History and foundation of Tae Kwon Do
Tae Kwon-Do was inaugurated on April 11th 1955 following extensive research and development by the founder, Major General CHOI HONG HI 9th Dan and was brought to this country in 1967 by one of his students Master RHEE KE HA 9th O.C.M.
Grand Master Dew opened the first school of Tae Kwon-Do in the South West of England on 1st Feb 1975 in what was RAF Locking. this makes our club the longest running club in the South West of England. It is defined by the instructors as the birthplace for our area.
The T.A.G.B. was formed in 1983. It has a council of 8 Grand Masters, Master Dew (9th Dan) is the south west co-ordinator
The T.A.G.B. is a founder member of T.I. (Tae Kwon-Do International). T.I is a worldwide body with representation on every continent of the globe.
T.I was inaugurated on November 13th 1993. T.I. issues all of the black belt certificates and is the host body for the bi-annual world championships.
The B.T.C (British Tae Kwon-Do Council) was formed in April 1988 and is the governing body for Tae Kwon-Do in this country, it is supported by Sport England, The T.A.G.B. are founder members.
Grand Master Dew opened the first school of Tae Kwon-Do in the South West of England on 1st Feb 1975 in what was RAF Locking. this makes our club the longest running club in the South West of England. It is defined by the instructors as the birthplace for our area.
The T.A.G.B. was formed in 1983. It has a council of 8 Grand Masters, Master Dew (9th Dan) is the south west co-ordinator
The T.A.G.B. is a founder member of T.I. (Tae Kwon-Do International). T.I is a worldwide body with representation on every continent of the globe.
T.I was inaugurated on November 13th 1993. T.I. issues all of the black belt certificates and is the host body for the bi-annual world championships.
The B.T.C (British Tae Kwon-Do Council) was formed in April 1988 and is the governing body for Tae Kwon-Do in this country, it is supported by Sport England, The T.A.G.B. are founder members.
