Well done to all our members who attended the England ITF Grandmaster seminar hosted by the T-UK in Stratford Upon Avon, great support and enthusiasm from the club as always.
The seminar was led by Grandmasters Ellis and Nardizzi. The seminar was broken down in to two halves coloured belts followed by a black belt only seminar. Each seminar consisted of a technical deep dive into all aspects of TKD.
When it comes to personal safety, the difference between vulnerability and security often lies in your ability to recognise threats early and respond effectively. By combining strategic frameworks like the OODA Loop, Cooper’s Colour Code, and Concentric Rings of Disturbance, you can cultivate a dynamic and layered approach to self-defence.
The use of martial arts as a means of physical fitness is popular but more importantly as an effective form of self-defence. Among the myriad styles available, International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) Taekwon Do stands out for its comprehensive approach to self-defence, rooted in its historical significance and practical applications. This blog explores the effectiveness of ITF Taekwon Do, particularly highlighting its use during the Korean War, its adoption by specialist police squads in South Korea, and the personal growth benefits it offers to practitioners.
I see many posts on social media in my area asking where to go for self-defence training. From this you get a lot of people giving their opinion and what is often suggested is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) . However I feel that this advice respectfully is coming from people with little or no expertise or experience of physical altercations and violence!!
BJJ and Judo are both highly respected combative sports that emphasise grappling and ground techniques. While they are excellent for sport, competition and fitness, there are several reasons why they are not effective systems for self-defence in real-world scenarios.
We entered 38 members into the recent Summer T-UK coloured belt grading. Everyone who was entered worked hard to attained the high standards required to be considered for promotion. As always the day was split into peewee and junior grading and adult grading.
Elsa Klegg from our Warwick club has recently been selected for a place at the FA Emerging Talent Centre for football, on top of playing for both Coventry City Girls and her school team. She will take a 6 month sabbatical from TKD to concentrate on her football.
This is no surprise as since Elsa joined the club 3 years ago has developed in to a very mature young lady who hasn’t always found Taekwon Do easy but has become a role model for other junior members.
2023 saw a very successful year for our clubs, new promotions to black belt, exceptional A pass results from each of the coloured belt area gradings, multiple world champions from the T-UK British Championships.
This made choosing the adult and junior students of the year very difficult.
In the end the Instructor team landed on the most deserving members. The criteria for the award is predicated on attendance, effort, attitude, overcoming challenges, taking on instruction and applying it, being a role model.
This weekend our Instructors, blackbelts and senior coloured belts attended a seminar with Grand Master Boss 9th Degree and his son World Champion Timothy Boss.
An excellent seminar which covered technical improvement and delivery led by the Grand master and also sparring drills and strategy from Timothy.
A thoroughly enjoyable day of TKD. Warwick & Leamington TKD investing in our development and furthering our abilities to make the club the best it can be for our members.
We would like to congratulate the 37 students of Warwick & Leamington TKD who recently participated in the T-UK regional grading under the guidance of Master Archer from Taekwon do-UK. Your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to the art of Taekwondo and to the club are excellent, and we are immensely proud of your achievement.
First and foremost, we would like to commend the three students who achieved an outstanding A pass in their grading, Elsa Clegg, Charlotte Jackson and Alison Miller. This remarkable accomplishment is a testament to their unwavering focus, discipline, and hard work to achieve excellence at their grade.
Are you hesitant about joining Warwick TKD as a beginner? Don't let doubts hold you back from discovering a world of physical and mental growth! At Warwick TKD, we understand that starting something new can be intimidating, but we're here to help you overcome any objections you may have.
Firstly, you might be concerned about your lack of experience. Rest assured, our welcoming and supportive community is built on the foundation of inclusivity. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to providing comprehensive training for all skill levels, including beginners. Whether you have never stepped foot in a martial arts class or have some prior experience, we will guide you through each step of your journey, ensuring that you progress at your own pace.
