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. [...]
Ultimate 1-2-1 Match Day 2023
Ultimate 1-2-1 Match Day – Sunday 2nd July 2023. The Ultimate 1-2-1 Match Day is a Bronze level British Taekwondo event. The Ultimate 1-2-1 Match Day will be held [...]
BTS Southern Counties Open (BTS Southern Counties Championship) 2023
The BTS Southern Counties Open – Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st May 2023. The BTS Southern Counties Open (BTS Southern Counties Championship) is a Silver level British Taekwondo event. [...]
Scorpion Taekwondo 1-2-1 Fight Day (Scorpion 1-2-1 Match day) 2023
Scorpion Taekwondo 1-2-1 Fight Day – Sunday 26th February 2023. The Scorpion Taekwondo 1-2-1 Fight Day (Scorpion 1-2-1 Match day) is a Bronze level British Taekwondo event. The Scorpion [...]
Midlands Open Taekwondo Championships (Midlands Open) 2023
Midlands Open Taekwondo Championships – Saturday 25th March 2023. The Midlands Open Taekwondo Championships (Midlands Open) is a Silver level British Taekwondo event. The Midlands Open Taekwondo Championships will [...]
Ali’s Dojang Open 2023 (Open Ali’s Dojang)
Ali’s Dojang Open – Sunday 19th February 2023. Ali’s Dojang Open 2023 (Open Ali’s Dojang) is a Silver level British Taekwondo event. Ali’s Dojang Open 2023 will be held [...]
Ultimate Taekwondo Championships (Ultimate Open) 2023
The Ultimate Taekwondo Championships – Sunday 22nd January 2023. The Ultimate Taekwondo Championships (Ultimate Open) is a Silver level British Taekwondo event. The Ultimate Taekwondo Championships will be held [...]
Lanarkshire Open Sparring Championships (Lanarkshire Open) 2023
Lanarkshire Open Sparring Championships – 4th and 5th February 2023. The Lanarkshire Open Sparring Championships (Lanarkshire Open) is a Silver level British Taekwondo event. The Lanarkshire Open Sparring Championships [...]
British Taekwondo’s 40th year
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, [...]
Sport Performance Youth Development Camps – 20 places left
There are now just 20 places left in each of the Sport Performance Squad Youth Development Camps. Please click the links below and register your attendance ASAP if you would like to attend: London: [...]
UK Anti-Doping Clean Sport Week 2023
Save the date: UKAD’s Clean Sport Week returns on 22-26 May 2023. UK Anti-Doping is an active participant in the global fight against doping in sport – and is the national body responsible for [...]
Sport Performance Youth Development Camps in London & Manchester, January 2023
Entries to the next Sport Performance Squad Youth Development Camps are now open. Spaces are limited so please click the links below and register your attendance ASAP if you would like to attend: London: [...]
British Taekwondo’s End of Year Awards 2022
Congratulations to all of the award winners at the British Taekwondo End of Year Awards 2022. British Taekwondo's End of Year Awards for 2022 were held in Manchester on Saturday 10th December. Well done [...]
British Taekwondo AGM & Workshops 2022
The British Taekwondo AGM & supporting technical department workshops were held on Saturday 10th December. Thank you to everyone you joined us at, and contributed to, the British Taekwondo AGM & Workshops in-person and [...]
AGM Workshops – Saturday 10th December
Calling all members! Why not join us online this Saturday to hear from our Technical Departments about the wealth of activity that’s taken place in 2022, and to hear about what’s coming up in [...]
French Open – squad membership applications
The French Open took place in Paris last weekend. British Taekwondo and the Sport Performance Department would like to congratulate all of the British clubs, athletes, coaches and referees who participated in the recent [...]
Grand Master achievement in Korea
Peter Johnson of Stoke UTA has attained 8th Grand Master Dan grade at the Kukkiwon in Korea. British Taekwondo Instructor and Master Peter Johnson from Stoke UTA, recently travelled to South Korea to take [...]
Alex Sherratt wins gold at the European Cadet Taekwondo Championships in Malta
Great Britain's Alex Sherratt wins gold at the 2022 European Cadet Taekwondo Championships in Valetta, Malta. Alex Sherratt won gold for Great Britain in the -41kg category at the European [...]
Whiston Taekwondo Events in 2023
Whiston Taekwondo will be holding two British Taekwondo sanctioned events in 2023. Both Taekwondo events will be held at the FireFit Hub in Toxteth, Liverpool. The Whiston Taekwondo 3rd [...]
Whiston Taekwondo’s North West Open Championships 2023
Whiston Taekwondo’s North West Open Championships – Sunday 16th April. Whiston Taekwondo’s North West Open Championships is a Silver level British Taekwondo event. Whiston Taekwondo’s North West Open Championships [...]
Whiston Taekwondo 3rd 1-2-1 Mat Time
Whiston Taekwondo 3rd 1-2-1 Mat Time – Saturday 14th January 2023. The Whiston Taekwondo 3rd 1-2-1 Mat Time (Whiston 1-2-1) is a Bronze level British Taekwondo event. The Whiston Taekwondo [...]
Watch the 2022 European Cadet Taekwondo Championships in Malta
You can watch the action from the 2022 European Cadet Taekwondo Championships in Malta on YouTube. The 2022 European Cadet Taekwondo Championships are taking place at the National Sport School [...]
Great Britain at the 2022 European Cadet Taekwondo Championships in Malta
The GB team have arrived at the 2022 European Cadet Taekwondo Championships in Malta. The GB team have arrived at the 2022 European Cadet Taekwondo Championships in Malta. The Great [...]
Sport Performance Youth Development Camps – London & Manchester, January 2023
The next Sport Performance Squad Youth Development Camps are due to take place in January 2023. Spaces are limited so please click the links below and register your attendance ASAP [...]
Member Health & Safety Guidelines – Risk Assessment Review
An update on British Taekwondo review of its model Health and Safety Risk Assessments for Taekwondo specific activities. British Taekwondo has reviewed its model Health and Safety Risk Assessments for [...]
Sport Performance Department – Membership Update – November 2022
Sport Performance Department – Membership Update – November 2022 An update from the British Taekwondo Sport Performance Department. The latest news, events and selections update from the British Taekwondo [...]
2022 European Cadet Taekwondo Championships in Malta
The 2022 European Cadet Taekwondo Championships will be held at the National Sport School in Valetta, Malta between the 25th and 28th November. The Great Britain team will be in action at the event. [...]
Saturday 10th December – Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Workshop and End of Year Awards & Celebration
These events will all take place on Saturday 10th December. British Taekwondo will host the 2022 AGM and supporting workshops both in person, at the GB Taekwondo National Centre in Manchester, and virtually this [...]
Bosnia and Herzegovina Open 2022
The Bosnia and Herzegovina Open took place in Sarajevo last weekend. Everyone at British Taekwondo and the Sport Performance Department would like to congratulate all of the British clubs, athletes, [...]
Ki Taekwondo University of Birmingham Seminar – Sunday 20th November, 4pm-7pm
Details of a Taekwondo seminar in Birmingham. Ki Taekwondo are holding a seminar at the Ki Taekwondo University Dojang in Edgbaston, Birmingham this Sunday, 4pm-7pm. Further details can be found on the poster below. [...]
British Taekwondo National Championships – Sport & Poomsae Event Pages
Find out more about the British Taekwondo National Championships. You will find details of the British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships and the British Sport Taekwondo Championships in the links below. [...]
Dracula Open (Romania Open) 2022
The Romania Open (aka the Dracula Open) took place in Bucharest last weekend. Everyone at British Taekwondo and the Sport Performance Department would like to congratulate all of the [...]
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 information and requirements. [...]
British Taekwondo Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Workshop 2022
British Taekwondo will host the 2022 AGM and supporting workshops both in person and virtually this year. This will all take place on Saturday 10th December 2022. It’s a great opportunity for club representatives [...]
2023 British Taekwondo Events Calendar
Competition event dates for your Taekwondo diary. We are pleased to publish the sanctioned British Taekwondo events calendar for 2023 having been through an extensive policy development process and invitation to submit. [...]
Taekwondo Sport Performance Squad Training Session – Saturday 19th November
British Taekwondo’s Sport Performance Squad will be back in training at the GB National Centre in Manchester on Saturday 19th November. This training session is for the current squad team [...]
British Taekwondo events
British Taekwondo organises, sanctions and delivers a wide-range of events each year. From our British combat sport and poomsae championships, to local, regional and national competitions we support clubs, coaches and members to [...]
Photos for our 40th year
Celebrating British Taekwondo’s 40th year. 2022 is our 40th year and we've been sharing stories and memories from our members and clubs throughout the year. We'd really like to [...]
One week since the World Taekwondo Grand Prix III in Manchester
It's been a week already since the World Taekwondo Grand Prix III kicked off in Manchester! There was a lot of action to follow and it was brilliant to see so many [...]
Take the free CrashCourse Concussion Education course
Take the CrashCourse free-to-use Concussion Education course to learn more about concussion and head injury in sport. As part of our overall duty of care and our commitment to [...]
Great Britain team announced for the European Cadet Championships in Malta
Team announcement for the European Cadet Championships in Valetta, Malta in November. The Great Britain team will be competing at the European Cadet Championships in Valetta, Malta between the 25th and 28th November. [...]
World Taekwondo – Combat Sport Rules & Regulations
Combat Sport Rules & Regulations. Regular Sport Taekwondo competition takes place at domestic, national and international level with fixed competition rules as laid down by the international federation, World Taekwondo. These rules and [...]
Positive support at Taekwondo events – Supporter+
Supporter+ It's wonderful seeing positive support for everyone involved in Taekwondo events. Here's a brilliant example of positive support at the British Sport Taekwondo National Championships. How do you show your support at [...]
World Taekwondo Grand Prix III Highlights
The World Taekwondo Grand Prix III took place in Manchester from in October. Following the European Taekwondo and Para Taekwondo Championships in Manchester back in May, over 400 athletes from over 50 nations competed [...]
Phoenix Taekwondo: East Meets West – Teaching Taekwondo across two continents
East Meets West – Teaching Taekwondo across two continents. As part of our 40th anniversary celebrations we’re sharing the stories of our members. In this feature we hear the story of how a British [...]
British Sport Taekwondo Championships 2022
The British Taekwondo National Championships were held at the EIS Sheffield on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th September. This years’ event took place at the English Institute of Sport (EIS) in Sheffield and was [...]
World Taekwondo Grand Prix III – Manchester 2022
Manchester hosted the Champions of Taekwondo at the World Taekwondo Grand Prix III from 20-23 October 2022. Hot off the back of the European Taekwondo and Para Taekwondo Championships in May, over 400 [...]
See the action from day 4 of the World Taekwondo Grand Prix III in Manchester
Ways to watch the World Taekwondo Grand Prix III, Manchester 2022. Don't worry if you haven't been able to make it to Manchester to watch the World Taekwondo Grand [...]
Watch day 3 of the World Taekwondo Grand Prix III in Manchester
Ways to watch the World Taekwondo Grand Prix III, Manchester 2022. Even if you can't make it to Manchester to watch the World Taekwondo Grand Prix III live and in [...]
Tune in to day 2 of the World Taekwondo Grand Prix III in Manchester
Ways to watch the World Taekwondo Grand Prix III, Manchester 2022. If you can't make it to Manchester to watch the World Taekwondo Grand Prix III live and in [...]
Watch World Taekwondo Grand Prix III
Ways to watch the World Taekwondo Grand Prix III, Manchester 2022. Don't worry if you can't make it to Manchester to watch the World Taekwondo Grand Prix III live and [...]
Meet the athlete sessions at the World Taekwondo Grand Prix III
Join us for a Meet the Athlete session ring side straight after the morning's action. It’s your chance to ask questions of some of the GB Taekwondo team and grab selfies and autographs. [...]
How to watch World Taekwondo Grand Prix III
Ways to watch the World Taekwondo Grand Prix III, Manchester 2022. If you can't make it to Manchester to watch the World Taekwondo Grand Prix III live and in person, you can still [...]
One day until World Taekwondo Grand Prix III
There is just one day to go until the World Taekwondo Grand Prix III. Have you got your tickets yet? Join us in Manchester and see the Champions battle for [...]
Martial Art Seminar – Manchester – Sunday 30th October
Sign-up to the Martial Art Seminar at the GB Taekwondo National Centre in Manchester on Sunday 30th October. We are pleased to announce that the next [...]
Two days until World Taekwondo Grand Prix III
There are just two days to go until the World Taekwondo Grand Prix III. There are just two days to go until the World Taekwondo Grand Prix III. Have you [...]
Three days until World Taekwondo Grand Prix III
There are just three days to go until the World Taekwondo Grand Prix III. Have you got your tickets yet? Join us in Manchester and see the Champions battle for [...]
One week until World Taekwondo Grand Prix III
There is just one week to go until the World Taekwondo Grand Prix III. Have you got your tickets yet? Join us in Manchester and see the Champions battle for [...]
British Taekwondo Anti-Doping Update
An update on British Taekwondo's Anti-Doping activity. In mid-2022 British Taekwondo embarked on a programme to become 100% compliant under the UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) Assurance Framework. Following initial liaison with [...]
Martial Art Seminar – Manchester, Sunday 30th October
Date for your Martial Art diary. Sign-up to the Martial Art Seminar at the GB Taekwondo National Centre in Manchester on Sunday 30th October. The next Taekwondo seminar from the Martial Art Performance Department [...]
Volunteer Vacancy: Sport Referee Department – Chair
Volunteer Vacancy: Sport Referee Department – Chair. British Taekwondo has a vacancy for a Chair of the Sport Referee Department. British Taekwondo is looking for an experienced and motivated [...]
World Mental Health Day at British Taekwondo
Meet the team at British Taekwondo supporting World Mental Health Day. Visit our mental health page for more information about how we are promoting better mental health awareness throughout British Taekwondo [...]
Sport England tools and resources for mental health
Sport England tools and resources for mental health available now. Sport England have compiled some tools and resources to help organisations support members with their mental health. You can access the information on the [...]
Mental Health Awareness – Tips from GB Taekwondo Athletes
Promoting better mental health awareness throughout British Taekwondo clubs. British Taekwondo is supporting the Mental Health Foundation's 2022 World Mental Health Day. This is a chance to talk about mental [...]
Andrew Jackson’s journey with Taekwondo and Epilepsy.
How Taekwondo helped Andrew Jackson to regain his confidence. There are some truly exceptional people within the Taekwondo community and this member story really proves it. This is the story [...]
World Mental Health Day – Monday 10th October
Monday is World Mental Health Day 2022. You may be aware that this coming Monday, 10th October, is World Mental Health Day. The World Mental Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on the [...]
End of Year Awards & Dinner
Tickets are now available for our End of Year Awards & Dinner to be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Manchester City Centre on Saturday 10th December. The British Taekwondo End [...]
Range Sports and Jcalicu
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 the World Taekwondo Cadet [...]
Squad team member application invitations
Update from the Sport Performance Department: Invitations for the 2022-2023 British Taekwondo Sport Performance squad team member applications have been sent out. Please check with your coaches for the link to the registration form. [...]
Grand Prix Manchester Team Announced
Details of GB Taekwondo’s squad for the World Taekwondo World Grand Prix III in Manchester. A ‘new’ name with a familiar face has been included in GB Taekwondo’s squad for the [...]
British Taekwondo Update, October
Here's an update on the latest news and events from British Taekwondo. British Taekwondo Poomsae National Championships, Worcester 2022 The British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships will take place at the University of Worcester Arena [...]
The 1st LMC Prize Fighter Championships – 4th December 2022
The 1st LMC Prize Fighter Championships are taking place in Southampton this December. The 1st LMC Prize Fighter Championships will be held at Places Leisure in Eastleigh, Southampton on Sunday 4th December [...]
Volunteer Vacancy: Sport Performance Department – Chair
Volunteer Vacancy: Sport Performance Department – Chair. British Taekwondo has a vacancy for a Chair of the Sport Performance Department. British Taekwondo is looking for an experienced and motivated individual to [...]
Domestic Sport Taekwondo Events Sanctioning Pilot Policy Launch
Sport Taekwondo Event Sanctioning Policy & Procedure now available. British Taekwondo is pleased to announce the launch of its Sport Taekwondo Event Sanctioning Policy & Procedure pilot for 2023. To manage events effectively and [...]
World Anti-Doping Agency 2023 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods
Update on the World Anti-Doping Agency 2023 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods. Today, Thursday 29th September, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) publishes the 2023 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List). WADA has [...]
CrashCourse Concussion Education programme
Take the CrashCourse free-to-use Concussion Education programme to learn more about concussion and head injury in sport. As part of our overall duty of care and our commitment to all [...]
Class 3 Corner Judge and Computer Operator course for new officials – Sunday 2nd October
Details of the Class 3 Corner Judge and Computer Operator course for new officials taking place this weekend. LMC Taekwondo and the British Taekwondo Sport Referee Department will be running a Class 3 Corner [...]
Livestream of the European Under 21 Taekwondo Championships on YouTube
Watch the European Under 21 Taekwondo Championships on YouTube. You can watch the livestream of the European Under 21 Taekwondo Championships in Albania on YouTube via the reStrike IVR Channel. In action for Great [...]
GB teams at the European Under 21 Taekwondo Championships
The Great Britain teams are en route to the European Under 21 Taekwondo Championships in Albania. The Under-21 European Taekwondo Championships are taking place in Tirana, Albania from the 27th to the 30th September. [...]
Day 2 Results from the 2022 British Taekwondo National Championships
Results from day 2 of the 2022 British Taekwondo National Championships. The 2022 British Taekwondo National Championships have concluded at the EIS Sheffield. Results from day 2 of the British Taekwondo National Championships can [...]
Draw for the British Taekwondo National Championships – Saturday 24th September for Sunday 25th September
Draw for day 2 of the British Taekwondo National Championships. The draw sheets for day 2 of the British Taekwondo National Championships can be found at the following links: DRAW DAY 2 – [...]
Day 1 Results from the 2022 British Taekwondo National Championships
Results from day 1 of the 2022 British Taekwondo National Championships. Day 1 of the 2022 British Taekwondo National Championships have concluded at the EIS Sheffield. Results from day 1 of the British Taekwondo [...]
Draw for the British Taekwondo National Championships – Friday 23rd September for Saturday 24th September
Draw for day 1 of the British Taekwondo National Championships. The draw sheets for day 1 of the British Taekwondo National Championships can be found at the following link: DRAW DAY 1 - [...]
British Taekwondo National Championships – Registration and Weigh In
Registration and Weigh In at the British Taekwondo National Championships. For all competitors competing on Saturday 24th September & Sunday 25th September, the registration & weigh-in will be on Friday 23rd September from 12pm [...]
Trophies at the British Sport Taekwondo Championships
British Taekwondo is pleased to showcase one of the trophies up for grabs at the British Sport Taekwondo Championships in Sheffield this weekend. All of the trophies at the 2022 British Sport Taekwondo [...]
British Taekwondo Sport National Championships Coaches Meeting – Presentation now available
The presentation from the British Taekwondo Sport National Championships Coaches Meeting is now available and has been distributed to teams registered for the event. Thank you to everyone who attended the Coaches Briefing Zoom [...]
Draws for the British Taekwondo National Championships
Details of the draw for the 2022 British Taekwondo National Championships. The draw for the British Taekwondo National Championships at the EIS Sheffield will be made on Friday 23rd September. The drawing of lots [...]
Range Sports and Jcalicu at the British Sport Taekwondo Championships in Sheffield
Range Sports and Jcalicu will be at the British Sport Taekwondo Championships at the EIS Sheffield this weekend. Range Sports and Jcalicu are the Official Uniform Sponsors of British Taekwondo National Teams. The sponsorship [...]
Timetable, tickets and venue information for the British Sport Taekwondo Championships in Sheffield
The British Sport Taekwondo Championships kick off at the EIS in Sheffield this weekend. Almost 1,000 athletes have registered for the two-day national event, the largest field of competitors in a British Taekwondo event [...]
British Sport Taekwondo Championships in Sheffield
The British Taekwondo National Championships are taking place at the EIS Sheffield on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th September, spectator tickets are now on sale. This years’ event will take place at the English [...]
Positive support at Taekwondo events
Supporter+ in action. It's excellent seeing positive support for everyone involved in Taekwondo events. This weekend is the British Sport Taekwondo National Championships. How will you be showing your support? We're looking forward to [...]
One month until the World Taekwondo Grand Prix III
There’s just a month to go until the Champions come to Manchester for the World Taekwondo GP III. Manchester is set to play host to the Champions of Taekwondo at the World Taekwondo [...]
British Taekwondo Sport National Championships Coaches Briefing
British Taekwondo Sport National Championships Coaches Meeting now available to view. Thank you to everyone who attended the Coaches Briefing Zoom call ahead of the 2022 British Sport Taekwondo Championships. The link [...]
Spectator tickets for the British Sport Taekwondo Championships in Sheffield
Spectator tickets for the British Sport Taekwondo Championships in Sheffield are now available. Spectator tickets for the British Sport Taekwondo Championships at the EIS Sheffield on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th September are now [...]
World Mental Health Day 2022
Monday 10th October is World Mental Health Day. The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on the 10th October every year. The theme of 2022's World Mental Health Day, set by the [...]
Save the date for Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week – 3rd to 9th October
Details of Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week 2022. Previously known as Parents in Sport Week, this year’s Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week is taking place from the 3rd to 9th [...]
Class 3 Corner Judge and Computer Operator course for new officials
Details of the Class 3 Corner Judge and Computer Operator course for new officials taking place next month. LMC Taekwondo and the British Taekwondo Sport Referee Department will be running a Class 3 Corner [...]
World Taekwondo Grand Prix III – Member offer
Member offer for the World Taekwondo Grand Prix III in Manchester. Manchester is set to play host to the Champions of Taekwondo at the World Taekwondo Grand Prix III from 20-23 October 2022. With [...]
Novice entries still open – British Taekwondo National Championships
Novice entries for the British Taekwondo National Championships are still open. There are currently still spaces available at the 2022 British Taekwondo National Championships this month. If any team has any additional Novice players [...]
Sport Performance Department – Membership Update – September 2022
An update from the Sport Performance Department. The latest news, events and selections update from the British Taekwondo Sport Performance Department is now available. In the report Steve Jennings, Operations Manager of the British [...]
News round-up – August 2022
British Taekwondo’s news round-up for August 2022. Here’s a wrap-up of news, events, member stories, interviews, blogs and updates from the last month. The ‘five pillars’ of Duty to Care Bryan Ramsay, a coach [...]
End of Year Awards & Dinner
100 days to go until the British Taekwondo End of Year Awards & Dinner. Tickets are available for our End of Year Awards & Dinner to be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel [...]
World Taekwondo Grand Prix III event schedule
Breaking: The World Taekwondo Grand Prix III schedule has just been released. Join us in Manchester between 20-23 October to see over 250 of the world's top athletes in action. Tickets start from £7.50 [...]
One month to the British Taekwondo National Championships
One month to go until the 2022 British Taekwondo National Championships! There is now just one month until the 2022 British Taekwondo National Championships are held in Sheffield. The event will take place at [...]
Cadet European Championships Selection Event
Details of the Cadet European Championships Selection Event at the FireFit Hub in Liverpool. Entries are now open for the Cadet European Championships Selection Event at the FireFit Hub in Liverpool on Saturday 15th [...]
The ‘five pillars’ of Duty to Care
Bryan Ramsay, a coach at Koryo Panthers in Darlington, recently completed the UK Coaching Duty to Care Digital Badge. Here he tells us more about the course, the benefits to him as a coach, [...]
End of Year Celebration & Awards, Manchester, Saturday 10th December
Tickets now on sale. End of Year Celebration & Awards, Manchester, Saturday 10th December. Tickets are now available for our End of Year Awards & Dinner to be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton [...]
50 days until the European Under 21 Taekwondo Championships in Albania
There are just 50 days to go until the European Under 21 Taekwondo Championships in Tirana, Albania. The Great Britain teams competing at the event from the 27th to the 30th September are: Male [...]
Taekwondo success at the European Universities Games in Poland
A report from the European Universities Games in Lodz, Poland. The European Universities Games hosted 4,459 athletes, representing 422 universities, from across 38 countries, in 20 different sporting disciplines, taking place at 14 venues [...]
British Taekwondo National Championships 2022 Entry List Update
Important notification for teams. As we have reached capacity for the British Taekwondo National Championships Advanced Grades Day (Saturday), we can only accept entries for Sunday, the Novice groups. In order to manage this, [...]
50 days to go until the 2022 British Taekwondo National Championships
There are now just 50 days to go until the 2022 British Taekwondo National Championships are held in Sheffield. The British Taekwondo National Championships will take place at the EIS Sheffield on the 24th [...]
Taekwondo Sport Performance Squad Training Session
British Taekwondo's Sport Performance Squad will be back in training at the GB National Centre in Manchester on Saturday 13th August. A reminder to squad members - please complete your attendance registration form for [...]
News round-up – July 2022
British Taekwondo’s news round-up for July 2022. Here’s a wrap-up of news, events, member stories, interviews, blogs and updates from the last month. CEO blog – July 2022 An update from Ian Leafe, Chief [...]
80 days to go until World Taekwondo Grand Prix III
80 days to go! There are now just 80 days to go until the World Taekwondo Grand Prix III kicks off in Manchester. Manchester Regional Arena will play host to the Champions of Taekwondo [...]
Great Britain teams at the European Under 21 Taekwondo Championships
Great Britain teams selected for the European Under 21 Taekwondo Championships in Albania. British Taekwondo’s Sport Performance department have pleasure in announcing the teams going to the forthcoming Under-21 European Championships, taking place in [...]
Ultimate Summer Championships 2022
Details of the Ultimate Summer Championships 2022 in Barnsley. The Ultimate Summer Championships 2022 take place at Barnsley Metrodome on Sunday 21st August. Full details of the event can be found in the Ultimate [...]
Volunteer at the 2022 British Taekwondo National Championships in Sheffield
Applications open today, Monday 1st August 2022. British Taekwondo is hosting the 2022 National Championships at the English Institute of Sport (EIS) Arena in Sheffield on the 24th & 25th September and invite you to [...]
Great Britain at the 2022 World Taekwondo Cadet Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria
2022 World Taekwondo Cadet Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria. The Great Britain team for the 2022 World Taekwondo Cadet Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria has set off for the event taking place on [...]
End of Year Celebration & Awards
Please save the date – Saturday 10th December – for our End of Year Awards & Dinner to be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Manchester City Centre. Further details and online booking [...]
British Taekwondo National Championships Payment Update
National Taekwondo Championships entry payments update. Thank you to everyone who has entered the British Taekwondo National Championships in September. A payment link with instructions has now been sent out to everyone who has [...]
2023 Events Programme
An update on the British Taekwondo 2023 calendar of events. British Taekwondo is working to confirm the dates of its 2023 events programme with a view to announcing the calendar at the end of [...]
A feature on LMC Taekwondo Club in Southampton
As part of our 40th anniversary celebrations we’re sharing the stories of our members. In this feature we find out more about LMC Taekwondo, Coach Max Cater, the club's growth, it's athletes and plans [...]
100 days to go until World Taekwondo Grand Prix III
There are now just 100 days to go until the World Taekwondo Grand Prix III kicks off in Manchester. Manchester Regional Arena will play host to the Champions of Taekwondo at the World Taekwondo [...]
Taekwondo club success in membership, coach development and safeguarding
AMC Taekwondo in Stockport is growing membership numbers, training coaches and recently achieved the Safeguarding Code Mark in Martial Arts. We’re always keen to hear stories from our member clubs. In this piece we [...]
National Taekwondo Championships announcement
National Taekwondo Championships update. In the interests of fairness to all registered athletes and club teams, and in particular for those on the waiting list for places for this event in September, we are [...]
CEO blog – Full Steam Ahead
CEO blog – July 2022. As ever there is a huge amount of Taekwondo activity going on up and down the country, and I’d like to give a big thank you to you, our [...]
Concussion Education in Taekwondo
British Taekwondo Partners with TeachAids to further develop Concussion Awareness and Understanding in Taekwondo. We are proud to announce a new partnership with TeachAids, a non-profit leader in global education innovation. Together, we will [...]
British Taekwondo and Range Sports sign new partnership
Range Sports are the new Official Uniform Sponsor of British Taekwondo National Teams. British Taekwondo and Range Sports are pleased to announce a new partnership between the two organisations helping to strengthen relationships and [...]
Kukkiwon Certificates Update
An update on Kukkiwon Certificates. On 20th June 2022 Kukkiwon changed their website and the system to process Kukkiwon certificates. Each and every individual that applies for a Kukkiwon certificate must now join the [...]
British Taekwondo Sport Performance Department Membership Update – July 2022
Here's an update from the British Taekwondo Sport Performance Department. NATIONAL TEAM SELECTIONS We recently held our series of competitions in Manchester & Liverpool which were used to select the National Teams for the [...]
British Taekwondo National Championships 2022
Entry details for the British Taekwondo National Championships in Sheffield on the 24th and 25th September 2022. Dear Athletes, Coaches & Supporters, Building on the success of the limited return after Covid last year [...]
Trying out Taekwondo
School development activities at the 2022 European Taekwondo Championships & European Para-Taekwondo Championships. Almost 1,000 pupils from Manchester schools took part in Taekwondo activities on their visit to the 2022 European Taekwondo Championships & European [...]
