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Michael Bock

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Michael Bock

Election of Michael Bock as Generaly Secretary ITKF and Technical President of ETKU

Apr 11, 2025

On April 9, ITKF officials met at the Dorint Hotel Berlin, Germany.

Michael Bock was confirmed in his position as Secretary General of the ITKF.

In 2025, Michael Bock was officially elected Technical President of the newly named ETKU (European Traditional Karate Union), the direct successor organization to the ETKF, which was founded in Italy in 1991. He was also confirmed in his position as Secretary General of the ITKF.

Attendees:
Mr. Richard Jorgensen, Chairman of the ITKF
Mr. Michael Bock, Secretary General of the ITKF
Mr. Slobodan Milicevic for Europe (ETKU)
Mr. John Price-Kataoka for Asia
Mr. David Smith for North America
Ms. Dr. Marlis Misfeldt Chairman ITKF Medical Committee
Mr. Dariusz Bajkowski Chairman of Education of the ITKF

Excused Persons:
Ruben Cernuda, Spain – Responsible (South America)

Traditional Karate Federation Slovenia – here

Meeting report 1st Meeting ETKU –  Executive Board April  9, 2025 here
Protokoll Bord of directors meeting ITKF Executive Board (Election) April  9, 2025 here

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