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**Chairman returns from Korea
UKTDC Chairman has returned from Korea after extensive talks with the WTF and the Kukkiwon. Nigel was participating in the WTF Joint Technical Meeting for the amendment to the WTF Competition Rules. For full details of the meeting go to www.wtf.org
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*Going from strength to strength
We would like to announce that after discussions with independant Martial Arts bodies we have secured their WTF style members from 200 clubs to the UKTDC. This will now bring our membership numbers to an estimated 5000.
This now puts our membership plan well in advance of our intended targets, hitting our 5 year plan in the first 6 months. We are also in discussions with several other groups who have significant levels of membership, including ITF groups who are considering changing style.
It is becoming increasingly clear that the UKTDC is a credible and viable alternative to the NGB and a major force in WTF Taekwondo in the UK.
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*Kytu Dang Seminar
Sunday the 26th Oct Saw the UKTDC host a Poomsae seminar with 7 times European and Current World Poomsae champion Master Kytu Dang.
For those who may be unfamiliar with Kytu he is the Poomsae equivalent of Lopez.
The seminar was very well attended with over 120 participants taking part in the morning and afternoon sessions.
Participants would range from yellow belts in the AM session to a large number of High ranking masters in the afternoon including, 1 x 7th dan, 4 x 6th dan, 6 x 5th dan 6 x 4th dan.
Master Kytu fully enthused all present and delivered a world class seminar, passing on a wealth of knowledge and experience, the seminar would cover poomsae to Sipjin, the feed back has been fantastic and after talks with Kytu he has agreed to return to the UK early next year and may make this a regular event on the calendar.
Master Kytu made the following comments,
"Itwas one of my best experiences around in the world to be with you and yours. I am looking forward to this co-operation in the future .
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*tkdcompsoft sponsors UKTDC
tkdcompsoft have sponsored the UKTDC by providing 2 copies of their competition management sotware. This software is a low cost solution for setting up a competition, setting weight categories and adding competitors, printing of fight cards and club lists plus much more.
to find out more about this software visit www.tkdcompsoft.co.uk
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1st Referee hand signal seminar and corner judges course
UKTDC delivered an extremely successful Corner judges course and referee hand signal seminar,
The UKTDC would like to thank Master Keith Evans WTF I/R referee for his time and knowledge, His presentational skills were exceptional and a talent the NGB failed to utilise.
The course the first of its kind in the UK would once again show that the UKTDC is a forward thinking and professional body for the development of Taekwondo at all levels.
The course lasted for almost 7 hours and provided in depth theoretical knowledge and practical applications, The first 4 hours was given up to theory of the WTF rules for sport Taekwondo this was professionally delivered by powerpoint presentation and in depth discussions.
following a short break for lunch further theory was covered before a short written test, following this the 17 candidates ranging from 3rd kup to 7th Dan changed into Doboks for the practical sessions, this was split into 2 sections with the 1st session covering the referee hand signals, this was studied with meticulous attention to detail, following this all participants would practice in a full competition format (matted ring + electronic scoring system) using the ringmaster system.
on completion of the course all participants were certificated and the UKTDC Chairman thanked Masters Evans and Waddington for making the course possible, the chairman then made a presentation of the New Daedo UKTDC embroidered Dobok to both Masters Evans and waddington as a small token of appreciation
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1st UKTDC Dan promotion Sunday 15th June
Sunday 15th of June 2008 was a historical date in the UKTDC, With the holding of the 1st UKTDC Dan promotion test, for candidates presenting for grades up to 3rd Dan.
The events was well attended with over 25 participants from several full member clubs within the UKTDC, The standard was extremely high and the pass rate reflected this.
All candidates were given feedback and an opportunity to discuss their particular grading with the Kukkiwon registered examiners, who would be Master Craig Waddington 7th Dan, Master Chris Davies 6th Dan, and Master Nigel Hudson 5th Dan.
Comments from instructors were positive, one senior Instructor commented on the professionalism and attention to detail of the whole process, another commented that for the 1st time he could remember the grading began and finished at the stated time.
UKTDC Chairman stated that "if this is the beginning then we the UKTDC and our members have a very bright and prosperous future ahead
The UKTDC would like to congratulate all successful candidates and also commiserate with those who were not successful this time, all of whom conducted themselves in exemplary fashion and were a credit to their Instructors.
Plans are already under way for a Higher Dan promotion test scheduled for late November early December for candidates presenting for promotion from 4th Dan through 7th Dan, UKTDC also have plans for several regional Dan promotion tests, for 1st to 3rd Dans.
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Beom Jhoo Lee passes away
It is with much sadness that we hear of the passing of Grandmaster Beom Jhoo Lee 9th Dan from stomach cancer on August 18th. Those of us who knew him will miss him greatly.
This is not only a personal loss to his family and friends but a great loss to the world of Taekwondo. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family in this their time of sorrow.
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Capital of Culture
The Liverpool capital of Culture championship was a resounding success, with over 15 clubs in attendance the competition both Sport Taekwondo and Poomsae was hailed by several senior Instructors as one of the best competitions for many years.
The Poomsae section attracted over 70 competitors ranging from 10th kup to 4th Dan with some exceptional performances,
This championships was another ground breaking advancement in the grass roots development of Poomsae in the UK, being the 1st competition to use this format, This highlights and further enhances the UKTDC as the place to be for development in this area under the guidance of Master Hudson.
The sport section attracted even more entrants again ranging from 10th Kup to 4th Dan, again this gave an opportunity for competitors of all ability levels to practice and develop their skills. Some exceptional fighters took to the floor in what proved to be a very good mannered occasion with some tough fights, all fighters conducted themselves impeccably and were a credit to their Instructors
The UKTDC would like to thank all Instructors, from all clubs in attendance, which Included, North west TKD academy, Ilgi, Quest, Baekho, Liverpool, Burnley, Edgewood, Strike TKD, Ilyo Kwan, Wigan academy, Eccleston TKD, Free Spirit, BTA, Preston, St Annes, Fairhaven
and also a special thanks to the judges and referees on the day for their excellent effort,
Special Awards for the day were as follows,
Teams
1st Ilgi
2nd Baekho
3rd Strike
4th Edgewood
5th Liverpool
Bets Male fighter, Andrew Fish Ilgi
Best Female fighter Chelsey Harrison Baekho
Best Dan Poomsae Nicola Holt , Burnley
Best Kup Poomsae Nichola Lawrenson Ilyo Kwan
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Daedo UK announced as official supplier to UKTDC
It is with great pleasure that the UK Taekwondo development council has appointed Daedo UK as its official supplier.
Talks are underway to present our members with a full range of UKTDC branded merchandise, Stay tuned!!
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Official coverage
UKTDC is pleased to announce that after talks with Mr P.S. Clifton, editor in chief of Combat magazine including Taekwondo and Korean Martial arts, the magazine shall be the official magazine of the UKTDC.
Pick up your regular copy for all news on UKTDC events and activities with regular features and articles on our progress and events
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Sarah Stevenson wins Olympic Bronze**
It was a very mixed day for Sarah with a controversial decision eliminating her from a chance at the gold medal this decision was then reversed, Sarah showed true spirit to conquer the stress and emotions that must have been effecting her, plus her foot injury, to bring home Britain's first Olympic Taekwondo medal.
Sarah also ended the undefeated record in Olympic competition of China's Chen Zhong who was competition favourite.
Aaron Cook put it a magnificent performance which many thought was enough to have seen him progress further than he did.
Well done to the GB competitors and a big congratulations to them all, from all at the UKTDC.
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South Gloucestershire Olympic hand-over flag ceremony
Immediately folowing the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and timed with the hand-over ceremony to Great Britian, Senior UKTDC Masters; Andy Davies and Chris Davies, led a group of UKTDC members in raising an 'official' Olympic hand-over flag in the County of South Gloucestershire. After the ceremony, Master Andy Davies said: "It was a fantastic opportunity for us to help promote WTF Taekwondo and lead from the front in the celebrations. There is no doubt that as an organisation the United Kingdom Taekwondo Development Council is doing everything to ensure that WTF Taekwondo is invovled in community activities and portrayed in a positive manner
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