Alness Taekwon-do Academy

02/03/2026

Congratulations to all the competitors who stepped on to the mats at the North of Scotland Junior Taekwon-do Championships on Saturday which was held at the Averon Centre in Alness. There was some great performaces across the board. The atmosphere was superb all day and good respect shown between the competitors and towards the umpires which was great to see.

A massive thank you to Grand Master Dunbar who kept proceedings running smooth all day, to all the umpires who gave up there time to referee all day without you there is no competition, to all the staff at the Averon Leisure Centre who were extremely helpful and accommodating, to all the helpers who helped setup and packed away and to everybody else who supported the tournament 🙌

26/02/2026

Following on from the success of the last 2 years hosting the North of Scotland Junior Taekwon-do Championships. We are once again hosting the competition this Saturday 28th at the Averon Leisure Centre. Competition starts at 10am for any spectators coming to support the athletes. Spectator entry is free. There will be a coffee, tea and homebake and cake stall provided aswell accepting cash only. We look forward to welcoming all competitors for the tournament on Saturday 🙌

19/12/2025

That's a wrap for 2025. Merry Xmas to everybody from the Alness Taekwon-do Academy 🎅

Well done to Murray Laing who was presented with the Student of the Year award.

We will be restarting classes on the 6th January. Everybody welcome to come and join us from age 7 and above.
🚨 FREE training for all new starts for the whole of January 🚨

18/12/2025

Congratulations to Mr Brian O'Hare on his successful promotion to 3rd Degree Blackbelt. His grading consisted of a 4 hour practical examination, written theory paper and a thesis on 'Indomitable Spirit'. He really put the work in for this and was well earned and achieved. Well done that man 👏👏👏

13/10/2025

Congratulations to young Carter Aird, who travelled to Motherwell yesterday and represented Alness TKD by himself at the GMS Championships. He done himself and club proud taking home
2 x silver medal🥈🥈
1 x Bronze 🥉

Well done young man 🙌

10/09/2025

Congratulations to Elise Stephen who travelled to Motherwell on Saturday to compete in the North Lanarkshire Open Championships. She done herself and Alness TKD Academy proud with great performaces on the mat and came home with
2 x Gold 🥇🥇
1 x Bronze 🥉

Across sparring, patterns and special technique divisions.

Well done Elise keep smashing it 👊

11/06/2025

Promotions awarded last night following their grading conducted by Grand Master Dunbar on Sunday in Inverness. Well done guys 🙌

Katie Mann - 5th Kup
Carter Aird - 7th Kup
Oscar Maiden - 8th Kup
Austin Maiden - 8th Kup
Oliver Maiden - 8th Kup
David Bartecki - 9th Kup

20/05/2025

Carter Aird from Alness Taekwon-do overall youth male Scottish Champion.

𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡

𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗘

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗱 - 𝗔𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗞𝗗 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆

𝟯 𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗔𝗟𝗦

20/05/2025

Carrson, Elise, Mischa and Carter from the Alness Taekwon-do Academy competed at the National Championships in Motherwell on Saturday. Gold was the order of the day for these young athletes, they took home
6 x gold🥇
1 x silver 🥈

Congratulations guys

Alness came 11th in the over rankings with just 4 competitors.

A special congratulations to Carter Aird winning the overall youth male Scottish Champion with 3 golds. Incredible achievement, well done lad 🙌

17/04/2025

Hi guys we are looking to raise funds for Kickboxing career after her Mums business was unfortunately burned down in the Fairways fires…

Anyone who knows Elise will know she is an absolute star in the making. Bringing great energy & a smile wherever she goes.

Any support is appreciated 🙏🏻

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ross-houston-1?utm_medium=CR&utm_source=WA