From Little Dragons to National Champions: Nathan and Hanna’s Journey
Peewee Poomsae competitors Nathan and Hanna at Phoenix Taekwondo recently celebrated success, being crowned National Champions in Poomsae Pairs at the British Taekwondo National Championships in November 2024. Both started Taekwondo at age 6-7 [...]
2025 Competition Calendar Confirmed
The 2025 competition calendar is now available with a range of competitions taking place across the UK in both Kyorugi and Poomsae disciplines. And excitingly in 2025 a competition martial art event taking place [...]
British Taekwondo Events 2025
British Taekwondo’s 2025 calendar promises an exciting year filled with events catering to all disciplines of Taekwondo. From competitive championships in Poomsae and Kyorugi to seminars and black belt grading opportunities, this year's schedule [...]
David Flanders: My Taekwondo Journey
Beginning his Taekwondo journey in 2018, David Flanders has taken part in a range of opportunities to improve his Taekwondo skills. From assisting with the junior classes to winning medals at Poomsae [...]
North Poomsae Regional Training
The next North Poomsae Regional Training Session is scheduled for Saturday 30th November 2024 in Manchester. The session will be held from 12pm (midday) until 4pm at St Mary's Catholic High School, [...]
Statement on British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships 2024
The British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships 2024 did not meet the high standards rightly expected by British Taekwondo members and we offer our apologies to all attendees of this years' event. The organisation will [...]
British Taekwondo Annual Awards 2024 Shortlist
British Taekwondo Annual Awards 2024 Shortlist Nominations have now closed for the 2024 British Taekwondo Annual Awards with over 160 nominations received across the award categories. Shortlisting After nominations closed each submission was validated [...]
British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships 2024 results roundup
Loughton Taekwondo overall best club at British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships 2024 The 2024 British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships took place at Arena Sports Kettering on 1st and 2nd of November, with over 600 [...]
Thank you for attending the British Taekwondo Poomsae National Championships
We'd like to extend our thanks to everyone who attended the British Taekwondo Poomsae National Championships on the 2nd and 3rd of November. We would like to thank everyone in attendance [...]
Renée Marshall Enhances Skills at International Poomsae Costa Calida Summer Camp Ahead of 2024 World Championships
As part of the build-up to the 2024 Poomsae World Championship in Hong Kong, British Taekwondo athlete Renée Marshall participated in a special training camp led by top international coaches. One of [...]
The G2 Korean Ambassadors Belgian Open Poomsae 2024
Held at the Soeverein in Lommel, Belgium, this event was organised by the Belgian Taekwondo Federation and Taekwondo Vlannderen on Saturday 19th October 2024. The competition saw 345 competitors from across the [...]
Open University x British Taekwondo – PhD Studentship Opportunity
Are you interested in researching women’s experiences in martial arts and combat sports? Are you looking for a funded PhD opportunity? Then look no further! The Open University and British Taekwondo have partnered to [...]
National Inclusion Week 2024 – Para Poomsae Pathway
British Taekwondo’s Poomsae Performance Department is responsible for the development of athletes competing and training at national and international level. “I was fortunate in my first week as new Disability Development officer to go [...]
National Inclusion Week – Women and Girls
Taekwondo can empower women and girls to be the best they can be! Benefits of taking up Taekwondo for Women. Taekwondo has many benefits for women and girls. This covers a wide range of [...]
Interview with Para Poomsae Performance athlete, Eleanor Warrington
Earlier this year, Eleanor Warrington sat down with British Taekwondo to discuss her journey in the sport. Her journey so far It all started at her local club, Carlton Arena Taekwondo in [...]
British Taekwondo Poomsae Nationals Championships Entry Pack
The Entry Pack for the 2024 British Taekwondo Nationals Championships is now available. Click here to view the entry pack Here are is the key information and major changes for this competition: Entries [...]
Team Selected for the World Taekwondo World Poomsae Championships 2024
Team Selected for the World Taekwondo World Poomsae Championships 2024 British Taekwondo is proud to announce the team that will represent Great Britain at the forthcoming 2024 [...]
Harrogate KTA update from the 2024 World Taekwondo Hanmadang
An update following the 2024 World Taekwondo Hanmadang. Following their recent success on the trip to South Korea to participate in the 2024 Mungyeong World Taekwondo Hanmadang, Master Kambiz Ali and Aaron Leith met [...]
National Poomsae Referee Workshop at Bluewave Korean Martial Arts in Basingstoke
16 National Referees attend the recent National Poomsae Referee Workshop. The British Taekwondo Poomsae Referee Department ran a National Poomsae Referee workshop over the weekend of the 3rd and 4th August at Bluewave Korean [...]
Success for Team Harrogate KTA at the 2024 Mungyeong World Taekwondo Hanmadang
An update from the British representatives at the 2024 Mungyeong World Taekwondo Hanmadang in Korea. British Taekwondo members Master Kambiz R. Ali, Master Juan Flores, Master Amir Amiri, Master Carolina Barros Clark and Aaron [...]
2024 World Taekwondo Hanmadang in Mungyeong, South Korea
A report from the 2024 World Taekwondo Hanmadang in Mungyeong, South Korea. British Taekwondo members Master Kambiz R. Ali, Master Juan Flores, Master Amir Amiri, Master Carolina Barros Clark and Aaron Leith have been [...]
British Taekwondo Poomsae Referee Workshop and Freestyle/Para Course – 3rd and 4th August 2024
Find out more about an opportunity to understand the latest WT competition rules for recognised Poomsae and complete a Freestyle/Para Poomsae course combined. Join the British Taekwondo Poomsae Referee Department for two days of [...]
National Poomsae Seminar in Cardiff, Wales – Sunday 21st July 2024
Details of the next British Taekwondo Poomsae Department Seminar in Cardiff, Wales. British Taekwondo Poomsae are pleased to confirm that GB High Performance Coach Master Chan Sau will be again supporting the development of [...]
British Taekwondo and the British Army
Find out more about British Army Taekwondo. Did you know that you can continue your World Taekwondo development and progression in the British Army? British Army Taekwondo is affiliated to British Taekwondo and offer [...]
2024 British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships Save the Date
A new home for the 2024 British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships The 2024 British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships will take place at Arena Sports Kettering, on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd of November. [...]
Total success for members at the British Taekwondo National Poomsae Referee Course
A report from the recent British Taekwondo National Poomsae Referee and Refresher Course. The British Taekwondo National Poomsae Referee Course and Refresher Course recently took place at Gorton Evangelical Church in Manchester. Master Bilal [...]
A Poomsae Referee Report from the London International Open Poomsae Taekwondo Championships
An update from the British Taekwondo Poomsae Referee Department at the London International Open Poomsae Taekwondo Championships. The recent two-day event was held at Lee Valley Athletics Centre in London. [...]
GAL/GOL Application Forms, May 2024
Updated GAL/GOL Application Forms are now available. Please note updated GAL/GOL Forms are now available for new applications and renewals. FIND OUT MORE ON THE Global Athlete and Official Licences PAGE [...]
Harrogate KTA at the London Taekwondo Open Poomsae Championships
A report from the London Taekwondo Open Poomsae Championships in Bromley. Master Kambiz Ali has just returned home from a trip from Harrogate to London where he officiated at the [...]
British Taekwondo Poomsae Performance Sessions: Bromley & Cardiff – Sunday 19th May 2024
Details of two upcoming British Taekwondo Poomsae Performance events Sunday 19th May. British Taekwondo’s Poomsae Performance Department have held several events during May, with two more taking place on Sunday 19th May. Please note: [...]
All Classes British Taekwondo National Poomsae Referee Course, Sunday 9th June – Gorton
All Classes British Taekwondo National Poomsae Referee Course The British Taekwondo Poomsae Referee Department and Ashton Parchment of AP Taekwondo Academy are hosting a National Poomsae Referee Course for All Classes of Poomsae Referees. [...]
British Taekwondo Open Poomsae Sessions – May 2024
Details of upcoming British Taekwondo Poomsae Performance events in May 2024. British Taekwondo’s Poomsae Performance Department will be holding several events during May. You can find all the details about the events in Manchester, [...]
British Taekwondo Open Poomsae Session – Northern Ireland, Sunday 5th May
Details of an upcoming British Taekwondo Open Poomsae Session. British Taekwondo’s Poomsae Performance Department will be holding an Open Poomsae Session at Lagan Valley Leisureplex, 18 Lisburn Leisure Park, Lisburn BT28 1LP on Sunday [...]
British Taekwondo Open Poomsae Session – North, Sunday 5th May
Details of an upcoming British Taekwondo Open Poomsae Session. British Taekwondo’s Poomsae Performance Department will be holding an Open Poomsae Session at the GB National Taekwondo Centre, Ten Acres Lane, Manchester M40 2SP on [...]
British Taekwondo Open Poomsae Session – South, Sunday 19th May
Details of an upcoming British Taekwondo Open Poomsae Session. British Taekwondo’s Poomsae Performance Department will be holding an Open Poomsae Session at Haberdasher Knights Academy, Launcelot Road, Bromley BR1 5EB on Sunday 19th May. [...]
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 [...]
National Poomsae Training – Scotland: Sunday 12th May
Below you can find details of the next British Taekwondo Poomsae Performance Programme National Poomsae Open Training Session. Central Taekwondo Academy, based in Falkirk, are hosting the next British Taekwondo Poomsae Performance Programme National [...]
A report from the 4th Toronto Online International Poomsae & Para Poomsae Championships
An update from the 4th Toronto Online International Poomsae & Para Poomsae Championships. Harrogate’s Team KTA recently hosted the 4th Toronto Online International Poomsae & Para Poomsae Championships. The event was live-streamed over YouTube [...]
Master Brian Green receives lifetime achievement award for sport from Harrogate KTA
Master Brian Green receives lifetime achievement award at the Harrogate KTA 8th Mayor Cup Poomsae Championships. British Taekwondo member Master Brian Green from Manchester Aces Taekwondo club received an award [...]
National Poomsae Seminar in Cardiff, Wales – Sunday 21st April 2024
Details of the next British Taekwondo Poomsae Department Seminar in Cardiff, Wales. British Taekwondo’s Poomsae Performance Department is pleased to confirm that GB High Performance Coach, Master Chan Sau will again be supporting the [...]
Master Mike Pejic receives lifetime achievement award for sport from Harrogate KTA
Master Mike Pejic receives lifetime achievement award at the Harrogate KTA 8th Mayor Cup Poomsae Championships. British Taekwondo member Master Mike Pejic from Pejic Taekwondo Academy received an award from [...]
British Taekwondo Poomsae Seminars – April 2024
British Taekwondo April Poomsae Seminars British Taekwondo Poomsae Performance Department will be hosting 3 regional seminars in the month of April. North - 14th April 2024 St Mary's Catholic High [...]
Report from the 8th KTA Mayor Cup Poomsae Championships
The 8th Mayor Cup Poomsae Poomsae Championships took place in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Harrogate KTA welcomed the return of its home Taekwondo competition, the Mayor Cup Open Poomsae Championships on Saturday 6th April. [...]
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 [...]
Report from the 4th Lanarkshire Open Poomsae Championships
An update from the 4th Lanarkshire Open Poomsae Championships in Wishaw, Scotland. Harrogate's K.R.Ali Taekwondo Academy is celebrating the success of its 4th Lanarkshire Open Poomsae Championships, held at Wishaw Sports Centre in Wishaw, [...]
British Taekwondo Poomsae Seminars – March 2024
British Taekwondo Poomsae Seminars British Taekwondo's Poomsae Performance Department will be hosting 3 seminars in Manchester, Lisburn and Wembley in March 2024. North - 10th March 2024 GB National Taekwondo Centre, Ten Acres [...]
All Classes Referee Course held in Scotland, 3rd March 2024
A report from the recent All Classes Referee Course held at Central Taekwondo Academy in Falkirk in Scotland. British Taekwondo's Poomsae Referee Department hosted a successful All Classes Referee course at Central Academy in [...]
Results from the 54th WT Poomsae IR Seminar in Manchester
Results from the World Taekwondo International Referee Courses in Manchester. The 54th WT Poomsae IR Seminar took place in Manchester in February. 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 [...]
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 [...]
British Taekwondo National Poomsae Referee Course: Sunday 10th March – Welwyn Garden City
Details of an All Classes British Taekwondo National Poomsae Referee Course. Details of an All Classes British Taekwondo National Poomsae Referee Course. British Taekwondo's Poomsae Referee Department [...]
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 [...]
National Poomsae Seminar in Cardiff, Wales – March 2024
Details of the next British Taekwondo Poomsae Department Seminar in Cardiff, Wales. British Taekwondo’s Poomsae Performance Department is pleased to confirm that GB High Performance Coach, Master Chan Sau will again be supporting the [...]
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 [...]
British Taekwondo South Regional Poomsae Seminar – Sunday 25th February
Details of an upcoming Regional Poomsae Seminar. British Taekwondo’s Poomsae Performance Department will be holding a South Regional Poomsae Seminar at Preston Manor School, Carlton Avenue East, Wembley HA9 8NA on Sunday 25th February. [...]
Report from the 2nd Ali’s Dojang Open Poomsae Championships in London
An update from the 2nd Ali's Dojang Open Poomsae Championships in London. Master Kambiz Ali and his student Aaron Leith from K.R.Ali Taekwondo Academy have just returned home from a trip to the University [...]
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 [...]
British Taekwondo and Dwarf Sports Association UK – Have a go day
Have you ever wanted to try Martial Arts? Now is your chance to give Taekwondo a go. Poomsae (patterns) is a non-contact and enjoyable part of Taekwondo. The non-contact setting is perfect for people [...]
London International Open Poomsae Taekwondo Championships 2024
Details of the London International Open Poomsae Taekwondo Championships 2024. The 2024 London International Open Poomsae Taekwondo Championships will be taking place at Lee Valley Athletics Centre in London on Saturday 25th and Sunday [...]
WT Poomsae Technical Training Programme – Thursday 8th & Friday 9th February 2024
Opportunity for British Taekwondo National Poomsae Referees to attend the World Taekwondo Technical Training Programme. British Taekwondo are hosting a World Taekwondo International Referee Course in Manchester from Thursday 8th to Monday 12th February. [...]
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 [...]
Poomsae Performance Events – January 2024
Details of upcoming British Taekwondo Poomsae Performance events in January 2024. British Taekwondo’s Poomsae Performance Department will be holding several events during January. Sunday 14th January Open Poomsae Seminar - Northern Ireland All Kup [...]
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 [...]
Harrogate KTA’s international Movement of Poomsae Seminar with Grand Master Ik Pil Kang
Details of the final Movement of Poomsae Online Training Course of 2023. Harrogate KTA Founder Master Kambiz Ali and Grand Master Ik Pil Kang recently hosted their December online international Movement of Poomsae Seminar. [...]
All Classes British Taekwondo and Taekwondo Ireland Poomsae Referee Course
Details of an All Classes British Taekwondo and Taekwondo Ireland Poomsae Referee Course in January. An All Classes British Taekwondo and Taekwondo Ireland Poomsae National Referee Course will be taking place in Craigavon on [...]
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 [...]
A Report from the 2023 European Poomsae Championships in Innsbruck, Austria
16th European Taekwondo Poomsae Championships, Innsbruck, Austria – 24-26th November 2023. Report by Chan Sau (GB Poomsae National High Performance Coach) Great Britain's stellar performance at the 16th European Poomsae Championships marked a historic [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
A photo blog from the 2023 European Poomsae Championships in Innsbruck, Austria
A photo blog from the 2023 European Poomsae Taekwondo Championships and European Poomsae Para Taekwondo Championship in Austria. Thank you to Kambiz Ali from K.R.Ali Taekwondo Academy for sending over these photos from the [...]
A Report from Day 1 of the 2023 European Poomsae Championships in Innsbruck, Austria
A report from a successful first day of the European Poomsae Championships in Innsbruck, Austria. Reporting by Chan Sau, one of the five GB team coaches at the event. It was a day which [...]
International Referees at the Innsbruck 2023 European Poomsae Taekwondo Championships in Austria
International Referees representing the UK are in Innsbruck for the 16th European Poomsae Championships. Watch the Innsbruck 2023 European Poomsae Taekwondo Championships on YouTube [...]
Video Streaming of the Innsbruck 2023 European Poomsae Taekwondo Championships on YouTube
Details of how to watch the Innsbruck 2023 European Poomsae Taekwondo Championships. You can watch the Innsbruck 2023 European Poomsae Taekwondo Championships and European Poomsae Para Taekwondo Championship on the Austrian Taekwondo Federation's YouTube [...]
British Taekwondo and Great Britain represented at the Innsbruck 2023 European Poomsae Championships
The Innsbruck 2023 European Poomsae Championships takes place this weekend. Good luck to all of the British Taekwondo members who will be competing, coaching, chaperoning and officiating at the Innsbruck 2023 European Poomsae Championships [...]
All Classes British Taekwondo National Poomsae Referee Course
A report from an All Classes British Taekwondo National Poomsae Referee Course in Manchester. British Taekwondo's Poomsae Referee Department held its most recent All Classes British Taekwondo National Poomsae Referee Course at the National [...]
Grand Master achievement in Korea – Elias Biescas
Elias Biescas of PremierKi Taekwondo Club has attained 8th Grand Master Dan grade at the Kukkiwon in Korea. British Taekwondo Instructor and Master Elias Biescas from PremierKi Taekwondo Club, travelled to South Korea to [...]
GB Poomsae team receives its uniforms from Range Sports
The Great Britain Poomsae Team has received its new uniforms from Range Sports UK Ltd. Kambiz Ali from Range Sports UK Ltd visited the Great Britain Poomsae National team at the GB Taekwondo National [...]
Upcoming British Taekwondo Poomsae Seminars – November 2023
Details of British Taekwondo Poomsae Regional Seminars taking place in November. British Taekwondo's Poomsae Performance Department will be hosting Poomsae Regional Seminars in Manchester, Lisburn, and Bromley in November. [...]
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 [...]
UK Poomsae Judges officiating at the 2023 TKDSAC Open Poomsae Championships in Portugal
A report from the 8th TKDSAC Open Poomsae Championships in Portugal. UK Poomsae referees Master Glen Culbert, Master Kambiz R.Ali, Master Carolina Barros Clark, and Aaron Leith recently officiated at one of Portugal's largest [...]
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. [...]
KTA – Grand Master Kang October Movement of Poomsae Seminar
Report from the recent Movement of Poomsae Seminar with Grand Master Kang. Harrogate KTA Founder Master Kambiz and Grand Master Ik Pil Kang recently hosted the online international Autumn Movement of Poomsae Seminar which [...]
Referee presentation at the Campus Poomsae Costa Calida 2023
A report from the Campus Poomsae Costa Calida 2023 event in Spain. International Referee Carolina Barros Clark, Education and Progression Manager of British Taekwondo’s Poomsae Referee Department recently conducted a special Theory Regulation class [...]
Great Britain at the Veracruz 2023 10th World Para Taekwondo Championships
The 10th World Para Taekwondo Championships took place in Veracruz, Mexico from Thursday 21st September to Sunday 24th September 2023. It was at this tournament that all four of the athletes sent to represent [...]
British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships 2023 – Compulsory Poomsae
Details of the Compulsory Poomsae for the British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships 2023. The British Taekwondo Poomsae Performance Department has confirmed the Compulsory Poomsae for the British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships this weekend of Saturday [...]
The British Taekwondo Poomsae Team for the Innsbruck 2023 European Poomsae Championships
Great Britain Poomsae team selected for the Innsbruck 2023 European Poomsae Championships in Austria. Details of the Great Britain athletes selected for the Innsbruck 2023 European Poomsae Championships in Austria. The Poomsae Performance Department [...]
Information page for the British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships 2023
The British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships 2023 will be taking place at the University of Worcester Arena on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th October. Details of the event, including FAQs and other information can [...]
Harrogate KTA – 2nd Kyonggi University Open Poomsae Championships
A report from Harrogate KTA's latest online competition. Harrogate's Team KTA has just finished hosting the 2nd Online International Kyonggi University Open Poomsae Championships which was live-streamed over YouTube and Facebook from Harrogate on [...]
British Taekwondo Poomsae Performance Regional Seminar, South: Sunday 22nd October – Bromley
The next British Taekwondo Poomsae Performance Regional Seminar in the South will be taking place at Haberdashers Knights Academy in Bromley on Sunday 22nd October. The event will run from 11am to 2pm and [...]
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. [...]
North Regional Poomsae Session: Manchester, Sunday 1st October
Details of the next North Regional Poomsae Session. The next North Regional Poomsae Session will take place on Sunday 1st October. The event will be held at the GB National Taekwondo Centre, Ten Acres [...]
Gold in Veracruz for The GB Para Poomsae Squad
The GB Para Poomsae Squad won 4 Gold medals at the World ParaTaekwondo Championships in Veracruz, Mexico yesterday. This is a fantastic accolade for the squad and reflects on the hard work that has been [...]
The British Taekwondo Poomsae Team for the Innsbruck 2023 European Poomsae Championships
Great Britain Poomsae team selected for the Innsbruck 2023 European Poomsae Championships in Austria. Details of the Great Britain athletes selected for the Innsbruck 2023 European Poomsae Championships in Austria. The Poomsae Performance Department [...]
British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships: Entry Fee Deadline
The deadline for Entry Fee Payments for the British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships is in 10 days time. Payments can be made at the link here before 11am on Sunday 1st October 2023.
25 days to go until The British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships 2023
The British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships 2023 take place at The University of Worcester Arena in just 25 days time, from Saturday 14th October to Sunday 15th October. Tickets are on sale now and [...]
South Regional Poomsae Session – Northolt, Sunday 24th September
Details of an upcoming Poomsae Performance Session. British Taekwondo's Poomsae Performance Department's next South Regional Poomsae Session will take place at Alec Reed Academy Sports Centre, Bengarth Road, Northolt UB5 5LQ between 10am and [...]
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 [...]
The British Taekwondo Poomsae Team for the Veracruz 2023 World Para Taekwondo Championships
Great Britain Poomsae team selected for the Veracruz 2023 World Para Taekwondo Championships in Mexico. Details of the Great Britain athletes selected for the Veracruz 2023 World Para Taekwondo Championships in Mexico. The Poomsae [...]
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 [...]
National Poomsae Open Training – Scotland: Sunday 17th September
Details of an upcoming British Taekwondo Poomsae Performance Programme National Poomsae Open Training session. Central Taekwondo Academy in Falkirk will be hosting British Taekwondo's Poomsae Performance Programme for a National Poomsae Open Training session [...]
British Taekwondo Poomsae Referee Department Volunteer Vacancies
An update on the Poomsae Referee Department and roles currently available. We have come a long way since our Poomsae Referee Technical Department was formed in 2020 and it's great to see so many [...]
British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships 2023 – Entry Pack
The Entry Pack for the British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships is available to download. You can download the Entry Pack for the British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships here. [...]
British Taekwondo Poomsae Performance Department Seminar – Pontypool, Wales: Sunday 3rd September
Details of the next British Taekwondo Poomsae Department Seminar in Pontypool, Wales. British Taekwondo's Poomsae Performance Department is pleased to confirm that GB High Performance Coach, Master Chan Sau will be again supporting the [...]
Harrogate KTA’s international Poomsae Seminar with World Taekwondo Poomsae Grand Master Ik Pil Kang
Details of The Movement of Poomsae Online Training Course 2023 - Master Class Series II. Harrogate KTA Founder Master Kambiz Ali recently hosted an online international Poomsae Seminar with World Taekwondo Poomsae Grand Master [...]
British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships Update: Entry Registrations Open at 9am on Friday 1st September
Entry registrations for the British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships open at 9am on Friday 1st September. The link to enter is via TPSS here. The main page for the British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships [...]
The 1st World Demonstration Team Championships
The 1st World Demonstration Team Championships were recently held in Chuncheon, Korea. The British Taekwondo Poomsae Referee Department was delighted to have Grand Master David Bailey invited to attend the event as a referee [...]
British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships – Entry Information Pack Now Available
The Entry Information Pack for the British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships is now available. You can download the Entry Pack for the British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships here. The main page for the British [...]
British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships – Dates and Details
Dates and details for the British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships - Worcester 2023. Entry Pack and Entry Portal: Entry Pack Publication - 9am on Tuesday 29th August Entries Open - Friday 1st September Timetable: [...]
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 [...]
50 Days To Go Until the 2023 British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships
There are 50 days until the 2023 British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships take place in Worcester. The British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships 2023 will be held at the University of Worcester Arena on Saturday [...]
British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships 2023 – Entry Pack
An update on the British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships. The event pack for the 2023 British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships will be published at 9am on Tuesday 29th August. The 2023 British Taekwondo [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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. [...]
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 Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships 2023 in Worcester
The British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships 2023 will be held at the University of Worcester Arena on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th October. The University of Worcester Arena has been home to the flagship [...]
75 Days To Go Until the 2023 British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships
There are 75 days until the 2023 British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships take place in Worcester. The British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships 2023 will be held at the University of Worcester Arena on Saturday [...]
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. [...]
Poomsae Referee Training Event in Milton Keynes on Saturday 19th August
Update 4th August: Unfortunately the Poomsae Referee Training Event in Milton Keynes on Saturday 19th August has been postponed. Details of the rescheduled event will be posted on the British Taekwondo website and social [...]
Perseverance pays off for the Smyth Family from Central Taekwondo Academy
Meet British Taekwondo members, the Smyth family. It’s brilliant hearing stories from our members and the reasons why they do Taekwondo. In this feature we find out more about the Smyth family who are [...]
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 [...]
National Poomsae Seminar in Cardiff, Wales – July 2023
British Taekwondo’s Poomsae Performance Department recently held a National Poomsae Seminar at the Sport Wales National Centre in Cardiff. All British Taekwondo members were invited to attend the session where different training methods were [...]
British Taekwondo South Regional Poomsae Seminar – Sunday 13th August
Details of an upcoming Regional Poomsae Seminar. British Taekwondo's Poomsae Performance Department will be holding a South Regional Poomsae Seminar at Alec Reed Academy Sports Centre, Bengarth Road, Northolt UB5 5LQ on Sunday 13th [...]
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 – [...]
Para-Poomsae Performance Pathway: Open Opportunity, Sunday 16th July (Deadline for Entries is Sunday 9th July)
Open call for the Para-Poomsae Performance Pathway. British Taekwondo’s Poomsae Performance Department is holding a Para-Poomsae open opportunity event in Manchester in July. The Poomsae Performance Department is inviting current and prospective athletes to [...]
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 [...]
National Poomsae Seminar – Wales: Sunday 9th July
Details of an upcoming National Poomsae Seminar in Cardiff. British Taekwondo’s Poomsae Performance Department will be holding a National Poomsae Seminar at the Sport Wales National Centre, Jubilee Hall, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff CF11 9SW [...]
Para-Poomsae Performance Pathway – Open Opportunity, Sunday 16th July
Open call for the Para-Poomsae Performance Pathway. British Taekwondo’s Poomsae Performance Department is holding a Para-Poomsae open opportunity event in Manchester in July. The Poomsae Performance Department [...]
British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships – Chief Referee Appointed
Chief Referee Appointed for the National Poomsae Championships in Worcester. The British Taekwondo Poomsae Referee Department is delighted to announce the appointment of Grandmaster David Bailey as Chief Referee for the 2023 British Taekwondo [...]
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. [...]
National Poomsae Seminar in Cardiff, Wales
British Taekwondo’s Poomsae Performance Department recently held a National Poomsae Seminar at the Sport Wales National Centre in Cardiff. The event saw GB High Performance Coach Master Chan Sau supporting the development of Poomsae [...]
‘All Classes’ Poomsae Referee Course in London
A report from the recent ‘All Classes’ Poomsae Referee Course in London. British Taekwondo’s Poomsae Referee Department held its latest ‘All Classes’ National Referee course at The Harris Girls Academy East Dulwich, London on [...]
2023 Scottish Open Poomsae Championships in Wishaw, Motherwell
Details of the 2023 Scottish Open Poomsae Championships in Wishaw, Motherwell. The 2023 Scottish Open Poomsae Championships are taking place at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility in Wishaw, Motherwell on Saturday 2nd September. [...]
National Poomsae Seminar – Wales: Sunday 11th June
Details of an upcoming National Poomsae Seminar in Cardiff. British Taekwondo's Poomsae Performance Department will be holding a National Poomsae Seminar at the Sport Wales National Centre, Jubilee Hall, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff CF11 9SW [...]
Open Poomsae Seminar – Scotland: Sunday 11th June
Details of an upcoming Open Poomsae Seminar in Falkirk. British Taekwondo's Poomsae Performance Department will be holding an Open Poomsae Seminar at Carronshore Community Centre, Main Street, Falkirk FK2 8EY from 10am – 1pm [...]
Open Poomsae Seminar – South: Sunday 11th June
Details of an upcoming Open Poomsae Seminar in London. British Taekwondo's Poomsae Performance Department will be holding an Open Poomsae Seminar at Alec Reed Academy Sports Centre, Bengarth Road, Northolt UB5 5LQ from 10am [...]
Poomsae Performance Department Official Seminars – June
Registration is open for the June Poomsae Seminars. You can find details of the Poomsae Performance Department Official Seminars in June at the following link: Poomsae Performance Department Official Seminars – June [...]
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 [...]
‘All Classes’ Poomsae Referee Course in Birmingham
A report from the recent ‘All Classes’ Poomsae Referee Course in Birmingham. British Taekwondo's Poomsae Referee Department held its latest ‘All Classes’ National Referee course at the Blue Coat School in Birmingham on Sunday [...]
Taekwondo Poomsae demonstration videos from the Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters
Watch demonstration videos of Taekwondo Poomsae on the Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters education playlist. Click on each of the Poomsae below to watch a demonstration video from the Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters education playlist [...]
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 [...]
Poomsae Performance Department Official Seminars – May & June
Registration is open for all May and June Poomsae Seminars. You can find details of the Poomsae Performance Department Official Seminars in May and June at the following links: Poomsae Performance Department Official Seminars [...]
Poomsae Performance Programme Update
Poomsae Performance Programme Update – January to May 2023. An update from British Taekwondo’s Poomsae Performance Department. The British Taekwondo Poomsae Performance Department has had a busy and bright year, with regular open seminars [...]
British Taekwondo National Poomsae Referee Course – London, Sunday 4th June
Details of the next British Taekwondo Poomsae Referee Course. The British Taekwondo Poomsae Referee Department will be running a National Poomsae Referee course in London on Sunday the 4th June. The one-day course is [...]
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 [...]
National Poomsae Championships – Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th October 2023
British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships 2023. The 2023 British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships will take place at the University of Worcester Arena on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th October. [...]
UK Officials at the Sweden Open Poomsae
British Taekwondo member referees officiate at the Sweden Open Poomsae in Stockholm. Congratulations to the five UK Poomsae International Referees who were invited to officiate at 'The 2023 Swedish G1' in Stockholm on Sunday [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Upcoming Poomsae Referee Courses in Birmingham and London
Details of two upcoming Poomsae Referee Courses in Birmingham and London. The British Taekwondo Poomase Referee Department will be running two National Poomsae Referee courses over the next two months, in Birmingham on Sunday [...]
Master Bilal Naqshbandi joins the Poomsae Referee Department
Details of a recent new appointment to British Taekwondo’s Poomsae Referee Department. Master Bilal Naqshbandi has been appointed as Operations Manager for the Poomsae Referee Department. British Taekwondo’s Poomsae [...]
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 [...]
Poomsae Performance Programme Open Sessions in April
Details of upcoming Poomsae Performance Programme Open Sessions in April. The next British Taekwondo Poomsae Performance Programme Open Session will be held in Griffithstown, Pontypool, Wales this Saturday, 1st April. [...]
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 [...]
Poomsae Referee course in London – Sunday 4th June
Details of an upcoming Poomsae Referee course in London. British Taekwondo's Poomsae Referee Department is holding a Poomsae Referee course on Sunday 4th June. The training course [...]
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 [...]
New Operations Manager for the Poomsae Referee Department
Details of a new appointment in British Taekwondo's Poomsae Referee Department. Master Bilal Naqshbandi has been appointed as Operations Manager for the Poomsae Referee Department. British Taekwondo's Poomsae Referee Department [...]
Poomsae & Para-Poomsae Performance Programme Training Events Calendar for 2023
Details of upcoming Poomsae & Para-Poomsae Performance Programme events. The dates of the British Taekwondo Poomsae & Para-Poomsae Performance Programme sessions are now available. Please note the entry requirements in the event listings. The [...]
Poomsae Performance Programme Training Events Calendar for 2023
Details of upcoming Poomsae Performance Programme squad and open sessions. The dates of the British Taekwondo Poomsae Performance Programme squad sessions are now available. Please note the entry requirements in the event listings. [...]
6th Bluewave Open Poomsae Championships (Bluewave Open)
Details of the 6th Bluewave Open Poomsae Championships in September. Bluewave Korean Martial Arts is holding the 6th Bluewave Open Poomsae Championships at the Hampshire Court Hotel in Basingstoke on Sunday 17th September. The [...]
Scottish National Taekwondo Championships (Scottish Championships 2023) – Poomsae
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 [...]
London Taekwondo Poomsae Championships (3rd London Poomsae Championship)
Details of the London Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in May. EMPSI Taekwondo is holding the London Taekwondo Poomsae Championships at Forest Hill Community Leisure Centre, London on Sunday 7th May. The London Taekwondo Poomsae Championships [...]
British Taekwondo Poomsae Performance Programme – National Seminars in March
Details of the Poomsae Performance Programme's National Seminars. The British Taekwondo Poomsae Performance Programme will be holding three national seminars in March. There will be two seminars held on Sunday 12th March (North and [...]
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 [...]
German Open Poomsae
Information about the German Open Poomsae competition on the 25th and 26th February. The German Open Poomsae is taking place in Hamburg, Germany this weekend and a number of British Taekwondo athletes will be [...]
International Taekwondo seminar in Belgium
A report from an international Taekwondo seminar in Diest, Belgium. 7th Dan Taekwondo Master and Harrogate KTA Founder Kambiz R Ali recently held an international Taekwondo seminar in Belgium, which he delivered alongside one [...]
UK Referees at the French Open in Paris
United Kingdom represented at the French Open. Representatives from the United Kingdom have returned from their journey to Paris, where they took part in judging at the 2023 French Open Poomsae Championships. The G1 [...]
7th UK International Poomsae Seminar by GM Ik Pil Kang
Details of the 7th UK Poomsae Seminar by GM Ik Pil Kang in Harrogate. K.R.Ali Taekwondo Academy is hosting the 7th UK International Poomsae Seminar by GM Ik Pil Kang in Harrogate on Friday [...]
Harrogate KTA 7th Mayor Cup Open Poomsae 2023
Details of the Harrogate KTA 7th Mayor Cup Open Poomsae 2023. K.R.Ali Taekwondo Academy is holding the Harrogate KTA 7th Mayor Cup Open Poomsae 2023 at Rossett Sports Centre in Harrogate on Sunday 19th [...]
British Taekwondo National Poomsae Referee Course – Sunday 21st May
Details of an upcoming Poomsae Referee course in Birmingham. The British Taekwondo Poomsae Referee Department is hosting a National Poomsae Referee Course at The Blue Coat School Birmingham, Somerset Road, Birmingham B17 0HR on [...]
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 [...]
Poomsae & Para-Poomsae training and selection events
British Taekwondo's Poomsae Performance Department recently held their latest National Poomsae Squad Selection events. The weekend of events in January saw sessions held at the GB National Taekwondo Centre in [...]
Open Poomsae Seminar in Northern Ireland
British Taekwondo's Poomsae Performance Department held an Open Poomsae Seminar at Lagan Valley Leisureplex in Lisburn on Sunday 5th February. The Open Poomsae Seminar saw all Kup grade participants taking part from 11.15am until [...]
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 [...]
Upcoming Open Poomsae Seminars – February and March
Details of the next Open Poomsae Seminars in Northern Ireland, Scotland and England. The dates of the British Taekwondo Poomsae Performance Department's Open Poomsae Seminars are now available for February and March. [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Poomsae for Dan grades – Ilyeo
You can watch demonstrations of Taekwondo Poomsae for Dan and Kup grades on the Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters education playlist on YouTube. Below is a video showing Ilyeo. [...]
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. [...]
Poomsae for Dan grades – Hansu
You can watch demonstrations of Taekwondo Poomsae for Dan and Kup grades on the Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters education playlist on YouTube. Below is a video showing Hansu. [...]
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. [...]
Poomsae for Dan grades – Chonkwon
You can watch demonstrations of Taekwondo Poomsae for Dan and Kup grades on the Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters education playlist on YouTube. Below is a video showing Chonkwon. [...]
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 [...]
Poomsae for Dan grades – Jitae
You can watch demonstrations of Taekwondo Poomsae for Dan and Kup grades on the Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters education playlist on YouTube. Below is a video showing Jitae. [...]
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 [...]
Poomsae for Dan grades – Sipjin
You can watch demonstrations of Taekwondo Poomsae for Dan and Kup grades on the Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters education playlist on YouTube. Below is a video showing Sipjin. [...]
Poomsae for Dan grades – Pyeongwon
You can watch demonstrations of Taekwondo Poomsae for Dan and Kup grades on the Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters education playlist on YouTube. Below is a video showing Pyeongwon. [...]
Poomsae for Dan grades – Taebaek
You can watch demonstrations of Taekwondo Poomsae for Dan and Kup grades on the Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters education playlist on YouTube. Below is a video showing Taebaek. [...]
Poomsae for Dan grades – Keumgang
You can watch demonstrations of Taekwondo Poomsae for Dan and Kup grades on the Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters education playlist on YouTube. Below is a video showing Keumgang. [...]
Open Poomsae Seminar in Northern Ireland – Sunday 5th February
Details of the upcoming Poomsae Performance Department Open Poomsae Seminar in Northern Ireland. The British Taekwondo Poomsae Performance Department are holding an Open Poomsae Seminar in Northern Ireland on Sunday 5th February. The event [...]
Poomsae for Dan grades – Koryo
You can watch demonstrations of Taekwondo Poomsae for Dan and Kup grades on the Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters education playlist on YouTube. Below is a video showing Koryo. [...]
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 [...]
Poomsae for Kup grades – Taegeuk Pal Jang
You can watch demonstrations of Taekwondo Poomsae for Kup and Dan grades on the Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters education playlist on YouTube. Below is a video showing Taegeuk Pal Jang. [...]
Taekwondo Seminar with Master Jeong In-choul – Saturday 11th February
Master Jeong In-choul will be holding a Taekwondo Seminar in Stevenage, Hertfordshire next month. Master Jeong In-choul will be holding a Taekwondo Seminar on Saturday 11th February. The event will take [...]
National Poomsae Squad Selection Events – 28th & 29th January 2023
Details of National Poomsae Squad Selections in January. Following the first of the British Taekwondo Poomsae Performance Department's National Poomsae Squad Selection events that took place in Scotland, the next events are coming up [...]
Poomsae for Kup grades – Taegeuk Chil Jang
You can watch demonstrations of Taekwondo Poomsae for Kup and Dan grades on the Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters education playlist on YouTube. Below is a video showing Taegeuk Chil Jang. [...]
Poomsae for Kup grades – Taegeuk Yuk Jang
You can watch demonstrations of Taekwondo Poomsae for Kup and Dan grades on the Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters education playlist on YouTube. Below is a video showing Taegeuk Yuk Jang. [...]
Poomsae for Kup grades – Taegeuk O Jang
You can watch demonstrations of Taekwondo Poomsae for Kup and Dan grades on the Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters education playlist on YouTube. Below is a video showing Taegeuk O Jang. [...]
Three new International Poomsae Referees
Three British Taekwondo members have newly qualified as International Poomsae Referees. Congratulations to Gerry Reilly, Carolina Barros Clark, and Kambiz R. Ali for successfully passing the International Poomsae Referee course [...]
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 [...]
Poomsae for Kup grades – Taegeuk Sa Jang
You can watch demonstrations of Taekwondo Poomsae for Kup and Dan grades on the Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters education playlist on YouTube. Below is a video showing Taegeuk Sa Jang. [...]
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 [...]
Poomsae for Kup grades – Taegeuk Sam Jang
You can watch demonstrations of Taekwondo Poomsae for Kup and Dan grades on the Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters education playlist on YouTube. Below is a video showing Taegeuk Sam Jang. [...]
Poomsae for Kup grades – Taegeuk E Jang
You can watch demonstrations of Taekwondo Poomsae for Kup and Dan grades on the Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters education playlist on YouTube. Below is a video showing Taegeuk E Jang. [...]
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 [...]
Poomsae for Kup grades – Taegeuk Il Jang
You can watch demonstrations of Taekwondo Poomsae for Kup and Dan grades on the Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters education playlist on YouTube. Below is a video showing Taegeuk Il Jang. [...]
Great Britain Poomsae Centralised Squad Selections
Details of the Great Britain Poomsae Centralised Squad Selections. British Taekwondo's Poomsae Performance Department recently made its centralised squad selections for 2023. The top talented Poomsae athletes in Great Britain selected for the centralised [...]
National Poomsae Squad Selection Events – January 2023
Details of National Poomsae Squad Selections in January. The British Taekwondo Poomsae Performance Department is pleased to announce details of the National Poomsae Squad Selection events coming up this month. [...]
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 [...]
Ali’s Dojang Open Poomsae Competition (Open Ali’s Dojang)
Ali's Dojang Open Poomsae Competition – Saturday 18th February 2023. Ali's Dojang Open Poomsae Competition (Open Ali’s Dojang) is a Silver level British Taekwondo event. Ali’s Dojang Open will be [...]
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 Poomsae demonstrations from the Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters
Watch demonstrations of Taekwondo Poomsae on the Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters education playlist. Click on each of the Poomsae below to watch a demonstration video from the Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters education playlist 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, [...]
Volunteer vacancy – Operations Manager of the Poomsae Referee Department
Vacancy for an Operations Manager of the Poomsae Referee Department. The British Taekwondo Poomsae Referee Department is seeking an Operations Manager. You can find out full details of the role and its requirements in [...]
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 [...]
Well Done to Leslie for completing his swimming challenge!
Well done to Leslie Ng who completed his 10-mile swimming challenge last weekend! Earlier this year, Leslie suffered an injury to his knee which has prevented him from training while he waits for surgery, [...]
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, [...]
Volunteer vacancy – Referee Director of the Poomsae Referee Department
Vacancy for a Referee Director of the Poomsae Referee Department. The British Taekwondo Poomsae Referee Department is seeking a Referee Director. You can find out full details of the role and its requirements in [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
2nd Best Leg Open Poomsae Championship 2023
Details of the 2nd Best Leg Open Poomsae Championship. The 2nd Best Leg Open Poomsae Championship will be held at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in London on Saturday 1st July 2023. The [...]
All Classes British Taekwondo National Poomsae Referee Courses.
The British Taekwondo Poomsae Referee Department will be holding two Poomsae Referee Courses on Sunday the 22nd of January 2023, one in Falkirk, Scotland, and one in Loughton, England. [...]
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 [...]
CEO blog – November 2022
CEO blog – November 2022. National Sport Championships With having so many events happening, it seems long ago already but the National Sport Championships in Sheffield in September was a great success with a [...]
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 [...]
National Poomsae Referee Qualification
Details of National Poomsae Referee Qualification. National Poomsae Referee Qualification The course shall be conducted by the British Taekwondo Poomsae Referee department. The following levels of qualification are available: New [...]
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. [...]
British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships 2022 – Thank you
Wow, what a weekend! Thank you to everyone who make the British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships the success it is. It's been brilliant to see such enthusiasm, respect, support and [...]
Safe travels and good luck – British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships
The British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships are taking place in Worcester on the 12th & 13th November. This weekend is the British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships and we look [...]
Court planning – DAN Saturday, KUP Sunday and compulsory forms
Court planning information for the British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships in Worcester. Please see below for the court planning for this weekend and the compulsory forms for DAN and KUP [...]
British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships – Freestyle Competition Update
Freestyle Competition Update. Please note that all Freestyle competition at the 2022 British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships will take place on Saturday 12th November. Coaches and players will receive further communication from British Taekwondo about [...]
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. [...]
Leslie Ng: Swimming ten miles for Charity
Do you think you could swim 10 miles in under eight hours for charity? That is exactly what 2nd Dan Black Belt Leslie Ng is doing on Sunday 4th [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
All Classes British Taekwondo National Poomsae Referee Course
Details of a British Taekwondo National Poomsae Referee event in Craigavon, Northern Ireland. The British Taekwondo Poomsae Referee Department is hosting an All Classes British Taekwondo National Poomsae Referee Course at Aghalee Village Hall [...]
Assistance or additional support at the British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships
Assistance or additional support needs. The British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships at the University of Worcester Arena is set to be very busy, with many athletes competing over the weekend. If an athlete who [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
National Poomsae Championships – Event Update: Wednesday 19th October
Event Update – Wednesday 19th October National Poomsae Championships – Event Update The National Poomsae Championships is almost upon us with the deadline for entries approaching, so please get your [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Volunteers needed for the National Poomsae Championships in Worcester
Volunteer at the British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships in Worcester. We are looking for volunteers to be a part of the British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships at the University of Worcester Arena on the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Muju Poomsae Open Challenge Final 2022
Update on the Muju Taekwondowon Online 2022 World Taekwondo Poomsae Open Challenge Final. Four British Taekwondo member athletes have been invited to compete in the Muju Challenge Final. The Muju Taekwondowon Online [...]
British Taekwondo Poomsae National Championships, Worcester 2022
Entries open for the British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships 2022. The British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships will take place at the University of Worcester Arena on the 12th and 13th of [...]
Jenny Furness: Excelling in Taekwondo during retirement.
Jenny Furness: ‘Taekwondo is a great way to silence anyone who tries to treat you as an old lady!’ Retirement is an important milestone in people’s lives where they have more free [...]
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 [...]
50 days to go until the 2022 British Poomsae Championships
There are now just 50 days to go until the 2022 British Poomsae Championships are held in Worcester. The British Poomsae Championships will take place at the University of Worcester Arena on the 12th [...]
2023 Poomsae Squad Selection Procedure
Details of the British Taekwondo Poomsae Centralised Squad Selection Procedure for 2023. For 2023 there will be a centralised squad and regional squads. The selection procedure refers to the centralised squad. Selections for the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
How Taekwondo empowered Candice after her diagnosis with a chronic illness.
Candice Winter: "With Taekwondo I went from being weak, broken, and voiceless to being strong and empowered." 11 year on since her diagnosis with a chronic illness, Candice Winter feels the best shape of [...]
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 [...]
3rd Manchester Open Poomsae Championships
Details of the 3rd Manchester Open Poomsae Championships. The 3rd Manchester Open Poomsae Championships will be taking place at the George Carnall Community Hub in Urmston, Manchester on Sunday 9th October. Further information can [...]
5th Bluewave Open Poomsae Championships
Details of the 5th Bluewave Open Poomsae Championships in Basingstoke. The 5th Bluewave Open Poomsae Championships will be taking place at the Hampshire Court Hotel in Basingstoke, Hampshire on Sunday 18th September. Further information [...]
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, [...]
British Taekwondo Poomsae Referee Course in Basingstoke
A report from the latest British Taekwondo Poomsae Referee Course. The Poomsae Referee Department held its latest Class 3 Qualification Course at Bluewave Korean Martial Arts in Basingstoke, Hampshire on [...]
British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships 2022
British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships. The British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships will take place at the University of Worcester Arena on the 12th and 13th of November 2022. Further event information will be available [...]
