Global Taekwondo International

GTI North West Open Results

A big thank you to all those who attended the GTI's North West Open last Sunday in Liverpool which saw just over 240 entrants taking part. A special thank you to all the officials for their continuous hard work throughout the day which meant the event concluded just before 5.00pm.

The tournament results for this event are now available to view on the Tournament Results page.

The updated results of the 2025-2026 season for the Black Belt Competitors Ranking Table can be viewed  on the Black Belt Comp Rankings page.

This was our second tournament off our 2025-2026 eight tournament circuit (ten for juniors). 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

1st June - Junior Open Nationals - Cheltenham
14th September - National Open - Cheltenham
30th November - British Open Championships - Cheltenham

Our tournament dates can be seen on the Tournaments page.

We look forward to seeing you at our next competition.

Kind regards,
GTI Events Team

GTI North West Open on Sunday 30th March at Greenbank Sports Academy

Greenbank Lane, Liverpool L17 1AG

Open to all "ITF" style clubs.

Enter online at: www.kihapp.com

NB. New Entry Deadlines & Officials Registration:

• Early entries before midnight on Sunday 23rd March - normal price.
• Late entries (with £5 surcharge) up to Thursday 27th March
• Entries will be capped at 300
• Officials must now register on the Kihapp system when attending our tournaments. Please note, the button says "Register Referee", but you can then select classification of Referee, Umpire, or Timekeeper/Scribe.

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: Separate patterns categories for different black belt grades plus, if numbers permit, 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 Sparring - Under 18 years: Separate belt divisions further divided by height aged 13 and under and weight for 14-17yrs
• Adult Sparring - 18 yrs+: Separate belt divisions with various weight divisions
• Black Belt Veterans' divisions for age 40+: (where sufficient entries allow)

TAG TEAM SPARRING

• Juniors only, 3-person teams, register & pay on the day. Additional cost £15. Divisions and rules can be seen HERE.

NB. Minimum grade to enter the event is 9th kup/yellow stripe. 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. Also a reminder that a dobok must be worn as t-shirts are not permitted. In the event a student has forgotten/mislaid their dobok top then they will be required to borrow one if they wish to compete.

• All competition areas are fully matted.
• Online bookings for competitors are now open at www.kihapp.com
• FREE entry for all spectators.

1. Early entries close: Sunday 23rd March - Late entries (+£5 surcharge) close at midnight on Thursday 27th March.

Best Black Belt Competitor Awards
This is the second event of our ten competition 2025-2026 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!

For rules applying see the Current Season page.

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 and it will cover you for all 2025 GTI events.

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 Kihapp 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: Early entries £25, late entries £30

NB. GTI members please contact your instructor prior to entering in order to access the 10% discount.
Non-GTI: Early entries £30, late entries £35.
Includes entry into patterns, sparring & destruction* events.
(*British & English Championships only for Adult blue/red/black belts) 

Spectators - Free!
Doors open 9.00am  - Starts 9.30am

For any queries please contact the Tournament Entries Manager, Mr. John Newman at events@gti-taekwondo.com.

We look forward to seeing you there.

GTI Events Team.

GTI British English Open Championships on Sunday 9th February at Hinckley Leisure Centre

 Argents Mead, Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 1BZ

Open to all "ITF" style clubs.

Enter online at: www.kihapp.com
(Entries close at midnight on Thursday 6th February)

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: Separate patterns categories for different black belt grades plus, if numbers permit, 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 Sparring - Under 18 years: Separate belt divisions further divided by height aged 13 and under and weight for 14-17yrs
• Adult Sparring - 18 yrs+: Separate belt divisions with various weight divisions
• Black Belt Veterans' divisions for age 40+: (where sufficient entries allow)

DESTRUCTION

• Adult blue, red & black belt divisions

NB. Minimum grade to enter the event is 9th kup/yellow stripe. 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 www.kihapp.com
• FREE entry for all spectators.
• Entries close at midnight on Thursday 6th February.

Best Black Belt Competitor Awards
This is the first event of our eight competition 2025-2026 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!

The 2023-2024 season awards will be presented at this event. For a list of the winners and rules applying see the Current Season page.

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 Kihapp 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.

(NB. GTI members please contact your instructor prior to entering in order to access the 10% discount).
Spectators - Free!
Doors open 9.00am  - Starts 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 British Open Championship Results

A big thank you to all those who attended the GTI's British Open Championships last Sunday in Cheltenham which had just over 350 entries from the 63 taekwondo schools taking part. A special thank you to all the officials for their continuous hard work throughout the day which meant the event concluded just after 5.30pm.

The tournament results for this event are now available to view on the Tournament Results page.

The updated and final results of the 2023-2024 season for the Black Belt Competitors Ranking Table and the names of the winners of these prestigious awards can be viewed  on the Black Belt Comp Rankings page.

The awards will be presented to the winners at our next competition, the GTI English Open Championships on 9th February in Hinckley, Leicestershire. This tournament starts off our 2025-2026 eight tournament circuit (ten for juniors) with the the ranking table starting afresh. 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

9th February 2025 - English Open Championships - Hinckley
TBC - 30th March - North West Open - Liverpool
1st June - Junior Open Nationals - Cheltenham
14th September - National Open - Cheltenham
30th November - British Open Championships - Cheltenham

Our 2025 tournament dates can be seen on the Tournaments page.

We'll take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and will look forward to seeing you at our next competition.

Kind regards,
GTI Events Team

GTI British Championships on Sunday 1st December at Leisure at Cheltenham

Tommy Taylors Lane, Cheltenham GL50 4RN

Open to all "ITF" style clubs.

Enter online at: www.kihapp.com
(Entries close at midnight on Thursday 28th November)

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: Separate patterns categories for different black belt grades plus, if numbers permit, 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 Sparring - Under 18 years: Separate belt divisions further divided by height aged 13 and under and weight for 14-17yrs
• Adult Sparring - 18 yrs+: Separate belt divisions with various weight divisions
• Black Belt Veterans' divisions for age 40+: (where sufficient entries allow)

DESTRUCTION

• Adult blue, red & black belt divisions

NB. Minimum grade to enter the event is 9th kup/yellow stripe. 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 www.kihapp.com
• FREE entry for all spectators.
• Entries close at midnight on Thursday 28th December.

Best Black Belt Competitor Awards
This is the final event of our eight competition 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!

The awards will be presented at the start of the new 2025-2026 season at the English Championships on 9th February in Hinckley. For rules applying see Current Season page.

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 Kihapp 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 9.00am  - Starts 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 National Open Results

A big thank you to all those who attended the GTI's National Open on Sunday 15th September in Cheltenham. The event attracted just over 200 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 seventh competition of our eight tournament 2023-24 season , with the final one being the British Championships on 1st December. 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. The ranking table starts afresh with the English Championships in February. 

Tournament dates for your diary. NB. Open to all "ITF style" groups

1st December 2024 - GTI British Championships - Cheltenham

9th February 2025 - GTI English Open Championships - Hinckley

We look forward to seeing you at our next competition.

GTI National Open Championships on Sunday 15th September at Leisure at Cheltenham, Tommy Taylors 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: Separate patterns categories for different black belt grades plus, if numbers permit, 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 Sparring - Under 18 years: Separate belt divisions further divided by height aged 13 and under and weight for 14-17yrs
• Adult Sparring - 18 yrs+: Separate belt divisions with various weight divisions
• Black Belt Veterans' divisions for age 40+: (where sufficient entries allow)

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 www.kihapp.com
• FREE entry for all spectators.
• Entries close at midnight on Thursday 12th September.

Best Black Belt Competitor Awards
This is the seventh of our eight competition 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.

The GTI's grading syllabus guide is available to purchase from your instructor. This handy sized A5 handbook comprising of 132 pages covers all the requirements of the GTI's grading syllabus from beginner to 1st degree black belt. Broken down into modules for each grading it gives you all the information required for each belt test, including patterns, photos of new techniques found in each pattern, stance diagrams and technical info including the newer one-step "Basic Drills" which your instructor may have introduced as an alternative to traditional 3-Step Sparring.