2025 Competition Calendar Confirmed
The 2025 competition calendar is now available with a range of competitions taking place across the UK in both Kyorugi and Poomsae disciplines. And excitingly in 2025 a competition martial art event taking place [...]
British Taekwondo Events 2025
British Taekwondo’s 2025 calendar promises an exciting year filled with events catering to all disciplines of Taekwondo. From competitive championships in Poomsae and Kyorugi to seminars and black belt grading opportunities, this year's schedule [...]
Registration Open for British Taekwondo International Open 2025
The 2025 British Taekwondo International Open will take place on 22nd and 23rd of March 2025 at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester. Registrations All registrations will be through the World Taekwondo registration system, [...]
National Squad Selection 2024/2025
NATIONAL SQUAD SELECTION 2024/2025 Athletes that have met the criteria to be part of the British Taekwondo National Squad would have received their invitations around a week ago to join us on [...]
Registrations Open for the 2nd LMC Prize Fighter Championships
LMC Taekwondo would like to invite British Taekwondo Clubs and Athletes to their 2nd Prize Fighter Championships Taking place on Sunday 1st December 2024 in Eastleigh, Southampton, this event will feature IVR instant video [...]
British International Open 2025 Confirmed
British Taekwondo is delighted to confirm that the 2025 British Taekwondo International Open will take place on 22nd and 23rd of March 2025 at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester. Senior (G1) divisions will [...]
Open University x British Taekwondo – PhD Studentship Opportunity
Are you interested in researching women’s experiences in martial arts and combat sports? Are you looking for a funded PhD opportunity? Then look no further! The Open University and British Taekwondo have partnered to [...]
Thank you for attending the British Taekwondo Sport National Championships
We'd like to extend our thanks to everyone who attended the British Taekwondo Sport National Championships on the 5th and 6th of October. We would like to thank everyone in attendance [...]
Cadet World Championships 2025
British Taekwondo selection procedure for the Cadet World Championships 2025 have now began. CADET WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025 – Fujairah, UAE (10 – 14 May 2025) To receive the Selection Pack for the above [...]
British Taekwondo Sport National Squad Selection 2024/2025
Information about the selection of athletes to represent British Taekwondo Sport National Squad will be made according to the criteria outlined below. The selection for the 2024/2025 British Taekwondo Sport National Squad will [...]
National Inclusion Week – Paralympics, Paris 2024
Paralympics GB athletes Amy Truesdale and Matt Bush won two Paralympic Gold Medals in Paris. The scene of competition was set in a fantastic venue – Grand Palais, Paris, which was an amazing facility [...]
National Inclusion Week – Women and Girls
Taekwondo can empower women and girls to be the best they can be! Benefits of taking up Taekwondo for Women. Taekwondo has many benefits for women and girls. This covers a wide range of [...]
Teams Selected for the European Cadet Championships and European U21 Championships
European Cadet Championships Held in Tirana, Albania, we have 11 athletes competing from a range of British Taekwondo clubs from across the UK. Male Team Weight Division Name Coach & Club [...]
British Taekwondo ceasing to provide PSS hire from 1st January 2025
As the existing stock of British Taekwondo owned PSS equipment ages out, and with the introduction of the next generation of equipment and potential for suppliers coming into this sector, British Taekwondo has taken the [...]
Class 3 Judge Course – London, Saturday 24th August
Please note that the Class 3 Judge Course due to be held in London this Saturday, 24th August has unfortunately been cancelled. Details of future courses will continue to be posted on the British [...]
British Sport Taekwondo Championships 2024 – Entries Open
Entries are now open for the 2024 British Sport Taekwondo Championships. All applications must be made online through Martial Events Click to go to Martial Events There is no cap on entry numbers [...]
British Sport Taekwondo Championships Entry Pack
The Entry Pack for the 2024 British Sport Taekwondo Championships is now available. Click to view the entry pack Here are is the key information and major changes for this competition: Entries There is [...]
British Taekwondo and the British Army
Find out more about British Army Taekwondo. Did you know that you can continue your World Taekwondo development and progression in the British Army? British Army Taekwondo is affiliated to British Taekwondo and offer [...]
British Sport Taekwondo Championships – Entry Pack Coming This Week
The entry pack for the 2024 British Sport Taekwondo Championships will be available later this week, and here is some of the key information and main changes you need to know about for this years' [...]
If in doubt, sit them out – UK Concussion Guidelines for Non-Elite (Grassroots)
Details of UK Concussion Guidelines for Non-Elite (Grassroots) Sport. What do I do? RECOGNISE the signs of concussion; Be prepared* REMOVE anyone suspected of being concussed immediately and; REPORT the [...]
Video: Welcome to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Have you seen the new Paris 2024 Paralympic Games video from the International Paralympic Committee? The International Paralympic Committee has launched a promotional film that addresses the romantic stereotypes of what some people think [...]
A feature on Martin Stamper Taekwondo Academy in Droylsden, Manchester
Meet British Taekwondo member, Martin Stamper, owner and lead Instructor at Martin Stamper Taekwondo Academy. It’s brilliant hearing stories from our members and the reasons why they do Taekwondo. In this feature we meet [...]
Is your Taekwondo club on the Path to Paris virtual journey?
Details of the Path to Paris virtual journey and how your British Taekwondo member club can get involved. The 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games will take place in Paris. To mark this occasion, Get [...]
Youth Development Camp – Manchester: Sunday 14th July
The British Taekwondo Sport Performance Department will be holding a Youth Development Camp in Manchester on Sunday 14th July 2024. The event will be held from 10am until 3.30pm, with a session cost of [...]
GAL/GOL Application Forms, May 2024
Updated GAL/GOL Application Forms are now available. Please note updated GAL/GOL Forms are now available for new applications and renewals. FIND OUT MORE ON THE Global Athlete and Official Licences PAGE [...]
The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The countdown is on to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer. Make sure the dates are in your diary. TAEKWONDO AT THE PARIS 2024 SUMMER OLYMPICS [...]
Tallinn Open and 2024 WT President’s Cup – Europe in Estonia
Good luck to athletes at the Tallinn Open and 2024 WT President's Cup - Europe in Estonia. British Taekwondo members are travelling to Tallinn, Estonia to compete in the Tallinn Open and 2024 WT [...]
Hereya Open Update – Congratulations
Congratulations to all of the athletes who participated at the recent Hereya Open E2 in Sofia, Bulgaria. 22 athletes competed and 16 medalled (5 Golds, 4 Silvers and 7 Bronzes). Special mentions go to [...]
Find out more about Club Welfare Officers in our FAQs
British Taekwondo has a clear responsibility towards young people and a Welfare Officer is vital for our member clubs. Appointing a Club Welfare Officer is a really good way of doing this as it [...]
Good Luck to competitors at the Hereya Open this weekend!
The Hereya Open takes place this weekend in Sofia, Bulgaria! A massive best of luck from everybody at British Taekwondo to all of those competing at the Hereya Open this weekend in Sofia. We're [...]
100 Days To Go to the Olympic Games
The countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is on. Paris 2024 will host the XXXIII Olympic Summer Games, from Friday 26th July to Sunday 11th August 2024. The Taekwondo events will take place [...]
March 2024 Squad Training Session Images
The British Taekwondo Sport Performance Team held a National Squad Training Session last month, today some imagery has been released from the session! [...]
Range Sports UK – a reliable supplier for your Taekwondo & martial arts needs
Find out more about Range Sports UK. If you're looking for a reliable supplier of quality Taekwondo & martial arts training equipment, uniform and protective equipment, don't pass on checking out the online shop [...]
Results from the 127th WT Kyorugi IR Seminar in Manchester
Results from the World Taekwondo International Referee Courses in Manchester. The 127th WT Kyorugi IR Seminar took place in Manchester last month. British Taekwondo members took an examination to become International Referees during the [...]
World Taekwondo International Referee Courses in Manchester
Results from the World Taekwondo International Referee Courses in Manchester. The 127th WT Kyorugi IR Seminar & 54th WT Poomsae IR Seminar took place in Manchester between the 4th and 12th February 2024. British [...]
The 2nd LMC Prize Fighter Championships
The 2nd LMC Prize Fighter Championships are taking place in Southampton this December. LMC Taekwondo is pleased to announce the club is hosting The 2nd LMC Prize Fighter Championships. The [...]
British Taekwondo News, Events and Updates
Here’s a news and events update from British Taekwondo. Paris 2024 The countdown is on to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer. Make [...]
UKAD Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) Requirements 2024
Information about Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) Requirements. To: All British Taekwondo Athletes (and Athlete Support Personnel) who compete at World Taekwondo G Level sanctioned events (UK or internationally). Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) Requirements Note: [...]
British Taekwondo’s Events Team Update
A blog post update from Matt Marshall and Richard Bungay from British Taekwondo’s Events team. 2023 was a big year for British Taekwondo, especially in the Events team. Less than two years after restarting [...]
Disability Development Blog – Event Delivery and Disability Support at Events
British Taekwondo’s Disability Development Blog. A blog post from Annie Rogan, British Taekwondo’s Disability Development Officer about how we can help support you and your Taekwondo club, your members, and [...]
Under 21 European Championships 2024 – Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Details of the Under 21 European Championships – Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (20-23 November 2024). The British Taekwondo selection procedure for the 2024 Major Championships has now begun. The Major Championships that British Taekwondo [...]
Cadet European Championships 2024 – Tirana, Albania
Details of the Cadet European Championships in Tirana, Albania (13-15 June 2024). The British Taekwondo selection procedure for the 2024 Major Championships has now begun. The Major Championships that British Taekwondo will be selecting [...]
127th Kyorugi (Sport) International Referee and 142nd International Referee Refresher Courses in Manchester
British Taekwondo recently hosted the 127th Kyorugi (Sport) International Referee Course and 142nd International Referee Refresher Course in Manchester. The event took place from the 4th to the 7th February and saw seven refreshers [...]
Youth Development Camp – Manchester: Sunday 21st April 2024
The British Taekwondo Sport Performance Department will be holding a Youth Development Camp in Manchester on Sunday 21st April 2024. The event will be held from 10am until 3.30pm, with a session cost of [...]
British Taekwondo Kyorugi National Championships 2024 – Save the Date
Save the Date for the British Taekwondo Kyorugi National Championships 2024 in Sheffield. British Taekwondo is pleased to announce that the British Taekwondo Kyorugi National Championships will once again be taking place at the [...]
Are you attending a competition this year? Please keep your details up-to-date
Information on attending British Taekwondo competitions. If you are planning on coaches, competing, or officiating at a British Taekwondo sanctioned event please make sure your details are up-to-date on The Hub. Each British Taekwondo [...]
British Taekwondo News & Events Update
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 [...]
Taekwondo in Manchester – A legacy alive and kicking
Details of British Taekwondo’s Major Event Legacy programme in Manchester. 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 [...]
Sport Performance Department – 2024 Major Championships Selection Information
Details of the 2024 Major Championships Selection Procedure. 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 [...]
BTS Southern Counties Open 2024
Details of the BTS Southern Counties Open competition in Southampton. The BTS Southern Counties Open 2024 will take place at Testlands Hub, Green Lane, Southampton SO16 9FQ on Sunday 26th May. The BTS Southern [...]
5 Amazing Moments – Community Integrated Care joining forces with World Taekwondo & British Taekwondo
A look at five amazing moments from Community Integrated Care joining forces with World Taekwondo and British Taekwondo. The Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final and Community Integrated Care came together to change [...]
Official and Referee Courses in Sheffield – Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th January
Kicking off the 2024 Season with face to face Official and Referee Courses in Sheffield. British Taekwondo’s Sport Referee Department will be holding Progression and Refresher Official and Referee Courses at Quest Taekwondo in [...]
Are you competing this year?
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 [...]
Are you coaching at a competition this year?
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 [...]
British Taekwondo and Range Sports Equipment in 2024
Dear British Taekwondo members, Happy New Year. 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 [...]
World Taekwondo Kyorugi and Poomsae Seminars and Referee Courses – February 2024
Information about the upcoming World Taekwondo Kyorugi and Poomsae Seminars and Referee Courses in Manchester. World Taekwondo and British Taekwondo will be holding Kyorugi and Poomsae Seminars and Referee Courses in Manchester in February. [...]
2024 British Taekwondo Events Calendar
Details of 2024 Combat Sport & Poomsae Competitions. 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 [...]
British Taekwondo News & Events Update
Here's a news and events update from British Taekwondo. Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final weekend Earlier this month the UK and Manchester hosted the World Taekwondo Grand Prix [...]
Para Taekwondo Explainer Video
Watch a new Para Taekwondo Explainer Video. Community Integrated Care’s Inclusive Volunteers have created this excellent Para Taekwondo Explainer video (available with, or without subtitles). Through creative media experiences and Taekwondo Taster sessions, people [...]
World Taekwondo Grand Prix Explores Accessibility and Inclusion with Pioneering Partnership
The Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final and the national social care charity Community Integrated Care came together to change the lives of almost 50 local people who access care and support and [...]
British Taekwondo is the World Taekwondo MNA of the Year 2023
The UK receives prestigious award at the World Taekwondo 2023 Gala Awards in Manchester. British Taekwondo has been honoured as the World Taekwondo Member National Association (MNA) of the Year for 2023. Taekwondo’s finest [...]
British Taekwondo – End of Year Awards 2023
Well done to all of the award winners at the British Taekwondo End of Year Awards 2023. British Taekwondo’s End of Year Awards for 2023 were held at the House of Sport at the [...]
Great Britain at the 2023 European Under 21 Championships in Bucharest, Romania
The Great Britain team is heading to the 2023 European Under 21 Championships in Bucharest, Romania this week. Everyone at British Taekwondo wishes the Great Britain athletes the best of luck at the 2023 [...]
Taekwondo Masters Reception at the House of Sport in Manchester
An update from the Taekwondo Masters Reception at the House of Sport in Manchester. A Masters Reception was held at the House of Sport in Manchester on Sunday 3rd December. The meeting of Taekwondo [...]
British Taekwondo’s Annual General Meeting and Annual Report 2022-2023
Thank you to everyone who attended the British Taekwondo Annual General Meeting in-person and online today. Annual Report 2022-2023 This publication reports on some of the key [...]
Taekwondo Development at the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final
Getting Manchester schools active at the World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final. It's been brilliant to see our guests from local schools in Manchester getting involved in some Taekwondo skills training at the Manchester 2023 [...]
All set for the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final
We're ready to welcome the world to Manchester for the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final. The Manchester Regional Arena has been transformed for the major international event. [...]
Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final Live Stream Videos
Details of the Live Stream Videos for the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final. If you can't make it to the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final in person - or if [...]
Creating the venue for the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final
The venue build for the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final continued yesterday evening and is nearing completion. The Manchester Regional Arena is being transformed ready for the major international event. [...]
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The mats are going down ready for the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final
The building stage of the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final is taking place. The Manchester Regional Arena is currently being transformed into the venue for the major international event later this week. [...]
It begins! Creating the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final Venue
The building stage of the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final is underway. The Manchester Regional Arena is currently being transformed into the venue for the major international event later this week. [...]
Champions & Inclusion Unleashed!
Check out this new video for the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final. Community Integrated Care’s Inclusive Volunteers have created this brilliant promotional film for the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final! [...]
Jade Jones – GB Taekwondo Athlete Profile
From one Olympian to another, hear Jade's shout out to Sarah Stevenson, the trailblazer for the sport and inspiration to many. See Jade fight on Saturday [...]
Accessibility Information for the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final
Accessibility Information for visitors to the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final at the Manchester Regional Arena. The Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final is set to be an incredible event. We [...]
One week to go until the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final
It's nearly time to unleash the Champions. In just one weeks’ time the world's best Taekwondo and Para Taekwondo fighters take to the courts for the World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final 2023. [...]
Champions v Champions – World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final 2023
The World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final next week features the best of the best. Hear who GB feel are some of the ultimate champions in the sport and who they're excited to meet in [...]
British Taekwondo International Open 2024
An update on the British Taekwondo International Open 2024. British Taekwondo is working to confirm details for the British International Open 2024. However, to provide clarity to coaches and players we can confirm that [...]
Joe Lane – GB Taekwondo Athlete Profile
Don't be afraid to take a risk! A mantra Joe Lane lives by and it hasn't done him any harm so far. See Joe fight on [...]
What it Means To Fight in Manchester
Find out what it means to these GB Taekwondo athletes to fight in Manchester. More cheers means more medals. Our GB fighters love competing in front of a home crowd. The World Taekwondo Grand [...]
Class 3 Judge Course / Refresher Course – London, Sunday 26th November
Details of a Class 3 Judge Course / Refresher Course – Hosted by Kixstar Dragon Taekwondo. The British Taekwondo Sport Referee Department is holding a Class 3 Judge Course / Refresher Course in London [...]
Bianca Cook – GB Taekwondo Athlete Profile
Having heart and soul makes you a champion! Overcoming fears, pushing through and being passionate helps you get to the top! And no-one does this better than Bianca Cook. Bianca fights on Sunday 3rd [...]
Beth Munro – GB Taekwondo Athlete Profile
Shout out to the ladies at GB Taekwondo – they rule the roost! Watch Beth, Amy, Bianca and Jade all battle it out in Manchester this month. [...]
Bradly Sinden – GB Taekwondo Athlete Profile
Find out more about GB Taekwondo athlete Bradly Sinden and his Taekwondo journey. See Bradly in action at the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final [...]
Media Accreditation for the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final
Details for media accreditation for the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final in December. The countdown has begun! Get ready to watch the ultimate fights as the world’s best Taekwondo athletes descend on [...]
See them fight at the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final
See them fight! The Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final will be taking place across 3 days. Day 1, Friday 1st December, will see the 2023 World Para Taekwondo Grand Prix Final taking [...]
Taekwondo on the Path to Paris
We're supporting Path to Paris. Details of the Path to Paris virtual journey and how your Taekwondo club can get involved. Next year, the 2024 Olympic and [...]
What Makes A Champion
What Makes A Taekwondo Champion. Find out more about the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final and get your tickets here.
Great Britain at the 2023 European Under 21 Championships in Bucharest, Romania
The Great Britain team is heading to the 2023 European Under 21 Championships in Bucharest, Romania next month. Everyone at British Taekwondo wishes the Great Britain athletes the best of luck at the 2023 [...]
One month to go until the World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final in Manchester
There is just one month to go until the World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final in Manchester! Find out more about the event and get your tickets here.
BEAT THE PRICE INCREASE! Tickets for the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final
LAST CHANCE TO BUY AT THESE PRICES! Members exclusive prices end tomorrow (31st October) at midnight for the Grand Prix Final. Have you got yours? Time is running out beat the price increase. Find [...]
Member Story – Gabriella Pettigrew of Cumbria Tae Kwon Do
A British Taekwondo member story. It’s brilliant hearing stories from our members and the reasons why they do Taekwondo. In this feature we find out more about three-time National Champion Gabriella Pettigrew of Cumbria [...]
Youth Development Camp – Manchester: Sunday 14th January 2024
The British Taekwondo Sport Performance Department will be holding a Youth Development Camp in Manchester on Sunday 14th January 2024. The event will be held from 10am until 3.30pm, with a session cost of [...]
British Sport Taekwondo Championships 2023 – My Experience
A blog post from Richard Bungay, British Taekwondo's Events Officer. As a new member of staff and someone new to Taekwondo, this was an educational experience. From being involved in all the event planning [...]
CEO Blog – British Taekwondo National Championships
On the back of two very successful British Taekwondo National Championships, I want to say a massive thank all the clubs, coaches, instructors, athletes, and supporters for making the events the success they were. [...]
BEAT THE PRICE INCREASE! Tickets for the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final
BEAT THE PRICE INCREASE! Time is running out to buy tickets for the Grand Prix Final at British Taekwondo member exclusive prices. Don't miss out. Offer ends midnight on 31st October. Find out more [...]
Great Britain Team at the European Cadet Championships 2023 in Belgrade, Serbia
The Great Britain Cadet team have been competing at the European Cadet Championships 2023 in Belgrade, Serbia. Well done to each member of the Great Britain Cadet team for their efforts, commitment and support [...]
Brilliant Bronze for Burleigh in Belgrade
A huge congratulations to William Burleigh for winning a bronze medal at the European Cadet Championships 2023 in Belgrade, Serbia. Well done to each member of the Great Britain Cadet team for their efforts, [...]
Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final – Bianca Cook
Bianca Cook needs you there to cheer her on. Be there to cheer Britain’s best onto glory. Get your tickets now! Get ready to watch the [...]
Great Britain cadets at the European Cadet Championships 2023 in Belgrade, Serbia
The Great Britain cadet team is heading to the European Cadet Championships 2023 in Belgrade, Serbia. Everyone at British Taekwondo wishes the Great Britain cadet team the best of luck at the European Cadet [...]
50 Days To Go Until the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final
There are 50 days until the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final kicks off. The Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final is taking place at the Manchester Regional Arena in England from [...]
Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final – Bradly Sinden
World No 1 Bradley Sinden needs you there! Fighting in front of a home crowd this December means a lot to Britain's best. Be there to cheer them on. Get your tickets now! [...]
British Sport Taekwondo Championships – Advance Category Winners and the Sport Performance National Squad
FAO British Taekwondo Coaches. Details of the official invitation letter to the Sport Performance National Squad for Advance Category Winners at the 2023 British Sport Taekwondo Championships. As you are aware, winning a medal [...]
Phoenix Taekwondo – Bringing the UK Taekwondo Community Together
120-plus Taekwondo students + 14 Taekwondo clubs + 9 6-8th Dan Black Belt Instructors = an EPIC Day of Taekwondo! It’s superb hearing stories from our members and the reasons why they do Taekwondo. [...]
Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final – Champions Unleashed
Get ready to watch the ultimate fights as the world's best descend on Manchester this December. Priority access to tickets for members - get yours now! [...]
British Taekwondo Sport National Championships 2023 t-shirts and hoodies
Details of British Taekwondo Sport National Championships 2023 t-shirts and hoodies available to purchase online. Following the 2023 British Taekwondo Sport National Championships in Sheffield we have a limited number of t-shirts and hoodies [...]
British Sport Taekwondo Championships 2023 – Results: Days 1 & 2
Following the conclusion of the 2023 British Sport Taekwondo Championships in Sheffield the updated results for the two days, and the final team rankings can be found at the following links. Results from day [...]
British Sport Taekwondo Championships 2023 – Results: Day 2, Sunday 1st October
Results from day 2 of the British Sport Taekwondo Championships can be found at the following links: DAY 2 - NOV GRADES - DRAW SHEETS WITH RESULTS DAY 2 - NOV GRADES - INDIVIDUAL [...]
Draw for the British Sport Taekwondo Championships Day 2 – Saturday 30th September for Sunday 1st October
Draw for day 2 of the British Taekwondo National Championships 2023. The draw sheets for day 2 of the British Taekwondo National Championships can be found at the following links: BRITISH NATIONALS 2023 DRAW [...]
British Sport Taekwondo Championships 2023 – Results: Day 1, Saturday 30th September
Results from day 1 of the British Sport Taekwondo Championships can be found at the following links: BRITISH NATIONALS 2023 DRAW WITH RESULTS DAY 1 2023 BRITISH NATIONALS 2023 INDIVIDUAL RESULTS DAY 1 2023 [...]
British Sport Taekwondo Championships – Random Weigh Ins List: Day 1 Saturday 30th September
Random Weigh Ins information for the British Sport Taekwondo Championships. You can download the random weigh in list for Day 1 at this link. The main information page for the event can be found [...]
Draw for the British Sport Taekwondo Championships Day 1 – Friday 29th September for Saturday 30th September
Draw for day 1 of the British Taekwondo National Championships 2023. The draw sheets for day 1 of the British Taekwondo National Championships can be found at the following links: DRAW DAY 1 – [...]
Information page for the British Taekwondo National Championships 2023
The British Taekwondo National Championships 2023 will be taking place at the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield on Saturday 30th September and Sunday 1st October. Details of the event, including FAQs, draw sheets, and [...]
Champions collide for the ultimate fight
Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final. The countdown has begun! Get ready to watch the ultimate fights as the world’s best Taekwondo athletes descend on Manchester [...]
British Taekwondo Sport National Championships Coaches Briefing
Video of the recent British Taekwondo Coaches Briefing. British Taekwondo hosted two Coaches Briefing Zoom calls ahead of the 2023 British Sport Taekwondo Championships. The sessions were run by Clare Laybourne, Sport Referee Department [...]
UK Concussion Guidelines for Non-Elite (Grassroots) Sport – If in doubt, sit them out
Details of UK Concussion Guidelines for Non-Elite (Grassroots) Sport. What do I do? RECOGNISE the signs of concussion; Be prepared* REMOVE anyone suspected of being concussed immediately and; REPORT the [...]
Positive support at the British Sport Taekwondo Championships – Supporter+
Are you looking forward to the 2023 British Sport Taekwondo Championships in Sheffield? It’s wonderful seeing positive support for everyone involved in Taekwondo events. How will you be showing your [...]
Range Sports UK at the British Sport Taekwondo Championships
Details of the Range Sports UK stall at the 2023 British Sport Taekwondo Championships. British Taekwondo's partners Range Sports UK will be running an equipment stall at the 2023 British Sport Taekwondo Championships in [...]
Safeguarding Update – British Taekwondo Sport Nationals
A Safeguarding update from British Taekwondo. I hope that you all had an enjoyable summer and that you managed to catch some sunshine, wherever that may have been! I am looking forward to meeting so [...]
British Taekwondo Sport National Championships Coaches Briefings: Friday 22nd September and Monday 25th September
Details of two Coaches Briefing sessions for the 2023 British Taekwondo Sport National Championships. We will be hosting two Coaches Briefing Zoom calls ahead of the 2023 British Sport Taekwondo Championships. The sessions will [...]
Combat Sport Youth Development Camp in Manchester – Saturday 7th October
Information about how to take part in the next Sport Performance Department Youth Development Camp. The British Taekwondo Sport Performance Department will be holding a Youth Development Camp in Manchester on Saturday 7th October. [...]
75 days until The Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final
Today marks just 75 days until the start of the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final. The World Taekwondo Grand Prix is renowned as a high flying, unpredictable event and for 2023 will be [...]
Spectator tickets for upcoming events
Details of how you can purchase spectator tickets for upcoming British Taekwondo events. We welcome spectators to British Taekwondo National Championships to watch the action and cheer the athletes. The British Taekwondo National Championships [...]
Concussion Awareness Day
Today is Concussion Awareness Day. Have you taken the free-to-use short course to learn more about concussion and head injury in sport? Take the CrashCourse free-to-use Concussion Education course to learn more about concussion and head [...]
Spectator tickets for the British Sport Taekwondo Championships 2023
Spectator Tickets for the 2023 British Sport Taekwondo Championships in Sheffield are now available. Spectator tickets for the British Sport Taekwondo Championships at the EIS Sheffield on Saturday 30th September and Sunday 1st October [...]
Great Britain team selected for the European Cadet Championships 2023 in Serbia
Selections for the European Cadet Championships 2023 in Belgrade, Serbia. Details of the Great Britain teams and athletes selected for the European Cadet Championships 2023 in Serbia next month. [...]
Spectator tickets and volunteering for the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final in December
Details of how you can get involved at the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final. The Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final is taking place [...]
The 2023 Scottish Open Taekwondo Championships in Motherwell
The Scottish Open Taekwondo Championships made its return in 2023! An update from the 2023 Scottish Open Taekwondo Championships. Harrogate KTA, Momentum Taekwondo and Vision Taekwondo hosted the 2023 Scottish Open Taekwondo Championships over [...]
Safeguarding: Weight controls in Taekwondo
Information about weight controls in Taekwondo. Taekwondo, like most martial arts, is a weight-controlled sport which means that when athletes compete it is based on their body weight. Weight categories are used at all [...]
Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final venue: Did you know?
The Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final will be taking place at the Manchester Regional Arena in England from Friday 1st December to Sunday 3rd December. But did you know that Manchester Regional Arena [...]
Taekwondo Day – Taekwondo at the Paris 2024 Olympics
Taekwondo Day Taekwondo Day was celebrated yesterday in commemoration of the IOC's decision 29 years ago, to include Taekwondo as a sport in the Olympics program. Taekwondo at Paris 2024 Taekwondo will be held [...]
British Sport Taekwondo Championships – Approved Equipment List
Details of the World Taekwondo Approved Equipment List that will be used at the British Sport Taekwondo Championships. If you are attending the 2023 British Sport Taekwondo Championships in Sheffield please be aware of [...]
Great Britain at the Sarajevo 2023 World Taekwondo Cadet Championships
The Great Britain team is at the World Taekwondo Cadet Championships in Sarajevo. The Sarajevo 2023 World Taekwondo Cadet Championships take place from Monday 28th to Thursday 31st August. [...]
Great Britain team heading to Bosnia and Herzegovina for the World Taekwondo Cadet Championships
The Great Britain team are en route to Sarajevo for the World Taekwondo Cadet Championships. The team set off from Heathrow at 6am this morning for the event taking place in Sarajevo, Bosnia and [...]
Update from the Gangwon·Chuncheon World Taekwondo Cultural Festival 2023
An update from the Gangwon·Chuncheon World Taekwondo Cultural Festival 2023 by International Referee David Bailey. Grand Master David Bailey recently returned from the Gangwon·Chuncheon World Taekwondo Cultural Festival in [...]
European Junior Championships and European Championships Olympic Weight Categories 2023 in Tallinn, Estonia
Details of the European Junior Taekwondo Championships 2023 in Tallinn, Estonia. The GB Junior team are in action at the European Junior Taekwondo Championships 2023 in Tallinn, Estonia this week. [...]
British Taekwondo Officials at the Gangwon·Chuncheon World Taekwondo Cultural Festival 2023
An update from the Gangwon·Chuncheon World Taekwondo Cultural Festival 2023. Three British Taekwondo Officials have been a part of the Gangwon·Chuncheon World Taekwondo Cultural Festival 2023. Three [...]
2023 World Taekwondo Cadet Championships in Sarajevo
Details of the 2023 World Taekwondo Cadet Championships in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The world’s best and brightest young Taekwondo athletes are preparing for the return of the World Taekwondo Cadet Championships in Sarajevo [...]
100 Days To Go Until the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final
There are 100 days until the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final kicks off. The Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final is taking place at the Manchester Regional Arena in England from [...]
British Sport Taekwondo Championships – Entry Fees Deadline
An update on entry fees for the British Sport Taekwondo Championships. Please note, the deadline to pay entry fees for the 2023 British Sport Taekwondo Championships is 9pm on Friday 18th August. The entry [...]
Para Taekwondo at the European Para Championships 2023
Para Taekwondo competition results from the European Para Championships in Rotterdam. There were medals all round for the Great Britain athletes at the European Para Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Five GB athletes have been [...]
Volunteering and spectator tickets for the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final in December
Details of how you can get involved at the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final. The Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final is taking place at the Manchester Regional Arena in England [...]
Para Taekwondo at the European Para Championships 2023 in Rotterdam, Netherlands
The Para Taekwondo action has kicked off at the European Para Championships 2023 are taking place in Rotterdam, Netherlands in August. Day 7 in a minute – European Para Championships [...]
Sport Referee Class 3 Course and Training Day in Sheffield – Sunday 20th August
Details of an upcoming referee course and training day in Sheffield. British Taekwondo's Sport Referee Department will be holding a training day at Quest Taekwondo in Sheffield on Sunday 20th August. Class 3 Corner [...]
The 2023 British Sport Taekwondo Championships in Sheffield
British Sport Taekwondo Championships 2023. The British Taekwondo National Championships 2023 will be taking place at the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield on Saturday 30th September and Sunday 1st October. The flagship British Sport [...]
Gangwon·Chuncheon World Taekwondo Cultural Festival 2023
Details of the Gangwon·Chuncheon World Taekwondo Cultural Festival 2023. The first ever Gangwon·Chuncheon World Taekwondo Cultural Festival will be held from the 18th to the 24th August and is expected to feature 15,000 athletes, [...]
50 Days To Go Until the 2023 British Sport Taekwondo Championships in Sheffield
There are 50 days until the 2023 British Sport Taekwondo Championships kick off in Sheffield. The British Taekwondo National Championships 2023 will be taking place at the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield on Saturday [...]
Report from the European University Sports Association (EUSA) Combat Championships in Zagreb, Croatia
Event report about the British Student Taekwondo Federation (BSTF) Composite Team at the European University Sports Association (EUSA) Combat Championships G-1, held between the 19th and 24th July 2023 in Zagreb, Croatia. [...]
Para Taekwondo at the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympics
Dates for your Taekwondo diary. Paris 2024 will host the Summer Paralympics from Wednesday 28th August to Sunday 8th September. The Para Taekwondo events will take place between Thursday 29th August and Saturday 31st [...]
Taekwondo at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics
Dates for your Taekwondo diary. Paris 2024 will host the XXXIII Olympic Summer Games, from Friday 26th July to Sunday 11th August 2024. The Taekwondo events will take place between Wednesday 7th August and [...]
Event Sanctioning for 2024 – application window open until Sunday 20th August
Details of British Taekwondo Event Sanctioning for 2024. The event sanction application period for 2024 opened on Tuesday 25th July 2023 and will close at midnight on Sunday 20th August 2023. This sanction window [...]
British International Open – Manchester 2023
The British International Open – Manchester 2023 was held at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester earlier this month. For the first time in over a decade the British International Open Taekwondo Combat Sport [...]
The Stephens family are kicking it at Taekwondo Cymru
Meet British Taekwondo members, the Stephens family. It’s superb hearing stories from our members and the reasons why they do Taekwondo. In this feature we meet the Stephens – four members of the same [...]
Take the free-to-use CrashCourse Concussion Education course
Have you taken the free-to-use short course to learn more about concussion and head injury in sport? Take the CrashCourse free-to-use Concussion Education course to learn more about concussion and head injury in sport. [...]
British Sport Taekwondo Championships – Entry Fees Update
British Sport Taekwondo Championships Entry Fee Payments Due. For the attention of British Taekwondo clubs and instructors who have registered players for the 2023 British Sport Taekwondo Championships in Sheffield. The 2023 British Sport [...]
British Taekwondo Event Sanctioning for 2024 – Online Q&A for Event Hosts Webinar Recording
Webinar Recording of the British Taekwondo Event Sanctioning for 2024 Online Q&A for Event Hosts. Due to changes to the Sport Event Sanction Policy for 2024, British Taekwondo hosted an online Q&A before the [...]
Combat Sport Youth Development Camp in Manchester – Saturday 29th July
Details of the next Sport Performance Department Youth Development Camp. The British Taekwondo Sport Performance Department will be holding a Youth Development Camp in Manchester on Saturday 29th July. [...]
Great Britain team selected for the Sarajevo 2023 World Taekwondo Cadet Championships
Selections for the Sarajevo 2023 World Taekwondo Cadet Championships. Details of the Great Britain teams and athletes selected for the Sarajevo 2023 World Taekwondo Cadet Championships in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Sports Performance Department [...]
British Taekwondo Event Sanctioning for 2024
Details of British Taekwondo Event Sanctioning for 2024. The event sanction application period for 2024 will open on Tuesday 25th July 2023 and close at midnight on Sunday 20th August 2023. This sanction window [...]
GB Taekwondo Development Programme – 2023 Talent Draft
Applications for the GB Taekwondo Talent Draft are open. The GB Taekwondo Talent Draft is an initiative that is run yearly and gives cadet/junior fighters the opportunity to join the GB Development Programme. You [...]
Spectator tickets and volunteering at the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final in December
Details of how you can be a part of the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final. The Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final will be taking place at the Manchester Regional Arena [...]
75 Days To Go Until the 2023 British Sport Taekwondo Championships
There are 75 days until the 2023 British Sport Taekwondo Championships kick off in Sheffield. The British Taekwondo National Championships 2023 will be taking place at the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield on Saturday [...]
Para Taekwondo at the European Para Championships 2023
The European Para Championships 2023 are taking place in Rotterdam, Netherlands in August. British Taekwondo is proud to support the European Para Championships Taekwondo competition by providing [...]
Great Britain athletes at the Sarajevo 2023 World Taekwondo Cadet Championships
Selections made for the Sarajevo 2023 World Taekwondo Cadet Championships. Details of the Great Britain teams and athletes selected for the Sarajevo 2023 World Taekwondo Cadet Championships in Bosnia and Herzegovina. [...]
British Taekwondo International Open Competition held in Manchester
British International Open – Manchester 2023 was held at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester in July. For the first time in over a decade the British International Open Taekwondo Combat Sport Championships took [...]
Officials at the British Taekwondo International Open 2023
A big thank you to our team of officials and referees. For the first time in over a decade the British International Open Taekwondo Combat Sport Championships took place, with Manchester hosting the two-day [...]
British International Open 2023 Vlog by Harry Stavropoulos from T-TKD Taekwondo
A vlog from the British International Open – Manchester 2023. Harry Stavropoulos from T-TKD Taekwondo in Stevenage, Hertfordshire competed in the British International Open in Manchester in July 2023. Here’s his vlog from the [...]
British Taekwondo Sport Performance Department Membership Update – July 2023
Here’s an update from the British Taekwondo Sport Performance Department. You can download a PDF version of the update report here. A relatively short update from me this month on some of the things [...]
British Taekwondo Update, July 2023
Here's an update on recent news, and upcoming events & activities from British Taekwondo. British International Open 2023 – Thank You! A big thank you to everyone who made the British International Open – [...]
GB Taekwondo Development Programme – 2023 Talent Draft Is Open
Applications for the GB Taekwondo Talent Draft are open. The GB Taekwondo Talent Draft is an initiative that is run yearly and gives cadet/junior fighters the opportunity to join the GB Development Programme. You [...]
Phoenix Taekwondo: Meet Dave, Jo, Eva and James – a Taekwondo family
Meet Dave, Jo, Eva and James – a Taekwondo family. It’s excellent hearing stories from our members and the reasons why they do Taekwondo. In this feature we find out more about the Keeling [...]
Volunteer at the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final
Details of how to be a volunteer at the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final. The Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final will be taking place at the [...]
British International Open 2023 – Thank You!
Thank you for being a part of the British International Open – Manchester 2023. A big thank you to everyone who made the British International Open 2023 a success. [...]
British International Open 2023 – Live Stream Videos: Day 2, Sunday 2nd July
Videos from Day 2 of the 2023 British International Open in Manchester. The second and final day of action of the British International Open at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester took place on [...]
British International Open 2023 – Results: Day 2, Sunday 2nd July
Results from Day 2 of the British International Open – Manchester 2023. The British International Open at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester concluded on Sunday 2nd July. The results can be found at [...]
British International Open 2023 – Random Weigh Ins List: Day 2, Sunday 2nd July
Random Weigh Ins information for the British International Open 2023. Day 2 You can download the random weigh in list for Day 2 at this link. The British International Open 2023 Event Page can [...]
British International Open 2023 – Drawsheets: Day 2, Sunday 2nd July
Drawsheet information for Day 2 of the British International Open 2023. Day 2 Drawsheets Drawsheets for the E1 Junior & Cadet Divisions taking place on Sunday 2nd July can be found at this link. [...]
British International Open 2023 Team Trophies, Sponsored by Range Sports
The Junior and Senior Team Trophies at the British International Open 2023 are sponsored by Range Sports. A big thank you to Range Sports for sponsoring the Junior and Senior [...]
British International Open 2023 – Live Stream Videos: Day 1, Saturday 1st July
Videos from Day 1 of the 2023 British International Open in Manchester. The first day of action of the British International Open at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester took place on Saturday 1st [...]
British International Open 2023 – Results: Day 1, Saturday 1st July
Results from Day 1 of the British International Open – Manchester 2023. The first day of action of the British International Open at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester concluded on Saturday 1st July. [...]
British International Open 2023 – Random Weigh Ins List: Day 1, Saturday 1st July
Random Weigh Ins information for the British International Open 2023. Day 1 You can download the random weigh in list for Day 1 at this link. Day 2 The random weigh in list for [...]
0 Days To Go! Today is the day that the British International Open 2023 Kicks Off!
0 Days To Go! Today is the day that the British International Open 2023 Kicks Off! The two-day competition will be held at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester on Saturday 1st and Sunday [...]
British International Open 2023 – Drawsheets: Day 1, Saturday 1st July
Drawsheet information for Day 1 of the British International Open 2023. Day 1 Drawsheets Drawsheets for the G1 Senior Divisions can be found at this link. Day 2 Drawsheets Drawsheets for the E1 Junior [...]
Taekwondo at the Kraków-Małopolska 2023 European Games
A wrap up from the Kraków-Małopolska 2023 European Games. Congratulations to the GB Athletes and Officials who took part in the European Games in Poland. Among the [...]
British International Open 2023 – Random Weigh Ins Information
Random Weigh Ins information for the British International Open 2023. Random weigh in lists will be published on the British Taekwondo website at 6am on Saturday 1st July and 6am on Sunday 2nd July. [...]
British International Open 2023 – Drawsheets Information
Drawsheet information for the British International Open 2023. Drawsheets for the G1 Senior Divisions will be published at 10pm on Friday 30th June. Drawsheets for the E1 Junior & Cadet Divisions will be published [...]
Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final – Friday 1st December to Sunday 3rd December
An update on the Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final. The Manchester 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final will be taking place at the Manchester Regional Arena in England from Friday 1st December [...]
British International Open, Manchester 2023 – Live Stream
Details of the British International Open, Manchester 2023 Live Stream on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd July. The British International Open will be live streamed on the British Taekwondo YouTube Channel, thanks to our [...]
100 Days To Go Until the 2023 British Sport Taekwondo Championships in Sheffield
There are 100 days until the 2023 British Sport Taekwondo Championships kick off in Sheffield. The British Taekwondo National Championships 2023 will be taking place at the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield on Saturday [...]
British Taekwondo International Open Competition in Manchester, 1st and 2nd July
21st June 2023 Media Release For Immediate Use Manchester, UK British Taekwondo International Open Competition in Manchester, 1st and 2nd July. British International Open – Manchester 2023 to be held at the National Cycling [...]
British International Open – Manchester 2023: Entry Deadline Reminder
Entries close on Friday 23rd June. The registration deadline for the British International Open is midnight on Friday 23rd June. Entry applications can be made via World Taekwondo’s Simply Compete website. The British International [...]
Two weeks to go until the British International Open in Manchester
There are now just two weeks until the British International Open – Manchester 2023 kicks off! The two-day competition will be held at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester on Saturday 1st and Sunday [...]
British International Open – Update: Friday 16th June
Here is an update on the British International Open taking place in Manchester on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd July. The entry pack for the British International Open has been updated. The key update [...]
GB Taekwondo Development Programme – Talent Draft Opens this month
Applications for the GB Taekwondo Talent Draft open on Friday 23rd June. The GB Taekwondo Talent Draft is an initiative that is run yearly and gives cadet/junior fighters the opportunity to join the GB [...]
Member Story – Jane Bedford of NTC
A British Taekwondo member story. It’s brilliant hearing stories from our members and the reasons why they do Taekwondo. In this feature we find out more about Jane Bedford of NTC in Nottingham. [...]
British International Open – Entries to Multiple Age Groups
British International Open – Update: Thursday 15th June. Players can now enter a second division at the British International Open. If you are eligible to compete as a Junior and a Senior (born in [...]
British International Open – Spectator Tickets Now Available
Tickets are on sale for the British International Open in Manchester. Spectator tickets for the British International Open – Manchester 2023 are now available to buy online. You can purchase spectator tickets for the [...]
Combat Sport Youth Development Camps in London & Manchester – July 2023
Information about the upcoming British Taekwondo Youth Development Camps in London and Manchester. The British Taekwondo Sport Performance Department will be holding two Youth Development Camps in July. Applicant criteria for the events: British [...]
Combat Sport Youth Development Camp in Manchester – Saturday 29th July
Information about the upcoming British Taekwondo Youth Development Camp in Manchester. The British Taekwondo Sport Performance Department will be holding a Youth Development Camp in Manchester on Saturday 29th July. [...]
Combat Sport Youth Development Camp in London – Saturday 8th July
Information about the upcoming British Taekwondo Youth Development Camp in London. The British Taekwondo Sport Performance Department will be holding a Youth Development Camp in London on Saturday 8th July. [...]
British International Open – Registration deadline extended
Registration deadline extended for the British International Open. The registration deadline for the British International Open has been extended to midnight on Friday 23rd June. There is no change to the registration process or [...]
Sport Performance Department – 2023 Major Championships Selection Information & Deadline
Details of the 2023 Major Championships Selection Procedure. The British Taekwondo selection procedure for the 2023 Major Championships is underway. Please note: The closing date to submit your Expression of Interest and any related [...]
Sport Performance Squad Training Sessions – June, July & August
British Taekwondo’s Sport Performance Squad were back in training at the GB National Centre in Manchester on Saturday 3rd June. The training session went well amid the heat, with a well attended, active session. [...]
British International Open 2023 – Updated Accommodation & Meals Booking Form
Updated Accommodation & Meals Booking Form – Taekwondo British International Open 2023. CSE have negotiated a reduction of £10 per person, per night on Twin rooms, reducing the price from £89 per person to [...]
World Taekwondo Championships in Baku 2023
Follow the action at the World Taekwondo Championships, Baku 2023 online. The World Taekwondo Championships, Baku 2023 kicked off on Sunday 29th May and run through to Sunday 4th June. You can follow the [...]
One month to go until the British International Open in Manchester
There is now just one month until the British International Open – Manchester 2023 kicks off! The two-day competition will be held at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester on Saturday 1st and Sunday [...]
Payments for British International Open entries
Details of how to make payments for the British International Open - Manchester 2023. If you are a player, coach or club who has entered, or are thinking about entering, the British International Open [...]
British International Open – Manchester 2023
British International Open - Manchester 2023. International Taekwondo event to be held at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd July. The [...]
Baku 2023 World Taekwondo Championships
Watch the World Taekwondo Championships, Baku 2023 online. The World Taekwondo Championships, Baku 2023 kicked off on Sunday 29th May and run through to Sunday 4th June. You can follow the World Taekwondo Championships [...]
World Taekwondo celebrates its 50th anniversary on Sunday 28th May
World Taekwondo is 50 in 2023. This year, World Taekwondo is showing the world that the global Taekwondo family is united in celebrating the 50th anniversary. You can find out more about World Taekwondo [...]
World Taekwondo celebrates 50 years in May 2023
World Taekwondo celebrates its 50th anniversary on Sunday 28th May 2023! This year, World Taekwondo is showing the world that the global Taekwondo family is united in celebrating the 50th anniversary. You can find [...]
The Combat Sport of Taekwondo in action
Taekwondo competition action photos. Photos from British Taekwondo's Sport Performance Department Selection Competition Series event at the George Carnell Leisure Centre in Davyhulme, Manchester last May. This event was the first of two ranking [...]
Member Story – Eden Byrne of Cheol Taekwondo Academy
A British Taekwondo member story. It's brilliant hearing stories from our members and the reasons why they do Taekwondo. In this feature we find out more about Eden Byrne of Cheol Taekwondo Academy in [...]
British International Open – 50 Days To Go!
The countdown is on to the British International Open in Manchester. There are now just 50 days to go until the British International Open kicks-off in Manchester. For the first [...]
British International Open – Update 3rd May: Event Entry Pack Available & Entries Open
The Updated Entry Pack for the British International Open is now available and entries to the competition are open. You can now view and download version 2 of the British International Open Event Information [...]
British Taekwondo – Development Update, April 2023
An update from British Taekwondo’s Development team. Over the last 12 months British Taekwondo has made significant strides in establishing a Development department to expand our reach to support our clubs through education, diversification [...]
Club Matters
Does your Taekwondo club use the Club Matters website. Club Matters is a Sport England Lottery funded programme that provides free resources, support, guidance and workshops to: Grassroots sports clubs, groups and community organisations. [...]
Are you coaching at an event this year?
Are you going to be coaching at a British Taekwondo sanctioned competition this year? If so, please make sure that your British Taekwondo membership and credentials, including disclosure checks, are all up-to-date, and that [...]
Are you competing in an event this year?
Are you entering a British Taekwondo sanctioned competition this year? If you are, please make sure that your British Taekwondo membership is the correct type to be eligible to compete, is up-to-date, and covers [...]
Sport Referee Department: Chair’s blog – April 2023
A blog post from Paul Timms, Chair of the Sport Referees Department. Hi everyone, In this my second blog as the new department chair, I would like to take this opportunity of thanking everyone [...]
Global Athlete and Official Licences (GALs and GOLs)
Details of Global Athlete and Official Licences (GALs and GOLs). Do I need a Global Athlete/Officials Licence (GAL/GOL)? Members wishing to participate at any World Taekwondo and European Taekwondo promoted/sanctioned events, will require a [...]
British Taekwondo Sport Performance Squad Training Sessions – June, July and August
Details of the British Taekwondo Sport Performance Squad Training Sessions this summer. British Taekwondo’s Sport Performance Squad will be back in training at the GB National Centre in Manchester in June, July and August. [...]
British International Open – Update 20th April
An update on the British International Open. Version 2 of the Event Information Entry Pack for the 2023 British International Open will be published shortly. Entry applications will open via World Taekwondo's Simply Compete [...]
This Girl Can: Manchester Women & Girls Open Day – Wednesday 26th April
Details of the Manchester Women & Girls Open Day – Access All Areas event at the Manchester Regional Arena. MCRactive and GLL are hosting a FREE event for women and girls to come and [...]
British International Open – Update 19th April: Event Entry Pack Now Available
The Entry Pack for the British International Open is now available. You can now view and download the British International Open Event Information Pack. Click to download the Entry Information [...]
Combat Sport Youth Development Camp in London – Saturday 29th April
Information about the upcoming British Taekwondo Youth Development Camp in London. The British Taekwondo Sport Performance Department will be holding a Youth Development Camp in London on Saturday 29th April. [...]
British International Open – Update 18th April 2023
For the first time in over a decade the British International Open (combat sport) will take place in Manchester on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd July 2023. The British International Open 2023 will be [...]
Clean Sport Week 2023 – Teamwork in Clean Sport
Please join us in celebrating Clean Sport Week from the 22nd to the 26th May 2023. This year, UK Anti-Doping’s annual awareness week will discuss Teamwork in Clean Sport. The concept behind this year’s [...]
British Taekwondo National Championships – Update 14th April
An update on the 2023 British Taekwondo National Championships. Entries have been reached for the British Taekwondo National Championships taking place at the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield on Saturday 30th September and Sunday [...]
British Taekwondo National Championships 2023 in Sheffield
Entries are now open for the British Taekwondo National Championships 2023. The British Taekwondo National Championships 2023 will be taking place at the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield on Saturday 30th September and Sunday [...]
University Research – Taekwondo Practitioners Needed for a Study
Taekwondo practitioners needed for a university dissertation study. Jack Durcan, a British Taekwondo member, 4th Dan, and GB Poomsae Coach is running a dissertation study as part-fulfilment of my master’s degree in Sport Science [...]
Sport Performance: Youth Development Camp in London – Saturday 29th April
Details of a British Taekwondo Youth Development Camp in London. The British Taekwondo Sport Performance Department will be holding a Youth Development Camp in London on Saturday 29th April. [...]
Coach and Instructor – What’s in the title?
A look at the similarities and differences between coaches and instructors. The labels ‘coach’ and ‘instructor’ are often used interchangeably and share many characteristics. What we need [...]
The Road to Referee at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Details of the recent selection process for Taekwondo referees at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Paul Timms, the Sport Referee Department Chair, and Darren Naraine, a British Taekwondo Sport Referee Department tutor and chief [...]
British Taekwondo & Kukkiwon sign historic MOU
Details of the British Taekwondo & Kukkiwon Memorandum of Understanding. British Taekwondo and Kukkiwon, the World Headquarters and global Black Belt certification body for the Martial Art, [...]
Why Taekwondo? We want to hear your stories
We’re keen to hear Taekwondo stories from our members. As part of our 40th anniversary in 2022 member clubs, coaches, athletes and supporters got in touch to [...]
Free-to-use resource – CrashCourse Concussion Education
Have you taken the free-to-use short course to learn more about concussion and head injury in sport? Take the CrashCourse free-to-use Concussion Education course to learn more about concussion and head injury in sport. [...]
Range Sports and Jcalicu – official partners of British Taekwondo
Range Sports and Jcalicu are the Official Uniform Sponsors of British Taekwondo’s National Teams. The partnership kicked off with Jcalicu uniforms being supplied to the Great Britain National Teams at [...]
Sport England Small Grants Programme Funding – open until Friday 30th June 2023
Sport England’s Small Grants Programme is open for applications, with awards of up to £15,000 available. Sport England reopened its Small Grants Programme, with awards of between £300 and £15,000 available to support projects [...]
Anti-Doping Education Webinars Series from the International Testing Agency, in conjunction with World Taekwondo
Details of the Anti-Doping Education Webinars Series hosted by International Testing Agency, in conjunction with World Taekwondo. World Taekwondo invites British Taekwondo members to attend the Anti-Doping Education Webinars Series hosted by the International [...]
Rocco wins Bronze
Rocco Harbisher from Coulby Sport Taekwondo won a bronze medal at the 2023 Dutch Open Taekwondo Championships. Congratulations to Rocco Harbisher from Coulby Sport Taekwondo who won Bronze at the [...]
Visit to London Taekwondo Clubs.
London Clubs, we want to come and see you! Annie, our Disability Officer, and Anna, our Insights and communications will be traveling to London on Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st of March [...]
Team Ultimate success at the Slovenia Open G1 International Taekwondo Tournament
Athletes from Ultimate Taekwondo recently competed in Slovenia. Team Ultimate achieved medal success at the recent Slovenia Open G1 International Taekwondo Tournament in Ljubljana. Three players from Team Ultimate competed and all three won [...]
Two new members join the Sport Referee Department team
British Taekwondo welcomes two new team members to the Sport Referee Department. Clare Laybourne and Jo Leach-Flanagan are joining the Sport Referee Department after a thorough recruitment process. Clare and Jo join Paul Timms, [...]
British International Open returns in 2023
Save the date for the British International Open in Manchester this summer. For the first time in over a decade the British International Open (combat sport) will take place in Manchester on Saturday 1st [...]
The Scottish National Taekwondo Championships (Scottish Championships 2023) – Combat Sport
Details of the Scottish National Taekwondo Championships in June. The Scottish National Taekwondo Championships will be held at Wishaw Sports Centre, Wishaw on Sunday 4th June. The Scottish National Taekwondo Championships is a gold-level [...]
Best Leg Taekwondo 1-2-1 Competition 2023 (Best Leg 1-2-1)
Details of the Best Leg Taekwondo 1-2-1 Competition 2023 in May. Best Leg Taekwondo is holding the Best Leg Taekwondo 1-2-1 Competition 2023 at Harris Girls Academy East Dulwich, London on Sunday 7th May. [...]
British Taekwondo’s Sport Performance Squad training in Manchester – February 2023
A Sport Performance Squad training video. Check out this video from the recent Sport Performance Squad training session at the GB National Centre in Manchester. You [...]
Events in March
Details of upcoming British Taekwondo events this month. Following a busy February we head into March and a new month of events for members to take part in. Wednesday 8th March International Women’s Day [...]
Ali’s Dojang 2023 Vlog from LMC Taekwondo
A vlog from Ali's Dojang Open competition from the team at LMC Taekwondo. Check out the latest vlog from LMC Taekwondo about a recent weekend of events they took part in - the BUCS [...]
World Taekwondo celebrates 50 years in 2023
The countdown is on to the celebrations of World Taekwondo's 50th anniversary on Sunday 28th May 2023! This year, World Taekwondo is showing the world that the global Taekwondo family is united in celebrating [...]
Sport Performance – Youth Development Camp in Manchester
Details of a British Taekwondo Youth Development Camp in Manchester. The next British Taekwondo Sport Performance Youth Development Camp will be held in Manchester on Sunday 2nd April. The event will be held from [...]
Taekwondo Sport Performance Squad Training Session – Saturday 25th February
Details of the Taekwondo Sport Performance Squad Training Session in Manchester on Saturday 25th February. British Taekwondo’s Sport Performance Squad will be back in training at the GB National Centre in Manchester on Saturday [...]
The CIMSPA Digital Marketing Hub
Improve your digital marketing to engage, gain and retain more members. Learn how with the CIMSPA Digital Marketing Hub. The Digital Marketing Hub is free to access and provides support, guidance and resources tailored [...]
UK Coaching Club – New Membership Tiers
Enhance Your Coaching Experience, Development and Support with the Newly Upgraded UK Coaching Club. Coaching can be challenging, but the upgraded UK Coaching Club is here to help so you [...]
Thank you for completing the British Taekwondo Membership Survey.
Thank you to all of our clubs and instructors who completed the first annual British Taekwondo Membership Survey. The information supplied by clubs will provide invaluable guidance to the direction of British Taekwondo's work [...]
Anti-Doping information and guidance – for the attention of all British Taekwondo Coaches
Anti-Doping information and guidance. For the attention of all British Taekwondo Coaches. Please advise any applicable members within your Club/Group of the Anti-Doping information/guidance given below. It is important that they fully understand the [...]
Taekwondo kids programme pilot update
An update on the Taekwondo kids programme pilot. Thank you to everyone that responded to the information we posted asking for volunteer clubs and instructors to pilot an early-stage version of the new children's [...]
New Taekwondo kids programme pilot and steering group – help needed from member clubs
Member request – help needed for new Taekwondo kids programme. British Taekwondo is in the process of developing a new Taekwondo kids programme and needs help from member clubs and coaches. [...]
Sport Performance Department – 2023 Major Championships Selection Information
Details of the 2023 Major Championships Selection Procedure. The British Taekwondo selection procedure for the 2023 Major Championships has now begun. The Major Championships that British Taekwondo will be selecting [...]
Sport Performance Department – Membership Update – January 2023
Sport Performance Department – Membership Update – January 2023 An update from the British Taekwondo Sport Performance Department. The latest news, events and selections update from the British Taekwondo [...]
Events in February
Details of upcoming British Taekwondo events this month. As we enter a new month there a number of events for members to take part in. Saturday 4th February 3rd Lanarkshire Open Championships in Wishaw, [...]
British Taekwondo Membership Survey – Closes on Monday 6th February
Responses to the British Taekwondo Membership Survey will close at midnight on Monday 6th February. Thank you to everyone who has completed the British Taekwondo Membership Survey. We have [...]
Range Sports and Jcalicu – partners of British Taekwondo
Range Sports and Jcalicu are the Official Uniform Sponsors of British Taekwondo’s National Teams. The partnership kicked off with Jcalicu uniforms being supplied to the Great Britain National Teams [...]
Why do you do Taekwondo?
We’re keen to hear about all the reasons why Taekwondo is the activity for you? As part of our 40th anniversary campaign last year member clubs, coaches, athletes and supporters [...]
CrashCourse Concussion Education – free-to-use resource
Have you taken the free-to-use short course to learn more about concussion and head injury in sport? Take the CrashCourse free-to-use Concussion Education course to learn more about concussion and head injury in sport. [...]
Research projects – help needed from British Taekwondo members
Can you help with two university research projects? There are currently two university research projects taking place and the researchers have asked British Taekwondo to put out a call to its members for help. [...]
Taekwondo Sport Performance Squad Training Sessions – Saturday 11th & Saturday 25th February
Details of the Taekwondo Sport Performance Squad Training Sessions in Manchester on Saturday 11th & Saturday 25th February. British Taekwondo’s Sport Performance Squad will be back in training at the [...]
Two upcoming Corner Judge courses
Details of two upcoming Taekwondo Corner Judge courses. There are two Corner Judges courses (Class 3.0 qualification) taking place in January and February. Course tutor and International Referee Master Rick Simpson will lead these [...]
Sport England Small Grants Programme Funding 2023
Sport England's Small Grants Programme has returned with awards of up to £15,000. Sport England has reopened its Small Grants Programme, with awards of between £300 and £15,000 available to support projects delivering recognised [...]
Ultimate Taekwondo Championships 2023 Vlog from LMC Taekwondo
A vlog from the Ultimate Taekwondo Championships. The team at LMC Taekwondo competed in the Ultimate Taekwondo Championships on Sunday 22nd January. Here's their vlog from the event. [...]
A new International Combat Sport Referee
A British Taekwondo member has newly qualified as an International Combat Sport Referee. Congratulations to Jethro Cooke for successfully passing the World Taekwondo Kyorugi International Referee course in Paris, France. Jethro, a member of [...]
Sport Referee Department: Chair’s blog – January 2023
A blog post from Paul Timms, the new Chair of the Sport Referees Department. Hi everyone, In this my very first blog as the new Sport Referee Department Chair – I wanted to [...]
News and events update
Here's an update on news and events from British Taekwondo. Are you taking part in a competition this year? Will you be coaching at a British Taekwondo sanctioned competition in 2023? Are you, or [...]
Positive support at Taekwondo competitions
Showing positive support at British Taekwondo events. Action from a Sport Taekwondo Selection Competition Series event in 2022. Photo courtesy of All Sports Photography It’s brilliant seeing positive [...]
Are you coaching at a competition this year?
Will you be coaching at a British Taekwondo sanctioned competition in 2023? If you are, please ensure that your British Taekwondo membership and credentials, including disclosure checks, are all up-to-date, and covers the date [...]
Are you competing this year?
Will you be entering a British Taekwondo sanctioned competition in 2023? If so, please ensure that your British Taekwondo membership is the correct type to be eligible to compete, is up-to-date, and covers the [...]
Upcoming Corner Judge courses
Details of three upcoming Taekwondo Corner Judge courses. There are three Corner Judges courses (Class 3.0 qualification) taking place over the next few weekends. Course tutor and International Referee Master Rick Simpson will lead [...]
World Taekwondo’s 50th anniversary
World Taekwondo was established on the 28th May 1973. World Taekwondo (WT), the International Federation governing Taekwondo, leads an inclusive and accessible combat sport. World Taekwondo is a member of the Association of Summer [...]
Taekwondo and therapeutic counselling
An article looking into how the Teachings of Taekwondo resonate with positive therapeutic outcomes in the counselling room. We really enjoy hearing from our members as it shows a wide-range of activity, topics [...]
Volunteer vacancies at British Taekwondo
British Taekwondo is looking for experienced and motivated people to join our technical departments. Current vacancies include the following positions: Referee Director of the Poomsae Referee Department (Closing date for applications Friday 13th January) [...]
Taekwondo Seminar with Master Jeong In-choul
Details of an upcoming Taekwondo Seminar with Master Jeong In-choul in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Master Jeong In-choul will be holding a Taekwondo Seminar in Stevenage, Hertfordshire on Saturday 11th February. The [...]
Research project – help needed from Taekwondo clubs
Details of a research project into injuries within Taekwondo training sessions among competitive clubs within Great Britain. British Taekwondo member Kirsten Barrett, of Momentum Taekwondo and the GB Development Squad, is currently in her [...]
Prohibited Substances & Methods in Sports
The WADA 2023 List of Prohibited Substances & Methods in Sports is now in effect. The Prohibited List designates the substances and methods that are prohibited in sport. Following an extensive consultation period by [...]
Midlands Open Taekwondo Championships 2023
The Midlands Open Taekwondo Championships is taking place in Coventry on Saturday 25th March. Five Lions Taekwondo Academy is organising the Midlands Open Taekwondo Championships in Coventry on Saturday 25th March. The open championships [...]
New volunteering vacancy – Education & Progression Manager
The Sport Taekwondo Referee Department is seeking an Education & Progression Manager. You can find out full details of the role and its requirements in this role description. About the [...]
New volunteering vacancy – Administration & Finance Manager
The Sport Taekwondo Referee Department is seeking an Administration & Finance Manager. You can find out full details of the role and its requirements in this role description. About this post: [...]
New volunteering vacancies
British Taekwondo's Sport Taekwondo Referee Department is seeking two new volunteers. The Sport Taekwondo Referee Department has volunteer vacancies for two new roles: Administration & Finance Manager and Education & Progression Manager. [...]
Lanarkshire Open Taekwondo Championships 2023
Details of the 2023 Lanarkshire Open Taekwondo Championships. The Lanarkshire Open Taekwondo Championships 2023 will be held at Wishaw Sports Centre, Alexander Street, Wishaw ML2 0HQ over the weekend of [...]
Taekwondo Sparring Corner Judges Course (Level 3)
Details of a Sparring Corner Judges Course in London. Ali's Dojang is holding a Taekwondo Sparring Corner Judges Course (Level 3) between 11am and 3.30pm on Saturday 28th January. The event will be held [...]
Two new appointments for the New Year
It’s superb to announce two new appointments to our dedicated technical department teams for the New Year. We would like to welcome Paul Timms as the new Chair of the Sport Referees department & [...]
Why Taekwondo?
British Taekwondo Member Stories. We’re keen to hear about all the reasons why Taekwondo is the activity for you? As part of our 40th anniversary campaign last year member clubs, coaches, athletes and supporters [...]
Events in January
Details of upcoming British Taekwondo events this month. The New Year is kicking off with a number of events for members to take part in. Sunday 8th January Sport Performance Youth Development Camp in [...]
Happy New Year
We'd like to wish everyone a happy New Year and all the very best for 2023. We hope you enjoyed a nice festive break. We look forward to supporting our member clubs, coaches and [...]
Taekwondo Sport Performance Squad Training Session – Saturday 14th January
Taekwondo Sport Performance Squad Training Session in Manchester on Saturday 14th January. British Taekwondo’s Sport Performance Squad will be back in training at the GB National Centre in Manchester on [...]
Dates for your Taekwondo diary: 2023 events calendar
Save the dates. Details of events in 2023. You can find the 2023 competition calendar on our website with details of all British Taekwondo sanctioned events listed. You can also find details of referee [...]
Member stories
British Taekwondo Member Stories. 2022 marked British Taekwondo’s 40th year. It has been brilliant to hear and share your memories from the past four decades. From achievements to events, to club milestones to training, [...]
A whirlwind 12 months for Matthew after Starting Taekwondo.
From starting Taekwondo just over a year ago to becoming a British Taekwondo 2022 National Sport Champion in his weight category, Matthew has well and truly been bitten by the Taekwondo bug. Matthew [...]
British Taekwondo Technical Department Workshops, December 2022
The British Taekwondo supporting technical department workshops were held on Saturday 10th December. You can now view the videos to hear from our Technical Departments about the wealth of activity that’s taken place in [...]
Scorpion Taekwondo 1-2-1 Fight Day (Scorpion 1-2-1 Match day) – October 2023
The Scorpion Taekwondo 1-2-1 Fight Day (Scorpion 1-2-1 Match day) is a Bronze level British Taekwondo event. The Scorpion Taekwondo 1-2-1 Fight Day will be held at Barnsley Metrodome on [...]
Ultimate Taekwondo Championships – September 2023 (Ultimate Open)
The Ultimate Taekwondo Championships – Sunday 10th September 2023. The Ultimate Taekwondo Championships 2023 (Ultimate Open) is a Silver level British Taekwondo event. The Ultimate Taekwondo Championships will be [...]
Scorpion Open 2023
Scorpion Open – Sunday 30th July 2023. The Scorpion Open 2023 is a Silver level British Taekwondo event. The Scorpion Open will take place at Barnsley Metrodome on Sunday [...]
LMC Prize Fighter 1-2-1 Match Day (LMC Prize Fighter 1-2-1) 2023
LMC Prize Fighter 1-2-1 Match Day – Sunday 2nd July 2023. The LMC Prize Fighter 1-2-1 Match Day (LMC Prize Fighter 1-2-1) is a Bronze level British Taekwondo event. [...]