The WTF Presents iACT 2016: Issues in Taekwondo History & Future Directions
CONFERENCE PRESENTATION SCHEDULE
Saturday, April 2
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
PRESENTATIONS (40 minutes each, including Q & A)
9:00 – 9:20 AM
GM Alex Choi & Dr. Ron Dziwenka & Dr. Franjo Prot
Introduction of special guests +
welcome addresses
iACT & WTF Scientific Research Committee
9:20 – 10:00 AM Dr. Hyeong-Seok Song
The controversy concerning Taekwondo’s origin: A critical review of the neo-traditionalist viewpoint
10:05 – 10:45 AM Dr. Steven Capener
The Making of a Modern Myth: Inventing a Tradition for Taekwondo
10:50 – 11:55 AM Dr. George Vitale
Taekwon-Do is NOT 2000 Years Old!
11:55 – 1:10 PM LUNCH BREAK
1:10 – 1:25 PM Dr. John Johnson + GM Alex Choi
Special guest congratulatory message +
Presentation of commemorative gifts
1:25 – 2:20 PM Keynote Addresses
GM Woojin Jung (15 min by teleconference)
Dr. Franjo Prot
2:25 – 3:05 PM Udo Moenig
From Martial Arts to Martial Sports
3:10 – 3:50 PM Allan Bäck
The Future of Taekwondo
3:55 – 4:55 PM All Presenters
Roundtable discussion: Issues in Taekwondo history
4:55 – 5:00 PM Alexander Choi & Ron Dziwenka
Closing address
