Absolute Taekwondo Association ATKDA

22/03/2026

Be the best you can be and show your confidence - commitment- hard work and strong movements - keep focussed and enjoy your gradings in Sutton Coldfield today.

15/03/2026

Happy Mothering Sunday to all the amazing mums and mother figures who support our Taekwondo community. 🌸🥋

Thank you for the encouragement, support, and dedication you give to students both on and off the mat.

Happy Mothering Sunday from everyone at Taekwondo Council UK 🌸

Today we celebrate all the amazing mums, grandmothers, and mother figures who support, encourage, and inspire our martial arts community every day. From cheering on the sidelines to helping build confidence and discipline, your support makes a huge difference.

Thank you for everything you do — today is for you. 💐

04/03/2026

🥋 ATKDA OPEN – OFFICIAL RESULTS 🏆

What an incredible day of Taekwon-Do at the ATKDA Open!
With 36 divisions contested, competitors from clubs across the UK delivered an outstanding level of skill, determination and sportsmanship. 👏

A huge thank you to all competitors, instructors, referees and supporters who made the event such a success.

Congratulations to all of our medal winners! 🥇🥈🥉

🧑 Adult Patterns
Colour Belts
🥇 Claudia Mitchell
🥈 Anna Gadd
🥉 Jack McCrum

Black Belts 1st–2nd Dan
🥇 Jade Winstone
🥈 Amelia Griffiths
🥉 Oliver Gadd

Black Belts 3rd–4th Dan
🥇 Teiann Mole
🥈 Jake Lewis
🥉 Jordan-Lea Allen

Black Belts 5th Dan+
🥇 Stacy Knight
🥈 Leanne Lolley

🥊 Adult Sparring
Female
Colour Belts – Middleweight
🥇 Claudia Mitchell
🥈 Nela Szczepanek

Black Belt – Lightweight
🥇 Teiann Mole
🥈 Jordan-Lea Allen

Black Belt – Middle/Heavyweight
🥇 Stacy Knight
🥈 Georgia Debney
🥉 Yvonne Savage

Male
Colour Belts – Lightweight
🥇 Romaine Clarke
🥈 Jack McCrum
🥉 Joel Vincent Orton

Black Belt – Lightweight
🥇 Jordan Winstone
🥈 Oliver Gadd

Black Belt – Middleweight
🥇 Jordan Farney
🥈 Joe Ramskill
🥉 Joe Lynch

Black Belt – Heavyweight
🥇 Liam Perrin
🥈 Neil Taylor
🥉 Francis Kamara

👊 Cadet Patterns
Green Belt
🥇 Sian Hartwell
🥈 Lydia Reade
🥉 Liam Roderick

Blue Belt
🥇 Morgan Jones
🥈 Robyn Roderick

Red Belt
🥇 David Mikhalev-Danielyan
🥈 Holli Benton
🥉 Harry Betts

Black Belts 1st–2nd Dan
🥇 Eryn Levett
🥈 Erin Willetts
🥉 Imogen Hodges

Black Belts 3rd–4th Dan
🥇 Ryan Pilbeam
🥈 Ella Pickstock
🥉 Harry Jones

🥋 Junior Patterns
Green Belt
🥇 Zac Jones
🥈 Harmanjot Singh
🥉 Jude Howe

Blue Belt
🥇 Holly Jones
🥈 Felix Brant
🥉 Maia Allen

Red Belt
🥇 Ashton Leopold
🥈 Harlo Taylor

Black Belts 1st–2nd Dan
🥇 Mason Jones
🥈 Louie Parkes
🥉 Jayden Bhatti

🥊 Junior Sparring
Peewee Black Belt
🥇 Louie Parkes

Yellow/Green Peewee
🥇 Isaac Kaal
🥈 Hector Brant
🥉 Jude Howe

Blue/Red Peewee
🥇 Harlo Taylor
🥈 Maia Allen
🥉 Layne Brumby

👥 Team Patterns – Mixed
🥇 TKD Tigers
🥈 Sovereign Blackbelts
🥉 Sovereign Colourbelts

👏 Massive congratulations to everyone who stepped on the mats.
Your hard work and spirit made the ATKDA Open an incredible event!

We look forward to seeing you all again next time.

01/03/2026

🙏 Thank You – ATKDA UK Open 2026 🙏

What a fantastic day of Taekwondo!

Firstly, a huge thank you to our referees, umpires and all event volunteers.
Your professionalism, time and dedication ensured the competition ran smoothly and safely — we simply could not do this without you.

A special thank you to our event sponsor Martial Wear for your valued support. Your contribution helps us deliver quality, safe and enjoyable competitions for our Taekwondo community 🙏

Thank you to all the coaches and instructors for preparing your students and supporting them throughout the day, and to the parents, families and spectators for the energy, encouragement and amazing atmosphere you brought to the venue.

And finally, a massive well done to every competitor who stepped onto the mats 👏
It takes courage to perform, compete and represent your club — whether this was your first event or you are an experienced athlete, you should all be proud of yourselves. The determination, respect and true Taekwondo spirit on display was outstanding.

We are proud to deliver events under the governance of Taekwondo Council UK - TCUK and to provide a Kickmark recognised competition where safety, development and enjoyment come first.

Thank you all for being part of the ATKDA UK Open 2026 — we hope you had a brilliant day and we look forward to seeing you again at the next event 🥋

28/02/2026

📢 ATKDA UK Open 2026 – Final Event Information

We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone tomorrow to a fun, friendly and relaxed local competition delivered by ATKDA and recognised by Taekwondo Council UK (TCUK) – the National Governing Body.

📍 C***s Moors Woods Leisure Centre, Birmingham
🎟️ Spectators are FREE – bring your friends & family along to support!

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⏱️ Estimated Start Times & Registration

Colour Belt Juniors & Cadets
🕤 Registration – 9:30am
🥋 Patterns – 10:00am
Sparring – immediately after

Colour Belt Adults
🕥 Registration – 10:30am
🥋 Patterns – 11:00am
Sparring – immediately after

Black Belt Juniors & Cadets
🕛 Registration – 12:00pm
🥋 Patterns – 12:30pm
Sparring – immediately after

Black Belt Adults
🕐 Registration – 1:00pm
🥋 Patterns – 1:30pm
Sparring – immediately after

✅ Please arrive in good time and be ready when called.

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🪑 Seating

There is very little spectator seating available, so please bring a folding/camping chair if you need one.

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🍽️ Facilities & Parking

☕ Café on site for food & drinks
🚗 Ample parking available (including disabled bays)
🥋 Lunch provided for officials

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👥 Team Patterns – Enter on the Day

Teams of 3–5 competitors
💷 £15 per team
A great way to compete together and show your club spirit!

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📩 Coaches/Instructors:
If you entered via block entry, please share this post with all your students and parents.

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Safe travels to everyone — we can’t wait to see you on the mats! 🔥🥋

27/02/2026

🚨 FINAL HOURS TO ENTER 🚨

Entries for the ATKDA UK Open 2026
close TONIGHT at midnight

No late entries. No extensions.

👉 https://ma.blackculm.com/comp/ba436c18308/atkda-uk-open-2026

25/02/2026

⏳ ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY ⏳
ATKDA UK Open 2026

📍 Birmingham
📅 1st March
🥋 All associations welcome

This is your final call — don’t miss the draw.

👉 https://ma.blackculm.com/comp/ba436c18308/atkda-uk-open-2026

25/02/2026

Another great FREE community self defence Session held at the streetly community centre.

25 attendees with great feedback recieved.

www.atkda.co.uk

Regular classes held at:

Sutton Coldfield Grammar School

Streetly Comunity Centre

Bristol Grammar School

Quorn village hall Leicestershire

The Chart Centre Willenhall

West Bromwich Leisure Centre

The Belah Centre in Carlisle

Bugle Village Hall, St Austell

Broadway United Reform Church, Walsall

23/02/2026

📢 ATKDA Open – Important Update 📢

Entry deadline has now been extended to Friday 27th.

As payday falls this week for many people, we’ve had a lot of messages from those who want to enter but are waiting until they’re paid – so we’ve listened and added a few extra days to make sure everyone has the chance to get their entry in.

🥋 Uniforms:
A full dobok must be worn for patterns.
For sparring, doboks are preferred; however, if you do not have one, a T-shirt and dobok bottoms will be sufficient.

📝 How to enter:
Enter online here:
https://ma.blackculm.com/comp/ba436c18308/atkda-uk-open

Entries can also be submitted via email to [email protected]

We’re looking forward to seeing you there – don’t miss out! 👊