International Instructors Course - England 2026

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Friday, 4th September - Sunday, 6th September, 2026

| Bedford International Athletic Stadium, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England |

Registration Deadline - Friday, 31st July

On behalf of the England Taekwon-Do Association, it is with great pleasure and honour that we invite you to attend the International Instructor Course (IIC), held in Bedford, England, from 4th–6th September 2026.

This prestigious course is open to all ITF members from 1st to 9th Degree. It represents a unique opportunity to learn directly from the world’s leading technical authorities in a collaborative and high-energy environment.

Date: Friday, 4th September - Sunday, 6th September, 2026

Venue: Bedford International Athletic Stadium, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England

Event Registration Deadline: Friday, 31st July

Course Fees:

1st to 3rd degree - £120 + £65 organisers fee
4th to 6th degree - £160 + £65 organisers fee
7th to 8th degree - £80 + £65 organisers fee
9th degree - £0

Registration for IIC England 2026: Here

ITF Online database Registration: All participants must also register on the official ITF Online database. This is done through your national organisation. Your organisation should make the registrations via ITF Online as soon as possible. (If you are an ITF England member, you'll find your specific registration steps at the end of this post.)

IIC - England 2026 Invitation & Programme:

Conducted by the ITF Technical Committee

We are privileged to welcome three world-renowned Grandmasters to lead this course:

Grandmaster Hector Marano (IX Degree): Argentina, Chairperson of the ITF Technical Committee.
Grandmaster Ung Kim Lan (IX Degree): Germany, Member of the ITF Technical Committee.
Grandmaster Jerzy Jedut (IX Degree): Poland, Member of the ITF Technical Committee.

Venue & Location

The course will be hosted at the Bedford International Athletic Stadium.

Address: Barkers Lane, Bedford, MK41 9SB.
Parking: 115 free car parking spaces are available on-site.
Travel: Bedford is well-connected by rail (40 mins from London St Pancras) and is just 20 minutes from London Luton Airport.

Course Schedule Highlights

The IIC is structured into four comprehensive parts across three days:

Friday, 4th Sept: Registration (10:00–13:00) followed by IIC Part 1 (14:00–18:00).
Saturday, 5th Sept: IIC Part 2 & 3 (09:00–16:00). An optional Official Banquet will be held at 19:00.
Sunday, 6th Sept: IIC Part 4 (09:00–13:00), concluding with certificate distribution and a group photo session.

Accommodation & Social

We have secured a block of rooms at the Mercure Hotel Bedford, which will also host our Saturday night banquet.

Banquet: Join your international colleagues for a three-course meal and entertainment for £45 per person.
Other Options: The Premier Inn Bedford (Priory Marina) is also conveniently located just a 2-minute drive from the venue.

Registration & Fees

The deadline for registration and payment is Friday, 31st July 2026.

Rank	Course Fee
1st – 3rd Degree	£120 + £65 organisers fee
4th – 6th Degree	£160 + £65 organisers fee
7th – 8th Degree	£80 + £65 organisers fee
9th Degree	£0

All participants must also register on the official ITF Online database. This is done through your national organisation. Your organisation should make the registrations via ITF Online as soon as possible.

Registration Process for ITF Online Database for ITF England Affiliates