Forres Taekwon-do Dunbar Blackbelt Academy

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The Number 9: A Symbol of Completion and Mastery
In Korean and East Asian tradition, the number 9 is the highest single-digit number—a symbol of completion, perfection, and the threshold to a new cycle. For General Choi Hong Hi, founder of Taekwon-Do, 9 was more than auspicious; it was deeply personal.
Born on 9 November 1918, he reached the rank of 9th Dan, the highest degree in ITF Taekwon-Do. In his 29th Infantry Division, the “2” represented the divided Korean Peninsula, while the “9” stood for his fist—the power that would one day shape a global martial art.
This image captures that legacy: nine 9th Dan Masters gathered at the International Instructors Course in England, embodying the fullness of a cycle that began with one man and his vision. For General Choi, 9 was not just a number—it was the mark of a journey from beginner to Grand Master, from division to unity, from effort to eternity.

The NINE Grand Masters in England:
GM Kim Anderson (England), GM Tadeusz Łoboda (Poland), GM Orello Ellis (England), GM Lan Ung (Germany), GM Hector Marano (Argentina), GM Jurek Jedut (Poland), GM Alexander Dunbar (Scotland), GM Willem Jacob Bos (Italy), GM Thomas Denis (England).

196th IIC Bedford England 2026
ITF England All England Taekwon-Do Association
TKD LIVE

Great seeing our students getting some extra fitness work in 💪🥋💥👊.
Building confidence using gym equipment & learning about how to move our bodies in different ways.

A reminder that all classes are back to normal timetable tomorrow.👊

Ninjas 4.30-5.10
Kicking kids 5.15-5.55
Junior Tkd 6-6.50
Seniors 7-8.30

Please make sure full doboks are worn & you take plenty water🥋🧋

Best wishes to all our students returning to school today, especially to those starting P1 & S1.
The start of a new chapter with new opportunities, friendships & experiences.
I know you will all take it in your stride & also be there to help those that find the transition a bit more difficult.
Your Black belt attitudes will help you rise to any occasion.🥋✨️

Any Black belts wishing to attend this seminar please let me know asap!
Thanks 🥋

Nairn in collaboration with Grandmaster Alex Dunbar are hosting a patterns seminar with Master Heath Denholm on August the 22nd at Forres Taekwon-do Dunbar Blackbelt Academy the seminar is open to blackbelts and will focus on the technical content of patterns with a view to grading and umpiring. This is a great opportunity to get together and continue the Blackbelt learning process. Seminar will start at 10am. For details and to book your place please contact Master Douglas Scott . We look forward to seeing you all there.

Hope you've all enjoyed the summer break😎, classes return to normal times from Monday 24th August.

Congratulations to Mykyta Strizhkov promoted to 5th kup 🎉,well done Mykyta keep up your hard work in class 🥋👊💪🎉

Congratulations to Faye McNeill promoted to 5th kup, well done Faye keep your hard in & out of class 🥋👊💪🎉

Congratulations to Stuart Ramsey who has been promoted to 3rd kup, well done Stuart keep your hard work & dedication🥋👊💪

Last chance to get your names down for a great training seminar 💪🥋👊

We welcome back GM Jedut to our Forres gym on Sunday 9th August🫵

This is a great opportunity to train under one of the best ever Taekwon-Do coaches🥋.

This is open to students 7 years old & above, to book onto the seminar please let me know asap as places are restricted & selling out fast.
£35 only for 4 hours ish...(😅 it could also be
nearer 5 though ) of top quality training!!🥊🥋