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| UKTD
News and Events Archive 2007 - 2010 (updated March 2010) |
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| ›› ITF Congress and World Championship October 2009: | ||
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Secretary Mr David Bogen travelled to St Petersburg, Russia for the
16th World ITF Taekwon-Do Championship. Mr Bogen attended the ITF Congress
as an official representative. 82 ITF member countries sent their delegations
to the Congress which saw Professor CHANG Ung unanimously re-elected
to the top ITF position as its President. |
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Above from left:
Mr Bogen with ITF President CHANG Ung. Centre: Mr Bogen with Mrs. Choi Chun Hi, the widow of the Founder of Taekwon-Do Gen. Choi Hong Hi. Right: Mr Bogen with Master Phap Lu, 8th Dan, ITF Secretary General. [click images to enlarge] |
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| During
the Congress other matters including updates to tournament rules, venues
for forthcoming International Championships and announcements of promotions
to 7th and 8th Dan master levels took place. It was also an honour to
witness the promotion of 3 masters to the rank of 9th Dan Grandmaster,
the highest level achievable in Taekwon-Do. Technical and Umpire seminars
also took place with the Championship commencing after, concluding on
Sunday 18th October. |
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| ›› Above: Head VIP table at the Congress. Chang Ung seated in the centre. Grandmaster Jong Soo Park, ITF Vice President, seated second from the right. [click to enlarge] | ||
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| ›› Promotion to 5th Dan Black Belt: | ||
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UKTD are proud to announce the promotion of UKTD Instructor Mr David
Bogen to 5th Dan Black Belt ITF. Mr Bogen had the honour of being examined
for his 5th Dan by the legendary Grandmaster Jong Soo Park 9th Dan,
ITF Vice President and Taekwon-Do Pioneer. On behalf of the UKTD President
Mr Moradoff, Instructors and Black Belts we extend our congratulations. |
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| ›› Visit to Grandmaster Jong Soo Park, Canada, August 2009: | ||
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Instructor Mr Bogen travelled to Toronto, Canada, to train with the
legendary Taekwon-Do Pioneer and ITF Vice President Grandmaster Jong
Soo Park. Please
click
here to view the article and photos. |
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| ›› UKTD Success at the English Open Championship: | ||
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The
UKTD extends its congratulations to all our members who competed at
this years English Open on 27th June 09 held at the K2 Leisure Centre
Crawley. In particular we congratulate the following UKTD medal winners:
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David
Bogen: GOLD 4th Dan Patterns For many who entered it was their first championship and we look forward to the continued success of our members at future competitions including the forthcoming London Open on 19th July. |
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| ›› ITF International Instructor Course Newcastle May 2009: | ||
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UKTD
chief Instructor Mr Moradoff and Instructor Mr Bogen attended an official
ITF International Instructor Course in Newcastle over the weekend of
2nd May 2009. This was the 4th such course hosted by the UKTC and conducted
by Master Harkess 8th Dan. We extend our congratulations and appreciation
to Master Harkess, Master Campell 7th Dan and Mr Rooney 6th Dan for
the organisation of another fantastic course. |
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| ›› 12th October 2008 - UKTD Black Belt Promotion: | ||
| Announcing the promotion of UKTD member Mr Michael Braha to 2nd Degree Black Belt. We extend our congratulations on behalf of the group members and Instructors and look forward to his continued success. | ||
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| ›› 13th July 2008 - London Open Championships 2008 results: | ||
| Following
the London Open 2008 held on 17th July at the Guildford Spectrum we
would like to congratulate all UKTD members who participated in particular
the following medal winners:
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Scott
Whitehead - Silver For some this was their first competition and we look forward to the continued success of UKTD members at the forthcoming championships. |
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April
2008 -
UKTD
Black Belt Promotion: |
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We
are delighted to announce the promotion of UKTD member Mr Imran Zaman
(12 years old) to 1st Degree (Dan) Black Belt following a black belt
grading at our Hatfield venue on April 3rd 2008.
At the age of 12 Imran Zaman is currently our youngest member to achieve this coveted grade which is a testament to his hard work and devotion throughout his training. Imran has been unstintingly supported by his family who are naturally very proud of his excellent achievement. We extend our congratulations on behalf of the group members and Instructors and look forward to Mr Zaman’s continued success. ›› Please click here for an article featured in the local press |
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| ›› 15th March 2008 - England Open Championships 2008: |
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here for Hendon, Finchley and Edgware Times article On Saturday, 15th March 2008 the K2 Leisure Centre, Crawley, hosted the 2008 English Open ITF Taekwon-Do Championships. The United Kingdom Taekwon-Do Dojangs (UKTD) achieved brilliant results winning 8 medals from this years highly competitive event. Our medal tally includes our youngest competitor at this years event, Dunia Mangal who won Gold in her sparring division at the age of 7! After her win Dunia said, “ I enjoy every minute of my Taekwon-Do training. Taekwon-Do gives me self-confidence which helped me to win gold! I look forward to more competitions and I am encouraging my friends at my school to come and train with me.” ››
Dunia Mangal – Gold We congratulate Dunia and all her fellow medallists from the UKTD on their dazzling achievement and look forward to building on this years success at future championships. We would also like to wish Imran Zaman the best of luck with his forthcoming examination (grading) for the coveted Black Belt in April. Imran, who will be 13 in November this year, has been training with the UKTD for 5 years and if successful in his grading would be the youngest Black Belt member in our group to achieve this status. On behalf of all the UKTD Instructors, students and parents wish Imran the best of luck. |
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| ›› 29th September 2007 - England Open results 2007: | ||
| Congratulations
to all UKTD members who competed in this years England Open Championships
in Crawley. A big congratulations to Sulaimaan
Lim who won Gold in sparring and Callum Young
who won Bronze, also in sparring. Read about their success in the Enfield
Independent here,
and the Hendon
and Finchley Times here. |
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15th July 2007 -
London
Open results 2007: |
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Congratulations
to all UKTD members who participated in this years London Open Championships
held in Guildford, Surrey. A special congratulations to those members
who won medals in their categories: Mehmet Alaca -
Silver Sparring, Rafi Needham - Bronze Patterns &
Bronze Sparring, Sulaimaan Lim - Silver Sparring. |
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UKTD Competitors London Open 2007 |
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The
competition was tough and there were a large number of competitors especially
in the Junior divisions. We thank students, UKTD Instructors and parents
for their support and look forward to replicating success at the forthcoming
England Open in September. |
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10th June 2007 -
UKTD
Black Belt Promotions: |
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Announcing
the promotion of UKTD members Mr Simon Edel, Dr Gideon Lipman and Dr
Elrond Teo to 3rd Degree Black Belt. We extend our congratulations on
behalf of the group members and Instructors and look forward to their
continued success. |
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From
Left: Mr Moradoff - 6th Degree UKTD President,
Dr Teo - 3rd Degree, Mr Edel - 3rd Degree & Mr Bogen - 4th Degree. |
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18th Feb 2007 -
UKTD
Senior Instructors meet ITF President: |
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Sunday 18th February 2007 the UKTC hosted an International Competition
in Edinburgh, Scotland, with the President of the ITF Professor Chang
Ung and Executive Director General Mr. Ri Yong Son in attendance
as VIP guests. Mr Moradoff, UKTD President, and Mr Bogen UKTD Instructor
travelled to Scotland to attend and support the event.
Prof. Chang Ung was selected by General Choi, the founder of Taekwon-Do and the ITF, to succeed as President of the ITF. Prof. Chang Ung is an International Olympic Committee Member (IOC) and has been working hard to have the ITF represent Taekwon-Do in the Olympics. As well as being the ITF President Prof. Chang Ung also holds other titles within the Martial Arts and Sport community including President of the International Martial Art Games Committee and Executive President of the Preparatory Committee for Uniting Taekwondo. Mr Moradoff and Prof. Chang Ung spoke in detail regarding the progress of the ITF both in the UK and abroad. Mr. Ri Yong Son updated us on the ITF’s development and growth and looks forward to a continued close working relationship between the UKTD and the ITF. We would like to congratulate the UKTC in particular Master Harkess and Mr Rooney for hosting such an honoured event and we look forward to a strong future with the ITF and UKTC. |
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From
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Bogen UKTD, Master Harkess UKTC, Mr Moradoff UKTD and Prof. Chang Ung
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Moradoff UKTD President and Mr Ri Yong Son ITF Executive Director General |
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