PHILIPSBURG—St. Maarten’s Grand Master Theo Liu has been invited to attend the Global Traditional Taekwondo Federation summit in Korea November 21, 2025.
Highlighting the summit will be a special ceremony to celebrate the true significance and prestige of achieving the GTTF 9th Dan rank.
The invitation to Grandmaster Liu read, “You are receiving this message because you have devoted your life to Taekwondo and have earned the respect of practitioners around the world. This invitation is extended to those who received the GTTF 9th Dan title last year, as well as those who will be honored this year.”
Grandmaster Liu received his 9th Dan Black Belt October 2024. The invitation continued, GTTF will host a very special 9th Dan Ceremony at the Summit.
This year, we will do what was not possible last year to celebrate the true significance and prestige of achieving the GTTF 9th Dan rank.
The ceremony will take place in a setting that beautifully blends traditional Korean architecture with a modern ambiance, creating an unforgettable atmosphere.
Traditional Korean attire will also be provided to add cultural depth and elegance to the occasion.