Etiquette - Modesty - Perseverance - Self Control - Indomitable Spirit
Welcome
Taekwondo Chungdokwan Great Britain (TCGB) is a dynamic and growing association with over 40 years of experience in providing the highest quality Taekwondo training. TCGB was formed in 1982 as the sole representative for Great Britain and Northern Ireland and has links with other International Chungdokwan groups in Europe, Asia, America and Australia. Of particular note, TCGB has been recognised by Grandmaster Uhm Woon Kyu and Grandmaster Park Hae Man (both of Chungdokwan worldwide) as the official organisation of the Chungdokwan in the UK.
Clubs affiliated to TCGB can be found right across the UK (see the Find A Club page to find a club near you). Over the years, numerous students have competed abroad in major competitions for TCGB in both poomsae and kyorugi – many of these students are now experienced instructors within our organisation passing on their knowledge to the next generation of Taekwondo practitioners.
All our instructors have undertaken an Instructors Course and are aware of the key issues surrounding instructing, including child protection and risk assessment. In addition, all TCGB Instructors have full indemnity insurance and have passed an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
GM Lawrence, GM Park and GM Biddlecombe.
Our AiM
The primary aim of TCGB is to develop a friendly association with a high technical standard in all aspects of Taekwondo.
The association is open and democratic.
TCGB is not dominated by one central senior instructor, but value the contribution of all our clubs and instructors. In return, members are expected to play their part in the association’s future development.
Our Objectives
- To promote the practice, spirit and sport of Taekwondo.
- To strengthen and develop the practice of Taekwondo in Great Britain.
- Unite and develop the Chungdokwan.
- Organise, control and regulate the practice of Taekwondo within the association’s membership.
- Affiliate to and cooperate with all relevant local, national and international statutory bodies.
- To operate a membership register, arrange insurance and raise and administer funds as necessary.
TCGB is the official organisation of Chungdokwan in the United Kingdom.
If you are looking to train in the Kukkiwon style of Taekwondo, we can provide you with the training needed to develop to the best of your ability in basic/advanced techniques, sparring (full-contact WT style), poomsae and self-defence.
For more information about what TCGB can offer you, see the Join Us page or email the Secretary General for an information pack.
TCGB is the official organisation of Chungdokwan in the United Kingdom.
If you are looking to train in the World Taekwondo (Kukkiwon) style of Taekwondo, we can provide you with the training needed to develop to the best of your ability in basic and advanced techniques, sparring (full-contact World Taekwondo style), poomsae and self-defence.
For more information about what TCGB can offer you check out our Join Us page or email the TCGB Secretary General for an information pack (sec@chungdokwan.org.uk).
Find A Club
If you would like more information about your nearest club please check out our Find A Club page.
If there are no Taekwondo clubs listed in your area, please get in contact with us about what TCGB still has to offer.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Events
We host regular events for our instructors, clubs and the wider Taekwondo community including seminars, competitions and more!
Find all the information you need about upcoming TCGB events. We will endeavour to provide information as early as it becomes available – keep checking for updates!
If your club wishes to host a training session or seminar for TCGB members please get in contact.
Find a club
If you would like more information about your nearest club please check out our Find A Club page.
If there are no Taekwondo clubs listed in your area, please get in contact with us about what TCGB still has to offer.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Events
We host regular events for our instructors, clubs and the wider Taekwondo community including seminars, competitions and more!
Find all the information you need about upcoming TCGB events. We will endeavour to provide information as early as it becomes available – keep checking for updates!
If your club wishes to host a training session or seminar for TCGB members please get in contact.
Find a club
If you would like more information about your nearest club please check out our Find A Club page.
If there are no Taekwondo clubs listed in your area, please get in contact with us about what TCGB still has to offer.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Events
We host regular events for our instructors, clubs and the wider Taekwondo community including seminars, competitions and more!
Find all the information you need about upcoming TCGB events. We will endeavour to provide information as early as it becomes available – keep checking for updates!
If your club wishes to host a training session or seminar for TCGB members please get in contact.
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ALL GRADES SEMINAR 2023
TCGB All Grades Seminar – 29th October 2023.
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ALL GRADES SEMINAR 2023
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5th Ireland TKD OPEN 2023
TCGB representatives at the 5th Ireland Taekwondo Open 2023.
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Summer Camp Korea 2023
Clubs from T-TKD, Overton, CYTA and LLTKD attended the World Chungdokwan Federation summer camp in Asan, South Korea hosted by Grandmaster Byeonghyun Shin along with other athletes from France, Australia, New Zealand, America, Hong Kong, Singapore and many others.
Coming soon...
TCGB Dan Grading Seminar and Dan Grading coming soon…check out our events for more info.
News
Summer Camp Korea 2023
Clubs from T-TKD, Overton, CYTA and LLTKD attended the World Chungdokwan Federation summer camp in Asan, South Korea hosted by Grandmaster Byeonghyun Shin along with other athletes from France, Australia, New Zealand, America, Hong Kong, Singapore and many others.
Coming soon...
TCGB Dan Grading Seminar and Dan Grading coming soon…check out our events for more info…
Untimely Passing
Master Rastra Rai (pictured second from right).
It is with great sadness to announce the untimely passing of Master Rai.
A true inspiration, a respected and much loved martial artist.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends and students at this sad time.
Master Rai, a Gurkha with 18 years of exemplary service with the Queen’s Gurkha Engineers, was a highly experienced Class 1 Army Physical Training Instructor and also 5 times British Forces Hong Kong Taekwondo champion, 1988 UK mixed martial arts champion and veteran Bronze medallist in the 2008 ITF World Championships. Since joining TCGB in 2010, Sagarmatha Taekwondo Dojang has been taking part in the National Championships. They are now reigning 5 times consecutive champion club at the annual TCGB National Championships.
Untimely Passing
Master Rastra Rai
Sagarmatha Taekwondo Dojang
It is with great sadness to announce the untimely passing of Master Rai.
A true inspiration, a respected and much loved martial artist.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends and students at this sad time.
Master Rai, a Gurkha with 18 years of exemplary service with the Queen’s Gurkha Engineers, was a highly experienced Class 1 Army Physical Training Instructor and also 5 times British Forces Hong Kong Taekwondo champion, 1988 UK mixed martial arts champion and veteran Bronze medallist in the 2008 ITF World Championships. Since joining TCGB in 2010, Sagarmatha Taekwondo Dojang has been taking part in the National Championships. They are now reigning 5 times consecutive champion club at the annual TCGB National Championships.
Our Partners
British Taekwondo
A member of World Taekwondo, British Olympic Association and the European Taekwondo Union. It was established in 1982 and is the National Governing Body for World Taekwondo in the United Kingdom.
World Taekwondo
World Taekwondo (World Taekwondo Federation until June 2017), is the international federation governing the Olympic sport of taekwondo. A member of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations.
Kukkiwon
Kukkiwon, also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of the World Taekwondo Academy. The official taekwondo governing organisation, established by the South Korean government in 1972. It established the World Taekwondo Federation(WT) in 1973.
Ki Martial Arts
Ki Company was founded in 1989. The company incorporated into Ki Martial Arts Ltd in 2001. In 2016, KI took on a new World Taekwondo recognised brand ‘Tusah’ and provide all TCGB instructors with friendly prices.