British Taekwondo

𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.

In 2023, Pilsung Taekwondo Club - Sheffield instructor Master Simon Turton suffered a life-changing workplace accident.

He was left with devastating injuries, including fractures to both bones in his left forearm, wrist, skull and eye socket. Doctors could not guarantee how much mobility he would regain.

𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹.

Through countless hours of rehabilitation, strength work and determination, he slowly rebuilt what had been taken away. He returned to coaching within weeks, leaned on the support of his club and the wider Taekwondo community, and set his sights on the challenge that had been delayed by his accident: 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝗻.

Last weekend, after 28 years of dedication to Taekwondo, Simon stepped onto the floor at the UK Kukkiwon Office High Dan Promotion Test and achieved that goal on an inspirational day at the National Taekwondo Centre.

His journey embodies the values at the heart of Taekwondo: 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁.

There may have been times when he didn’t think it could happen, when the pain of rehabilitation was difficult to bear, but Sunday was proof of his determination and commitment to our Martial Art, and the loyalty of the British Taekwondo community to support one of their own.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://shorturl.at/Yq0o6

Our club events are a celebration of our Martial Art at grassroots level, and the thousands of athletes, coaches, volunteers, officials and families who make our Taekwondo community so special.

Grassroots sport is where confidence is built, friendships are formed and future champions take their first steps, and every athlete who enters an event helps strengthen and grow our Taekwondo community across the UK.

Over the next few weeks, we have events across England. Whether you're stepping onto the mats, supporting a teammate from the sidelines or volunteering behind the scenes, your participation helps create the vibrant and inclusive environment that makes British Taekwondo thrive.

You can find details of our upcoming events below, see you there!

𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗟𝗘𝗚 𝗧𝗞𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
📅 𝟭𝟭-𝟭𝟮 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆
📍Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, Ledrington Road, London SE19 2BB
🔗 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀𝗮𝗲: https://shorturl.at/dFyXB
🔗 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗞𝘆𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗶: https://shorturl.at/GqbKR

𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗫 𝟭-𝟮-𝟭
📅 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆
📍 BeActive Urmston, Kingsway Park, Urmston, Manchester, M41 7FJ
🔗 https://shorturl.at/D3ZrR

𝗞𝗜𝗫𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
📅 𝟭-𝟮 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁
📍 K2 Arena, Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley, RH11 9BQ
🔗 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀𝗮𝗲: https://shorturl.at/f1qs6
🔗 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗞𝘆𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗶: https://shorturl.at/4DKtW

𝗣𝗢𝗢𝗠𝗦𝗔𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘🌟

British Taekwondo Poomsae Performance Camps give our members the chance to experience elite level training across the UK, with a number of sessions available for you to sign up to now.

Grand Master David Bailey is set to have a number of international guests joining him in Falkirk this weekend, that is one not to be missed!

Looking into July, we'll have sessions in Manchester, Lisburn and Northolt, and you can make the most of the Earlybird pricing by signing up now. Find details of where to come and train below, we look forward to seeing you on the mats!

𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄

📅 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲
📍Carronshore Community Centre, Main Street, Carronshore, Falkirk, FK2 8EY
⏰ 10.00-13.00
🔗https://shorturl.at/YrYR4

📅 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆
📍National Taekwondo Centre, 89A Ten Acres Lane, Manchester, M40 2SP
⏰ 10:00 - 12:00 (Open Session), 10:00 - 14:00 (Squad Session)
🔗https://shorturl.at/BqLgN

📅 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆
📍Lagan Valley Leisureplex, Lisburn, County Antrim, Lisburn, Antrim, BT28 1LP
⏰ 11:30 - 13:00 (Kup), 11:30 - 14:30 (Dan)
🔗https://shorturl.at/wTrgA

📅 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆
📍Alec Reed Academy, Bengarth Road, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 5LQ
⏰ 09:00 - 12:00 (Open Session). 12:00 - 14:00 (Squad Session)
🔗https://shorturl.at/IFIIk

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) are hosting another one of their informative Athlete Education workshops 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟵:𝟬𝟬👨‍🏫

These help to ensure that mandatory Anti-Doping education needs are met, and by attending the workshop, it will mean an athlete has received education on all of the mandatory topics. 🤝

UK Anti-Doping will be hosting these workshops online, and you can sign up via the link below:

🔗 https://shorturl.at/BaI46

Over the next 12 months, British Taekwondo will be staging a number of 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 webinars and workshops designed to support those who run and support our clubs with practical knowledge, new skills, and fresh ideas that can make a real difference.

Our first webinar in the series focuses on 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, and will be held online on 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 between 11:00-14:00

Delivered by Neurodiverse Sport, this interactive session will help clubs better understand, support, and empower neurodivergent participants within our Taekwondo community.

This webinar will give you:

✅ A deeper understanding of neurodiversity in sport
✅ Practical coaching strategies to support neurodivergent athletes
✅ Real-life examples of creating more inclusive training environments
✅ Guidance on communication, sensory considerations, routines, and wellbeing
✅ Opportunities to ask questions and share experiences with others across the British Taekwondo community

As a National Governing Body, we want to ensure that Taekwondo remains accessible, welcoming, and inclusive for everyone. Small changes can make a huge difference, and this seminar will provide practical tools that can be implemented within our clubs.

We encourage as many of our instructors and support staff within our clubs to join this webinar and learn more about making Taekwondo accessible to all, as well as opening up conversations within our community so everyone who walks into a British Taekwondo club feels supported.

This is the first in a number of webinars and workshops we have in store to support our clubs, and we look forward to even more development opportunities and educational sessions planned throughout the year.

Together, we can continue building a Taekwondo community where every member feels valued, supported, and able to reach their full potential.

Register now via My Club Hub: https://shorturl.at/ATR0h

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲: This webinar is only available to any British Taekwondo member who has a role within a club on My Club Hub

𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝘆. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀.

Years of challenging training sessions, setbacks, sacrifices and perseverance all lead to moments like these.

Sunday's 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 brought together practitioners from across the UK, with 17 members successfully achieving their next Dan grade and seven athletes earning their first black belt.

It was a day that showcased everything that makes Taekwondo special: 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵.

This was a great celebration of our Martial Art at the National Taekwondo Centre, and for those who participated, it was the reward for countless hours of hard work and a milestone on a lifelong journey.

Behind every achievement stands a network of coaches, instructors, families, clubmates and volunteers who help make these moments possible. Together, they form the foundation of a thriving Taekwondo community across the UK.

Congratulations to everyone who stepped onto the mats and achieved their goals. Your success is an inspiration to us all.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://shorturl.at/1gAhL

The British Taekwondo Poomsae Referee Department will be hosting an 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 Poomsae Referee Refresher and Class 2 Promotion Course on 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 between 19.00-22.00

Led by Class 1 International Referee Grand Master Glen Culbert, this seminar is your chance to deepen your understanding of how and why Poomsae is judged the way it is.

The course is designed to strengthen your understanding of the latest WT Poomsae rules, regulations, and scoring methods, while gaining hands‑on experience with modern Side‑by‑Side judging systems.

Through real‑time scoring, open discussion, and expert guidance, you’ll leave with sharper skills, stronger consistency, and renewed confidence in your refereeing.

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽

🔗 https://shorturl.at/WwG5T

We would like to remind all members of the expectations regarding the use of social media in relation to British Taekwondo.

While we recognise that individuals may feel strongly about matters within the sport, concerns and feedback should always be raised through the appropriate internal channels, not via public platforms.

All members are expected to adhere to the British Taekwondo Code of Conduct, including:

✅𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁
✅𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
✅𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗧𝗮𝗲𝗸𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗿𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲

Public online activity can have a significant impact on the wider community, including athletes, volunteers, and staff. We ask all members to act responsibly and respectfully when engaging online.

Where behaviour falls short of expected standards, it may be reviewed in line with the Code of Conduct and disciplinary processes.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

𝗣𝗢𝗢𝗠𝗦𝗔𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 🌟

Our Poomsae Community came together once again this weekend, with athletes travelling from across the UK to Lisburn and Manchester to develop their skills, challenge themselves and continue their journey along the performance pathway.

These camps showcase the strength and passion of our Poomsae community, bringing together athletes of all ages and experience levels who share a commitment to personal growth and excellence in Taekwondo.

A huge thank you to all of the athletes, coaches, and volunteers whose hard work and dedication make these camps possible throughout the year. Your commitment to developing the next generation of Poomsae athletes continues to strengthen our community and inspire those around you.

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆? 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘂𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀.

🔗 https://shorturl.at/WEhHX