What is Tae Kwon-Do?

It is a version of an ancient form of unarmed combat practised for many centuries in the orient. Tae Kwon-Do became perfected in its present form in Korea. Translated from Korean, Tae literally means to jump, kick or smash with the foot. Kwon Means a fist chiefly to punch or destroy with the hand of fist. Do means art, way or method.

Tae Kwon-Do indicates the technique of unarmed combat for self defence, involving the skilled application of punches, kicks, blocks, dodges and interceptions with the hand, arms and feet to the rapid destruction of the opponent. To the Korean people Tae Kwon-Do is more than a mere use of skilled movements. It also implies a way of thinking and life, particularly in instilling a concept and spirit of strict self imposed discipline and an ideal of noble moral re-armament. In these days of violence and intimidation, which seem to plague our modern societies, Tae Kwon-Do enables the weak to possess a fine weapon to defend himself or herself and defeat the opponent as well. When wrongly applied it can be a lethal weapon.

Tae Kwon-Do was inaugurated in South Korea on April 11th. The Tae Kwon-Do Association of Great Britain (T.A.G.B.) was formed in August 1983. The T.A.G.B. is a member of Tae Kwon Do International. Tae Kwon-Do International is a world wide body with representation in every continent of the globe. Tae Kwon-Do International was inaugurated on November 13th 1993. On the 21st of April 1988 a new governing body for Tae Kwon-Do was formed called the British Tae Kwon-Do Council. The T.A.G.B. is a founder member and is at present the largest organisation in the B.T.C. Current membership of the B.T.C. is over 24,000. The T.A.G.B. currently has more than 16,000 members training in over 400 schools nation-wide.

The T.A.G.B.

The T.A.G.B. is a founder member of the British Tae Kwon-Do Council (B.T.C.). The B.T.C. is the only Tae Kwon-Do body recognized by the sports council of Great Britain and allows the various Tae Kwon-Do associations to work together for their mutual benefit.

The T.A.G.B. was founded in 1983 and currently has over 24,000 members. It holds regular competitions, gradings, seminars and courses, all organized by a committee who's members hold world recognition as leading instructors and martial artists in their own right.

The T.A.G.B.'s national competition squad in one of the most successful in the world. They are regularly invited abroad to represent Great Britain, often enjoying tremendous success. The reputation held by the T.A.G.B. means that they hold regular international competitions encouraging participation from all around the world.

In spite of the T.A.G.B.'s sporting success, it is well appreciated that top competitors are like any other top athletes, totally committed to their training being able to devote almost all their time and effort to Tae Kwon-Do. The majority of people are not super fit and have other commitments. In fact only approximately 10% of the T.A.G.B. members enter the national competitions.

The T.A.G.B. gradings syllabus is designed to gradually develop a person's fitness and confidence. The training environment is structured and disciplined, the self-defense techniques taught can be adapted for each individual. 955 following extensive research and development by the founder Major General Choi Hong Hi 9th Degree Black Belt. Tae Kwon-Do was introduced into the United Kingdom in 1967. The Tae Kwon-Do Association of Great Britain (T.A.G.B.) was formed in August 1983. The T.A.G.B. is a member of Tae Kwon Do International. Tae Kwon-Do International is a world wide body with representation in every continent of the globe. Tae Kwon-Do International was inaugurated on November 13th 1993. On the 21st of April 1988 a new governing body for Tae Kwon-Do was formed called the British Tae Kwon-Do Council. The T.A.G.B. is a founder member and is at present the largest organisation in the B.T.C. Current membership of the B.T.C. is over 24,000. The T.A.G.B. currently has more than 16,000 members training in over 400 schools nation-wide.

About The Saltney Club

Saltney Tae Kwon-Do club was started in late 1997 by Mr Dave Brown 3rd Dan, and was taken over by Mr Hunt at the start of 1998, since then the club has around 40+ members who achieve a very good standard at gradings. The club is part of the North Wales area which has one of the highest standards in the whole of Great Britain.

About Little Ninjas

Lots of children want to become a Little Ninja because:-

 

They are being bullied
They have low self-esteem/confidence
They have no confidence
They are lacking in co-ordination/motor skills
They find it hard to make friends

Our children's program will teach your child core values such as discipline and respect. By starting at an early age, they will develop positive habits to last a lifetime. We believe in bringing out the best in your child and have designed our classes to be entertaining and informative.

The Instructor, Mr Hunt 5th Dan

I started training in October 1989 at Flint Tae Kwon-Do club under the instruction of Mr Martin Williams who is currently a 6th Degree Black Belt. I am now a fully qualified TAGB Instructor.

Achievements

1995 - Promoted to 1st Degree Black Belt.

1997 - Promoted to 2nd Degree Black Belt.

1997 - Winner of the ‘Flint Tae Kwon-Do student of the year’ award.

2002 - Promoted to 3rd Degree Black Belt.

2002 - Silver Medal - Individual Patterns, Welsh Closed Championships.

2003 - Gold Medal - Tag Team Sparring, Welsh Closed Championships.

2005 - Gold Medal - Individual Patterns, North Wales Invitational Championships.

2005 - Bronze Medal - Tag Team Sparring, Welsh Closed Championships.

2006 - Silver Medal - Individual Patterns, North Wales Invitational Championships.

2006 - Promoted to 4th Degree Senior Black Belt.

2006 - Gold Medal - Synchronized Patterns, Welsh Closed Championships.

2006 - Silver Medal - Individual Patterns, Welsh Closed Championships.

2006 - Gold Medal - Individual Patterns, Welsh Closed Championships.

2006 - Bronze Medal - North Wales Team, Charity Fight Night.

2006 - Gold Medal - Synchronized Patterns, Welsh Closed Championships.

2006 - Gold Medal - Individual Patterns, Welsh Closed Championships.

2007 - Gold Medal - Individual Patterns, North Wales Invitational Championships.

2007 - Gold Medal - Indivdual Sparring, North Wales Invitational Championships.

2007 - Silver Medal - Individual Patterns, Midlands Championships.

2007 - Silver Medal - Individual Patterns, Welsh Closed Championships.

2007 - World Championships Contender.

2007 - Gold Medal - Synchronized Patterns, Welsh Closed Championships.

2008 - Gold Medal - Synchronized Patterns, Midlands Championships.

2009 - Gold Medal - Synchronized Patterns, Midlands Championships.

2010 - World Championships Contender.

2011 - Promoted to 5th Degree Senior Black Belt.