Sunday 16th June GMAC held an Umpire training course to update on the new ITF Tournament Rules and aid in preparation for the tournament on the 23rd June. The course kicked off at 10am with an introduction to the ITF Tournament and Umpire Rules from Mrs McIlvaney with some visual examples of Pattern, Sparring, Special

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Saturday 8th June saw GMAC’s last graduation prior to the school summer holiday take place.   We are pleased to announce the following results;   Promoted to 9th Kup:  Ben Melrose & John Melrose Promoted to 7th Kup:  Andre El Masrour, Callum Gilchrist, Natalie Pennycook, Susan Morrice & Jade Morrison. Promoted to 6th Kup:  Patrick

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Saturday 8th June saw the latest graduations for our kids programmes before everyone the summer. The day began with our youngest group TKD Tigers who tested for new belt stripes.  All those on the floor started with their Taekwon-Do terminology, some even second guessing the examiner, rhyming off all their words without hesitation.  Great to

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Sunday 16th June GMAC will be holding an Umpire’s training course in Livingston.  The course will cover the updated ITF Umpire rules for 2013 onwards, and is open to 2nd Kup and above. Please ensure you bring a copy of the following with you; 2013 ITF Umpire Rules & Regulations – Index 2013 ITF Umpire

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Weekend of 17th/18th May saw two events being ran by Mr Condie and his group Taekwon-Do UK,  firstly a seminar by World Renowned Taekwon-Do competitor Stephen Tapilatu and second the 3rd Goodwill Championships both being held in the Kelvin Hall, Glasgow. On Friday evening students and instructors from GMAC attended a two hour seminar with

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