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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.
Welcome
GM Lawrence, GM Park and GM Biddlecombe.
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.
Welcome
GM Lawrence, GM Park and GM Biddlecombe.
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.
Welcome
GM Lawrence, GM Park and GM Biddlecombe.
Festive Season & New Year 2024 Message
Dear TCGB Instructors and Members,
This year seems to have been one of opportunity; hard to believe considering the restrictions caused by the recent covid pandemic. As a group working together, we have succeeded in completing seminars at home and overseas, competitions, special training sessions (arranged solely for Master grades and above), and promotion tests, to name just a few events.
I would like to thank Taekwondo practitioners for your continued, and valuable support – without your friendship, commitment, and hard work, achievement would have been difficult. I would like to congratulate all those whom attended the end of year promotion test, and especially to Jamie Keyes, Dean Gibbs, and Luisa Morales, for attaining 6th Dan Master Instructor level, and to a high standard, and the promotion of a 7th Dan, lady, is just wonderful. There will be opportunities in this coming year, 2024, with discussions on sending a team to South Korea for the Masters course, and Grandmaster Shin will most likely pay us a visit, and conduct another seminar, TCGB nationals is also on track to go ahead. I would encourage practitioners to make the most of these opportunities, to learn, test yourself, and to progress in terms of rank. This would be great to see more senior instructors taking the test for your next black belt, I know some instructors have been putting this on hold; do not waste opportunities. I welcome 2024; to train together, try to stay healthy, and make progress in some small way. Please check out the TCGB website: chundokwan.org.uk
Lastly, I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to all our members for your patience, understanding, and support over the years. I would also like to say a big thank you to the TCGB committee. They have still been working hard, with numerous zoom meetings, over this last year.
On behalf of the TCGB committee, we would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Grandmaster Mark Biddlecombe
TCGB President
(Kukkiwon Master 1 st Class, Kukkiwon Examiner 1 st Class, Kukkiwon World Leaders Forum Representative).
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.
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.
Coming soon...
Check out our events for more info.
TCGB – 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.
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.