GB Taekwondo

Established in 2002, GB Taekwondo is responsible for the preparation, management and performance of British athletes at the Olympic & Paralympic Games and at World and European Championships. Based in Manchester, we manage the full time World Class Performance programme and with the support of UK Sport and National Lottery funding, we have up to 30 athletes living in the city, and training out of the new National Taekwondo Centre in Manchester. With the further support of Sport England, we manage the national Talent Pathway programme, responsible for the development of cadet and junior athletes and their progression as members of the national squads. Our mission statement: To provide athletes with confirmed talent, factual and logical support so that they can realise their full performance potential during Olympic Games, World and European Championships Since winning our first World Championship gold medal in 2001, GB Taekwondo has enjoyed continued success on the int...