British Open Taekwon-do Championships 2020 (2021)

Newly formed ICENI Taekwon-do took a small group to Coventry for the GTUK British Open Championships, and came back with 5 medals!

• Jason Drake 2nd Dan Black Belt won a Silver for Sparring
• Michael Wickwar Green Tag, won Gold for Patterns and Gold for Sparring
• Danny Abramson Green Tag, won Silver for Patterns and Silver for Sparring
• Amanda Dykes was in full support, along with ICENI instructors and officials Mr and Mrs Bedingfield.

But there is more to this story than just the medals…

This was the first tournament since the pandemic lockdowns, and both Danny and Michael joined the club while training was restricted to socially distanced techniques with no contact. This was then followed by a lengthy spell of training at home via zoom sessions with their instructors, sometimes with very poor internet connections, and very small training spaces in their homes.

Only in August did they actually get to hit a bag and were allowed close contact sparring tuition.

So their achievements, like so many at this tournament, was a victory for all those who have persevered to learn Taekwon-do through the pandemic, supported by hard working instructors who would not give up their dedication to teaching Taekwon-do.

If anyone out there wishes to join us at ICENI Taekwon-do please go to our booking page for more information on how to book a free session: iceniTKD.uk

GTUK British Open Taekwon-do Championships

16th October 2021 – DOORS OPEN 8:30am

Venue: Sports Connexion, Leamington Road, Ryton on Dunsmore

Colour & Black Belt Championships

This Competiton is for all ages and belt categories.

So come and give it a go.

Competitor entry fee: Coloured Belt and Blackbelts £20

The competition is open to students of all ages and levels of Taekwon-Do, giving each and every student the opportunity to take part in competitive patterns, sparring, special technique and where age appropriate destruction. All students are placed into categories according to their age, height, and belt to give everyone a fair chance to compete to become GTUK British Champion.

Return this form to your instructor and you will be entered online. 

£20 CASH payment is required on the day of the tournament.

Spectators £5 under 11s free when accompanied by a paying adult.

British Open Taekwon-do Championships

8:30am – 16th October 2021

Venue: Sports Connexion, Leamington Road, Ryton on Dunsmore

(More information to come from your instructors soon!)

Colour & Black Belt Championships

This Competiton is for all ages and belt categories “Pee-wee, Junior, Adult, Veteran”This is a great competition,so come and give it a go.

Competitor entry fee: Coloured Belt and Blackbelts £20

The competition is open to students of all ages and levels of Taekwon-Do, giving each and every student the opportunity to take part in competitive patterns, sparring, special technique and where age appropriate destruction. All students are placed into categories according to their age, height, and belt to give everyone a fair chance to compete to become GTUK British Champion.

I’m looking forward to seeing you all soon.

Best wishes

Master Auciello

GT-UK.net