We are delighted to report that UKTD students Jade Doran, 3rd Dan Black Belt and Ella Barnes, 1st Kup Red Belt, won medals at the ITF European Championships held in The Echo Arena Liverpool UK between 24th – 30th April 2017. They joined a strong England Squad and were part of 800+ competitors from 32 European Nations. Jade and Ella fought hard against some of the toughest World Class competitors to win the following medals:
- Jade Doran: Bronze Team Patterns and Bronze Team Sparring
- Ella Barnes: Bronze Individual Patterns
A selection of photos of Jade and Ella competing follow:
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The Euros 2017 medal
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Jade Doran, Red, battling to win her Bronze medal
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Jade Doran, Red, battling to win her Bronze medal
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Jade Doran, Red, battling to win her Bronze medal
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Jade Doran, Red, battling to win her Bronze medal
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Jade performing Side Kick in England colours
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Jade, second from left, and her team members
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Ella and the Euros promotional Black Cab
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Ella proud with her medal
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Ella on the mat competing in her Patterns category
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Ella having her equipment checked by the centre referee before her bout
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Jade and Ella sporting ITF England Taekwon-Do colours.
