British Taekwondo proudly celebrated an outstanding day of achievement at the National Dan Grading Event on Sunday 14th June, with applicants coming from across the UK to attend the event at the National Taekwondo Centre in Manchester.
17 members successfully achieved their Dan grades during the day, with the event proving to be a fine example of the determination and technical excellence prominent within the British Taekwondo community.
Among these successes, seven members earned their first black belts, achieving the rank of 1st Dan and marking a major milestone in their Taekwondo journeys.
These new black belts represent years of dedication and commitment to our Martial Art, and a combination of young talent, adult learners, and practitioners of all backgrounds all demonstrated perseverance and indomitable spirit to achieve their success.
New 1st Dan Black Belts
- Flynn Collins – Jeon-Sa Taekwondo
- Alan Curtis – Ascend Taekwondo
- Darcie Gillet – Pulse Taekwondo
- Jacob Lavin – Ascend Taekwondo
- Sara Shahid – Kixstars Taekwondo – Cambridge
- Charlotte Snowden – Ascend Taekwondo
- Stanley Nicholson – Ascend Taekwondo
2nd Dans Achieved
- Min Hi Chun – Creative Ways Taekwondo
- Christian Budsworth – MANTKD
- Iona Craig – Elite Martial Arts Academy
- Chi Yan Ho – MANTKD
- Zakaria Khan – MANTKD
- Samuel Cavendish – Oxford Brookes University Taekwondo
3rd Dans Achieved
- Lucy Fumat – MANTKD
- Tony Mcneill – Lion Taekwondo – Kirk Balk
- Kwai Fong Wong – UTF Hata Budo
4th Dans Achieved
- Elena Guglielmi – WTA York Allstars TKD
The National Dan Grading is one of the most significant dates in the British Taekwondo calendar, bringing together practitioners from across the UK to showcase years of practice and dedication to our Martial Art.
From junior athletes taking their first steps into black belt status to seasoned practitioners achieving high Dan grades, the event captured the essence of the lifelong journey through Taekwondo. Achieving a Dan grade is a profound accomplishment, representing not just skill, but perseverance, respect, and character.
The supportive spirit throughout our community was prominent in the National Taekwondo Centre throughout the day, and we would like to extend our warmest congratulations to all candidates who took part on Sunday.
We also thank all clubs, coaches, parents, instructors, and volunteers who continue to support members on their Taekwondo journeys, with the event highlighting the strength and growth of British Taekwondo across the UK.
We offer congratulations to everyone who took part at the National Taekwondo Centre on Sunday, your commitment to our Martial Art is inspiring, and it was an honour to have you join us.
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