Possibly, but, I still say at least one of my criteria still fits in that ITF TKD does not practice the old Okinawan hyung (as far as I know).
I did not address that as I felt it was a valid differentiation.
Also, regarding the bunkai-less forms, I'm very interested in whether "figuring out applications to the form" has any formalized component in the ITF curriculum. My guess is that it either is not there or is not emphasized the way that most kata based systems in Japan and Okinawa emphasize them.
There is formal instruction of common bunkai in tuls; however, students are encouraged, and, at higher ranks, required, to find other applications that work for their personal needs (size, weight, reach, etc.). Having been out of the ITF for over 10 years (you'll notice I said background, not affiliation) I cannot say how things might have changed in the interim.
Lastly, I must admit, I don't have much experience with ITF TKD. Most (if not all) of what we have in my region is Olympic style. However, I've seen some sparring at a tournament and I watched a demonstration at a Dojang in the Twin Cities.
See previous comment.
I never said it wasn't; I merely differed with your statement of "almost all" TKD dojangs.From what I have seen, it doesn't look that different a lot of the other TKD out there. The sparring rules are similar and there is extensive use of the feet. The forms are different, but most practicioners still display the same misconceptions regarding forms that most KMAists have, and the grappling curriculum is limited to psuedo kata list of ho sin shul. Lastly, I felt that the same philosophic disconnect that is present in most kwan based when it comes to aspects of their curriculum was present.
ITF may be different in some ways, but to me, it's still obviously TKD.