Latest news and features - May 2008
Welcome to the website for UKTC (United Kingdom Taekwon-do Centres) in Northern Ireland
Taekwondo is the Korean martial art of self defence. Literally translated it means "art of hand and foot". Whether you want to learn a martial art, keep fit, practice sparring, lose weight or just continue your TKD training, we have clubs in leisure centres in Bangor (County Down), Belfast, Crumlin and Ballynahinch - not far from you!
UKTC enjoys the position of being affiliated to the true ITF organisation as recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). UKTCNI clubs follow the ITF syllabus and are closely affiliated to Master Harkess who is a Member of the ITF Executive Board
The chief instuctor for Northern Ireland is Mr. Leo Maguire. Our secretary, Prof. Kalin, is the Vice-Chairman of TANI (Taekwon-Do Association of Northern Ireland) which is the recognised governing body for Taekwon-Do in Northern Ireland.
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Squad Training
Squad training dates confirmed for February to May 2008 - Yellow belts and above (adult, 13 years+) are all welcome! Click here for more information |
Seminars
Photos from sparring seminar with Mr Roy Baker (Bushido Martial Arts Ireland) |
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Demonstrations
Video of Bangor UKTC NI 2007 demo also some photos Watch recent footage of the North Korean ITF Demo Team in action from Cedar Springs |
Competitions
Photos of RITA Dublin Open Tournament held on February 23rd Photos of 2008 Professor Chang Ung Cup (Sunday 9th March) held at Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh Photos from UKTC NI Junior Championships, December 2007 EITF European Championships (28th May - 2nd June 2008) Porec, Croatia - info pack available here 2008 Official ITF World Championships - 17-21 September - Tashkent, Uzbekistan - click here for info |
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Gradings
Friday March 28th Ballysillan Leisure Centre (6.30 - 8.30pm) Saturday March 29th Bangor Castle Leisure Centre (10.00am - 12.30pm) |
Fundraising
More events coming soon… |
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UKTC News
Master Harkess website now online Master Harkess promoted to the position of Member of the ITF Executive Board (April 2007) |
Other
UKTC NI Forum is active and online - come and talk to us! |
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