Welcome to the United Kingdom Taekwon-Do Dojangs - UKTD
Taekwon-Do is a modern scientific martial art of self-defence. The UKTD offers classes in London and the Home Counties which are open to both men and women. Junior classes are available for children from age 5 and beginners are welcome to join throughout the year. Our website contains information on the UKTD, our class venues and times, action photos, articles on Taekwon-Do and much more.
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›› May 2008 - New classes now open! Click here for UKTD venues
›› May 2008 - Master Harkess International Instructor Course UK
›› April 2008 - UKTD Black Belt Promotion:
We are delighted to announce the promotion of UKTD member Mr Imran Zaman (12 years old) to 1st Degree (Dan) Black Belt following a black belt grading at our Hatfield venue on April 3rd 2008.

At the age of 12 Imran Zaman is currently our youngest member to achieve this coveted grade which is a testament to his hard work and devotion throughout his training. Imran has been unstintingly supported by his family who are naturally very proud of his excellent achievement.

We extend our congratulations on behalf of the group members and Instructors and look forward to Mr Zaman’s continued success.

›› Please click here for an article featured in the local press

›› 15th March 2008 - England Open Championships 2008:

›› Click here for Hendon, Finchley and Edgware Times article
›› Click here for Hatfield and Welwyn Times article

On Saturday, 15th March 2008 the K2 Leisure Centre, Crawley, hosted the 2008 English Open ITF Taekwon-Do Championships. The United Kingdom Taekwon-Do Dojangs (UKTD) achieved brilliant results winning 8 medals from this years highly competitive event. Our medal tally includes our youngest competitor at this years event, Dunia Mangal who won Gold in her sparring division at the age of 7! After her win Dunia said, “ I enjoy every minute of my Taekwon-Do training. Taekwon-Do gives me self-confidence which helped me to win gold! I look forward to more competitions and I am encouraging my friends at my school to come and train with me.”

›› Dunia Mangal – Gold
›› Mehmet Alaca – Silver
›› Sulaimaan Lim – Silver
›› Harris Mangal – Silver
›› Imran Zaman - Bronze
›› Freddie Gerrard – Bronze
›› Sulaiman Mangal – Bronze
›› Athal Mangal – Bronze

We congratulate Dunia and all her fellow medallists from the UKTD on their dazzling achievement and look forward to building on this years success at future championships. We would also like to wish Imran Zaman the best of luck with his forthcoming examination (grading) for the coveted Black Belt in April. Imran, who will be 13 in November this year, has been training with the UKTD for 5 years and if successful in his grading would be the youngest Black Belt member in our group to achieve this status. On behalf of all the UKTD Instructors, students and parents wish Imran the best of luck.

›› 29th September 2007 - England Open results 2007:
Congratulations to all UKTD members who competed in this years England Open Championships in Crawley. A big congratulations to Sulaimaan Lim who won Gold in sparring and Callum Young who won Bronze, also in sparring. Read about their success in the Enfield Independent here, and the Hendon and Finchley Times here.
›› 15th July 2007 - London Open results 2007:
Congratulations to all UKTD members who participated in this years London Open Championships held in Guildford, Surrey. A special congratulations to those members who won medals in their categories: Mehmet Alaca - Silver Sparring, Rafi Needham - Bronze Patterns & Bronze Sparring, Sulaimaan Lim - Silver Sparring.
Above: UKTD Competitors London Open 2007
The competition was tough and there were a large number of competitors especially in the Junior divisions. We thank students, UKTD Instructors and parents for their support and look forward to replicating success at the forthcoming England Open in September.
›› 10th June 2007 - UKTD Black Belt Promotions:
Announcing the promotion of UKTD members Mr Simon Edel, Dr Gideon Lipman and Dr Elrond Teo to 3rd Degree Black Belt. We extend our congratulations on behalf of the group members and Instructors and look forward to their continued success.
From Left: Mr Moradoff - 6th Degree UKTD President, Dr Teo - 3rd Degree, Mr Edel - 3rd Degree & Mr Bogen - 4th Degree.
›› 18th Feb 2007 - UKTD Senior Instructors meet ITF President:
On Sunday 18th February 2007 the UKTC hosted an International Competition in Edinburgh, Scotland, with the President of the ITF Professor Chang Ung and Executive Director General Mr. Ri Yong Son in attendance as VIP guests. Mr Moradoff, UKTD President, and Mr Bogen UKTD Instructor travelled to Scotland to attend and support the event.

Prof. Chang Ung was selected by General Choi, the founder of Taekwon-Do and the ITF, to succeed as President of the ITF. Prof. Chang Ung is an International Olympic Committee Member (IOC) and has been working hard to have the ITF represent Taekwon-Do in the Olympics. As well as being the ITF President Prof. Chang Ung also holds other titles within the Martial Arts and Sport community including President of the International Martial Art Games Committee and Executive President of the Preparatory Committee for Uniting Taekwondo.

Mr Moradoff and Prof. Chang Ung spoke in detail regarding the progress of the ITF both in the UK and abroad. Mr. Ri Yong Son updated us on the ITF’s development and growth and looks forward to a continued close working relationship between the UKTD and the ITF.

We would like to congratulate the UKTC in particular Master Harkess and Mr Rooney for hosting such an honoured event and we look forward to a strong future with the ITF and UKTC.
From Left: Mr Bogen UKTD, Master Harkess UKTC, Mr Moradoff UKTD and Prof. Chang Ung - ITF President
From Left: Mr Moradoff UKTD President and Mr Ri Yong Son ITF Executive Director General
Above: Mr Moradoff presenting medals to Black Belt competitors
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