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ITS & IIC 17th to 19th May 2004

by | Feb 14, 2024 |

International Technical Seminar & International Instructors Course 17th to 19th May 2024 by Grandmaster L Hutchison IX

International Technical Seminar & International Instructors Course hosted by the British Isles Taekwon‑Do Federation (BITF) was held on the 17th to 19th May in Helensburgh, Scotland, UK. Conducted by Grandmaster L Hutchison (BITF President, ITF EB Member, ITF Chairman Junior and Veterans Committee and IMG Great Britain President).

This excellent event was organised and hosted by Mr Steven Mclaren (BITF) joined by Masters from England and Wales. A three-day event starting on the Friday afternoon in the classroom detailing the educational side of Taekwon‑Do and the values of being an instructor, discussing in detail:

Duty and role of Instructor/ Ideal Instructor/ Classification of the Instructor/ Title and function of Instructor/ Definition of Taekwon‑Do/ Charter of Taekwon‑Do/ Philosophy of Taekwon‑Do/ Tenets of Taekwon‑Do/ Moral Culture/ Student and Instructor relationship/ History of Taekwon-Do/ About General Choi Hong Hi Founder/ Taekwon‑Do students’ oath/ Composition of Taekwon‑Do/ Theory of power/ Vital spots/ Basic factors of Taekwon‑Do.

A thorough and informative afternoon.

Saturday started with GM Hutchison taking the candidates through a thorough warm up, he then put into practice the Composition of Taekwon‑Do signifying the importance of each individual component. He taught fundamental movements, attack and defence, that are vital for the patterns with no opponent. Then moving onto kicking from static to flying, jumping and dodging techniques and the purpose of setting up attacks. He then continued to teach Patterns from CHON-JI to GE-BAEK to complete Saturdays Seminar.

Sunday started with GM Hutchison breaking down Blackbelt patterns with demonstrations, moving onto his Masters demonstrating the following: Master Leigh Pember foot sparring (Bal Matsogi) and Master Wayne Higginson model sparring (Mobum Matsogi) and candidates practising this in groups.
GM Hutchison then taught the remaining patterns from EUI-AM through to TONG-IL. The Seminar finished on a high with many photographs for all BITF participants and its members.

Following the Seminar was a thorough IIC examination and Black Belt Grading, successfully promoting 16 candidates.

Grandmaster Hutchison delivered the course with technical detail, knowledge, andenthusiasm to make the event inspiring and educational for all.

International Technical Seminar & Instructor Course 3rd – 5th November 2023

by | Aug 22, 2023 |

International Technical Seminar & Instructors Course – 3 rd to 5 th November 2023

International Technical Seminar & International Instructors Course hosted by the British Isles Taekwon‑Do Federation (BITF) was held on the 3 rd to 5 th November, Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK. Conducted by Grandmaster L Hutchison (BITF President, ITF EB Member, ITF Chairman Junior & Veterans Committee, ITF Scotland President (joint) & IMG Great BritainPresident).

This excellent event was organised and hosted by Master Wayne Higginson (BITF) joined byMasters and candidates from all over the UK and the Netherlands.

A three-day event starting on the Friday afternoon in the classroom detailing the educational side of Taekwon‑Do & the values of being an instructor, discussing in detail:

Duty and role of Instructor/ Ideal Instructor/ Classification of the Instructor/ Title and function of Instructor/ Definition of Taekwon‑Do/ Charter of Taekwon‑Do/ Philosophy of Taekwon‑Do/ Tenets of Taekwon‑Do/ Moral Culture/ Student & Instructor relationship/ History of Taekwon-Do/ About General Choi Hong Hi Founder/ Taekwon‑Do students’ oath/ Composition of Taekwon‑Do/ Theory of power/ Vital spots/ Basic factors of Taekwon‑Do.

A thorough and informative afternoon.

Saturday started with GM Hutchison taking the candidates through a warm up and stretching routine, he then put into practice the Composition of Taekwon‑Do signifying the importance of each individual component. He taught the fundamental movements, attack and defence, that are vital for the patterns
with no opponent & sparring with actual opponents. GM Hutchison explained and demonstrated the Dallyon and its importance, he then went
through many self-defence techniques and again explained the importance of these. He then continued to teach Patterns from CHON-JI to GE-BAEK to complete Saturdays Seminar.

Sunday started with GM Hutchison teaching 1,2,3 step sparring, foot sparring, model sparring & free sparing. Pointing out the importance and demonstrating the many advantages of being able to perform and attack the vital spots available when you use jumping & flying techniques. GM Hutchison then taught the remaining patterns from EUI-AM through to TONG-IL. The Seminar finished on a high with many photographs for all BITF participants and its members.

Following the Seminar was a thorough IIC examination and Black Belt Grading, successfully promoting eight candidates.

Grandmaster Hutchison delivered the course with technical detail, knowledge, and enthusiasm to make the event inspiring and educational for all.