
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 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
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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 -
Yours in TKD
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 Old) Posted 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.
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.
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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
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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
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 -
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