Grandmaster Christopher Davies recently returned from Seoul, South Korea, where he represented the UK as part of an 8-person Chungdokwan team at a significant international competition Korea at the United Nations Korea Association World Peace Taekwondo Championships, promoting peace through martial arts.
Held at the Kukkiwon — the official World Taekwondo Headquarters and widely regarded as the Mecca of Taekwondo — the event was a special occasion for the United Nations Korea Association World Peace Championships and the World Chungdokwan Federation.
Grandmaster Davies is no stranger to Korea or the Kukkiwon, having travelled there many times over the years for advanced training and high-level testing. His deep connection to the birthplace of Taekwondo made this championship all the more meaningful.
The event attracted competitors from over 20 nations, and the UK team delivered an exceptional performance, finishing 2nd overall in the team standings. Grandmaster Davies led by example, winning a gold medal in his individual poomsae category, while the team secured an additional 3 silver and 3 bronze medals across various poomsae divisions.
This achievement highlights both the strength of Chungdokwan and Bristol Taekwondo on the international stage and the top-class instruction available in Kingswood through Grandmaster Davies’ teaching. His continued dedication serves as an inspiration to students and martial artists across the community.
Above Grandmaster Davies with his medal and below competing at Kukkiwon
After a sparring session at Seoul University with1985 World Fin Weight Champion Master Sun Jang Lee
Self Defence with Korean Army at Seoul University
Meeting with the Kukkiwon President after our meeting and discussions over lunch with Kukkiwon officials