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Commonwealth Taekwondo Championships
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The 2014 Commonwealth Taekwondo Championships in Edinburgh was the biggest & most successful taekwondo event ever held in Scotland.
We had 3 club members competing as part of The Scottish National Team: Jennifer McKenna, Dianne Ward & Anes Salmi. Many of the Sokcho Taekwondo members were also volunteers and helped to make it a huge success. Congratulations to our athletes as team members and well done & thank you to our volunteers. |
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British Taekwondo - 100th Black Belt Grading
Many Congratulations to the Sokcho Students who were promoted at the 100th British Taekwondo Dan Grading held in Mansfield on 1st & 2nd November 2014. A great deal of hard work and dedication gets you to the stage of being ready to go for a black belt of any level and for that alone they should be congratulated. Next year's candidates should use these people as an example. Well done! 1st Poom - Balqis Abd Razak, Abbie Fox. 2nd Dan - Lisa McEwan, Lewis Hanley, Robert McKenna, Graham Ingram 3rd Dan - Irene McKenna 4th Dan - Jennifer McKenna, Paul McCarthy Congratulations also to all of our instructors who were recognised with presentations for their contribution to British Taekwondo. |
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Upcoming Events **IMPORTANT**
COMMONWEALTH TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS LAUNCH
The 6th Commonwealth & 1st Commonwealth Para Taekwondo Championships
were launched today at Meadowbank Stadium, Edinburgh and featured on BBC & STV News
Guests included Louise Martin CBE,
Vice Chair of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games Organising Committee.
The Championships will be held on 15th & 16th November 2014 at Meadowbank Stadium
Full details of the press launch & photographs available HERE
The 6th Commonwealth & 1st Commonwealth Para Taekwondo Championships
were launched today at Meadowbank Stadium, Edinburgh and featured on BBC & STV News
Guests included Louise Martin CBE,
Vice Chair of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games Organising Committee.
The Championships will be held on 15th & 16th November 2014 at Meadowbank Stadium
Full details of the press launch & photographs available HERE
Commonwealth Taekwondo Championships - Volunteer Opportunities
The Commonwealth Taekwondo Championships will take place on 15 & 16th of November 2014 in Meadowbank Stadium Arena.
Anyone wishing to volunteer for jobs in the running of the event should see their respective Students' page for job descriptions
and should contact their instructor to put their name forward.
The Commonwealth Taekwondo Championships will take place on 15 & 16th of November 2014 in Meadowbank Stadium Arena.
Anyone wishing to volunteer for jobs in the running of the event should see their respective Students' page for job descriptions
and should contact their instructor to put their name forward.
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Forthcoming Kyorugi National Team Sessions
Kyorugi Foundation Session. Sunday 13th July 2014 Kyorugi NT Development Squad 19th & 20th July 2014 The next National Team Development Squad Session will take place on Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th July. All Sokcho students who are members of the National Squad are required to attend. See the National Governing Body web site for details: http://www.taekwondoscotland.org/nt-training-dates.html |
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Help Us Raise Funds For Sokcho Taekwondo 3/3/14
We have a fundraising page on the easyfundraising web site. Click on the easyfundraising logo to register with easyfundraising and download the reminder bar for your browser. It's free and the retailer donates funds to our club everytime you shop online. Before online shopping on sites like Amazon, Tesco, National Lottery, John Lewis, Argos, etc you visit easyfundraising.org.uk who register your visit and then donate money to the club. It costs you nothing and gives much needed funds to the club. The Sokcho Club funds are registered under "Rutherglen Taekwondo Club" |
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Annual Scottish Taekwondo Seminar 16/02/14
Sunday 23rd February 2014. Grangemouth Sports Complex, Grangemouth
Training sessions conducted by The National Poomsae & Kyorugi Coaches
and taekwondo displays by National Teams.
Download event poster - Here
Sunday 23rd February 2014. Grangemouth Sports Complex, Grangemouth
Training sessions conducted by The National Poomsae & Kyorugi Coaches
and taekwondo displays by National Teams.
Download event poster - Here
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taekwondoscotland: Forthcoming Events 17/01/14
The following events are taking place in February and are open to ALL Sokcho Taekwondo members. We encourage all members to attend and support the National Governing Body. Please make a note of the dates and speak to your instructor to reserve a place. 1) 3rd taekwondoscotland Awards Evening. Saturday 15th February 2014. Best Western Park Hotel, Falkirk. Payment deadlines: Deposit - 26th January 2014. Full amount - 2nd February 2014 To reserve contact club instructor or email: [email protected] 2) Annual Scottish Taekwondo Seminar. Sunday 23rd February 2014. Grangemouth Sports Complex, Grangemouth Training sessions conducted by The National Poomsae & Kyorugi Coaches and taekwondo displays by National Teams. Download event poster - Here |
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Black Belt Grading Presentation Photographs
All presentation photographs from the National Black Belt Grading are now available to order through thetaekwondoscotland web site: HERE
All presentation photographs from the National Black Belt Grading are now available to order through thetaekwondoscotland web site: HERE
Sokcho Taekwondo - Black Belt Promotions
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Following the 97th British Taekwondo Black Belt Grading held on 24th & 25th August 2013; we are extremely proud to announce that instructors Kirsteen Prior & Garry Petrie have been promoted to the rank of 5th Dan Master.
Congratulations Master Prior & Master Petrie. Also promoted were: Charlotte McCarthy 4th Dan. Dianne Ward 3rd Dan, John Gaffney 3rd Dan, Adam Hounat 2nd Poom, Anes Salmi 2nd Poom, Lisa McEwan 1st Dan, Robert McKenna 1st Dan, Robbie MacLeod 1st Poom, Lewis Hanley 1st Poom & Daniel Gallagher 1st Poom. Congratulations! |
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Pollok Park Family Day Display
A great display by Sokcho Taekwondo students. The 23rd year we have put on a display at the Pollok Park Family Day No rehearsals and no practice for the display, but everyone puts on a show. You are a credit to the club and the martial art. Well done! Photos will be posted in the Gallery page soon. Some photos are on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/glasgowtaekwondo |
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Street Self Defence & Close Quarters Combat Seminar
Photos & Videos now on the Gallery Page.
More videos will be posted soon
Many thanks to each & every student who attended the self defence seminar.
This was the biggest ever attendance from Sokcho clubs at a single event.
We hope you enjoyed it and recommend the next one to anyone that didn't attend.
A follow up seminar dealing with weapon defence & groundwork is in the planning.
Go To Facebook Event Page
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View YouTube Promotional Video
Photos & Videos now on the Gallery Page.
More videos will be posted soon
Many thanks to each & every student who attended the self defence seminar.
This was the biggest ever attendance from Sokcho clubs at a single event.
We hope you enjoyed it and recommend the next one to anyone that didn't attend.
A follow up seminar dealing with weapon defence & groundwork is in the planning.
Go To Facebook Event Page
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View YouTube Promotional Video
Sarah Stevenson Seminar & Scotland Team Awards Night Photos
World Champion Sarah Stevenson & GB Olympic Coach Stephen Jennings
conducted the largest seminar ever held in Scotland on 16th February.
Over 300 students attended the sessions. Many thanks to the Sokcho students who attended!!
3 Sokcho students were recipients of awards at The Scotland National Team Awards Night.
Congratulations to Jennifer, Youcef & Adam.
Please go to our Facebook site or the Gallery Page to view the photos
World Champion Sarah Stevenson & GB Olympic Coach Stephen Jennings
conducted the largest seminar ever held in Scotland on 16th February.
Over 300 students attended the sessions. Many thanks to the Sokcho students who attended!!
3 Sokcho students were recipients of awards at The Scotland National Team Awards Night.
Congratulations to Jennifer, Youcef & Adam.
Please go to our Facebook site or the Gallery Page to view the photos
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World Champion - Sarah Stevenson Seminar
Sarah Stevenson MBE; Current World Champion, 3 times World Champion, 4 times Olympic athlete Sarah will be conducting 2 training sessions on Saturday 16th February at Grangemouth Sports Complex. The Open Session for all students is from 10am - 12pm She will then be the Guest of Honour at the OFFICIAL Scotland National Team Awards night. Please ask your instructor for details! See taekwondoscotland web site - HERE |
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Scottish Black Belt Grading
The 94th British Taekwondo Dan Grading was held in Hamilton on the 25th & 26th August.
Congratulations to all of our newly promoted students.
Every candidate gave a great performance.
You can view the presentation photographs on the taekwondoscotland web site - Here
Congratulations to all of our newly promoted students.
Every candidate gave a great performance.
You can view the presentation photographs on the taekwondoscotland web site - Here
Pollok Park Family Day
Many thanks for every student (& parent) who turned up to support the club at the Pollok Park Family Day display.
We appreciate your efforts in promoting the club and taekwondo by teaching the public about taekwondo.
Approximately 30 students participated and considering we had no rehersal; performed brilliantly in front of hundreds.
Photos published - HERE
You can see some on our Facebook page HERE.
Pictures of previous years displays can be seen on the gallery pages HERE
Many thanks for every student (& parent) who turned up to support the club at the Pollok Park Family Day display.
We appreciate your efforts in promoting the club and taekwondo by teaching the public about taekwondo.
Approximately 30 students participated and considering we had no rehersal; performed brilliantly in front of hundreds.
Photos published - HERE
You can see some on our Facebook page HERE.
Pictures of previous years displays can be seen on the gallery pages HERE
29/3/12 Videos Posted of The Scottish National Taekwondo Seminar & Display
Visit the National Governing Body Site: taekwondoscotland to view photos and videos of the 2012 Scottish National Taekwondo Seminar & Display
British Open & Scottish Poomsae (Gallery Updated)
Many congratulations to Marissa on getting bronze medal at the British Open International (A-Class event)
And bronze (Individua) & silver (Team) at the Scottish Poomsae Championships.
Well done to Aaron and Ciara who also competed in the individual poomsae sections.
Photos from both events are now on the Gallery page.
And bronze (Individua) & silver (Team) at the Scottish Poomsae Championships.
Well done to Aaron and Ciara who also competed in the individual poomsae sections.
Photos from both events are now on the Gallery page.
01/09/11 - Black Belt Grading Photos, Class info, National Team Performance Programme
* The Gallery has been updated to include the Scottish Black Belt Grading 2011. - View
* Photographs of the presentations are available on the taekwondoscotland web site. - View
* The Rutherglen & Holyrood class schedule for Sept / Oct has been published and can be seen on the above students page.
* All students are encouraged to attend the National Team Poomsae & Kyorugi Foundation sessions which are open to all ages & grades.
The female sessions are also open to females of all ages and grades. The NT Development sessions are open only to invited Cadets, Juniors & Seniors.
The dates, times and venues can again be seen on the taekwondoscotland web site: Poomsae Kyorugi
* The Gallery has been updated to include the Scottish Black Belt Grading 2011. - View
* Photographs of the presentations are available on the taekwondoscotland web site. - View
* The Rutherglen & Holyrood class schedule for Sept / Oct has been published and can be seen on the above students page.
* All students are encouraged to attend the National Team Poomsae & Kyorugi Foundation sessions which are open to all ages & grades.
The female sessions are also open to females of all ages and grades. The NT Development sessions are open only to invited Cadets, Juniors & Seniors.
The dates, times and venues can again be seen on the taekwondoscotland web site: Poomsae Kyorugi
28/08/11 - 2011 Scottish Black Belt Grading
Congratulations to all Students successful in The 91st BTCB black belt grading. 27th & 28th August.
And many thanks to all students who attended and supported the technical sessions.
Photos available HERE
We once again had a 100% pass rate for Sokcho students.
A special congratulations to our new Master grade Zahid Hussain Salim 5th Dan!
And many thanks to all students who attended and supported the technical sessions.
Photos available HERE
We once again had a 100% pass rate for Sokcho students.
A special congratulations to our new Master grade Zahid Hussain Salim 5th Dan!
08/08/11 - Taekwondo Display - 6th August Pollok Park Family Day
The Sokcho clubs performed a display at this event for the 20th year in succession.
We have probably shown Taekwondo to over 20,000 people during this time at Pollok Park alone!
Many thanks to all students who attended and played their own very important part in this year's display and promoting Taekwondo to the public.
Some photographs are available on the gallery - HERE
We have probably shown Taekwondo to over 20,000 people during this time at Pollok Park alone!
Many thanks to all students who attended and played their own very important part in this year's display and promoting Taekwondo to the public.
Some photographs are available on the gallery - HERE
Sokcho Girls Team - Scotland Silver Medalists At
2011 Commonwealth Taekwondo Championships
The Sokcho girls patterns team of Jennifer McKenna, Marissa Petrie & Ciara McCarthy (pictured below)
have won the silver medal, representing Scotland at the Commonwealth Taekwondo Championships in Chennai, India on 28th January 2011.
MANY CONGRATULATIONS from everyone at the club and TaekwondoScotland for this major acheivement.
have won the silver medal, representing Scotland at the Commonwealth Taekwondo Championships in Chennai, India on 28th January 2011.
MANY CONGRATULATIONS from everyone at the club and TaekwondoScotland for this major acheivement.
SOKCHO PATTERNS TEAM FOR COMMONWEALTH CHAMPIONSHIPS
Jennifer, Marissa & Ciara would like to thank everyone at Sokcho for all your support through sponsorship and generous donations.
This is a great help towards our funds to compete for Scotland at the
Commonwealth Taekwondo Championships in Chennai, India this coming weekend.
Once again thank you for your generosity, we hope we can bring back a medal
This is a great help towards our funds to compete for Scotland at the
Commonwealth Taekwondo Championships in Chennai, India this coming weekend.
Once again thank you for your generosity, we hope we can bring back a medal
Jennifer McKenna, Marissa Petrie, Ciara McCarthy
02/10/10 : Scottish Open Poomse Championships - Sokcho GOLD & BRONZE
Congratulations to all 7 Sokcho students who took part in the 2nd Scottish Open Poomse Championships in Grangemouth.
The "A" Class girls team of Marissa Petrie, Ciara McCarthy & Jennifer McKenna confirmed their status as the country's top team by winning Gold.
They now go on to represent Scotland at the Commonwealth Championships in India in January 2011.
Ciara McCarthy & Aaron Smith took 3rd place in the Junior Pairs section.
Well done also to Jack Cooke, Kevin Hold & Martin Craig who all performed to a very high standard in their 1st ever patterns competition!
More photos HERE
The "A" Class girls team of Marissa Petrie, Ciara McCarthy & Jennifer McKenna confirmed their status as the country's top team by winning Gold.
They now go on to represent Scotland at the Commonwealth Championships in India in January 2011.
Ciara McCarthy & Aaron Smith took 3rd place in the Junior Pairs section.
Well done also to Jack Cooke, Kevin Hold & Martin Craig who all performed to a very high standard in their 1st ever patterns competition!
More photos HERE
Check out the VIDEOS PAGE for the latest video of a world class display team who match & at times surpass The Korean Tigers.
29/08/10 : 88th BTCB Black Belt Grading Results - 100%
Many Congratulations to all 11 Sokcho Taekwondo Students in passing their respective Black Belt Gradings.
1st Dan - Kevin McColgan, Diane Ward, Caitlin Stevenson, Robert Pollok, David Canovan, Helga Henseler, John Gaffney
2nd Dan - Irene McKenna, 3rd Dan - Jennifer McKenna, Charlotte McCarthy, 4th Dan Marissa Petrie
We had a 100% success rate. CLICK HERE for Grading Award & Workshop photos
Anyone wanting a photo pack of the full weekend Workshop & Gradings Please bring a memory stick to the class to get them downloaded.
1st Dan - Kevin McColgan, Diane Ward, Caitlin Stevenson, Robert Pollok, David Canovan, Helga Henseler, John Gaffney
2nd Dan - Irene McKenna, 3rd Dan - Jennifer McKenna, Charlotte McCarthy, 4th Dan Marissa Petrie
We had a 100% success rate. CLICK HERE for Grading Award & Workshop photos
Anyone wanting a photo pack of the full weekend Workshop & Gradings Please bring a memory stick to the class to get them downloaded.
August Event Photos
Northern Ireland Poomse Championships 05/06/2010 - 2 Golds for Sokcho Team
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Congratulations to the Sokcho team of
Jennifer McKenna, Marissa Petrie & Ciara McCarthy who won gold again at the Northern Ireland Poomse Championships with Jennifer also winning the individual gold. See the videos below. |
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Sokcho Girls win gold at Milton Keynes Open Poomse Championships
Jennifer McKenna, Ciara McCarthy & Marissa Petrie with their medals after 1st place performance at the Milton Keynes Open Championships on 8th May 2010. |
British National Poomse Championships 2010
Congratulations to Marissa Petrie, Jennifer McKenna & Ciara McCarthy.
SIlver medalists at the British National Poomse Championships 2010
SIlver medalists at the British National Poomse Championships 2010
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1st Focus Cup
Congratulations to the Sokcho medal winning students from Jamiat who travelled to Elgin for the 1st Focus Cup on Sunday 1/11/2009.
Click the pictures for full size images.
Click the pictures for full size images.
Abdelrehman Belhadj Ali Ishaque Anes Salmi Belkacem Belhadj Jamiat Group
Scottish Open Patterns Championships
Well done to Ciara McCarthy, Jennifer McKenna and Marissa Petrie who represented the club at
The 2009 Scottish Open Poomse (patterns) Championships on 4/10/2009.
All three gave a great performance in representing our club in the biggest division of the day with Jennifer making the final.
Click the pictures to view the full size image.
More photos here
The 2009 Scottish Open Poomse (patterns) Championships on 4/10/2009.
All three gave a great performance in representing our club in the biggest division of the day with Jennifer making the final.
Click the pictures to view the full size image.
More photos here
85th BTCB Black Belt Grading Details
Congratulations to all Sokcho students who were successful in the 85th BTCB Black Belt gradings held in Glasgow on 26th & 2th September 2009
From left to right: Ali Ishaque:1st Dan, Martin Craig: 3rd Dan, Aaron Smith: 2nd Dan, Stephen Cunningham (UWS club): 2nd Dan, Garry Petrie: 4th Dan,
Ciara McCarthy: 2nd Dan, Sarah Weir (Snr): 1st Dan, Sarah Weir (Jnr): 1st Dan
More Photos of the grading can be seen here
From left to right: Ali Ishaque:1st Dan, Martin Craig: 3rd Dan, Aaron Smith: 2nd Dan, Stephen Cunningham (UWS club): 2nd Dan, Garry Petrie: 4th Dan,
Ciara McCarthy: 2nd Dan, Sarah Weir (Snr): 1st Dan, Sarah Weir (Jnr): 1st Dan
More Photos of the grading can be seen here
