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Welcome to the Official page of the the UKTA (United Kingdom Taekwon-Do Association). We are the United Kingdom Taekwon-Do Association.

(UKTA)
Our Association is the Original Taekwon-Do organisation in the United Kingdom, having been formed in 1967 when Taekwon-Do was brought to the United Kingdom by (then) Mr Rhee Ki Ha 5th Degree Black Belt. Mr Rhee had been teaching Taekwon-Do to British servicemen at RAF Changi, who on their return home to the UK, invited Rhee Ki Ha to teach them in the UK. He arrived on 2 July 1967 reportedly

only planning to stay for two years. This was the birth of UK Taekwon-Do as the UKTA was founded, planting the Taekwon-Do seed on these shores. Mr Rhee became Master Rhee when he was promoted to 7th Dan in 1974, followed by 8th Dan in 1981. The Founder of Taekwon-Do, General Choi Hong Hi thereafter made TKD history by promoting Master Rhee to 9th Degree Grand Master on 2nd July 1997 at the ITF Congress in Russia, the First person in the World to be awarded the rank by the Founder. Grandmaster Rhee was the President of the UKTA from 1975 until he stepped down in 2010. The current President of the UKTA is Grand Master John Williamson. We are proud to be long standing members of the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) and founder members of the British Tae Kwon-Do Council (BTC).

22/06/2026

The United Kingdom Taekwon-Do Association are proud to share the following promotions to 7th Degree Master:
🔹 Laurence Hand VII
🔹 Sarah Knight VII
Both candidates demonstrated their skills and knowledge before the UKTA grading panel at the National Black Belt Grading held in Elgin on March 22nd, 2026.

And final approval was formally granted by the ITF Executive Board during its meeting on April 11th, 2026.
This prestigious promotion is a testament to their exceptional dedication, expertise, and continued contribution to the art of Taekwon-Do.
We extend our congratulations and wish them continued success and inspiration in their journey as Masters.

21/06/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO!

The Oxford Area Seminar with Grand Master Miller takes place next Sunday, and we’re looking forward to welcoming students from across the area for a fantastic day of training.

📍 Wallingford School
St Georges Road
Wallingford
OX10 8HH

📅 Sunday 28th June 2026

🥋 Black Belt & 1st Kup Seminar
🕤 9:30AM – 11:30AM

🥋 Colour Belt Seminar
🕧 12:30PM – 2:30PM

🥋 Colour Belt Grading
🕝 2:30PM – 4:30PM

This is an excellent opportunity to train under Grand Master Miller, develop your techniques, gain valuable insight, and prepare for future progression in your Taekwon-Do journey.

📩 For further information, please contact Master Hampson.

⚡ If you haven’t booked yet, there’s still time – secure your place today! ⚡

Book now: https://ukta.com/events/

18/06/2026

We are pleased to announce that Master Taverner will be conducting an Area Seminar and Grading in the South of Scotland

📍 Scouts Goldenacre (104th Edinburgh North East Scout Group)
34 South Trinity Rd
Edinburgh
EH5 3NT

📅 Date: Saturday 11th July 2026

📩 Contact: Mr Alan Rafferty VI

Book via https://ukta.com/events/

16/06/2026

The UK Taekwon-Do Association are immensely proud to share that Grand Master Andrew Whiteley’s promotion was officially approved at the ITF Executive Board Meeting held on 11th April.
The rank of Grand Master represents the pinnacle of achievement within Taekwon-Do — a recognition reserved for those who have dedicated a lifetime to the art through exceptional leadership, technical excellence, and unwavering commitment to the development of Taekwon-Do worldwide.
This prestigious promotion reflects decades of dedication, service, and contribution to our martial art.
We extend our congratulations and respect on this exceptional achievement.

15/06/2026

Today, June 15, we remember General Choi Hong-Hi, the founder of Taekwon-Do, on the 24th anniversary of his passing.

His legacy lives on through the millions of practitioners around the world who continue to uphold the art and philosophy he created.

11/06/2026

🥋 UKTA Instructor Course & Class Assistant Training Day 🥋

We had a fantastic day of learning at the recent UKTA Instructor Course and Class Assistant Training Day in Elgin, conducted by Grand Master Williamson and assisted by Grand Master Cattanach.

The attendees, all from the Elgin and Speyside Taekwon-Do Schools, showed outstanding commitment and enthusiasm throughout the day. We were delighted to achieve 100% participation, with everyone fully engaging in both the practical and theoretical elements of the course.

A huge thank you to Grand Master Williamson and Grand Master Cattanach for sharing their knowledge and experience, and congratulations to everyone who attended and contributed to making the day such a success.

We look forward to seeing these newly developed skills put into practice in the dojangs across the Elgin and Speyside area.

🥋

24/05/2026

4th Dan and Above Training
Master Taverner VIII will be running a training session for UKTA senior blackbelts on 8th August. Designed specifically for 4th Dan and above practitioners, the session will focus on advanced technical development, the sharing of knowledge and experience, and the continued strengthening of standards across senior grades. Cost
£20
Book your place via https://ukta.com/ events/
Date: Saturday 8 August Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Venue: King Alfred’s Academy
Challow Road
Wantage
OX12 9DU

22/05/2026

4th Dan and Above Training
Master Taverner VIII will be running a training session for UKTA senior blackbelts on 8th August. Designed specifically for 4th Dan and above practitioners, the session will focus on advanced technical development, the sharing of knowledge and experience, and the continued strengthening of standards across senior grades. Cost £20

Book your place via https://ukta.com/events/

Date: Saturday 8 August
Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Venue: King Alfred’s Academy
Challow Road
Wantage
OX12 9DU

19/05/2026

We are pleased to announce that Grand Master Miller will be conducting the next Oxford Area Seminar at:

📍 Wallingford School
St Georges Road
Wallingford
OX10 8HH

📅 Date: Sunday 28th June 2026

🥋 Black Belt & 1st Kup Seminar
🕤 9:30AM – 11:30AM

🥋 Colour Belt Seminar
🕧 12:30PM – 2:30PM

🥋 Colour Belt Grading
🕝 2:30PM – 4:30PM

📩 Contact: Master Hampson

⚡ Spaces are expected to fill quickly – make sure you secure your place early! ⚡

Book via https://ukta.com/events/

11/05/2026

The UK Taekwon-Do Association are immensely proud to share that Grand Master Sean Cattanach’s promotion was officially approved at the ITF Executive Board Meeting held on 11th April.

The rank of Grand Master represents the pinnacle of achievement within Taekwon-Do — a recognition reserved for those who have dedicated a lifetime to the art through exceptional leadership, technical excellence, and unwavering commitment to the development of Taekwon-Do worldwide.

This prestigious promotion reflects decades of dedication, service, and contribution to our martial art.
We extend our congratulations and respect on this exceptional achievement.

It is with great pleasure that we announce the official promotion of several outstanding ITF Instructors to the ranks of Master and Grand Master, as approved during the ITF Executive Board Meeting held on 11 April 2026.

Our heartfelt congratulations to each and every one of you for your unwavering dedication to the development of the Original ITF.

Your commitment to upholding the legacy of General Choi Hong Hi continues to inspire the global Taekwon-Do family.

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Crawley
RH104ZH

Website

http://www.ukta.com/

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