ITF Wales

SEMINAR/GRADING ITF Wales seminars and gradings Seminars and Gradings performed by senior grade instructors. Pictures below include seminars and gradings performed by ITF Wales President Grand Master John Taylor IX (9th) Degree and Team Taekwondo Instructor Master Leigh Pember VII (7th) Degree.

DEMONSTRATIONS ITF Wales has recently performed a demonstration for Mr Mike Moran for Proton Partners International , "a company formed by UK based and international cancer and healthcare specialists." ​ This Demonstration was attended by Edwina Hart, the Minister for Economy, Science and Transport for the Welsh Government. Letter from Edwina Hart on succes at European Championships 2016

GALLERY Photos of ITF Wales Photos from Competitions, Seminars and Training. ​ Competitions including the European Championship, World Championship and various others. ​ Seminars from different Instructors including ITF Wales President. Grand Master John Taylor IX (9th) Degree. ​ Training Sessions from various locations and instructors including ITF Wales Head Coach Master Dean Matthews VII (7th) Degree. Charlotte Bronze Worlds 2017 Conah,Jenna,Luke 2016 Three ITF Wales representatives in a winning Great Britain team Vs. Bulgaria ITF Wales Demo Proton-Int (2) Charlotte Bronze Worlds 2017 1/39 DSCF2948 (2) Charlotte Sparring 2016 Inigo Patterns 2016 DSCF2948 (2) 1/15 Featured Videos The featured videos shown this time are of two videos that represent the recent World Championships held in Pyongyang, DPR Korea. ​ The first video is a classic, with a battle of Britain in the Female 2nd Degree Patterns. Miss Charlotte Nickson of Wales Vs. Miss Charlotte McDermott of England. The match made more competitive as the winner is guaranteed a Bronze Medal. ​ The second video is of a Sky News story about the championships including an interview with Welsh Team Manager Leighton Prosser

ITF WALES EVENTS

Welcome to ITF Wales 60 Years Awards Charlotte Worlds 2017 Podium Euros Owain Sparring 2014 60 Years Awards 1/9 Facebook Feed

ITF WALES OPEN The ITF Wales Open is an annual competition hosted by ITF Wales to encourage students to participate in friendly competition. The 2024 ITF Wales open poster How to Apply To apply to compete or officiate, fill in the latest version of the application form which is available to download via the links below: Completed forms to be sent to: itfwalescomps@gmail.com ​ Completed Forms can also be sent to: 7 Lon Owain Caerau, Ely Cardiff CF5 5RA Application Forms NOTE: Colourbelt Competition Only Rules and Regulations Standard ITF rules with a few alterations (full ITF Rules here) Sparring and Patterns are open to 7 years plus. Special Technique is open to 7 – 13 years. 4 – 7 years compete in Dragons Tail and High Kick events. ​ 7 Year olds can enter either Dragon Tail & High Kick events or Sparring, Patterns & Special Technique Entry fee: £20 per competitor. £15 for 4 – 7 year olds (Note 7 Year olds entering the Sparring, Patterns & Special Technique events pay £20) . Spectators: Free. ​ All fees must be by cheque payable to ITF Wales and must be paid in full before the competition date. ITF Wales Open 2017 Photos

ABOUT ITF WALES What is ITF Wales ? ITF Wales is the International Taekwondo Federation of Wales. ​ ITF Wales is the acting body for the purpose of international competition for students from ITF registered organisations and schools within Wales. ​ ITF Wales is affiliated to the world governing body International Taekwon-Do Federation or ITF. It is also affiliated to the EITF (European International Taekwon-Do Federation) and a member of the BTC (British Taekwondo Council) ​ All our Instructors are fully qualified and insured to teach Taekwon-Do within the United Kingdom.

CONTACT Tel.: +44 1446 740867 Mobile: +44 7970913450 Address: 23 Cledwen Close, Barry Vale of Glamorgan Wales-UK CF62 7TE Email: mastertaylor.jt@gmail.com Have Questions or Suggestions? Success! Message received. Send

SCHOOLS/CLUBS Below is a map of the different taekwondo schools/clubs that are associated with ITF Wales. Also included is contact details to each club and other useful information. School list download in PDF and DOCX format

THE WELSH SQUAD Squad Training 1 Squad Training 2 2016 Awards Squad Training 1 1/16 The Welsh Squad and Squad Training The Welsh Squad is made up of Taekwondo practitioners of all ages who compete for Wales in competitions that include the European and World Championships. ​ Squad training is OPEN to anyone from Green belt (6th Kup) and from the age of 10 years. ​ Training dates and time are published on the ITF Wales facebook group, also published on the calender located in Events. New EITF approved Sparring gear Read More ITF Updated rules Read More European info pack Read More Coaching Staff Name: Master Dean Matthews Position: Head Coach Grade: VIII Degree Name: Mr Richard Taylor Position: Assistant Coach Grade: IV Degree Squad Training Dates Month Date November 24th December 15th Competitor List Below is the selected competitors who have represented Wales at international tournaments