Welcome to the Official UKTC Website

The UKTC is a non profit making organisation dedicated to promoting the art and sport of Taekwon-Do in the UK.

 Mr S Rooney, Professor Chang Ung, Mr M Harkess, Master P Harkess, Mr Ri Yong Son

LATEST UKTC NEWS

ITF International Instructors Course:  Edinburgh 7th - 9th August 2010  - Updated 24/6/10

Senior Master Harkess will host a 3 day ITF International Instructors Course in Edinburgh, Scotland, from Saturday 7th August to Monday 9th August 2010.

Venue - Liberton High School, Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH17 7PT

Saturday 7/8/10    10am-4.30pm

Sunday 8/8/10      10am-4.30pm

Monday 9/8/10     10am-1pm

Click here to DOWNLOAD the Invitation form

Click here to DOWNLOAD the Application form

Click here to view the List of Participants

TKD Kickboxing Colour Belt & Black Belt Seminar & Grading -  Sunday 27th June 2010 Updated 12/06/10

The UK TKD  Kickboxing Organisation will host a special TKD Kickboxing Seminar  & Grading on Sunday 27th June 2010.

Click here to Download the Entry Form

The Seminar & Grading is open to all UKTC Taekwon-Do Colour Belts &  Black Belts as well as all UKTKO Kickboxing Students.

 The minimum age for attendance is 12 Years old. The Seminar will cover the full colour belt syllabus for TKD Kickboxing along with the TKD Kickboxing competition rules.

A Grading will be held for UKTC Taekwon-Do Students wishing to test for the equivalent rank in TKD Kickboxing. Future entry to  Kickboxing competitions as well as future promotion to Kickboxing Blackbelt will require all interested UKTC Taekwon-Do students to successfully complete the TKD Kickboxing Course & Grading. Students attending should wear their UKTC Doboks or their UKTKO Kickboxing suits. Sparring equipment will be required to complete the Seminar & Grading.

As a Special Offer to all our Taekwon-Do Students, each Student will be invited to grade to the equivalent rank in Kickboxing - with no need to start from beginner level.

As a Special Offer to our Taekwon-Do Blackbelts, the Grading Fee on 27th June will be reduced.

Details of the Seminar & Grading are as  follows

Date: Sunday 27th June 2010

Venue: Broadwood NL Leisure Centre, 1 Ardgoil Drive, Cumbernauld, Glasgow, G68 9NE

Time: 4-6pm

Cost:  £20 - Seminar Only

            £40 - Colour Belt  Grading  & Seminar

            £70 - Black Belt Grading & Seminar (Special Offer - Normally £120)

To reserve your place on this course simply request a grading application form from your Instructor or Click here to Download the Entry Form. Payment should be made  on the day before the Seminar begins.

An up to date list of our new TKD Kickboxing classes can be found on the official TKD Kickboxing website www.uktko.com 

UKTC Patron - Mr Gavin Brown MSP  - Posted 8/6/10

The UKTC are proud to announce that Mr Gavin Brown, MSP, has accepted the position of Patron for our organisation.

Gavin is MSP for Lothians, Scotland,  and is Shadow Minister for Enterprise, Energy & Tourism.

Gavin started his Taekwon-Do training in 1991 and holds the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt. 

As a Taekwon-Do student, he trained with Senior Master Harkess and Master Campbell.

 Gavin has won numerous medals for Sparring and Patterns in Competitions throughout the UK.

 

2009 ITF PRESIDENTS CUP - ITF OPEN INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP - Posted 24/5/10

The 2010 'ITF Presidents Cup' Taekwon-Do Championship was held at Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh, on Sunday 23rd May 2010.

Senior Master Harkess, Master Campbell, and Mr Rooney  would like to congratulate all the competitors who took part and would like to thank all the spectators for showing their support, as well as the Umpires for their assistance.

The UKTC would also like to especially extend their gratitude to the competitors who travelled afar, from the Netherlands, Greenland, Northern Ireland and England.

The Overall Champions were as follows

Black Belt Adult Male - Daniel McLean (Scotland)

Black Belt Adult Female - Michelle Haining (Scotland)

Black Belt Junior  Male (14-17 Yrs) - Scot Wylie (Scotland)

Black Belt Junior  Female (14-17 Yrs) - Sarah McMahon (Scotland)

Black Belt Junior  Male (10-13 Yrs) - Matthew Blair (Scotland)

Black Belt Junior  Female (10-13 Yrs) - Emma McKee (Scotland)

Colour Belt Adult Male  - Christopher Kirk (Scotland)

Colour Belt Adult  Female  - Angela Bryson (England)

Colour Belt Junior  Male  (14-17 Yrs) -  Roy Den Hollander (Netherlands)

Colour Belt Junior  Female (8-13 Yrs) - Leah McBeath (Scotland)

Colour Belt Junior  Male  (8-13 Yrs) -  Ismet Caasiz (Scotland)

Colour Belt Junior  Female (14-17 Yrs) - Amy Lindsey (Scotland)

The UKTC would also like to congratulate the Scottish national team and Dutch national team for an exciting International Team Sparring event.

The final result was Scotland 4 - Netherlands 1.

Black Belt Promotions - 15th May 2010 - Edinburgh, Scotland - Posted 19/5/10

The UKTC would like to congratulate the following Students on their recent promotions               

5th Degree - Mark Harkess                       

4th Degree - Michael Wiseman

3rd Degree - Mark Higgins      

1st Degree - Scott Sombat, Stephanie Gardiner, David McIntyre, Charlotte Craig, Ronald Ferguson, Matthew McArthur, Victoria Truesdale, Christopher Doolan, Jamie Brown, Lewis Irwin, Ross Murray, Corey Tsang, Jordan McIntyre, Elysha Kalin, Terence O'Neil, Elizabeth Blackley, Armeet Sond, Krupa Mistry, Nikesh Mistry, Eilidh Mackay, Rachel Smith, Niall Colquhoun

Black Belt Promotions - 3rd May 2010 - Newcastle, England - Posted 19/5/10

The UKTC would like to congratulate the following Students on their recent promotions               

5th Degree - Gordon Linton

4th Degree - Noorullah Shirzai

1st Degree - James Devine, Alan Watson, Lynne Harwood

New Classes for May & June 2010 Posted 12/05/10

'Stephen Rooney Taekwon-Do & Kickboxing Schools'  are pleased to announce the opening of the following New Classes for May & June 2010 -

Taekwon-Do (All ages from 5 Years +) - BALFRON - Balfron High School Campus   Saturday 11.45am -12.45pm . Starts 22/5/10.

TKD Kickboxing (12 Years+, & Adults) -  RAVENSCRAIG - Inverclyde Academy     Thursday 7.00-8.00pm. Starts 13/5/10.

TKD Kickboxing (12 Years+, & Adults) -  ERSKINE - Bargarran Community Centre    Friday 7.15-8.15pm. Starts 14/5/10.

TKD Kickboxing (12 Years+, & Adults) -  DALBEATTIE - Dalbeattie Town Hall     Wednesday 6.00-7.00pm. Starts 2/6/10.

A complete list of current classes  is now available at  www.stephen-rooney.com

To request a free trial lesson at one of our clubs, simply call 01786 821594. Class sizes will be strictly limited - Book early to avoid disappointment.

Black Belt Training - Posted 12/5/10

A full list of regional Black Belt training sessions with Senior Master Harkess can be found at  www.masterharkess.com

Gradings with Senior Master Harkess - Posted 12/5/10

A full list of regional Gradings for students of 'Master Harkess Taekwon-Do Schools' can be found at  www.masterharkess.com

Gradings with Mr Rooney - Posted 12/5/10

A full list of regional Gradings for students of 'Stephen Rooney Taekwon-Do Schools' can be found at  www.stephen-rooney.com

A full list of regional Gradings for students of 'Steven Murphy Taekwon-Do Schools' can be found at  www.stevenmurphy.co.uk

Gradings with Mr Leckie - Posted 12/5/10

A full list of regional Gradings for students of 'Brian Leckie Taekwon-Do Schools' can be found at  www.brianleckie.com

Notice to all Instructors: BTC Applications  - Posted 12/5/10

Please be advised that all BTC matters, including applications for Instructor Indemnity Insurance, should be forwarded to Master Derek Campbell.

Master Campbell can be contacted by email at  derek.campbell@onetel.net

Scotland Squad - Posted 3/05/10

The next Squad training session is arranged for Sunday 16th May from 3pm till 6pm.

The venue is Shotts Leisure Centre.

IMPORTANT UPDATE:  2010 ITF Presidents Cup -  EDINBURGH, 23rd May 2010  - Updated 29/4/10

The 2010 ITF Presidents Cup will be held in Edinburgh at  Meadowbank Sports Centre on Sunday 23rd May 2010.

The competition is open to all students from green belt to 4th Degree Black Belt. Minimum age is 8 Years old.

On the same day, the Edinburgh Marathon will take place. Access to Meadowbank Sports Centre by car will be available between 8.30-9.45am.  The road passing by Meadowbank will be closed from 7.45am-8.30am and then from 9.45am-11am.

If travelling by car from outside Edinburgh City, a recommended route to follow would be the A720 Edinburgh Bypass until you reach the A1 at Old Craig Hall. From there, at Milton Link Junction traffic signals continue forward onto the A199 towards Leith until you come to the A1140 (Portobello Road) which will lead onto the B1350 (London Road).

Please allow ample travel time to reach London Road between 8.30am & 9.45am

Click here to Download the Entry Form

Little Tiger Cubs Instructors Course : 20th March 2010 - Updated 15/3/10

                          

The next Little Tiger Cubs  Instructors Course will be held on Saturday 20th March 2010  from 3pm - 5pm at Blantyre Leisure Centre, Glasgow Road, Blantyre, G72 0JS .

The course is open to UKTC members only.

The cost for the course is £30.

All participants should wear comfortable clothing and trainers.

To enrol, and for full details, please contact Mr Brian Leckie on 07976 794021.

New Classes for March 2010 - Stephen Rooney Taekwon-Do & Kickboxing Schools  Updated 11/05/10

'Stephen Rooney Taekwon-Do & Kickboxing Schools'  are pleased to announce the opening of the following New Classes from March 2010 -

Little Tiger Cubs (3-5 Years) - Moffat - Beechgrove Sports Centre   Monday 4-4.45pm

TKD Kickboxing (12 Years+, & Adults) -  Airdrie Leisure Centre   Monday 8.15-9.15pm

TKD Kickboxing (12 Years+, & Adults) -Carlisle - Trinity Leisure Centre   Tuesday 8-9pm

TKD Kickboxing (12 Years+, & Adults) -Dumfries - David Keswick Centre   Thursday 8-9pm

TKD Kickboxing (12 Years+, & Adults) -Larkhall Leisure Centre  Tuesday 8-9pm

A complete list of current classes  is now available at www.stephen-rooney.com

To request a free trial lesson at one of our clubs, simply call 01786 821594. Class sizes will be strictly limited - Book early to avoid disappointment.

BTC Instructors Course : 6th March 2010 - Posted 22/2/10

                          

The next BTC Instructors Course will be held on Saturday 6th March 2010 at the Alloa Business Centre, Whins Road, Alloa, Clacks, FK10 3SA at 2pm.

The cost for the course is £75.

All participants will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure Scotland application.

Participants must bring the following - 2 Passport Photographs.

Participants should also bring as many of these documents as possible - Passport, Driving Licence, Birth Certificate, Utility Bill and previous Disclosure Certificates.

Participants will also be asked to state their National Insurance number.

To enrol, and for full details, please contact Mr Stephen Rooney on 01786 821594.

Black Belt Training with Senior Master Harkess  : 27th February 2010 - Posted 17/02/10

The next Black Belt Training Session with Senior Master Harkess will  be held on Sunday 27th February 2010, from 4-6pm, at Parklands Country Club, Ayr Road, Newton Mearns. The cost for the session is £15.

Full details of all forthcoming training training sessions can be found at  www.masterharkess.com

Scottish Kickboxing Team Training for the 2010 WKA World Kickboxing Championships  Posted 17/02/10

                                                                 

The 2010 WKA Kickboxing World Championships will be held in Edinburgh in October 2010.

The next Scotland Team training session will be held on Sunday 21st February 2010 from 10am to 12 Noon at  EDINBURGH MARTIAL ARTS COLLEGE, UNIT 1, ABBEY LANE, EDINBURGH. The Team Coach representing the UK TKD Kickboxing Organisation is Mr Steven McLaren. To enrol for the training session, please contact Mr McLaren directly on 07722 068238. All Gold & Silver medallists from the recent 2010 WKA Championship are automatically invited to train as part of the team. The cost for the session is £5.

New Classes for March 2010 - Stephen Rooney Taekwon-Do & Kickboxing Schools  Posted 15/02/10

'Stephen Rooney Taekwon-Do & Kickboxing Schools'  are pleased to announce the opening of the following New Classes for March 2010 -

Little Tiger Cubs (3-5 Years) - Robroyston - Wallacewell Primary School   Tuesday 5.30-6.15pm, Moffat - Beechgrove Sports Centre   Monday 4-4.45pm

TKD Kickboxing (12 Years+, & Adults) -  Airdrie Leisure Centre   Monday 8.15-9.15pm, Carlisle - Trinity Leisure Centre   Tuesday 8-9pm, Dumfries - David Keswick Centre   Thursday 8-9pm

A complete list of current classes  is now available at www.stephen-rooney.com

To request a free trial lesson at one of our clubs, simply call 01786 821594. Class sizes will be strictly limited - Book early to avoid disappointment.

TKD Kickboxing Colour Belt & Black Belt Seminar & Grading -  Sunday 7th March 2010 Posted 12/02/10

Senior Master Harkess, Mr Rooney & Mr Leckie will host a special TKD Kickboxing Seminar  & Grading on Sunday 7th March 2010.

The Seminar & Grading is open to all UKTC Colour Belts &  Black Belts. The minimum age for attendance is 12 Years old. The Seminar will cover the full colour belt syllabus for TKD Kickboxing along with the TKD Kickboxing competition rules.

A Grading will be held for UKTC Taekwon-Do Students wishing to test for the equivalent rank in TKD Kickboxing. Future entry to  Kickboxing competitions as well as future promotion to Kickboxing Blackbelt will require all interested UKTC Taekwon-Do students to successfully complete the TKD Kickboxing Course & Grading. Students attending should wear their UKTC Doboks or their UKTKO Kickboxing suits. Sparring equipment will be required to complete the Seminar & Grading.

As a Special Offer to all our Taekwon-Do Students, each Student will be invited to grade to the equivalent rank in Kickboxing - with no need to start from beginner level.

As a Special Offer to our Taekwon-Do Blackbelts, the Grading Fee on 7th March will be reduced by 50%.

Details of the Seminar & Grading are as  follows

Date: Sunday 7th March 2010

Venue: Broadwood NL Leisure Centre, 1 Ardgoil Drive, Cumbernauld, Glasgow, G68 9NE

Time: 4-6pm

Cost:  £40 - Colour Belt    

            £70 - Black Belt (Special Offer - Normally £120)

To reserve your place on this course please phone Mr Leckie on 01259 222810. Payment will be accepted on the day only from those who have reserved their place. Demand is expected to be high and numbers to this first Seminar & Grading will be limited  - Book early to avoid disappointment.

An up to date list of our new TKD Kickboxing classes can be found on the official TKD Kickboxing website www.uktko.com 

UKTC Blackbelts Dominate WKA Scottish Kickboxing Championships - Updated 09/02/10

UKTC Black Belts representing our United Kingdom TKD Kickboxing Organisation (UKTKO) have returned from the 2010 WKA Scottish Kickboxing Championships with a wealth of Kickboxing titles and medals. Competing for the first time in a Kickboxing tournament which comprised of fighters from many martial arts styles including Kick Boxing, Kung Fu, Sport Karate and the best fighters from other Taekwon-Do organisations in Scotland, our fighters showed without doubt that the UKTC is by far the strongest and most talented Taekwon-Do organisation in Scotland and that the UKTKO is set to become one of the leading Kickboxing organisations in the UK.

The event was an official Qualifying event for the 2010 WKA World Kickboxing Championships.

The UKTC would like to congratulate the team on its outstanding performance. A special mention must go to Mr Steven McLaren, the UK TKD Kickboxing Team Coach, for guiding the team to such an emphatic victory.

A total of 13 UKTC fighters competed in  19 events. The UKTC fighters won 14 of these events as well as winning 5 Silver and 3 Bronze medals.

The results were as follows

Scott Wylie: Gold (-55kg Point Sparring)  & Gold (-55kg Continuous Sparring)

Keiran Young: Gold (Junior -50kg - Point Sparring)  & Gold (Junior -50kg - Continuous Sparring)

Margaret Weir: Gold (-55kg Point Sparring)  & Gold (-55kg Continuous Sparring)

Christopher Watson: Gold (-65kg Point Sparring)  & Silver (-65kg Continuous Sparring) 

Ryan McKee: Gold (Junior - 65kg - Point Sparring)  & Silver (Junior - 65kg - Continuous Sparring)

Philip Starr: Gold (-60kg Point Sparring)  & Silver (-60kg Continuous Sparring)

Michelle Haining: Gold (-60kg Continuous Sparring) & Bronze (-60kg Point Sparring)

Bethany Burns: Gold (-45kg Point Sparring)  & Bronze (-45kg Continuous Sparring)

Jamie Campins: Gold (Veterans - Point Sparring)

Michael Wiseman: Gold (-70kg Point Sparring)

Armin Gohrisch: Gold (-65kg Continuous Sparring)

Stacey Cummings: Silver (-60kg Point Sparring)  &  Silver (-60kg Continuous Sparring)

Christopher Hunter: Bronze (-75kg Continuous Sparring)

Fundraiser Training Sessions - Train with Members of the Scotland Team - Posted 02/02/10

Special fundraising training sessions have been arranged as shown below.

All proceeds from the Training Sessions will go towards helping with the cost of funding the UKTC Black Belts who have been selected to represent Scotland at the forthcoming European Championships in Italy in March 2010.

The training sessions will involve stretching, kicking, pad work, combat drills and free sparring.

These special Training Sessions are open to all UKTC students, both children and adults.

Sparring equipment should be worn for some exercises but is not essential for participation.

To enroll, simply pay on the day prior to the session.

Your support will be greatly appreciated

Dumbarton - Meadow Centre                 Saturday 20th February 2010        10am-12pm

Larkhall Leisure Centre                          Saturday 20th February 2010         3pm-5pm

Alloa - Lornshill Academy                       Saturday 27th February 2010        10am-12pm

Cumbernauld - NL Broadwood Centre     Saturday 27th February 2010         3pm-5pm

WKA Scottish Kickboxing Qualifiers for the 2010 WKA World Kickboxing Championships  Posted 01/02/10

                                                                 

The 2010 WKA Kickboxing World Championships will be held in Edinburgh.

The next Qualifier competition will be held on Sunday 7th February 2010 from 12 Noon at Wishaw Sports Centre. The UK TKD Kickboxing Organisation are inviting registered Black Belt members to compete at this event. The Team Coach is Mr Steven McLaren. To enrol for the competition please contact Mr McLaren directly on 07722 068238. Please note that only Black Belt registered TKD Kickboxing members who completed the UKTKO course on Saturday 30th January are eligible to compete.

UK TKD Kickboxing - Black Belt Grading & Advanced Instructor Course - 30th January 2010 - Posted 01/02/10

The UKTC would like to congratulate the following 50 Black Belts on their recent promotions at the TKD Kickboxing Black Belt Grading and Advanced Instructor Course

Jamie Campins, Liane Rooney, Gerald Woods, Steven Murphy, Gordon Linton, David Clark, Walter Livingston, Mark Harkess, Maria Risk, Steven McLaren, Michael Wiseman, Armin Gohrisch, Michelle Haining, Alistair Vera, Kerry Adam, Dominic Elder, Nicola Truesdale, Christopher Watson, Michael Ross, Scott Henderson, Derek Webb, Silvano Menoni, Christopher Hunter, Euan McCabe, Steven Halliday, Robert Taylor, Sean Grady, Robert Wyllie, Kieran Young, Scott Wyllie, Anton Strock, Callum Elder, Margaret Weir, Stacy McAndrews, Philip Starr, Matthew McKay, David McKay, Colin Campbell, Lee Crawford, James Mulholland, Julie Barkam, Mairi Walker, Collette Burns, Bethany Burns, Edward McKee, Ryan McKee, Emma McKee, Stacy Cummings, Catriona Elder, & James DeHavilland.

Black Belt Promotions - 24th January 2010 - Scotland - Posted 28/01/10

The UKTC would like to congratulate the following Students on their recent promotions 

3rd Degree - Michelle Haining, Colin Campbell, James Mulholland, Peter Pryde

2nd Degree - Christopher Watson, Jenna Browning, Alan Cushley

1st Degree - Calum Smith, Peter McFarlane, Mark Alexander, Craig Mains, Michael Birtwistle,  Leigh Valentine, Lynne Pryde, Robert Joffe, Tom Speedie, Angus Hart, Elizabeth Browning, Eliot Swan, Duncan Preston

TKD Kickboxing Black Belt Seminar & Grading -  Saturday 30th January 2010 Updated 28/01/10

Senior Master Harkess, Mr Rooney & Mr Leckie will host a special TKD Kickboxing Seminar  & Grading on Saturday 30th January 2010.

The Seminar is open to all UKTC Black Belts. The Seminar will cover the full colour belt syllabus for TKD Kickboxing along with the TKD Kickboxing competition rules.

A Grading will be held for UKTC Taekwon-Do Black Belts wishing to test for the rank of Black Belt  in TKD Kickboxing. Future entry to  Kickboxing competitions as well as future qualification as a TKD Kickboxing Instructor will require all interested UKTC Taekwon-Do Black Belts to successfully complete the TKD Kickboxing Black Belt exam. Black Belt students attending should wear their UKTC Doboks or their UKTKO Kickboxing suits. Sparring equipment will be required to complete the Seminar & Grading.

As a Special Offer to our Taekwon-Do Blackbelts, the Grading Fee on 30th January will be reduced by 50%.

Details of the Seminar & Grading are as  follows

Date: Saturday 30th January 2010

Venue: Broadwood NL Leisure Centre, 1 Ardgoil Drive, Cumbernauld, Glasgow, G68 9NE

Seminar:  Time  3-5pm     Cost  £20

Grading:  Time  5-6pm      Cost  £50 (Normally £100)

To reserve your place on this course please phone Mr Leckie on 01259 222810. Demand is expected to be high and numbers to this first Seminar & Grading will be limited  - Book early to avoid disappointment.

An up to date list of our new TKD Kickboxing classes can be found on www.masterharkess.com, www.stephen-rooney.com , & www.brianleckie.com . A complete list of clubs will be available soon on the official TKD Kickboxing website www.uktko.com 

All our TKD Kickboxing classes are affiliated to the National Governing Body - 'United Kingdom TKD Kickboxing Organisation' - UKTKO.

UK TKD Kickboxing Organisation Website  - Posted 25/01/10

The  UK TKD Kickboxing Organisation website is now 'Live' at www.uktko.com

Black Belt Grading :  24th January 2010 - Updated 20/01/10

The next Black Belt Grading with Senior Master Harkess will  be held on Sunday 24th January 2010 at Liberton High School, Edinburgh. Morning  session 11-1pm, Afternoon Session 2-4pm. Examination 4-5pm. Details can be found at  www.masterharkess.com

2010 ITF Presidents Cup  Posted 20/01/10

The 2010 ITF Presidents Cup will be held in Edinburgh at  Meadowbank Sports Centre on Sunday 23rd May 2010.

Full details to folllow.

2010 UK Championships  Posted 20/01/10

The 2010 UK Taekwon-Do Championships will be held in Edinburgh at  Meadowbank Sports Centre on Sunday 7th November 2010.

Full details to folllow.

Black Belt Grading : Pre-Test  - 17th January 2010 - Updated 14/01/10

The next Black Belt Grading Pre-Test Course with Senior Master Harkess will  be held on Sunday 17th January 2010, from 3-6pm, at Liberton High School, Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh. The cost for the Pre-Test Grading is £30.

All students who wish to apply to Grade for their Black Belt in October with Senior Master Harkess must attend this Pre-Test. Permission to Grade in January 2010 will only be given to students who demonstrate the necessary level of expertise to complete the Black Belt Grading. Details can be found at  www.masterharkess.com

Scotland Squad - Posted 5/01/10

Message from Master Campbell -

I hope you all had a good time over the Christmas and New Year time and are back training again.
  
I have added 2 extra dates for the Squad. They are as follows   
 
Sunday 17 Jan & Sunday 14 February.
 
As you very well know I intend to take the full Squad on a weekend training camp at Low Port outdoor Centre in Linlithgow, West Lothian. The dates for the weekend are Friday 26th to Sunday 28th February.
Further Information on this will be released at a later date.
 
See you all on 10 Jan 2010

Yours in TKD

 
Master Campbell
Scotland Team Head Coach

New Classes for 2010 - Master Harkess Taekwon-Do Schools  Posted 04/01/10

'Master Harkess Taekwon-Do Schools'  are pleased to announce the opening of the following New Classes for January 2010 -

Little Tiger Cubs (3-5 Years)

England - Barnsley, Berwick upon Tweed, Leeds, South Shields, Sunderland, York

Scotland - Arden, Bonnyrigg, Cathcart, Clarkston, Dalkeith, Dunbar, Edinburgh, Galasheils, Glasgow, Giffnock, Kelso, Musselburgh, Newton Mearns, Peebles, Penicuik, Shawlands, Shettleston, Thornlie Bank.

Taekwon-Do (5 Years+, Youths & Adults) - .

England - Anwick, Ashington, Barnsley, Berwick upon Tweed, Birtley, Chester -Le- Street, Choppington, Leeds, Longhorslie, Newcastle, Peterlee, Seaham, South Shields, Sunderland, Waldridge, York.

Scotland - Arden, Bonnyrigg, Cathcart, Clarkston, Dalkeith, Dunbar, Edinburgh, Galasheils, Glasgow, Giffnock, Gorebridge, Hawick, Kelso, Mayfield, Musselburgh, Newton Mearns, Peebles, Penicuik, Shawlands, Shettleston, Thornlie Bank.

TKD Kickboxing (12 Years+, & Adults) - Dalkeith, Edinburgh, Shettleston.

A complete list of current and new classes planned for January 2010 is now available at www.masterharkess.com

New Classes or classes which have had a change of day, venue, or time are highlighted.

To request a free trial lesson at one of our clubs, simply call 0131 445 1759. Class sizes will be strictly limited - Book early to avoid disappointment.

New Classes for 2010 - Stephen Rooney Taekwon-Do & Kickboxing Schools  Posted 04/01/10

'Stephen Rooney Taekwon-Do & Kickboxing Schools'  are pleased to announce the opening of the following New Classes for January 2010 -

Little Tiger Cubs (3-5 Years) - Alva, Bo'ness, Dunblane, Falkirk, Grangemouth, Stepps, & Stirling.

Taekwon-Do (5 Years+, Youths & Adults) - Bo'ness, Carlisle, Clydebank, Dumbarton, Dumfries, Dunblane, Falkirk, Grangemouth, Helensburgh, Stepps, Stirling, & Wishaw.

TKD Kickboxing (12 Years+, & Adults)- Bannockburn, Coatbridge, Cumbernauld, Dunfermline, Falkirk, Grangemouth, Hamilton, Helensburgh, Larkhall, Robroyston, South Queensferry, Stepps, & Stirling.

A complete list of current and new classes planned for January 2010 is now available at www.stephen-rooney.com

New Classes or classes which have had a change of day, venue, or time are highlighted.

To request a free trial lesson at one of our clubs, simply call 01786 821594. Class sizes will be strictly limited - Book early to avoid disappointment.

New Classes for 2010 - Brian Leckie Taekwon-Do & Kickboxing Schools  Posted 04/01/10

'Brian Leckie Taekwon-Do & Kickboxing Schools'  are pleased to announce the opening of the following New Classes for January 2010 -

Little Tiger Cubs (3-5 Years) - Bellshill, Blantyre, Cambuslang, Carfin, Carluke, Cleland, Cumnock,  East Kilbride, Irvine, Kilsyth, Kilwinning, Larbert, Motherwelll, Newmilns, New Stevenston, Stewarton, Summerston.

TKD Kickboxing (12 Years+, & Adults) - Bellshill, East Kilbride, Viewpark.

A complete list of current and new classes planned for January 2010 is now available at www.brianleckie.com

New Classes or classes which have had a change of day, venue, or time are highlighted.

To request a free trial lesson at one of our clubs, simply call 01259 222810. Class sizes will be strictly limited - Book early to avoid disappointment.

Little Tiger Cubs - Our new Taekwon-Do Classes for Children (3-5 Years OldPosted 04/01/10

The UKTC are proud to announce the expansion of our new Little Tiger Cubs training programme, designed specifically for children age 3 to 5 years.

The training programme is a mixture of simple training exercises and games designed to assist in the physical development, improved health and increased fitness of each child. The programme will encourage the development of motor skills, balance, endurance, flexibility, strength, and the coordination of eye, hand and foot. Through this development, each child should find greater self-confidence and self-esteem. Our reward system will lead to each child becoming appreciative of the concept of reward coming after effort.

As well as an improvement in fitness, health and confidence, the programme will educate each child to appreciate the importance of mutual respect, non-discrimination, to maintain a positive outlook, to avoid conflict, self control, the importance of team-work, and to accept responsibility.

As part of the overall education, advice on how to avoid and or deal with bullying is important. The importance of being aware of the potential dangers from strangers will also be emphasised. Simple skills and advice on basic self protection and care will be taught to reinforce the advice given by parents or guardians.

The Little Tiger Cubs programme has been designed to support and complement the education and guidance provided by parents, nursery teachers, school teachers and child protection organisations.

To view a complete list of clubs currently offering the Little Tiger Cubs programme visit www.littletigercubs.com , To request a free trial lesson at one of our clubs simply call the number associated with the club you wish to join. Class sizes will be strictly limited - Book early to avoid disappointment.

'Little Tiger Cubs', 'Learn Through Play - The Little Tiger Cubs Way' and all associated 'Little Tiger Cubs' Logos are registered trademarks belonging to Little Tiger Cubs Ltd.

TKD Kickboxing - Our New Classes for Youths (12 Years +) & Adults  Posted 04/01/10

The UKTC are proud to announce the expansion of our new Kickboxing training programme TKD Kickboxing, designed specifically for Youths (12 Years & Above) & Adults.

The training programme is a mixture of Padwork, Circuits, Kickboxing Drills, Stretching, Strength  & Endurance Exercises, and Balance & Co-ordination Exercises.

An up to date list of our new TKD Kickboxing classes can be found on www.masterharkess.com, www.stephen-rooney.com , & www.brianleckie.com . A complete list of clubs will be available soon on the official TKD Kickboxing website www.uktko.com 

Class sizes will be strictly limited - Book early to avoid disappointment.

All our TKD Kickboxing classes are affiliated to the National Governing Body - 'United Kingdom TKD Kickboxing Organisation' - UKTKO.

Details of the UKTKO grading syllabus and Kickboxing competitions will be supplied by your Club Instructor.

2009 UKTC BRITISH TAEKWON-DO CHAMPIONSHIP - Posted 21/12/09

The 2009 UKTC British Taekwon-Do Championship was held at Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh, on Sunday 22nd November 2009.

Senior Master Harkess, Master Campbell and the UKTC administration would like to congratulate all the competitors who took part and would like to thank all the spectators for showing their support. A special thank you is offered to the Umpires who worked hard to ensure the event was a success.

Black Belt Promotions - 25th October 2009 - Scotland - Posted 29/10/09

The UKTC would like to congratulate the following Students on their recent promotions               

2nd Degree - Scott Wyllie, Robert Wyllie, Euan McDonald, Mitchell Clelland, Benjamin Chang, Louise Summers, Heather McDonald, Vincent Summers

1st Degree - Matthew Blair, Winson Ho, Jay Wilson, Andrew Hamilton, Scott Douglas, Ross Hamilton, Craig Figures, Becky Graham, Gordon Mackenzie, Klaus Frommel, Kieran Crainie, Heather Kinnin, John Hunter, James Gray, Angela Brown

Scotland Squad - Posted 21/10/09

Message from Master Campbell -

The squad training sessions will continue on a regular basis leading up to the Senior, Junior and Veterans European Championships in Italy, 10 to 14 March 2010.

 
I have listed squad training sessions and I expect the squad to enter at least 2 of the 3 competitions I have identified below.
All the sessions are at Shotts Leisure Centre 3pm Till 6pm
 
 
Sunday     25 October           Squad Training
Saturday   7 November       Competition  (UKTA)
Sunday     22 November     Competition    (UKTC)
Sunday     6 December          Squad Training
Sunday     20 December        Squad Training
Sunday     10 January            Squad Training
Sunday     24 January            Squad Training
Sunday     7 February            Squad Training
Saturday    13 February        Czech Open
Sunday     21 February           Squad Training
Sunday     28 February          Squad Training
5th to 7th     March                Training Camp (Last weekend before Euros) TBA 
8/9 March Travel to Europeans
 
As you all very well know the selection for the teams/individuals will be on-going throughout the period and will be based on squad training attendance, Competition performance and experience (past Championship Medals).
 
Again, I must ask all Instructors to encourage previous attendees and potential future members (Including V and VI Dan) to attend the squad training.
 
Note; the first session is this Sunday 25th
 
Yours in TKD
 
Master Campbell
Scotland Team Head Coach

2009 UKTC British Championships:  EDINBURGH, 22nd November 2009  - Posted 9/10/09

The 2009 British Championships will be held in Edinburgh at  Meadowbank Sports Centre on Sunday 22nd November 2009.

Click here to Download the Entry Form

Black Belt Grading :  25th October 2009  - Posted 4/10/09

The next Black Belt Grading with Senior Master Harkess will  be held on Sunday 25th October 2009 at Liberton High School, Edinburgh. Morning  session 11-1pm, Afternoon Session 2-4pm. Examination 4-5pm. Details can be found at  www.masterharkess.com

UKTC Instructors Course:  BELFAST 12th - 14th November 2009  - Posted 3/10/09

Senior Master Harkess will host a 3 day UKTC Instructors Course in Belfast, Northern Ireland, from Friday 12th  to Monday 14th November 2009.

Venue - The Grove Wellbeing Centre, York Road, Belfast, BT15 2AX

Friday 12/11/09    6.30-9.30pm

Saturday 13/11/09     10am-1pm & 2-4pm

Sunday 14/11/09     10am-1pm & 2-4pm

Click Here to Download the Invitation Form

Click here to DOWNLOAD the Application Form

Black Belt Grading : Pre-Test  - 26th September 2009   - Posted 14/9/09

The next Black Belt Grading Pre-Test Course with Senior Master Harkess will  be held on Saturday 26th September 2009, from 1-6pm, at Liberton High School, Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh. The cost for the Pre-Test Grading is £30. There will be a short break midway through the course - students attending should bring water and a snack.

All students who wish to apply to Grade for their Black Belt in October with Senior Master Harkess must attend this Pre-Test. Permission to Grade in October 2009 will only be given to students who demonstrate the necessary level of expertise to complete the Black Belt Grading. Details can be found at  www.masterharkess.com

Scotland Squad - Updated 10/9/09

All Red Belt & Black Belt Students are welcome to attend training with Master Campbell (Head Coach).

Squad training will be held as follows.

Sunday 13th September 2009         Shotts Leisure Centre                3-6pm

Sunday 20th September 2009         Shotts Leisure Centre                3-6pm

Sunday 27th September 2009         Shotts Leisure Centre                3-6pm

Sunday 4th October 2009                 Shotts Leisure Centre                3-6pm

Message from Master Campbell -

''The next European Championships have been confirmed for March 2010 in Italy and we must start preparing as soon as possible. The Europeans, again, will include Vets and Senior V & VI Degrees so I would like to invite anyone who may be interested in these categories to attend squad training.'

Black Belt Promotions - 28th June 2009 - Scotland - Posted 29/6/09

The UKTC would like to congratulate the following Students on their recent promotions               

5th Degree -  Walter Livingston

4th Degree -  David Burris

2nd Degree -   Ian Monaghan, Sarah McMahon, Gareth Burris,  Steven Williamson, Rhys Ferguson, Ryan MacFarlane

1st Degree - Kim Kyung Chul, Amanda Marrs, Sean Horgan, David Budd,  Ruth Doctor, Nicola Munro,Craig Reid, Ruairidh Bennett, Euan Ferguson,Kelsey-Anne Lawrie,  Alexander Milne Jessica Pumphrey

ITF International Instructors Course:  Edinburgh 8th - 10th August 2009  - Updated 12/6/09

Senior Master Harkess will host a 3 day ITF International Instructors Course in Edinburgh, Scotland, from Saturday 8th August to Monday 10th August 2009.

Venue - Liberton High School, Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH17 7PT

Saturday 8/8/09    9am-5pm

Sunday 9/8/09      9am-5pm

Monday 10/8/09     9am-1pm

Black Belt Grading :  28th June 2009  - Updated 12/6/09

The next Black Belt Grading with Senior Master Harkess will  be held on Sunday 28th June 2009 at Liberton High School, Edinburgh. Morning  session 11-1pm, Afternoon Session 2-4pm. Examination 4-5pm. Details can be found at  www.masterharkess.com

Seminar with SILVIO SIMAC - 23rd May 2009   - Updated 12/6/09

Senior Master Harkess would like to thank all the participants who attended the recent Seminar with Taekwon-Do Action Movie Star SILVIO SIMAC .

The UKTC would like to thank Mr Simac for a truly inspirational seminar.

                            Taekwon-Do Action Movie Star SILVIO SIMAC

All round Action Man, Silvio Simac’s career thus far has taken an adventurous and enlightening

journey from being a World Champion, trading blows in the ring with Lennox Lewis and fighting on

the silver screen with martial arts legend Jet Li, working with WWE star Rob Van Damme, touring

China with Shannon Lee (Bruce Lee's daughter), to personal training Holly Valance during a film

shoot.

Silvio works in the movies and has had a tremendous opportunity working with the East and West

Productions, with Jet Li, Eric Roberts, Bob Hoskins, Jason Statham, Michael J White and Scott

Adkins.

Silvio holds 4 black belts, has travelled the World extensively in pursuit of martial arts excellence

and his film career. He is an inductee of several Halls of Fame and his vast input is continually

inspiring, motivating and shaping the World of Martial Arts.

ITF International Instructors Course:  Newcastle 2nd - 4th May 2009  - Updated 5/5/09

Senior Master Harkess would like to thank all the participants who attended the 1st International Instructors course to be held in England. The course held in Newcastle from the 2nd to the 4th of May was a great success.

Black Belt Grading : Pre-Test  - 9th May 2009   - Posted 15/4/09

The next Black Belt Grading Pre-Test with Senior Master Harkess will  be held on Saturday 9th May 2009 at Liberton High School, Edinburgh. Early session 12-2pm, Afternoon Session 3-5pm. Cost £30.

All students who wish to apply to Grade for their Black Belt in April with Senior Master Harkess must attend this Pre-Test. Permission to Grade in June 2009 will only be given to students who demonstrate the necessary level of expertise to complete the Black Belt Grading. Details can be found at  www.masterharkess.com

Black Belt Promotions : Complete List 2001-2009 - Posted 14/4/09

An updated list of Black Belt Promotions from 2001-2009 is now available on our 'Black Belt Promotions' Link               

Black Belt Promotions - 12th April 2009 - Scotland - Posted 13/4/09

The UKTC would like to congratulate the following Students on their recent promotions               

6th Degree -  Frank Lindsay

4th Degree -  William McElhone

2nd Degree -  Kenneth Clark, Gillian Truesdale, Jimmy Mukangara, Jake Hewitson

1st Degree - Hugh McIntosh, Kenneth Benton, Gillian Thomson, Callum Elder, Nicholas Osbourne, Royce Miller, John Armstrong, Jennifer Robertson, Edward McKee, Jake Roulstone, James De Havilland, Stephen McColgan, Grace Young, Colin Wilson, Lauren Martin, Craig Thomson, Gordon King, Neil Campbell, John Wilson, Andrew Grant, Colette Burns, Logan Osbourne, Taimer Dixon, Tom Boyd, Jack Goldsmith

2009 ITF PRESIDENTS CUP - ITF OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP - Posted 2/4/09

The 2009 'ITF Presidents Cup' Taekwon-Do Championship was held at Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh, on Sunday 29th March 2009.

Senior Master Harkess, Master Campbell and the Instructors of the UKTC would like to congratulate all the competitors who took part and would like to thank all the spectators for showing their support. The UKTC would also like to extend their gratitude to the competitors who travelled afar, from Slovenia, Northern Ireland and England.

The Overall Champions were as follows

Black Belt Adult Male - Armin Gohrisch

Black Belt Adult Female - Michelle Haining

Black Belt Junior  Male (14-17 Yrs) - Ian Monaghan

Black Belt Junior  Female (14-17 Yrs) - Rosita Yordanova

Black Belt Junior  Male (10-13 Yrs) - Kieran McWha

Black Belt Junior  Female (14-17 Yrs) - Blayre McBride

Colour Belt Adult Male  - Nick Osborne & Richard Fitzpatrick

Colour Belt Adult  Female  - Jemma Goodall

Colour Belt Junior  Male  -  Greig Nicoll

Colour Belt Junior  Female  - Shannon Duncanson

The UKTC would also like to congratulate the Slovenian national team for their victory in the International Sparring event. The result was Scotland 1 - Slovenia 4.

Condensed Encyclopedia

The UKTC are in a privileged position to be able to offer to our members the condensed Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do. Written by Gen Choi Hong Hi, this is a 'must have' book for any serious student of Taekwon-Do. Normally retailing in excess of £80, the UKTC can offer this book at the incredible price of £60. Stocks are limited and will be sold only to UKTC students. To reserve your copy , simply phone Senior Master Harkess on 0131 445 1759 or Mr Rooney on 01786 821594.

The UKTC is a Member Organisation of the British Taekwon-Do Council