British Taekwondo’s Sport Performance Development Camps are the perfect opportunity for aspiring athletes to take the first step on the pathway towards representing Great Britain on the international stage.
These camps are designed to provide athletes with a platform to showcase their talent, develop their skills, and experience high-level training in a supportive and challenging environment.
They also give our Sport Performance Department the chance to spot potential and select standout athletes for progression into the elite squad training days at the National Taekwondo Centre in Manchester – the home of GB Taekwondo.
For those selected, this is the beginning of an exciting journey: training alongside some of the best talent in the country, pushing themselves to new levels, and preparing for the opportunity to compete at international events in the future.
Rising Stars Identified in 2025
Over the past few months, several talented athletes have impressed at our Development Camps across the country and have been promoted to the elite squad. This is testament to their hard work and commitment to the sport, and they have been duly rewarded for their efforts.
Congratulations to the following athletes:
July 2025 Development Camp – South Region
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Daniel Carvalho (Kixstar Dragon Taekwondo)
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Aiden Hayraan (Kixstar Dragon Taekwondo)
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Dominic Ly (Aquila Taekwondo)
August 2025 Development Camp – South Region
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Benjamin Oyewusi (TCGB Ark Academy TKD)
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Jessica Seymour (LMC Taekwondo)
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Maksym Kryvylo (Aquila Taekwondo)
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Niamh McKeown (Aquila Taekwondo)
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Maximo Libid (Kixstar Dragon Taekwondo)
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Theoharys Stavropoulos (TTKD)
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Ahmad Al-Baidhani (Peak Performance)
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Shayanne Sarsoza (Kixstar Dragon Taekwondo)
Each of these athletes now joins the elite squad and will train at future camps at the National Taekwondo Centre, marking a significant milestone in their Taekwondo journey.
Training in elite squad sessions is a vital step for any athlete with ambitions of representing Great Britain on the international Taekwondo stage. These sessions provide a unique opportunity to train in a high-performance environment, where athletes are pushed to reach new levels of technical precision, tactical awareness, and physical conditioning.
Surrounded by other top talents, they learn to raise their standards and adapt to the demands of elite-level competition, preparing them for the pressures and expectations of international events.
Working with experienced coaches and alongside some of the best athletes in the country, participants gain insights, discipline, and resilience that they can carry with them throughout their Taekwondo journey.
The knowledge, confidence, and competitive edge developed in these sessions not only help athletes perform at their peak but also provide them with the tools to grow into future leaders and role models within the sport.
Join the Next Development Camp
Think you’ve got what it takes to be the next rising star? The next Sport Performance Development Camp takes place on Sunday 21st September 2025 at the National Taekwondo Centre in Manchester.
📅 Date: Sunday 21st September 2025
📍 Location: National Taekwondo Centre, Manchester, Ten Acres Sports Complex, Manchester, M40 2SP
This is your chance to showcase your ability, gain valuable experience, and start your journey towards representing Great Britain.
👉 Sign up today and take your first step towards the international stage!
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