WELCOME
10th Sept 2025
Welcome to the new Central Taekwondo Academy website. Please have a browse around the site.
You will find information for new beginners, our latest Calendar of Events, a list of all the black belts and senior grades we have produced and, most significantly, all Central members are able to access videos of their grading syllabus.
The syllabus is demonstrated by Natasha Wilson 4th Dan Black Belt. Natasha is an eleven time British Poomsae Champion and has competed all over the world, representing the UK at European and World Championships. Therefore, these videos are a fantastic training aid. Students are able to see the required techniques performed at a high standard.
Thank you for your continued support.
Grandmaster Bailey attended the International Taekwondo Masters Course at the Kukkiwon, World Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul, Korea. The course involved classroom based theory training and practical training in all aspects of Taekwondo.
The international masters underwent a rigorous test in front of a panel of World Taekwondo Examiners, which included basic movements, technical kicking, poomsae, padwork and a written exam.
GMB was honoured to receive a Letter of Commendation from the new Kukkiwon President, Grandmaster Yun Ung Suk. The commendation was presented by the Kukkiwon Vice President.
LOCAL MP BRIAN LEISHMAN VISITS CENTRAL TAEKWONDO
CARRONSHORE'S Central Taekwondo Academy welcomed local MP Brian Leishman to the club this week.
Central founder Grand Master David Bailey said: "It was a pleasure and privilege to have Mr Leishman at the club.
"He said he was blown away by our taekwondo demonstrations and the wonderful sense of community we have here at Central Academy.
"He has taken a particular interest in Carronshore Community Centre which he knows is currently involved in a Community Asset Transfer from Falkirk Council.
"He was keen to know our plans to develop the Hall and wished us well for the future."
Mr Leishman also took part in the award ceremony for ten Central students who successfully passed the 74th UTA black belt grading at the weekend.
They are Thomas Dewar, Uraifaan Nazeerkhan, Lucy Sellwood, Khawlah Nazeerkhan, Kayla MacIntosh, Laura Wallace and David Ure, promoted to black belt and Asal Emadi, Logan Finnie and Peter Sellwood promoted to 2nd Dan.
Grand Master Bailey said: "It's brilliant that all ten were successful in the grading. They worked so hard in preparing for the event and deserve our sincere congratulations. They are a credit to the club.”
Congratulations to Katie Smyth, who has qualified as a British Taekwondo Level 1 Assistant Coach after completing the BT Coaching Course.
Well done Katie!
