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16th Oct 2024
Full list of Individual results
30th May 2023
It is with great sadness that we share with you the news of the passing of Wendy Richards on Saturday 27th May 2023.
11th May 2023
Confirmation of ITF Masters Promotions.
22nd Dec 2022
As we reach the end of 2022, I'd like to take the opportunity to say thank you all for your continued support, individually, collectively and of...
3rd Nov 2022
The UK-ITF promotions committee is pleased to announce the following attached promotions
10th May 2022
The UK-ITF promotions committee is pleased announce the following promotions
22nd Dec 2021
From GM Nicholls to every member of UK ITF
27th Jul 2021
UK ITF members have for nearly 18 months stoically borne the COVID-19 restrictions which have impacted so devastatingly on the competitions and events which normally bring...
2nd Jun 2021
Congratulations on your recent promotions
22nd Oct 2020
The UK-ITF promotions committee is pleased to announce the following promotions:
15th Oct 2020
The UK-ITF promotions committee is pleased to announce the following promotions
23rd Sep 2020
In response to the Government statements issued Tuesday 22nd September 2020 regarding enhanced protective measures
9th Sep 2020
National Governing Body guidance clarifying permissible activity in light of social gatherings of more than six people being banned in England from Monday 14th September.
9th Sep 2020
A brief statement from GM Nicholls
30th Aug 2020
Message from GM Nicholls
15th Jun 2020
BTC COVID-19 Guidance and Risk Assessment tool for club instructors
3rd Jun 2020
A personal message from the ITF Executive
1st Jun 2020
BTC clarifies the rules effective from Monday 1st June 2020 for outside group training
19th Apr 2020
A personal note from Master Nicholls
24th Mar 2020
Thoughts at this difficult time
7th Jun 2019
The UK-ITF promotions committee is pleased to announce the following promotions
7th Jun 2019
The UK-ITF promotions committee is pleased to announce the promotions listed below following recent degree gradings.
27th Apr 2019
Updates to UK ITF Umpire, Coaching and Promotions Committees
14th Nov 2018
The UK-ITF promotions committee is pleased to announce the promotions listed below following recent degree gradings.
26th Oct 2018
The UK-ITF promotions committee is pleased to announce the promotions listed below following the degree grading at UK-ITF headquarters on 22nd September 2018 conducted by Grand...
4th Oct 2018
The UK-ITF promotions committee is pleased to announce the promotions listed below following the degree grading in Cornwall on Saturday 15th September 2018 conducted by...
9th Aug 2018
Congratulations to each TeamUK representative who travelled to Argentina. You are fantastic ambassadors of UK ITF.
27th Dec 2017
Seasonal Greetings
11th Apr 2017
RIP Grandmaster Raymond M K Choy IX, 19 Sep 1942 to 25 Feb 2017
30th Nov 2016
UK ITF is a Member Organisation of the British Taekwondo Council (BTC) and has adopted all the BTC policies and procedures, including Safeguarding and Code of...
19th Oct 2016
UK ITF Administration in Yiewsley suffered a catastrophic loss of telephone and broadband services on 19/10/2016 due to an outage at the British Telecom West Drayton...
5th Aug 2016
A personal note of thanks to all UK ITF members from Trevor Nicholls
30th May 2016
Event staff refresher trainining session
19th Feb 2016
Umpire and Event Staff Training
19th Feb 2016
Spectator Tickets
14th Feb 2016
Region 5 training - February
7th Nov 2015
"This year marks my 30 year milestone in Taekwon-Do. This has been a non-stop journey, never taking time out but constatly training and teaching through my...
1st Aug 2015
Acknowledgement and Thanks
31st Jul 2015
A massive well done goes to the girls that represented Stoke Gifford TKD, UK ITF & Team UK at the recent ITF European Championships in Moldova....
31st Jul 2015
A massive well done goes to the girls that represented Stoke Gifford TKD, UK ITF & Team UK at the recent ITF European Championships in Moldova....
31st Jul 2015
A massive well done goes to the girls that represented Stoke Gifford TKD, UK ITF & Team UK at the recent ITF European Championships in Moldova....
16th Jul 2015
A massive well done to the Stoke Gifford ladies along with family & friends who took part in the 2015 Pretty Muddy Race for Life in...
16th Jul 2015
A massive well done to the Stoke Gifford ladies along with family & friends who took part in the 2015 Pretty Muddy Race for Life in...
11th Jun 2015
On Sunday 7th June Master Wood 8th Degree travelled down to the Bristol area for a seminar in self defence
11th Jun 2015
On Sunday 7th June Master Wood 8th Degree travelled down to the Bristol area for a seminar in self defence
21st May 2015
Congratulations to Stoke Gifford TKD Assistant Instructor Mrs Sarah Baker-Attwood who competed the London 2015 Moonwalk on Sat 16th May.
13th May 2015
Congratulations to student Emily Oakes who entered a WTF competition on Sunday 10th May 2015.
13th May 2015
Well done to Stoke Gifford Taekwon-do students that entered the South West competition in Paignton held on Sunday 10th May 2015.
10th May 2015
Mallorca ITF win 3 Medals at the Cataluyna Open - Spain
29th Apr 2015
A massive well done goes to the new Stoke Gifford degree grades
27th Apr 2015
On Sunday 19th April Master Wood VIII Dan visited Leicester Taekwon-do to conduct a seminar for Mr Nick Overton and students.
13th Apr 2015
Well done to Stoke Gifford Taekwon-do students that entered the BTC Touchgloves competition.
13th Apr 2015
Well done to Stoke Gifford Taekwon-do students that entered the BTC Touchgloves competition.
13th Apr 2015
Well done to Stoke Gifford Taekwon-do students that entered the BTC Touchgloves competition.
30th Mar 2015
Stoke Gifford TKD brought home 7 UK Champions!
5th Feb 2015
Saturday 31st January saw the much anticipated UK ITF Training Day & Awards Evening arrive.
8th Dec 2014
Thanks to members of UK ITF Committees, all members and partner groups of UK ITF
1st Nov 2014
On 1st of November 2014 Region 5 hosted its first Self defence Seminar .
31st Oct 2014
Mark & Wendy Richards, joint chair of the UK ITF Umpire Committee, express appreciation to all umpires and event staff.
27th Oct 2014
Kerry Burridge, Chair of the UK ITF Tournament Committee, expresses appreciation to all Instructors for the support and assistance at the UK ITF British Championships held...
29th Sep 2014
A note of appreciation to IIC attendees
18th Jul 2014
A personal message from Master Wood
30th May 2014
Dates for senior training with the South Leicester Taekwondo School
5th Mar 2014
Yeading TKD Club become first TKD School to be accredited with the NGB
5th Mar 2014
BTC Launch Touch Gloves Campaign
5th Mar 2014
This facility is now available on the BTC Website.
19th Feb 2014
Dear Instructors
UK ITF Team UK ranking lists
17th Feb 2014
Full results
16th Feb 2014
7th Degree announcement
30th Jan 2014
January monthly Kup grading
8th Jan 2014
Team UK had an unbelievable year of success in 2013
6th Jan 2014
South Leicester Taekwon-Do club opens
5th Jan 2014
New Year message from Mark and Wendy Richards, Joint Chairs of the UK ITF Umpire Committee
5th Jan 2014
A New Year message from Mr Mandeep Rauli, Chair of the UK ITF Development Committee
4th Jan 2014
Master Trevor Nicholls reflects on the year past, and the year ahead
7th Nov 2013
By Master Galarraga, Master Nicholls and Master Maidana
4th Oct 2013
Master Sangha- The legacy he has left through his family and Students is unmatchable
19th Aug 2013
The Taekwon-do world has sadly lost one of it's finest members.
31st Jul 2013
Order yours now
23rd Jul 2013
Book your stay now
7th May 2013
10 Board Break
29th Apr 2013
On Sale Now
20th Mar 2013
UK ITF funding for the European Championships
16th Feb 2013
Full Results
8th Feb 2013
View online now
21st Jan 2013
Order yours now
4th Jan 2013
The new look medals have arrived for the English Championships on Sunday 3rd February!
4th Jan 2013
The UK Talent Team and GB Taekwondo are looking for high achieving martial artists with the determination and desire to go to the 2016 Olympic Games...
20th Dec 2012
As we celebrate the holidays and prepare to move into 2013, we must now, more than ever
question our commitment to humanity
7th Dec 2012
Are you interested in becoming a member of the UK ITF umpiring committee
29th Nov 2012
Saturday 15th December 2012
22nd Nov 2012
Bradley has decided to attempt Movember to raise funds for the Great Western air ambulance
15th Nov 2012
After an exciting day at the UK ITF British Championships the next morning, bright and early, UK ITF Instructors met for an update on the many...
14th Nov 2012
Official Results for the British Championships October 2013
5th Nov 2012
After the success at the British Championships the newly formed Umpire Committee would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to all those who helped make...
4th Nov 2012
12 HSTS Squad members invited to UKITF GB national squad training.
25th Oct 2012
Please visit www.dephoto.biz/ukitf2012 for Official photographs of the UK ITF British Championships 2012
23rd Oct 2012
What a fantastic weekend for UK ITF
23rd Oct 2012
Congratulations to the newly appointed UK ITF Coaching staff
10th Sep 2012
As Chair of the Coaching committee I would like to invite all UK ITF and Partner Instructors/Degree grades to apply for future coaching positions.
13th Aug 2012
JADE STRIKES GOLD
6th Aug 2012
All Masters, Committees, Regional Support Instructors, Instructors and Students
6th Aug 2012
Donation from UK ITF Scotland Region 1 club Loanhead
4th Aug 2012
Dear All......
3rd Aug 2012
On behalf of the coaching committee.....
2nd Aug 2012
We would first of all like to say a very big thank-you for giving us the opportunity to represent our country - it is an absolute...
1st Aug 2012
Good Luck Team GB
26th Jul 2012
Congratulations to the UK ITF designated safeguarding officers.
20th Jun 2012
Full results from the recent UK ITF™ English Championships.
23rd May 2012
Stoke Gifford has another fun filled day representing Bristol TKD at the UK ITF Team Challenge in Chippenham
11th May 2012
Change of Venue on selected dates
10th May 2012
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ARUNIMA MENON
30th Apr 2012
The final selections have been made for the world championships this year in Canada
19th Apr 2012
Congratulations to the first UK ITF Clubs to achieve CLUBMARK Accreditation
19th Apr 2012
BTC Verifiers deliver the 2012 BTC Registered Instructors Course
11th Apr 2012
The ITF President's thanks.
22nd Mar 2012
On behalf of the Tournament committee......
22nd Mar 2012
National UK ITF England Squad training to start from Saturday 31st March 2012
UK ITF England coaches will be in attendance
6th Mar 2012
Gen-X and Cadets from Yiewsley Academy compete in the much anticipated 2012 STOMP competition.
2nd Mar 2012
A list of the current seedings has been sent to all club instructors.
29th Feb 2012
National Squad Training to start from Saturday 31st March 2012
22nd Feb 2012
HSTS achieved great success at the UK ITF Welsh championships over the weekend.
21st Feb 2012
Full results from the recent UK ITF™ Welsh Championships.
15th Feb 2012
Please take care in the car park around the road works.
4th Feb 2012
Described as a little of an oxymoron as the whole of Tae-Kwon-Do in itself is indeed self-defence, the combination of fundamental movements, patterns, conditioning, sparring are...
31st Dec 2011
Reflection and anticipation
9th Dec 2011
Specific classes for 4-7 yrs; 8-12 yrs (in addition to our 13+ classes)
*FREE Training Suit for all new members!
28th Nov 2011
On Sunday the 27th November the UTA region held its first Stomp under 13yrs competition with 80 competitors spread over three categories, Generation X, Kids kickers,...
28th Nov 2011
It was great to see Instructors from different UKITF regions coming together to gain some knowledge and understanding of the UKITF Pro-Taekwon system and syllabus.
...
11th Nov 2011
We have uploaded the Official results from the recent European Championships. Regional reports of the event can be found in our article section...
25th Oct 2011
UTA Region at the European Championships Italy.
27th Sep 2011
Pre-Grading Lesson
Instructors : Mr Glenn Horan VI Dan and Mr Darrin Bonfield V Dan.
All students lined up in grade order as they would in any other...
10th Sep 2011
Seven days to go to our second running of the "Kup Cup",
31st Aug 2011
TKD's philosophy is to protect the weak from the strongers' oppression
22nd Jun 2011
HSTS is now on facebook as a fan page. Search HSTS and become a fan for the latest news and events.
22nd Jun 2011
HSTS is on twitter for updates and quick info.
11th Jun 2011
Good luck to all those competiting in tonight's Fight Night
24th May 2011
A UK ITF Instructors Meeting has been convened for Saturday 18th June.
14th May 2011
The ITF Promotions Committee is pleased to confirm the promotion of Master Mark Skyrme from the United Kingdom to VII Degree.
14th Mar 2011
Following the BTC Instructor course the UK ITF executive convened.
14th Mar 2011
The new 2011 BTC Registered Instructor course was presented for the first time to UK ITF.
14th Mar 2011
Concluding a busy weekend was the ITF Umpire course. UK ITF black belts made their way to the new TKD Centre and ITF HQ for an...
1st Mar 2011
I would like to thank our President Master Nicholls, Master Deedigan, Master Woods, Master Hogan and Master Gassor for their help and support in making this...
28th Feb 2011
A fantastic turnout and valuable experience all round
10th Dec 2010
A personal message of good wishes and thanks to all Instructors and Students
9th Dec 2010
Region 1 are rolling out the UK ITF in school program, the local education authority are showing a huge interest in this tailor made syllabus.
15th Jul 2010
Master Nicholls presented with a once in a life time recognition award from Grand Master Choi Jung Hwa IX, ITF President.
25th Jun 2010
Miss Beth Martin and her parents have generously donated to the Imperial Team traveling to Korea.
25th Jun 2010
Mr Sean Mullin and his students have generously donated to the Imperial Team traveling to Korea.
17th Jun 2010
Mr Mark Richards Regional Coach has generously donated to the Imperial Team traveling to Korea.
9th Jun 2010
Mr Luke Dempsey and his father Mr Mick Dempsey has generously donated to the Imperial Team traveling to Korea.
8th Jun 2010
Mr Ben Raferty has generously donated to the Imperial Team traveling to Korea.
3rd Jun 2010
Imperial Region 03 and Mr Pete Hilditch generious donation to the Imperial Team travelling to Korea.
3rd Jun 2010
Imperial Wales and Master Lawes generious donation to the Imperial Team travelling to Korea.
3rd Jun 2010
Mr Stuart Frame has generously donated to the Imperial Team traveling to Korea.
3rd Jun 2010
Miss Jay Gilbert and her employer Reading YMCA has generously donated to the Imperial Team traveling to Korea.
5th May 2010
We would like to welcome on board Mr and Mrs Dearlove.
6th Apr 2010
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Students and Instructors who helped umpire during the competition. Without your help we would not...
11th Mar 2010
On behalf of Imperial Taekwon-Do Wales I would like to congratulate all members from England and Scotland that have been chosen to represent their regions at...
9th Mar 2010
Team management and the coaches have released the squad training dates.
5th Mar 2010
9 Imperial students have been picked to represent Scotland at the ITF World Championships South Korea 2010.
2nd Mar 2010
Following the successful selection championships, 19 Imperial students have been picked to represent England at the ITF World Championships South Korea 2010.
1st Mar 2010
Imperial Taekwon-Do officially launched its the Generation X program. Intensively tested and improved over the last year in the South East region all instructors Nationwide will...
22nd Feb 2010
Letter of appreciation from Master Ian Lawes, for all the support at this weekends Welsh Opens the largest ITF event hosted in Wales.
9th Feb 2010
Imperial students based in Ireland under the instruction of Mr Mick Flaherty attended the recent selections for the Irish team.
3rd Feb 2010
Mr Alasdair Walkinshaw has laid down the Imperial gauntlet. Can anyone surpass his efforts???
2nd Feb 2010
Update on the ITF World Championships
8th Jan 2010
New Year Message from our President Master Nicholls, 2009 was a successful year for Imperial and 2010 promises good fortune and development not just in the...
15th Dec 2009
It is with great pleasure that I send you these Seasonal Greetings and best wishes for 2010
19th Nov 2009
SNAP UP A GREAT XMAS PRESENT!! - AND GET 20% OFF!!
14th Oct 2009
There has been vast amounts or propaganda spread by other organisation claiming unification talks with WTF and the CISM, while we have continued to silently work...
9th Oct 2009
The UK's Premier Event Over
650 competitors, with international contingents from Argentina, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Scotland, Wales and England.
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5th Oct 2009
Mr Skyrme travelled to Barcelona for the latest in a round of meetings to decide the update on the ITF Tournament rules. Also in attendance was...
29th Sep 2009
Master Nicholls presented Mr Tom Brennan with his 4th Degree ITF certification in front of his class this Monday. Mr Brennan recently attended the International Instructor...
21st Jul 2009
As per usual our mission is to ensure all selected competitors, Umpires and officials to receive full funding. A huge commitment never before achieved as this...
29th Jun 2009
We would like to welcome Heart of England Taekwon-Do to Imperial - England ITF.
As an Internationally recognised association (INO) of the ITF, Imperial Taekwon-Do offers...
5th Jun 2009
We have started to compile the regional reports from the recent European
Championships held in Croatia May 2009. View the articles, members feel free to
log...
21st May 2009
We would like to take this opportunity to wish all those Imperial Students travelling to Croatia for the up and coming European Championships the Best of...
31st Mar 2009
A small contingent of Gurkha's travelled to compete in the National Chungdo Kwan Championship held on the 21st March 2009.
Although few in number there indomitable spirit...
19th Mar 2009
Mr Kevin McCabe's generious donation to Wales ITF.
11th Feb 2009
Our national squad members were successful last year at events in Barcelona, Uruguay and Sardinia and all were fully funded. I am pleased that the Imperial...
9th Feb 2009
We would like to welcome UTF Scotland to Imperial.
As an Internationally recognised association (INO) of the ITF, Imperial Taekwon-Do offers the smaller groups a partnership...
29th Jan 2009
The ITF have authorised Master Nicholls to host official seminars. Students attending these events are eligible to apply for ITF Certification.
22nd Dec 2008
It is with great pleasure that I send you these Seasonal Greetings and best wishes for 2009.
28th Nov 2008
We would like to welcome on board Mr Alasdair Walkingshaw and Blue Dragon Martial Arts.
18th Nov 2008
We would like to welcome MAFC to Imperial.
As an Internationally recognised association (INO) of the ITF, Imperial Taekwon-Do offers the smaller groups a partnership and...
31st Oct 2008
On behalf of the organising committee I would like to thank all competitors, coaches and masters who helped make this event such a success. I would...
29th Oct 2008
A selection of pictures from the recent Imperial Championships. DE Photo were on site all and managed to take over 3000 images of the days events....
22nd Oct 2008
YPDT Leisure have agreed to sponsor Imperial Athletes and their families by providing the use of there facilities. A fully air conditioned Gym with...
20th Oct 2008
Congratulations to the following Imperial students on their recent degree promotion.
15th Oct 2008
We are currently rolling out new features daily for the Imperial website. During this testing period please be patient and we would appreciate if you could...
15th Sep 2008
We would like to welcome Intergrity Martial Arts to Imperial.
As an Internationally recognised association (INO) of the ITF, Imperial Taekwon-Do offers the smaller groups a...
9th Sep 2008
We would like to welcome South Coast Martial Arts and Cardiff Martial Arts to Imperial.
As an Internationally recognised association (INO) of the ITF, Imperial Taekwon-Do...
19th Aug 2008
View the promotional video for the ITF World Kup (Uruguay) November 2008.
Imperial Students will be in attendance.
1st Aug 2008
The ITF Promotions Committee are pleased to confirm the promotion of Mr Daniel Sng of Singapore to VII Degree.
Master Sng's promotion was announced by Master Trevor...
11th Jul 2008
Wow! 1st Ever...
1st time ITF have received live television coverage in South Korea.
1st Joint ITF and WTF event in South Korea.
Taekwon-Do ITF Vs Sprit MC K1...
9th Jul 2008
We would like to welcome Master Ian lawes to the Imperial Taekwon-Do Association.
Master Lawes will be spearheading Wales ITF for Imperial. He brings a huge amount...
25th Jun 2008
Please be advised that effective immediately, the tul of "Ju Che" will be known as it was originally created by our founder General Choi Hong Hi...
29th May 2008
You and your students are invited to take part in the Imperial TKD and Mellow Lane School 5 a-side football tournament, to be held at Mellow...
29th Mar 2008
Congratulations to the following students on the recent degree promotion.
9th Dec 2007
Sunday morning the instructor congregated in the board room for the Instructors AGM. We ran through the agenda items ranging from Business and Expansion Plans to...
4th Jun 2007
Following the recent NAO (National Amalgamated Organisation) meeting for England, consisting of Imperial INO 2 and UKITF INO 90 the following decisions have been agreed.
15th May 2007
The first squad training session for TeamUK has been scheduled for 30 June 2007
10th May 2007
Congratulations to the following students on the selection success for TeamUK.
22nd Sep 2006
I would like to congratulate all members of the Imperial Taekwon-Do Association who recently competed in Australia at the ITF World Championships for TeamUK.
10th Jun 2006
Tickets available Now:
Ringside: £20 Normal: £15
Family: £15 1st Member, £10 2nd member, £5 3rd and Subsequent
20th Apr 2006
We would like to congratulate Mr Danny Bharj and offer our continued support for his New Imperial TKD Club.
20th Feb 2006
We are please to announce the following students are now qualified ITF Umpire's. They have undergone a rigorous training course and are now well versed in...
23rd Jan 2006
We are please to announce that Mr Nick Gardner 3rd degree has opened a TKD school in Kent.
Base in King Ethelbert School, this is the...
10th Jan 2006
We are pleased to announce that Master Nestor Galarraga, 8th Degree, Chairman of the ITF Tournament Committee will be conducting an official ITF Umpire's Course in...
1st Jan 2006
Selections have been arranged for the Scottish team as follows.
1st Dec 2005
It gives us great pleasure to announce the details for the Imperial Christmas Function and Black Belt Presentation.
13th Nov 2005
Congratulations to the following Imperial Students who have confirmed there place within TEAMUK for the Junior World Championships Australia 2006.
17th Oct 2005
Imperial will be holding its 3 Day Instructor course on the 18th 19th and 20th November 2005
17th Oct 2005
Congratulations to Miss Catherine Divine promoted to 5th Degree and Mr Paul Cain promoted to 4th Degree.
15th Sep 2005
We are pleased to announce the re-launch of www.itf-administration.com.
10th Aug 2005
Imperial TKD will be opening a new school in Berkshire, Slough. September 2005
Anyone interested in learning about our classes and programmes is welcome to come...
8th Aug 2005
You and your students are invited to take part in The ITA English Championships 2005, to be held on Sunday 2nd October 2005 at The Brentford...
17th Jul 2005
TEAM UK in Australia.
13th November 2005 - 10am Start
Final Selections have now been arranged for the Junior World Championships scheduled for Australia 2006.
20th Feb 2005
Master Nicholls VIII assisted by Master Wolf VII recently held a degree examination at the Wolf Taekwon-Do Academy.
20th Jan 2005
The Imperial Taekwon-Do Association would like to welcome Mr Cain and the students of Spirit Taekwon-Do to the I.T.A.
20th Nov 2004
The Imperial Taekwon-Do Association would like to welcome Master Wolf and the students of the Wolf Academy to the I.T.A.
14th Oct 2004
Master Nicholls Promoted to VIII Degree and his appointment to ITF Secretary General.
A truly inspirational Master of TaeKwon-Do
14th Mar 2004
UKITF Appointments for Korea 2004