Oppsal Arena.

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At the ITF Radix seminar in Jessheim, the main message was clear: you can’t become a good fighter without free sparring. While patterns are essential for structure and understanding, it’s in sparring that timing, coordination, and real self-defense ability are forged. This session reminded all students, especially the senior belts, that sparring isn’t optional, it’s vital.

In Winning from Within, Rachel Bates takes us on a profound journey into the heart of personal transformation, revealing that our greatest victories don’t come from sheer physical strength, but from the inner work that shapes our mindset and spirit. As practitioners at ITF Radix, we’re accustomed to pushing lines, blocks, and strikes; Bates challenges us to also push our boundaries of self-awareness, resilience, and purpose. Through vivid anecdotes and insightful frameworks, she guides us to uncover hidden beliefs, realign our intentions, and step onto the mat of life with authenticity and clarity. For those dedicated to martial arts or any discipline demanding excellence, Winning from Within becomes more than a manual, it’s a catalyst for integrating our physical training with emotional and mental mastery.