The youngest ITF Taekwondo master in East Africa is Spartacus Muhammed Jemal from Ethiopia. Master Spartacus, as he is known, holds an 8th Dan black belt and has been instrumental in promoting ITF Taekwondo in Ethiopia and across East Africa. He founded the Spartacus International Taekwon-Do Association (SITA), which has its headquarters in Ethiopia [[❞]](https://itf-administration.simdif.com/) [[❞]](https://www.fanabc.com/english/ethiopians-dominate-2nd-itf-taekwon-do-african-continental-championship/).

Spartacus Muhammed Jemal of Ethiopia promotes to 7th Degree

Written by: ITF Administration – 17th October 2017

ITF Taekwon-Do will continue to flourish in Ethiopia under the direction of the new ITF Master, Spartacus Muhammed Jemal.

Master Spartacus Muhammed have been a most diligent student of ITF Taekwon-Do under the tutelage of Master Trevor Nicholls, who visited with senior ITF representatives from the UK, to update Ethiopian students on ITF technique and philosophy.

Master Spartacus Muhammed travelled to London earlier in October to complete his training before undertaking a strenuous grading. Thereafter, he carried out duties as an Umpire and Senior Ambassador of ITF Taekwon-Do at the British Open 2017.

On his return to Ethiopia, he took time to put pen to paper and show his appreciation to all members of UK ITF (as pictured). In many Masters”” Taekwon-Do careers, we go through highs and lows and when a senior instructor expresses his deep-felt appreciation to his instructor, it by far outweighs the negatives we are sometimes dealt. Both myself and UK ITF members enjoyed Master Spartacus Muhammde instruction, accompanied with experience and wisdom.

Thank you, Spartacus . Look forward to working with you to bring to fruition the 2017 seminar.