This week at Ely & Witchford Tang Soo Do we presented many of our students with their new Gup grades earned at the recent GBTSDA South Cambs grading. 

Held at One Leisure St Ives sports centre on Sunday 22^nd March, the grading brought together students from across South Cambridgeshire to be tested in front of a panel of WTSDA masters over seen by the ever watchful eyes of KCN Khan, assistant Grandmaster of the WTSDA, founder and chief instructor of GBTSDA.  

A total of 15 students from the club took part in the grading at all levels from beginner white belt through to senior red belt. Our students range in age from young primary school age through college age to adults and parents. 

Our students always give their best, often recognised by the judging panel for their level of performance. This time one of our youngest students, Alicja, was awarded the most improved award for the Brown belt category, condidered the half way point on a students journey to black belt. 

Also noted was the contribution, by the club, to the grading itself, with our senior instructors serving on the judging panels as well as our Dan grades conducting the Green and Red categories, leading breaking teams, supporting and guiding the junior grades being tested and also taking part in partner and group testing. 

These photos are after the students have received their new belts in class, no photos are taken during the grading because of child protection and safeguarding rules observed by GBTSDA. 

August 29 @ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Black belt presentation and clinic

December 13 @ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Grading for all gup grades.

September 13 @ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Grading for all gup grades.

June 14 @ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Grading for all gup grades.

March 22 @ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Grading for all gup grades.

April 25 @ 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

October 10, 2025 @ 3:00 PM – October 12, 2025 @ 2:00 PM

With great joy and enthusiasm we welcome you to the 2025 European
Tournament ‘’Ευ Αγωνίζεσθαι’’ – ‘’Fair Play’’ Tang Soo Do taking place in
Athens, in Greece!

This three-day event will bring together WTSDA member from across
Europe and beyond under the same roof!

The Tournament aims to honor Tang Soo Do, the World Tang Soo Do
Association, and each of its member individually – through the ethos and
technical excellence of every athlete!

As host, Hellas Tang Soo Do Association declares its commitment to
work with love and sincerity, so that this unique event will be crowned
with absolute success!

Best regards,
Master Manolis Messados
Country Director

As they usually do, Master G & Master R Russell attended the EMC, our assistant and trainee instructors joined them for the Clinic.

The clinic starts with KCN Strong and BKCN Khan leading senior and junior grades, split into two groups. After this, everyone is free to choose four seminar sessions on:

• Escrima drills
• Bong one steps
• Close-quarter self-defence
• Sparring psychology
• Hapkido
• Pad combinations
• Boxercise
• HiiT kicking combos

This is only a sample of the photos taken on the day; more can be found at GBTSDA Facebook page:

Photos by Master Islam GBTSDA

August 30, 2025 @ 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM