Karate kid Sam joins GB Taekwondo set-up WHAT Karate in the Taekwondo world??????? Sam Cana is no stranger to international competition but the Welsh youngster takes a step into the unknown when he next represents Great Britain. The 19-year-old has won World and European medals in kumite karate but has now transferred over to GB Taekwondo’s World Class Performance programme based at the National …
Scot Rebecca McGowan hit the jackpot in Las Vegas, producing a series of stunning performances to become US Open champion at the first attempt. The 18-year-old from Dumbarton defeated top seed and former Olympic champion, Milica Mandic, 27, on her way to the final of the -73kg weight division. She then rounded off a memorable tournament by beating home favourite …
Winning Gold Matt Bush is on top of the world after making history at the Para Taekwondo World Championships in Turkey. In doing so the Welsh heavyweight became the first GB Taekwondo male to win a Para or able-bodied world gold medal. And Britain could double up its success in Antalya, on Wednesday 6th Feb, when reigning champion, Amy Truesdale, …
In exactly 100 days’ time, taekwondo history will be made as Britain hosts the sport’s World Championships for the first time. Bianca Walkden has added an extra day to her own countdown towards a third world crown in four years. But the Liverpool heavyweight, who struck global gold in Russia and South Korea, is as excited as everyone associated with …
World Taekwondo Manchester 2018 Gt BritainWe visited the World Taekwondo Grand Prix in Manchester this October 2018 and caught up with a few people. Bianca Walkden and Aaron Cook talked about the competition and their hopes for results this year and for the 2020 Olympics. We also chatted to Shirley Stapleton, the CEO of GB Taekwondo, for an insight into her role …