2012 Events
Saturday 25th Feb Coloured Belt Grading - Carronshore Community Centre
Sunday 26th Feb Taekwondo Scotland Seminar - Grangemouth
3&4th Mar German A Class Open Kyorugi Championships – Hamburg
17&18th Mar Dutch A Class Open Kyorugi Championships – Eindhoven
Mar 28th Mar Coloured Belt Grading & Dan Pre-Grading – Bothkennar 6pm
31 Mar Belgian Open A Class Kyorugi & Poomsae – Gent
4-8 Apr WTF World Junior Championships – Cairo, Egypt
14 Apr 47th UTA Dan Grading – Stoke on Trent
22 Apr NTC Open Championships (Kyorugi & Poomsae) – Nottingham
29th Apr Coloured Belt Grading - Carronshore Community Centre
4-6 May European Taekwondo Championships – Sports City, Manchester
12 May Milton Keynes International Poomsae Championships
20th May 3rd Kids Points Championship - Carronshore
27 May BTCB Regional Poomsae Training – Venue TBA
27 May Coloured Belt Grading - Carronshore Community Centre
10 Jun Ultimate Open Championships – Barnsley
23 Jun Northern Ireland Poomsae Championships – Belfast
24 Jun Coloured Belt Grading - Carronshore Community Centre
More events will be added as details become available.
Sunday 26th Feb Taekwondo Scotland Seminar - Grangemouth
3&4th Mar German A Class Open Kyorugi Championships – Hamburg
17&18th Mar Dutch A Class Open Kyorugi Championships – Eindhoven
Mar 28th Mar Coloured Belt Grading & Dan Pre-Grading – Bothkennar 6pm
31 Mar Belgian Open A Class Kyorugi & Poomsae – Gent
4-8 Apr WTF World Junior Championships – Cairo, Egypt
14 Apr 47th UTA Dan Grading – Stoke on Trent
22 Apr NTC Open Championships (Kyorugi & Poomsae) – Nottingham
29th Apr Coloured Belt Grading - Carronshore Community Centre
4-6 May European Taekwondo Championships – Sports City, Manchester
12 May Milton Keynes International Poomsae Championships
20th May 3rd Kids Points Championship - Carronshore
27 May BTCB Regional Poomsae Training – Venue TBA
27 May Coloured Belt Grading - Carronshore Community Centre
10 Jun Ultimate Open Championships – Barnsley
23 Jun Northern Ireland Poomsae Championships – Belfast
24 Jun Coloured Belt Grading - Carronshore Community Centre
More events will be added as details become available.
Well done to those at Kids Comp December 2011
November Grading
Next Colour Belt Grading
The last grading of 2011 will be on Sunday 11th December 2011 10am at Carronshore
please have all forms handed in the wednesday before the grading
please have all forms handed in the wednesday before the grading
BEGINNER
10TH KUP WHITE BELT to 9TH KUP YELLOW TAGS Horse Riding Stance –Middle Punch 10 times counting Short Stance - Low Block Short Stance –High Block Short Stance –Middle Inward Block Long Stance –Middle Punch Short Stance Front Kick - Middle Punch Fighting Stance - Rising Kick Fighting Stance - Half Turning Kick Sparring (Gyorugi) One for one Terminology Test Q. What is the meaning of Taekwondo? A. The art of hand and foot fighting Q. What is the meaning of Tae? A. Foot Q. What is the meaning of Kwon? A. Hand Q. What is the meaning of Do? A. Art or way Q. What does WTF stand for ? A. World Taekwondo Federation Q. When was the WTF formed ? A. 1973 Q. What is the World taekwondo headquarters called? A. Kukkiwon Korean Counting 1.Hana 2.Dool 3.Set 4.Net 5.Dasut 6.Yausut 7.Ilgope 8.Yaudal 9.Ahope 10.Yaul | BEGINNER
9th KUP YELLOW TAGS to 8TH KUP YELLOW BELT Long Stance - Inward Block Double Punch Long Stance - Neck Strike Long Stance - Front Kick High Punch Fighting Stance - Half Turning Kick Fighting Stance - Axe Kick Fighting Stance - Turning Kick Fighting Stance - Side Kick Poomsae Taegeuk Il Jang –Pattern No.1 Sparring (Gyorugi) One for one Terminology Test Q. What action should be taken when entering the dojang or approaching a senoir grade? A. Bow What if the Korean for : Training Hall Dojang Training Suit Dobok Belt Tee Instructor Sa Boem Nim Chief Instructor Kwan Chang Nim Low Block Arae Makki Middle Block Momtong Makki High Block Eogool Makki Inward Block An Makki Front Kick Ap Chagi Half Turning Kick Bit Chagi Axe Kick Chigo Chagi |
8TH KUP YELLOW BELT to 7TH KUP GREEN TAGS
Techniques Long Stance - Front Kick Double Punch Short Stance - Front Kick Low Block Punch Back Stance – Knifehand High Block Back Stance to Long Stance –Knifehand Block - Middle Punch Fighting Stance - Turning Kick Fighting Stance - Side Kick Poomsae - Taegeuk Ee Jang ( 2 ) Poomsae - Taegeuk Il Jang ( 1 ) Sparring (Gyorugi) Two for Two Any Technique Terminology Test What is the Korean word for : Pattern Poomsae Sparring Gyorugi Short Stance Ap Seogi Long Stance Ap koobi Back Stance Dwi koobi Horse Ridding Stance Joochum Seogi Straight Punch Baro Jireugi Reverse Punch Bandae Jireugi Side Kick Yop Chagi Turning Kick Doylo Chagi What are the tenants of Taekwondo ? Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control, Indomitable Spirit. | 7TH KUP GREEN TAGS to 6TH KUP BLUE BELT
Coming Soon |
Check out the Events page for poomsae events in 2012
Great Results for the 8 player team who attended to 1 on 1 Competition in Falkirk.
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Grading Success
Alan and DeDe with Their Medals from the Scottish Cup 2011
Grading Success
Well done to Grant and Ryan who were promoted to 9th Kup Yellow Tags and Ross who was Promoted to 8th kup Yellow Belt
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011
Sport Taekwondo UK have announced details of this year’s 2011 BTCB National Championships.
The event will be staged on the weekend of 18-19 June at the Manchester Velodrome and is again open to all BTCB members of all ages. In addition, this year’s Championships sees the introduction of an exciting new ‘Veterans’ division making it undoubtedly the biggest WTF competition in the UK this year.
The event will be staged on the weekend of 18-19 June at the Manchester Velodrome and is again open to all BTCB members of all ages. In addition, this year’s Championships sees the introduction of an exciting new ‘Veterans’ division making it undoubtedly the biggest WTF competition in the UK this year.
February Grading Success
Well done to Abi ,Craig & Erin MacDougall who were promoted to 9th Kup Yellow Tags.
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The Last class of the year will be Wednesday 22nd December 2010 @ The Peak, Stirling.
2011
Training will start back
Wednesday 5th January 2011 @ The Peak
Monday the 10th January 2011 @ Kinnaird Primary School, Larbert
2nd Stirling University Cup 16th January 2011
2011
Training will start back
Wednesday 5th January 2011 @ The Peak
Monday the 10th January 2011 @ Kinnaird Primary School, Larbert
2nd Stirling University Cup 16th January 2011
October Grading Success
Well done to brothers Callan and Hamish Cairney both promoted to 9th Kup Yellow Tags.
Callan Received A level pass for his oustanding performance.
Callan Received A level pass for his oustanding performance.
Grandmaster Shin has just become the UK`s 1st Poomsae World Champion!!
Master Shin is the Chairman of the United Taekwondo Association and cheif grading examiner.
One of the highest graded and most respected Korean Masters in Great Britain, Master Shin (8th Dan, Kukkiwon) has trained and inspired most of the top Taekwondo players and Instructors in this country. His Instructor is Grand Master Kim Soon Bae, 9th Dan WTF. Master Shin's Academy is based in Manchester.
One of the highest graded and most respected Korean Masters in Great Britain, Master Shin (8th Dan, Kukkiwon) has trained and inspired most of the top Taekwondo players and Instructors in this country. His Instructor is Grand Master Kim Soon Bae, 9th Dan WTF. Master Shin's Academy is based in Manchester.
5th World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships Kick Off in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
The 5th WTF World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships kicked off for a three-day run in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on Oct. 8, 2010. The WTF-promoted event, which takes place at the 2,800-seat Universal Sports Palace Uzbekistan, drew a total of 447 contestants, including 194 females, from 59 countries. The first edition of the World Poomsae Championships was held in Seoul, Korea in 2006, attracting 407 athletes from 57 countries.
The next 6th World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships are scheduled for 2011 in Vladivostok, Russia.
The next 6th World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships are scheduled for 2011 in Vladivostok, Russia.
Scottish Poomsae Championships 2010
The event will be held at Grangemouth Sports Complex on Saturday 2nd October 2010.
There are 3 12 x 12m matted competition areas and all players have their name and team displayed on large screens as they compete. Last year's event attracted over 200 competitors from all over the UK and Ireland.
If you require any further details please don't hesitate to get in touch
If you dont feel ready to take part come along and watch the competition so you will know how it works for future events.
There are 3 12 x 12m matted competition areas and all players have their name and team displayed on large screens as they compete. Last year's event attracted over 200 competitors from all over the UK and Ireland.
If you require any further details please don't hesitate to get in touch
If you dont feel ready to take part come along and watch the competition so you will know how it works for future events.
Check out Martial Arts illustrated in October
Artical on 7th Dan Taekwondo Master Ku Tu Dang
Artical on 7th Dan Taekwondo Master Ku Tu Dang
Alba Taekwondo Grading Success
Well done to Ross Sibbald promoted to 9th Kup Yellow Tags.
Our next Grading will be September 12th see your Instructor for grading forms
Our next Grading will be September 12th see your Instructor for grading forms
Olympic Taekwondo Seminar & Sparring Event
Olympic Taekwondo Seminar & Sparring Event
Sunday August 8th 2010 10:30am to 4.30pm
Conducted by:
Stig Kramer, Norway National Team Coach
Choi Yong Joon, Korean Olympic University Captain
John Cullen, Mark Russell and Alan Dunsmuir Scotland National Team Coaches
10:30 to 12.45pm: All ages and grades welcome as the National Team coaches and invited guests take these aspiring players through their paces alongside Korean Olympic University athletes, Norway Olympic Team members, GB players and the full Scotland National Team. This development opportunity will give Taekwondo enthusiasts and aspiring players a fresh perspective on their training and a chance to work with some world-class athletes and coaches.
12:45 to 4.30pm International Sparring Matches (all welcome) support Scotland as they fight it out on the centre ring with Korea, Norway and Great Britain in the sparring demonstration matches (national team athletes only)
Scotland National Team Selection event for the 2010 Team
The Scotland Coaching team will use the seminar portion of this event to indentify talented Scottish athletes for potential inclusion in the 2010 National Team. The stand out players will then be invited, in consultation with club coaches and parents, to join the teams of Scotland, Korea, Norway and GB at Stirling University for an international training evening on Tuesday August 10th. These athletes will then have the chance to make it onto the full National Team! – hope to see you all there.
Event venue: Glasgow Caledonian University Sports Hall (ARC)
Sunday 8th August 10:30 to 4.30 pm
Cowcaddens Road Glasgow G4 0BA T: 0141 331 3116
Participants Price = £15: To watch = £5 (both fees include parking)
All proceeds from this not for profit event go to the development of the Scottish National Team. Up to date Licence required for seminar partiticpants, all spectators welcome for sparring event. Up dates , including match list, to follow.
Sunday August 8th 2010 10:30am to 4.30pm
Conducted by:
Stig Kramer, Norway National Team Coach
Choi Yong Joon, Korean Olympic University Captain
John Cullen, Mark Russell and Alan Dunsmuir Scotland National Team Coaches
10:30 to 12.45pm: All ages and grades welcome as the National Team coaches and invited guests take these aspiring players through their paces alongside Korean Olympic University athletes, Norway Olympic Team members, GB players and the full Scotland National Team. This development opportunity will give Taekwondo enthusiasts and aspiring players a fresh perspective on their training and a chance to work with some world-class athletes and coaches.
12:45 to 4.30pm International Sparring Matches (all welcome) support Scotland as they fight it out on the centre ring with Korea, Norway and Great Britain in the sparring demonstration matches (national team athletes only)
Scotland National Team Selection event for the 2010 Team
The Scotland Coaching team will use the seminar portion of this event to indentify talented Scottish athletes for potential inclusion in the 2010 National Team. The stand out players will then be invited, in consultation with club coaches and parents, to join the teams of Scotland, Korea, Norway and GB at Stirling University for an international training evening on Tuesday August 10th. These athletes will then have the chance to make it onto the full National Team! – hope to see you all there.
Event venue: Glasgow Caledonian University Sports Hall (ARC)
Sunday 8th August 10:30 to 4.30 pm
Cowcaddens Road Glasgow G4 0BA T: 0141 331 3116
Participants Price = £15: To watch = £5 (both fees include parking)
All proceeds from this not for profit event go to the development of the Scottish National Team. Up to date Licence required for seminar partiticpants, all spectators welcome for sparring event. Up dates , including match list, to follow.
3rd Scottish Primary School Championships
A great performace by the winning team Carronshore Primary School the Scottish Primary School Champions 2010 The 3rd Annual Scottish Inter-Schools Championships were held at Carronshore Community Centre on
Sunday 2nd May. There were 75 players from 18 different primary schools around Scotland.
The Inter-Schools Shield was 1st won by Ladeside Primary in 2008. Carronshore won the trophy in 2009 and retained their title at this year’s event. The event gets bigger each year and it is hoped more primary school
pupils from all over Scotland will contest the medals in future years.
Sunday 2nd May. There were 75 players from 18 different primary schools around Scotland.
The Inter-Schools Shield was 1st won by Ladeside Primary in 2008. Carronshore won the trophy in 2009 and retained their title at this year’s event. The event gets bigger each year and it is hoped more primary school
pupils from all over Scotland will contest the medals in future years.
Taekwondo News
The first quarter of the year has been a busy one in the world of Taekwondo.
The start of the year saw the World Taekwondo Federation award Miss Thailand 2009 Goodwill Ambassador of Taekwondo, She holds a second Dan in WTF Taekwondo. This proving WTF Taekwondo is a truly global sport. Here are few well known ladies who also do Taekwondo.
The start of the year saw the World Taekwondo Federation award Miss Thailand 2009 Goodwill Ambassador of Taekwondo, She holds a second Dan in WTF Taekwondo. This proving WTF Taekwondo is a truly global sport. Here are few well known ladies who also do Taekwondo.
12th Scottish Cup 2010
12th Scottish Cup 2010
A bit closer to home was the 12th Scottish Taekwondo Cup in Grangemouth,
This competition as always was full of great matches with 180 fighters from all over the UK and our very own Mr Alan Haston returned to the ring after 6 years out from competition. With two great matches he came away with a bronze medal and the competing bug! So watch out for Alan as he is back in training and looking forward to the rest of the year on the circuit.
A bit closer to home was the 12th Scottish Taekwondo Cup in Grangemouth,
This competition as always was full of great matches with 180 fighters from all over the UK and our very own Mr Alan Haston returned to the ring after 6 years out from competition. With two great matches he came away with a bronze medal and the competing bug! So watch out for Alan as he is back in training and looking forward to the rest of the year on the circuit.
British Poomsae Championships 2010
British Poomsae Championships 2010
The last weekend in March saw over three hundred competitors from all over the UK travel to Sheffield for the British Poomsae Championships. Both Alba Instructors took part in the team event with Simon Mcansh and came in second place just behind the national team members.
The Scottish Poomsae Championships will be held in October so we hope we to have an Alba Taekwondo team at this event.
The last weekend in March saw over three hundred competitors from all over the UK travel to Sheffield for the British Poomsae Championships. Both Alba Instructors took part in the team event with Simon Mcansh and came in second place just behind the national team members.
The Scottish Poomsae Championships will be held in October so we hope we to have an Alba Taekwondo team at this event.
