Last updated: October 2026 ยท Sports Taekwondo Federation
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing this website, registering for classes, seminars, tournaments, or submitting application documents, you agree to comply with and be bound by the terms and conditions of Sports Taekwondo Federation (STF).
2. Martial Arts Training & Physical Fitness
Taekwondo is a physical contact martial art. Applicants certify that they are medically fit to participate in physical exercise, sparring (Kyorugi), and technical drills. The Federation adheres to strict safety protocols; however, participants assume normal risks associated with athletic sports.
3. Document Verification
Applicants must submit genuine personal photographs and official government-issued identity documents (Aadhaar Card) for registration and Dan grade records. Providing counterfeit documents results in immediate cancellation of federation privileges.
4. Code of Conduct
All practitioners, instructors, and officials must adhere to the traditional martial arts tenets: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indomitable Spirit. Any unsportsmanlike behavior or breach of discipline may result in revocation of membership.
5. Intellectual Property
All curriculum materials, logos, tournament branding, seminar materials, and certificates are the exclusive property of Sports Taekwondo Federation and Master M. John De Britto.
6. Institutional Independence & Legal Disclaimer
Sports Taekwondo Federation (STF) is an independent martial arts organization founded and led by Master M. John De Britto (6th Dan Black Belt, International Master & Referee). All educational seminars, belt promotions, Dan grade evaluations, certificates, and affiliations offered on this website are conducted independently under the institutional authority, syllabus, and rules of Sports Taekwondo Federation. STF is an autonomous body and operates under its own constitution and registered identity.