Korean Grandmaster visist April 2024

We are pleased to announce that Grandmaster Shin Byoung Hyun 9th Dan from Korea will be visiting our Kingswood club on Thursday 18th April to conduct a 2 hour training session 7pm – 9pm. Grandmaster Shin visited our club 2 years ago which was a very sucessful event, and Grandmaster Davies has recently returned from an international event in Malaysia where Grandmaster Shin was teaching.

This is a fantastic opportunity to train with a senior Grandmaster who is Principal of the World Chungdokwan Federation and a high dan examiner of the World Taekwondo HQ in Korea, the Kukkiwon.

The cost for this seminar is only £20 per person as the event is being subsidised by the club. Please get in touch if you wish to attend as places are limited.

Chungdokwan Instructor Course

Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Grandmaster Christopher Davies attended the 1st Chungdokwan instructor course which was held in Malaysia on 1st to 3rd March 2024.where 14 Grandmasters attended from Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Ireland, Hong Kong, Argentina and France. There were also many other high dans from other countries including India, Australia and Newzealand. At the same time there was a Junior Chungdokwan section being trained with around 60 or more Participants.

The course was conducted by Grandmaster Shin Byeoung Hyun, Grandmaster Choi and Grandmaster Im Bo Soon all from Korea.

Grandmaster and High Dans training in basics and Poomsae

Some of the seniors and juniors on the last day for presentations

Grandmaster Davies being presented with the Chungdokwan Oath from Grandmaster Shin

Chinese New Year Demonstration

Saturday 10th February saw a small team from our clubs put on a Demonstration at the Chinese New Year celebrations held at the Wai Yee Hong Chinese Supermarket in Bristol. The event attracted several thousand visitors throughout the day with stall and displays throughout the day. Well done to our team, who did several demonstrations throughout the day and were very well received.

Jin Moo Kwan Demo Team
Jin Moo Kwan Demo Team
Demo Team on Stage ready to start
Triple aerial kick

Below is a wonderful note of appreciation sent to us by one of our students parents following the demonstration.

Dear Master Chris and Master Carson,

I wanted to take a moment to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for the outstanding training and guidance you provided to my son and all the students for the Chinese New Year festival Taekwondo performance yesterday. Your dedication and expertise truly shone through in the incredible show he and his fellow participants delivered.
The performance was not only a testament to the hard work and commitment of the students, but also a reflection of the exceptional teaching and support they receive under your leadership. Your passion for Taekwondo and your unwavering belief in your students’ potential have undoubtedly played a significant role in their success.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything you do to inspire and empower the next generation of martial artists. I am immensely grateful for the positive impact you continue to have on my son and all student’s journey
.”

High Dan Grading UK Kukkiwon Office

On Sunday 3rd December Grandmaster Chris Davies was part of the examination panel for the very first UK Kukkiwon Office high Dan grading, held in Manchester. There were 5 Grandmasters all of 8th Dan and above on the panel from across the independent Kukkiwon KMS and MNA ranks, grading people from 5th Dan to 7th Dan . The successful candidates and the grading panel are seen below. The examiners from left to right are Elias Biescas 8th Dan, Christopher Davies 8th Dan, Neil Guest 8th Dan, Shin Tong Wan 9th Dan and Keith Evans 8th Dan.

UK Kukkiwon Office first high Dan grading

GM Christopher Davies selected as on of the 5 Grandmaster examiners

The UK Kukkiwon Office will be holding its first high Dan grading for those testing for 5th, 6th and 7th Dan ranks in Manchester on 3rd December in conjunction with World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final that will see some of the worlds top competitors vying for Olympic places with their national teams.

Grand Master Christopher Davies has been selected as one of the examining panel that consists of 5 independent and MNA Grandmasters of 8th and 9th Dan. Following the examination the Grandmasters will head to the Manchester Regional Arena where the Grand Prix is being held and an open meeting of high dan Masters and Grandmasters will be convened to discuss the future progress of the UK Kukkiwon Office.

The UK Kukkiwon Office is still in development and as such there are still issues to be resolved. As an independent representative, Grandmaster Christopher Davies in the spirit of co-operation and good faith has accepted the invitation to sit on this very first high Dan grading panel and hopes to work with British Taekwondo to address and overcome any existing concerns.

Keeping Children Safe In Sport

The BTC and Bristol Taekwondo is supporting the NSPCC ‘Keeping Children Safe in Sport’ campaign.

It’s important to look for a sports club, group or activity that takes the safety and wellbeing of your child seriously. Always check if the club or organisation is accredited or affiliated to a body (e.g. a sports governing body), as this should mean they have the right safeguarding policies and procedures in place. Even if they’re accredited,

Competition a great sucess

On Sunday 25 June we hosted a competition with teams from Milton Keynes, Kingswood, Portishead, Chippenham and Newport. The event had E-Sport electronic paddles for things like speed and power kicking. The sparring wqs done with electronic armour as used in the Olympic Games. It was a very good day and there was lots of positive feedback.