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We are the United Kingdom Taekwon-Do Association. (UKTA)
Our Association is the Original Taekwon-Do organisation in the United Kingdom, having been formed in 1967 when Taekwon-Do was brought to the United Kingdom by (then) Mr Rhee Ki Ha 5th Degree Black Belt.
Mr Rhee had been teaching Taekwon-Do to British servicemen at RAF Changi, who on their return home to the UK, invited Rhee Ki Ha to teach them in the UK.
He arrived on 2 July 1967 reportedly only planning to stay for two years. This was the birth of UK Taekwon-Do as the UKTA was founded, planting the Taekwon-Do seed on these shores.
Mr Rhee became Master Rhee when he was promoted to 7th Dan in 1974, followed by 8th Dan in 1981.
The Founder of Taekwon-Do, General Choi Hong Hi thereafter made TKD history by promoting Master Rhee to 9th Degree Grandmaster on 2nd July 1997 at the ITF Congress in Russia, the First person in the World to be awarded the rank by the Founder.
Grandmaster Rhee was the President of the UKTA from 1975 until he stepped down in 2010.
The current President of the UKTA is Senior Master John Williamson.
We are proud to be long standing members of the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) and founder members of the British Tae Kwon-Do Council (BTC).
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The 15th June 2018 marks the 16th anniversary of the passing of our Founder, Gen. Choi Hong Hi.
Today we celebrate the gift of Taekwon-Do that Gen. Choi gave to us.
Picture: GM John Williamson IX, GM Michael Prewett IX, GM John Taylor IX and Master Gary Miller VIII visiting Gen. Choi’s grave, Pyongyang, DPRK (Sept 2017)
Invite to September National Seminar and Black Belt Grading.
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The next National Seminar and Black Belt Grading will take place from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th September 2018 and will be conducted by • Grand Master John Williamson IX • Grand Master John Taylor IX • Master Gary Miller VIII
... The venue is -: The Roger Bettles Sports Centre University of Leicester, 40 Manor Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 2LL.
The application form is available on UKTA.com and the entry deadline is 24th August 2018.
Attendees may now book your accommodation directly with the College. The details are College Court Conference Centre & Hotel - Knighton Road – Leicester - LE2 3UF Please call on 0116 244 9635 and quote reference 49891.
For area specific enquiries please contact the host, Master Paul Harris.
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For all Instructors and Students attending the National Seminar and Grading in Leicester on Sept 7th - 9th, you may now book your accommodation directly with the College. The details are College Court Conference Centre & Hotel - Knighton Road – Leicester - LE2 3UF Please call on 0116 244 9635 and quote reference 49891.
Upcoming UKTA Event!
Scotland South area Seminar and grading will be conducted by Master Peter McAnna and will be held on -: Saturday 16th June 2018 at Shotts Community Centre, Kirk Rd, Shotts, ML2 7ET
... Timetable -: 0930am Black Belt Seminar 1130am Colour Belt Seminar 1330pm Break 1345pm Grading 1530pm Finish
For further info please contact Master Peter McAnna
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Upcoming UKTA Event!
Oxford Area seminar/grading
*Date*: Sunday 10th June 2018... *Venue* : OXSRAD Leisure centre, Marston, Oxford OX3 0NQ *Conductor*: Grand Master John Taylor IX Dan *Contact*: Area coordinator Mr Tony Hampson VI Dan *Timetable*: Child seminar/grading 09.30am start All (inc B/belts) Jnr/adult seminar 11.15am All jnr/adult grading 2pm start. Finish by 4pm
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Upcoming UKTA Event!
Conducted by Grandmaster John Taylor IX Dan. Date - Saturday 16th June 2018 Venue - St Peters School, Exeter
... Timetable 11.30am until 1.30pm - Black Belt Seminar 2.00pm until 4.00pm - Colour Belt Seminar 4.00pm until 6.00pm - Colour Belt Grading
For further information please contact the host Master Philip Taverner.
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The next National Seminar and Grading will take place from 7th-9th September 2018, at the University of Leicester.
The application form for the above event is available for download on UKTA.com. It may be filled in by computer and returned to Head Office with proof of payment or posted in the usual manner.
... The deadline for application is August 24th.
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Live streaming of the European Championships will be available from this link.
On the 11th April 1955 General Choi Hong Hi gave the world the name Taekwon-Do.
At last weekend’s UKTA National Seminar, the participants performed Dan Gun tul to celebrate the Anniversary of Taekwon-Do’s birthday.
Today we take a moment to remember our founder and the gift he gave to us all.
Congratulations to all of the successful candidates on their promotions today.
Also huge congratulations to the UKTA’s latest Master promotion, Philip Taverner 7th Degree.
UKTA Instructor Carl Davis featured on KICKPICS!!
Remember, registration for tomorrow’s National Seminar and Black Belt Grading in Shotts is 5:30pm!
We look forward to seeing everyone there.
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A reminder that the entry deadline for the National Seminar and Grading is Wednesday 28th March 2018 so get your application forms into ahead Office as soon as possible.
The date is Fri 6th - Sun 8th April and venue is Calderhead High School, Shotts.
Anyone who has already submitted an application for the original date is not required to complete a new Application form.
... If you had applied to attend the original date and are unable to make the rescheduled date please notify Head Office ASAP
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