Filed under: Student News
Lindsey Wherret (nee Arnott) 4th degree, may be teaching and training on the other side of the world, but her roots will remain firmly here in Elgin. Lindsey ( designer of this web site) and her fellow club members entered the Tasmanian state ITF Championships last weekend.
It was an open competition so there were a whole mixture of clubs there including WTF, some freestyle even a few Kung Fu people , but it was mostly ITF. The patterns and breaking sections were purely ITF .
All their competitors came away with at least one medal. Lindsey took out the overall senior female champion trophy! Taking the gold for both the patterns and the power test. Paying tribute to her UKTA power test training, Lindsey broke more boards in the competition than even the Black Belt males! What a girl!
Filed under: Classes
Thursday nights at Elgin Community Centre 7 pm til 7.45.
The sparring class is open to yellow belts and above and is conducted by Master Williamson, himself a former world champion.
A fun training session, learning the essential skills and techniques for competitions.
We may be girls – but we’re by no means girly! On Wednesday evenings between 6 and 7 pm, girls ranging from age 8 to 13, can join in a Taekwon-Do Girls Only Class with Instructor, Lesley Williamson 4th Degree Black Belt.
The aim of this class is to offer an “all girl” friendly environment, whilst teaching the UKTA colour belt syllabus, and helping the girls achieve their potential to become Elgins future Black Belts.
Classes begin with a light warm-up, basic Taekwon-Do movements and Patterns. Kicking drills and the crash mat is a firm favourite to end the lesson!
BEGINNERS ALWAYS MADE WELCOME – Call Lesley on 01343 549464
Filed under: Event Info
An opportunity to train with Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha on the 10th Anniversary year of becoming the First Grand Master.
Sunday 28th October 2007. This will be a 4 hour training seminar and is an open invite to all 1st Kup and above. Contact Master Williamson for further details.
Filed under: History
Now Senior Master, John Williamson, photographed outside the famous Rhee Ki Ha Taekwon-do Academy – 230 Renfrew St, Glasgow in 1984 when he was 3rd Dan and trained regularly at the Academy.
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The International Course and Black Belt Grading Exam took place last weekend and was conducted by Grandmaster Rhee.
Senior Master Williamson and Mr Sean Cattanach 6th degree travelled to Leicester for the course and to enjoy the 40 years celebration dinner.
The highlight of the weekend was to hear our Grandmaster sing a Korean folk song.
This weekend saw the promotion of 3 new 7th degree Masters. Master Derek Blackburn, Master Leroy Small both UKTA and Master Robert Howard (RITA).
Congratulations to all who promoted.
Please See the gallery for more photos
Filed under: Student News
Colin has captured this photo of Arran’s first fist!
Filed under: Student News
Congratulations to Colin Richardson and wife Achalee, for the safe arrival of their baby boy. Arran, a healthy 8lb 2oz was born 23rd August 00.33 am. He is absolutely gorgeous!
Have checked the cupboard, and I’m sure we have a size 000 ready for him!
Filed under: Magazine
The UKTA Today Magazine is interested in publishing all of these holiday snaps – So if you still have to submit yours, get it sent in as soon as possible. Don’t miss your chance to feature in this excellent magazine alongside many other top Taekwon-Do exponents.
Filed under: Magazine
Issue 2 is out now and will be available for sale at the English Open Championships 2007. Master Williamson will also have copies for you very soon. Set up and run by the UKTA Masters Council it has 32 pages packed full if everything you could wish to read, about the current events in and around our ‘UKTA’.
Your collection of these magazines will only ever of course be complete if you have the 1st ever edition – There are still a few copies available. Only £3 per copy. Proceeds help towards funding for our National Teams to travel to European and World events.
If you have an interesting story that you think other readers may like to hear, then please forward it to Master Williamson.
