Global Taekwondo International
GTI NORTH WEST OPEN RESULTS
A big thank you to all those who attended the GTI North West Open on Sunday 17th March in Liverpool. The event was well attended with over 270 competitors.
The tournament results for this event are now available to view on the
Tournament Results page.
The updated 2023-2024 season Black Belt Competitors Ranking Table can be viewed on the
Black Belt Comp Rankings page.
This was our fifth competition of our eight tournament 2023-24 season. If you are a black belt who would like to try to achieve one of our coveted Best Black Belt Competitor Awards then consistency is the key to accumulate the required points.
Tournament dates for your diary. NB. Open to all "ITF style" groups
2nd June 2024 - GTI Junior Open - Cheltenham
15th September 2024 - GTI National Open - Cheltenham
1st December 2024 - GTI British Championships - Cheltenham
We look forward to seeing you at our next competition.
GTI 2024 North West Open
Sunday 17th March
All "ITF" Style Clubs Welcome
GTI North West Open on
Sunday 17th March at Greenbank Sports Academy, Greenbank Lane, Liverpool L17 1AG
Events will include:
INDIVIDUAL PATTERNS
- Junior Coloured Belt Patterns: Belt divisions further divided by age under 10yrs, 11-13yrs, 14-17yrs
- Junior Dan Grade Patterns: Belt divisions: 1st Dan, 2nd & above, + further divided by age: up to 13yrs and 14-17yrs
- Adult Dan Grade Patterns: three under 40yrs categories by rank: 1st Dan, 2nd & 3rd Dan, 4th Dan & above, plus Veterans 40yrs+ (any Dan grade). NB. Veterans can opt to compete in the relevant under 40's category but not in both
POINT-STOP SPARRING (for yellow/green belt juniors only)
CONTINOUS SPARRING (for all other juniors & adults)
- Junior Coloured Belt Sparring - Belt divisions heights/weight further divided by age under 10yrs, 11-13yrs, 14-17yrs
- Junior Black Belt Sparring - Height divisions further divided by age: up to 13yrs and 14-17yrs
- Veterans' divisions for age 40+ (where sufficient entries allow)
TAG TEAM SPARRING (Juniors only - 3 person teams - Register & pay on the day. Cost £15 per team)
NB. If any division has insufficient entrants to allow for a competitive bout then at the Chief Umpires' discretion categories may be merged. Junior age ranges may also be amended for the same reason or if there is concern for the safety of junior competitors.
- All competition areas are fully matted.
- Online bookings for competitors are now open at https://gti.wiredma.com
- FREE entry for all spectators.
- Entries close at midnight on Thursday 14th March.
Best Black Belt Competitor Awards
This is the fifth competition of our 2023-2024 tournament season for the black belt rankings table . Black belt competitors from all associations have the opportunity to collect points for the black belt rankings table. Those with the most points at the end of the season will be awarded one of the coveted Best Black Belt Competitor awards!
Insurance
If your current organisation does not support you by extending your insurance cover for external events then we can offer liability and no-fault personal accident cover at a cost of £5 per entrant. If cover is required then it can be arranged on the day by visiting the admin desk.
Officials
Umpires and Referees who are also entered to compete can claim a reimbursement of £20 against their entry fee. To qualify officials must have registered at the admin desk by 9.30am and reimbursements can be collected at the end of the event. All officials will be provided with lunch.
Tournament Rules
A brief view of divisions can be seen at
https://www.gti-taekwondo.com/tournament-rules or download a more comprehensive guide of the PDF version
HERE
Online Entries
If your school/association has previously entered one of our competitions then your club's name will already be on the system, please select the correct one before submitting your entry. If your school is not shown then please ask your instructor to register as a new club, or get their permission to do so before proceeding.
Entry Fees:
Competitors - GTI Members £25, Non-GTI £30. This includes entry into both patterns and sparring.
Spectators -
Free!
Doors open 9.30am
For any queries please contact the Tournament Entries Manager, Mr. John Newman at
events@gti-taekwondo.com or call 07828 273055.
We look forward to seeing you there.
GTI Events Team.
GTI 2024 English Open Championships
Sunday 21st January
All "ITF" Style Clubs Welcome
GTI British Open Championships on
Sunday 21st January at
Hinckley Leisure Centre, Argents Mead, Hinckley LE10 1BZ
Please note the change of venue. This event is being held in Hinckley and NOT at our normal Cheltenham venue.
Events will include:
INDIVIDUAL PATTERNS
- Junior Coloured Belt Patterns: Belt divisions further divided by age under 10yrs, 11-13yrs, 14-17yrs
- Junior Dan Grade Patterns: Belt divisions: 1st Dan, 2nd & above, + further divided by age: up to 13yrs and 14-17yrs
- Adult Dan Grade Patterns: three under 40yrs categories by rank: 1st Dan, 2nd & 3rd Dan, 4th Dan & above, plus Veterans 40yrs+ (any Dan grade). NB. Veterans can opt to compete in the relevant under 40's category but not in both
POINT-STOP SPARRING (for yellow/green belt juniors only)
CONTINOUS SPARRING (for all other juniors & adults)
- Junior Coloured Belt Sparring - Belt divisions heights/weight further divided by age under 10yrs, 11-13yrs, 14-17yrs
- Junior Black Belt Sparring - Height divisions further divided by age: up to 13yrs and 14-17yrs
- Veterans' divisions for age 40+ (where sufficient entries allow)
DESTRUCTION
- For male & female adult blue, red & black belt divisions
NB. If any division has insufficient entrants to allow for a competitive bout then at the Chief Umpires' discretion categories may be merged. Junior age ranges may also be amended for the same reason or if there is concern for the safety of junior competitors.
- All competition areas are fully matted.
- Online bookings for competitors are now open at https://gti.wiredma.com
- FREE entry for all spectators.
- Entries close at midnight on Thursday 30th November.
Best Black Belt Competitor Awards
This is the forth competition of our 2023-2024 tournament season for the black belt rankings table . Black belt competitors from all associations have the opportunity to collect points for the black belt rankings table. Those with the most points at the end of the season will be awarded one of the coveted Best Black Belt Competitor awards!
Insurance
If your current organisation does not support you by extending your insurance cover for external events then we can offer liability and no-fault personal accident cover at a cost of £5 per entrant. If cover is required then it can be arranged on the day by visiting the admin desk.
Officials
Umpires and Referees who are also entered to compete can claim a reimbursement of £20 against their entry fee. To qualify officials must have registered at the admin desk by 9.30am and reimbursements can be collected at the end of the event. All officials will be provided with lunch.
Tournament Rules
A brief view of divisions can be seen at
https://www.gti-taekwondo.com/tournament-rules or download a more comprehensive guide of the PDF version
HERE
Online Entries
If your school/association has previously entered one of our competitions then your club's name will already be on the system, please select the correct one before submitting your entry. If your school is not shown then please ask your instructor to register as a new club, or get their permission to do so before proceeding.
Entry Fees:
Competitors - GTI Members £25, Non-GTI £30. This includes entry into both patterns and sparring.
Spectators -
Free!
Doors open 9.30am
For any queries please contact the Tournament Entries Manager, Mr. John Newman at
events@gti-taekwondo.com or call 07828 273055.
We look forward to seeing you there.
GTI Events Team.
Some highlights of the recent GTI Masters Seminar
GTI 2023 British Open Championships
Sunday 3rd December
All "ITF" Style Clubs Welcome
GTI British Open Championships on
Sunday 3rd December at Cheltenham Leisure Centre (Leisure at Cheltenham), Tommy Taylor Lane, Cheltenham GL50 4RN
Events will include:
INDIVIDUAL PATTERNS
- Junior Coloured Belt Patterns: Belt divisions further divided by age under 10yrs, 11-13yrs, 14-17yrs
- Junior Dan Grade Patterns: Belt divisions: 1st Dan, 2nd & above, + further divided by age: up to 13yrs and 14-17yrs
- Adult Dan Grade Patterns: three under 40yrs categories by rank: 1st Dan, 2nd & 3rd Dan, 4th Dan & above, plus Veterans 40yrs+ (any Dan grade). NB. Veterans can opt to compete in the relevant under 40's category but not in both
POINT-STOP SPARRING (for yellow/green belt juniors only)
CONTINOUS SPARRING (for all other juniors & adults)
- Junior Coloured Belt Sparring - Belt divisions heights/weight further divided by age under 10yrs, 11-13yrs, 14-17yrs
- Junior Black Belt Sparring - Height divisions further divided by age: up to 13yrs and 14-17yrs
- Veterans' divisions for age 40+ (where sufficient entries allow)
DESTRUCTION
- For male & female adult blue, red & black belt divisions
NB. If any division has insufficient entrants to allow for a competitive bout then at the Chief Umpires' discretion categories may be merged. Junior age ranges may also be amended for the same reason or if there is concern for the safety of junior competitors.
- All competition areas are fully matted.
- Online bookings for competitors are now open at https://gti.wiredma.com
- FREE entry for all spectators.
- Entries close at midnight on Thursday 30th November.
Best Black Belt Competitor Awards
This is the third competition of our 2023-2024 tournament season for the black belt rankings table . Black belt competitors from all associations have the opportunity to collect points for the black belt rankings table. Those with the most points at the end of the season will be awarded one of the coveted Best Black Belt Competitor awards!
Insurance
If your current organisation does not support you by extending your insurance cover for external events then we can offer liability and no-fault personal accident cover at a cost of £5 per entrant. If cover is required then it can be arranged on the day by visiting the admin desk.
Officials
Umpires and Referees who are also entered to compete can claim a reimbursement of £20 against their entry fee. To qualify officials must have registered at the admin desk by 9.30am and reimbursements can be collected at the end of the event. All officials will be provided with lunch.
Tournament Rules
A brief view of divisions can be seen at
https://www.gti-taekwondo.com/tournament-rules or download a more comprehensive guide of the PDF version
HERE
Online Entries
If your school/association has previously entered one of our competitions then your club's name will already be on the system, please select the correct one before submitting your entry. If your school is not shown then please ask your instructor to register as a new club, or get their permission to do so before proceeding.
Entry Fees:
Competitors - GTI Members £25, Non-GTI £30. This includes entry into both patterns and sparring.
Spectators -
Free!
Doors open 9.30am
For any queries please contact the Tournament Entries Manager, Mr. John Newman at
events@gti-taekwondo.com or call 07828 273055.
We look forward to seeing you there.
GTI Events Team.
GTI Masters Seminar
Sunday 29th October
Redditch
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to train with 4 Taekwondo Masters in a single day! A chance to benefit from their combined decades of experience and gain valuable insight into various aspects of taekwondo.
- Master Tony Sewell 8th dan - Kicking Development for Sparring Improvement
- Master George Cockburn 8th dan - Ground Fighting Techniques
- Master Paresh Bhadeshia 7th dan - Realistic Self-Defence
- Master Jason Burgess 7th dan - Practical Applications of Pattern Movements
All this for the bargain EARLY BIRD price of £49! (Book by 30th September; price will increase after this date.)
This event is open to both GTI and non-GTI practitioners.
Ticket numbers are limited, so BOOK TODAY!
https://www.tickettailor.com/.../globaltaekwondoin.../962664
GTI Best Black Belt Competitor Awards 2020-2022
Winners of the GTI Best Black Belt Competitor Awards 2020 - 2022
From left to right:
BOYS PATTERNS: Callum Edwards (GTI Liverpool)
MENS SPARRING & PATTERNS: Joseph Cockburn (GTI Hinckley)
GIRLS SPARRING: Emma Leach (OMA - Universal TKD Academies)
For the current ongoing 2023/24 points table see Black Belt Rankings.
GTI SUMMER CAMP 2022
This year's GTI Summer Camp was held at Condover Hall in Shropshire from 8th to 10th July and was a resounding success with 66 members attending the three days of activities and two nights of socialising.
Activities such as kayaking, aerial trek, laser maze and trapeze were all taken on to challenge the individuals, build teamwork and have fun. Training sessions included self-defence, mobility drills, boxing and sparring drills and culminated in the annual 100 rounds of sponsored sparring on the Sunday to raise funds for several notable causes.
Food and accommodation were laid on for all those attending, removing all the hassle of catering, with a safe and encouraging environment for everyone.
The days finished off with toasting marshmallows around the camp fire, and a few drinks in the bar. The Summer Camp was a great experience for all involved. Thanks to everyone who supported the event.
Watch this space for details of next year, you don't want to miss out!
Master Dan Grade Promotion
The GTI are pleased to announce that 7th dan Master status has been awarded to Jason Burgess. The image shows Master Burgess being presented with his 7th dan certificate by the GTI Chairman, Master Cockburn 8th dan, at the 2020 GTI English Championships on 26th January.
GTI Success at World ITF Championships
Pictured above are the GTI Squad, Coaches and parents of the junior members of the team who attended the first UKTC ITF 2019 World Championships held in Scotland from 1st - 3rd November at the Ravenscraig Sports Facility in Wishaw.
The team had a great success gaining a total of 14 Golds, 7 Silver and 5 Bronze medals. See all the GTI competitors who won medals in their various divisions at https://www.kihapp.com/tournaments/5051-2019-world-open-itf-taekwon-do-championships/clubs/13594-gti-global-taekwondo-international/results
The GTI covered the cost of the Squad and Coaches for travel, accommodation and entry fees, if you're interested in squad selection and representing the GTI at national and international level or if you're just looking to improve your sparring skills then you can train with the Squad at their monthly training sessions. See the National Squad Training page for details.
The GTI Students Handbook is now available from your Instructor
Tae Kwon-Do Classes Nationwide
Parents are welcome to join
Qualified and experienced instructors
The benefits of martial arts
Mind - Memory retention, Confidence, Self control, Problem solving, Adaptation.
Body - Balance, Coordination, Flexibility, Muscle tone, Endurance
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