Here’s a news and events update from British Taekwondo.

5 Amazing Moments – Community Integrated Care joining forces with World Taekwondo & British Taekwondo

The Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final and Community Integrated Care came together to change the lives of 50 local people who access care and support. With the backing of ParalympicsGB and UK Sport, this prestigious event and collaboration pioneered the standard for greater accessibility and inclusion.

Member Health & Safety – Top 10 Tips for 2024

Here are 10 tips to ensure your Taekwondo club is prepared for the year ahead.

2024 British Taekwondo Events Calendar

We are pleased to publish the sanctioned British Taekwondo events calendar for 2024 having been through an extensive policy development process and invitation to submit.

Please note: some events and dates are TBC.

Will you be coaching at a British Taekwondo sanctioned competition in 2024?

If you are, please ensure that your British Taekwondo membership and credentials, including disclosure checks, are all up-to-date, and that they cover the date of the competition(s) you are planning to coach athletes in.

Will you be entering a British Taekwondo sanctioned competition in 2024?

If so, please ensure that your British Taekwondo membership is the correct type to be eligible to compete, is up-to-date, and that it covers the date of the competition(s) you are planning to compete in.

Sport Performance Department – 2024 Major Championships Selection Information

The British Taekwondo selection procedure for the 2024 Major Championships has now begun. The Major Championships that British Taekwondo will be selecting a team for are as follows:

• Cadet European Championships – Tirana, Albania (13-15 June 2024)
• Under 21 European Championships – Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (20-23 November 2024)

Job Vacancy – Talent & Technical Program Administrator

British Taekwondo is looking for a motivated and experienced individual with great admin, logistical and organisational skills to support our talent and technical program development operations.

British Taekwondo and Dwarf Sports Association UK – Have a go day

British Taekwondo and Dwarf Sports Association UK have joined forces to organise a Poomsae have a go day in Stockport on Saturday 17th February.

GLL Sport Foundation Awards 2024 – Applications Close 20th February

The UK’s largest independent athlete support programme – the GLL Sport Foundation Awards – closes its application window on 20th February.

British Taekwondo and Range Sports Equipment in 2024

We are pleased to announce that in addition to uniforms, Range Sports Protective Equipment can now be used at Regional and National level competition following confirmation and UK acceptance of European “CE” safety certification of Range Headgear, Arm guards, Groin Guards and Shin Guards, including Range Hogu for non-PSS training.

Buddle – a new home for Club Matters

Sport England has introduced Buddle, made with grassroots sports clubs and community groups at its heart.

Safeguarding: Can you identify the difference between banter and bullying?

The dictionary definition of ‘banter’ is ‘the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.’

But where does it cross the line? How can you tell whether it’s just banter and not bullying?

Taekwondo in Manchester – A legacy alive and kicking

As part of British Taekwondo’s Major Event Legacy, the World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final 2023 saw over 750 school children and staff across Manchester invited to attend the event at the Manchester Regional Arena on Friday 1st December.

Paris 2024

There are now less than 6 months until the Paris 2024 Olympic Games kick off.

Get your Taekwondo club involved on The Path to Paris virtual journey

The 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games will take place in Paris. To mark this occasion, Get Set (the official youth engagement programme from Team GB and ParalympicsGB), is on a mission to get children aged 5-11 and their families more active with their new virtual challenge – Path to Paris. Sports clubs, schools, community groups and families can set up teams for children to take part – and everyone can join in with the fun alongside them, completely for free!

Capri-Sun Free Sports Campaign for 2024

Capri-Sun (owned by Coca-Cola) would like Taekwondo, British Taekwondo, and our clubs to be a part of their upcoming Capri-Sun Free Sports Session Campaign in 2024.

The campaign is being run by a company called the Digital Rewards Group.

British Taekwondo Member Stories

It’s excellent hearing stories about all the reasons why Taekwondo is the activity for British Taekwondo members and we shared 60 stories last year.

Please do share these news and event updates with your colleagues, members and peers.

Thank you,

The British Taekwondo team