When the Government announced the lock down measures back in March, we began teaching classes on Zoom. Although this type of training has its obvious disadvantages, it has surprisingly had some benefits too. The classes have been a great success for adults and children in keeping on top of their fitness and maintaining normality. We have all learned to adapt our training, and in some ways, training can be more personalised. Some students even managed to grade remotely during this time, such has been their progress.

For those of our students who were not able to use Zoom, we provided tutorial videos, and offered the chance for them to send videos of themselves to us for feedback.

We have now begun to have 6 person training sessions outdoors.

Initially we took the decision not to take on any new members but just to work with those we had, however we have now decided that as the time approaches for face to face training again, we will offer a starter package, online for beginners. It consists of some one-to-one time online with an instructor as well as some group classes. The idea is that someone can come to the regular classes already having gained a grounding in the basics online.  Email instructor@wirraltaekwondo.com if you want to find out more.

Two of our students graded at the National Black Belt grading which took place in Cardiff on Sunday. Following a two day seminar, they were put through their paces in front of four Grand Masters (9th Dan) and nine Masters (7th and 8th Dan)

Isaac who is also the Instructor at the Liverpool School, gained his 2nd Dan. Whilst one of our junior members gained his 1st  Dan. Our junior member has been training with us for 6 years and put up a superb performance on the day gaining top marks in his group.

Fantastic performances at the BTF Championships in Hereford on Saturday. A team of 15 competitors and coaches attended, along with supporters.

Our team of 14 competitors came away with 7 GOLD medals, 7 SILVER medals and 6 BRONZE medals!

This reflects the high standard of students in our school.  

Superb performance from our team members who went to Glasgow at the Weekend. They came away with a total of 3 GOLD medals, 7 SILVER medals and 4 BRONZE at the Scottish Open Championships on the 18th May

We are very proud to have another ITF European Champion in our midst at Wirral UKTA. Veteran competitor Sarah B who is a 1st Dan, won GOLD in sparring, just missing out on the medals in her patterns division. The ITF European Championships have been taking place all week in Rimmini, Italy, with a great haul of medals for the England team.

Congratualtions to our newest Black Belt Sarah O, who passed her 1st Dan black belt grading in Cardiff recently. She was put through her paces over the course of the weekend by four ITF Grand Masters!

Seen here with European ITF President, Grand Master Michael Prewitt

On Saturday 16th February, Grand Master Gary Miller of the ITF came to Wirral to conduct two seminars and a grading.  The morning seminar was for black belts and 1st kups, and the afternoon was for coloured belts. A grading for those coloured belts who were ready followed.

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the seminar and learned lots from it. Grand Master Miller was  pleased with the standard of our students at the grading, awarding over half of them high grade passes. Well done to all our members.

We are proud to announce that Black Belt veteran member Sarah has been selected to represent England in the forthcoming European Championships in Rimmini, Italy in April.

Her selection  follows months of preparation and training with the ITF England coaches.

Sarah will compete in individual 1st Dan patterns and sparring, and she will be in reserve position for some of the team events.

The ITF European Championship is an elite level competition for a limited number of selected black belts from each country, so this is a huge deal for those selected.

Sarah will be the 4th member of our school to be selected Internationally over recent years!

On Sunday 22nd April, some of our members were treated to a free, 3 hour workshop in Wirral, given by Mr Carl Davis, ITF World & European Champion. He went through sparring drills, giving students lots of tips, and also covered patterns. Students enjoyed the session immensely and came away feeling inspired.