"we are part of the World Taekwondo Federation"
And Our Relations
We may be separated from the rest of the UK by a stretch of water, but we are thriving under command of Area Instructor 6th Dan Master Glen Culbert. The UTA NI has been formed for more than 25 years. Over the last 2 years alone, its experienced huge developments and expansion.
Established under WTF regulations and is part of the UTA
Aims to promote Taekwondo practice in NI
Has produced many quality Dan grades, Instructors and regular competitors
Regular travels all over the UK for competitions & seminars
Receives many guests to share their knowledge
Regular training sessions include squad training, Poomsae and technical training
United Taekwondo Association
Chairman of the UTA in the UK is 8th Dan Master T W Shin, who trained our very own Master Culbert and himself trained under 9th Dan Grand Master Kim Soon Bae. Master Shin has established UTA status through maintaining a high standard of Taekwondo practice in the UK.
UTA is a recognised member Group of the BTCB - British Taekwondo Control Board. This is recognised by the WTF as the governing body for Taekwondo in the United Kingdom.
UTA Northern Ireland is a part of the UTA, also a member of the BTCB NI and Taekwondo Association Northern Ireland (Tani). This is the Umbrella Taekwondo body recognised by Sport Northern Ireland (Sport NI).
UTA NI can give elite players the opportunities to be selected and compete for the UK, through BTCB NI regional training sessions and BTCB national training sessions.
UTA NI elite players who wish compete for Ireland have the opportunity to get selected and do so, this is through a Memorandum of understanding with the ITU and Tani.
Within UTA NI the underlying philosophies are never forgotten and through Etiquette, Modesty, Self-Control, Perseverance and Indomitable Spirit, the association continues to grow.
contact members of the committee via the [ links section ]
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visit [ BTCB NI ] for more
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Quick Bits - WTF
The World Taekwondo Federation was established 28 May 1978 and is our parent body. The current President is Dr. Chungwon Choue and the headquarters reside in Seoul, Korea. A member of the ASOIF (Association of Summer Olympic International Federation), the WTF is responsible for keeping in contact with its Taekwondo clubs around the glode, updating them with the latest in training and technical techniques.
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Established under WTF regulations and is part of the UTA Aims to promote Taekwondo practice in NI Has produced many quality Dan grades, Instructors and regular competitors Regular travels all over the UK for competitions & seminars Receives many guests to share their knowledge Regular training sessions include squad training, Poomsae and technical training
United Taekwondo Association
Chairman of the UTA in the UK is 8th Dan Master T W Shin, who trained our very own Master Culbert and himself trained under 9th Dan Grand Master Kim Soon Bae. Master Shin has established UTA status through maintaining a high standard of Taekwondo practice in the UK.
UTA is a recognised member Group of the BTCB - British Taekwondo Control Board. This is recognised by the WTF as the governing body for Taekwondo in the United Kingdom.
UTA Northern Ireland is a part of the UTA, also a member of the BTCB NI and Taekwondo Association Northern Ireland (Tani). This is the Umbrella Taekwondo body recognised by Sport Northern Ireland (Sport NI).
UTA NI can give elite players the opportunities to be selected and compete for the UK, through BTCB NI regional training sessions and BTCB national training sessions.
UTA NI elite players who wish compete for Ireland have the opportunity to get selected and do so, this is through a Memorandum of understanding with the ITU and Tani.
Within UTA NI the underlying philosophies are never forgotten and through Etiquette, Modesty, Self-Control, Perseverance and Indomitable Spirit, the association continues to grow.
UTA NI Structure
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| Master T.W. Shin Master T W Shin 8th Dan WTF UTA Chief Instructor International Kyorugi Referee International Poomsae Referee BTCB Poomsae Adviser |
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Master Glen R. Culbert Master Glen R Culbert 6th Dan WTF UTA NI Area Chief Instructor UTA NI Grading Examiner International Poomsae Referee |
UTA NI Executive Committee
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| UTA NI Chairman Thomas Needham 4th Dan WTF |
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| Vice Chairman Damian Duffy 3rd Dan WTF |
Hon Secretary Jonpaul Shields 1st Dan WTF |
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| Trustee Peter Stewart 4th Dan WTF |
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| Trustee & Budgeting Damian Duffy 3rd Dan WTF |
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| Register Clare Jamison 1st Dan WTF |
UTA NI Poomsae Coach Master Glen R. Culbert 6th Dan WTF |
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| UTA NI Kyorugi Coach Master Glen R. Culbert 6th Dan WTF |
Child protection Officer Paul Donnelly 1st Dan WTF |
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contact members of the committee via the [ links section ]
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BTCB NI Positions Held
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| Chairman BTCB NI Damian Duffy 3rd Dan WTF |
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| BTCB NI Hon Secretary Barry Hamilton 1st Dan WTF |
BTCB NI Kyorugi Coach Bertie Nicholson 2nd Dan WTF |
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| BTCB NI Cadets Kyorugi Coach Barry Hamilton 1st Dan WTF |
BTCB NI Poomsae Coach Master Glen R. Culbert 6th Dan WTF |
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| BTCB NI Website Editor Rachel Sinnamon 1st Dan |
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visit [ BTCB NI ] for more
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TANI Positions Held
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| Chairman BTCB NI Bertie Nicholson 2nd Dan WTF |
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| Tani Child protection Officer Paul Donnelly 1st Dan WTF |
BTCB NI Kyorugi Coach Bertie Nicholson 2nd Dan WTF |
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| WTF Poomsae Coach Master Glen R. Culbert 6th Dan WTF |
TANI Website Editor Rachel Sinnamon 1st Dan |
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Quick Bits - WTF
The World Taekwondo Federation was established 28 May 1978 and is our parent body. The current President is Dr. Chungwon Choue and the headquarters reside in Seoul, Korea. A member of the ASOIF (Association of Summer Olympic International Federation), the WTF is responsible for keeping in contact with its Taekwondo clubs around the glode, updating them with the latest in training and technical techniques.
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