HSTS Squad Wins 18 Medals at UK ITF Black Belt League Tournament
The HSTS Taekwon-Do Squad achieved excellent results at the UK ITF Black Belt League Tournament on Saturday 17th October 2026, bringing home 18 medals: seven gold, seven silver and four bronze.
Competing across patterns, sparring, special technique and power, our squad members had the opportunity to test their skills against fellow black belts from across the UK ITF.
We are proud of everyone who stepped onto the competition floor. Whether they won a medal or came away with valuable experience, every competitor deserves recognition for their preparation, effort and determination.
HSTS Squad Results
Jack
- 🥇 Gold: Under-18 Male Hyper weight Sparring
Thomas
- 🥈 Silver: Under-18 Male 2nd Degree Patterns
- 🥈 Silver: Under-18 Male Lightweight Sparring
Amelie
- 🥈 Silver: Adult Female 2nd Degree Patterns
- 🥉 Bronze: Adult Female Heavyweight Sparring
Fred
- 🥈 Silver: Adult Male Middleweight Sparring
- 🥈 Silver: Adult Male Special Technique
Ryan
- 🥇 Gold: Adult Male 3rd Degree Patterns
- 🥈 Silver: Adult Male Welterweight Sparring
Elliott Callahan
- 🥇 Gold: Adult Male 5th Degree Patterns
- 🥇 Gold: Adult Male Micro/Lightweight Sparring
Adam Jones
- 🥉 Bronze: Adult Male 5th Degree Patterns
- 🥇 Gold: Adult Male Heavyweight Sparring
Vikram Lehil
- 🥉 Bronze: Adult Male Hyperweight Sparring
- 🥉 Bronze: Adult Male Power
Kelly Rose
- 🥇 Gold: Senior Female 4th/5th Degree Patterns
- 🥇 Gold: Senior Female Heavyweight Sparring
- 🥈 Silver: Senior/Adult Female Special Technique
Valuable Experience for Every Competitor
Tournaments provide an opportunity to put training into practice, manage competition nerves and identify areas for improvement. Each event gives students experience they can take back to the dojang as they prepare for their next challenge.
Congratulations to our HSTS Squad and to all competitors from the UTA and wider UK ITF clubs who took part.
Thank You to the Organising Team
Our thanks go to the UK ITF administration, tournament and umpire committees, alongside all the umpires, for their hard work both in the lead-up to the tournament and throughout the day. Their time and commitment make these opportunities possible for our students.
Well done, HSTS Squad—a fantastic team achievement!
