As you may already be aware, we operate a busy schedule of events which include competitions, seminars, workshops, charity fund raising events and lots more. For further listing of up and coming events please click on the Events Calendar link below!

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CHARITY FUND RAISING EVENTS

NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS

WEAPONS WORKSHOPS, BLACK BELT SEMINARS

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COMPETITION - I.T.S. Fight Night 2008

    The last weekend in May saw the unveiling in the next generation of fight night events hosted by Independent Taekwondo Schools as over 180 spectators and 60 competitors squeezed into the venue
in Highley, North Shropshire. The venue boasted an elevated and spot lighted fighting platform which proved to be an excellent stage for some flamboyant and exhilarating points style fighting of the highest quality.

The results were as follows –

1. 3-way fight off
    1st - Emily Siviter
    2nd - Grace Francis
    3rd - Riley Grazier

2. William Lewis bt Sulaiman Alhail
3. Connor McLeod bt Joshua Francis
4. Jessica Chance bt Madeline Bowen
5. Ryan Atkar bt Thomas Rhodes
6. Lauren Rhodes bt Imogen Bowen
7. Harry Bridgford bt Kieran Dewhurst
8. Alex Morris bt Joseph Howkins
9. Taome Jennings bt Courtney Turrall
10. Craig Hall bt Ashley Hepworth
11. Daniel Rowberry by Louis Dawson
12. Kevin Smith bt Scott Robb

13. Tag Team Sparring
    1st – Team Verve UK
    2nd – Cobras Taekwondo
    3rd – Dynamic Taekwondo
                Eclipse Martial Arts

14. Phillip Marr bt Mel Grainger
15. Scott La Croix bt Jason Leung
16. Elaine Grazier bt Abigail Craddock
17. George White bt Matthew Dowson
18. Susan Rhodes bt Sharon Dalziel
19. Ryan Coles bt Edward Moore

20. 3-way fight off
    1st - Helen Weaver
    2nd - Heather Busby
    3rd - Kate Holzer

21. Lee Grazier bt Martin Blything
22. Matthew Cartwright bt Jon Weaver

    The closest and most keenly fought bout of the evening was arguably the fight that saw Ryan Coles from Worcester TKD take on local Dynamic TKD student Edward Moore. The 2 x 2 minute round bout was literally battled out point for point and saw them have to fight through an overtime round. Points were scored from every possible position, angle and technique going and the progress and technical abilities of Ed Moore were very evident but ultimately Coles came out victorious with his better use of basic and efficiency. The bout lifted the roof!

    Top of the bill and the final fight of the night did not disappoint as current I.T.S. English and British Champion took on WUMA national champion Jon Weaver. The bout was conducted over 2 x 2 minute rounds and round 1 started with some furious leg kicking and short hand combinations. The half way stage saw the competitors within 2 points of one and other - Cartwright ahead by 2 at 8 – 6. Round two began equally as quick with Weaver scoring a head kick and heavy hand blitz in quick concession, putting him in the lead but the bout changed direction again as a middle section spinning hook kick scored Cartwright 2 points and seemed to take the momentum away from Weaver, Cartwright finishing the round victorious at 18 – 15.

    A large amount of credit and gratitude must be given to the I.T.S. hosting instructor Mr Tim Spilsbury and his team of assistants as well as the supporting members from Verve Martial Arts, Dynamic Taekwondo, Cobras Taekwondo, London Chinatown Taekwondo and Eclipse Martial Arts.

    Other events to look forward to this year are the I.T.S. British Champs and also the newly launched 2008 Verve UK Open, check out the events claender for more details.

 

COMPETITION - I.T.S. English Championships 2007

    A sincere thank you goes to all those who took part and supported the 2007 I.T.S. English Championships hosted in Kidderminster, Worcestershire.  As always the atmosphere was fantastic from start to finish with trophies and successes being shared across all participating clubs!

    Both the junior and senior divisions were as competitive as always, notably the black belt patterns categories where the competitors highly technical performances ensured some tough decision making for the judges and officials! The sparring categories where also highly contested, the grand champion category in particular was wide open and displayed the outstanding kicking power, speed and aerial skills Taekwondo possesses!

Please see the event results below.

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