Authentic Centres for the Excellence of Taekwon-Do (A.C.E.) hosted an International Instructor Course in Glasgow on the weekend of 1st & 2nd October 2022.

The content of the course was specifically designed for Instructors of IV Dan and above wishing to qualify or refresh on their ability to be International Instructors, the content of which covered all aspects associated to this qualification.

The course was conducted by Grand Master Ray O’Neill IX Dan on behalf of Pioneer Rhee Ki Ha who issued his own certified International Instructor Certificates to those who demonstrated their knowledge and ability in this field of teaching.

The course numbers were intentionally kept to below ten attendees to maximise individual input, involvement & learning.

Congratulations to all who received the Pioneer Rhee Ki Ha certificate, with added congratulations to Mr. Daniel Thomas who within the space of a Month not only recently promoted to IV Dan but has also just qualified for the first time as an International Instructor

Special thanks goes to venue host Mr. Ashley Dowden VI Dan who provided the use of his own excellent Private Do-Jang for the duration of the course.

Authentic Centres for the Excellence of Taekwon-Do (A.C.E.) hosted the first of two International Instructor Courses due to be held this year, the first one was held in Stonehenge area on the 7th & 8th May 2022.

The course was conducted by Grand Master Ray O’Neill IX Dan on behalf of Pioneer Rhee Ki Ha who issued his own certified International Instructor Certificates to those who demonstrated their knowledge and ability in this field of teaching.

The content of the course was specifically designed for Instructors of IV Dan and above wishing to qualify or refresh on their ability to be International Instructors, the content of which covered all aspects associated to this qualification.

The course numbers were intentionally kept to below ten attendees to maximise individual input, involvement & learning, and ranged from IV Dan up to VIII Dan

Congratulations to all who received the Pioneer Rhee Ki Ha certificate:-

Some photos taken during the event

Authentic Centres for the Excellence of Taekwon-Do (A.C.E.) Hosted it’s September International training course & Grading in Dundee on the 3rd & 4th September 2022

The event was hosted by Miss Zoe Tate VI Dan.

The event was truly international and included visitors from South Africa, Norway, & America and of course all over the UK.

In the absence of A.C.E. President Grand Master Paul Cutler the course was conducted by Grand Master Ray O’Neill with assistance from Senior Master Derek Blackurn VIII & Master John McMillan VII.

A fantastic meal was laid on for the Saturday evening where everyone gave fantastic stories during their Taekwon-Do lives.

Congratulations to all who succeeded shown here:-

Promoted to VI Dan x 2

Promoted to V Dan x 3

Promoted to IV Dan x 1

Promoted to III Dan x 1

Promoted to II Dan x 4

Promoted to I Dan x 5

Over Sea Visitors

Pioneer Rhee Ki Ha International Certificate Presentations:-

Authentic Centres for the Excellence of Taekwon-Do (A.C.E.) Hosted it’s June International training course & Grading in Newry Northern Ireland on the 25th & 25th June 2022

The event was hosted by Mr. Garth Kidd V Dan & Mrs Ashley Kidd I Dan at their wonderful Private Taekwon-Do Academy in Newry

The Course was conducted by A.C.E. President Grand Master Paul Cutler IX Dan, & Grand Master Ray O’Neill

The Host organised an excellent Saturday evening meal for everyone in the local City

Promoted to V Dan

Mr Harry Limer - Cheltenham

Promoted to I Dan

Mr Jordan Treaner - Newry

Authentic Centres for the Excellence of Taekwon-Do (A.C.E.) Hosted it’s first Pioneer Rhee Ki Ha approved and certified Blackbelt Training course & Grading of 2022 in Cheltenham on the 5th & 6th March 2022

The event was hosted by Mr Harry Limer IV Dan at the YMCA centre In Cheltenham

The Course was conducted by A.C.E. President Grand Master Paul Cutler IX Dan, & Grand Master Ray O’Neill IX Dan, along with other Masters Present and offering assistance where needed were Senior Master Derek Blackburn VIII Dan, Master Ian Britton VII Dan, Master Steve Proctor VII Dan & Master Andrew  Glasby VII Dan

SUCCESSFUL PROMOTIONS ON THE GRADING WERE :-

Promoted to V Dan

Mr Robert Mockridge - Stonehenge

Promoted to II Dan

Mr Alan Walter - Olympus

Mr Michael Parsley - Triumph TKD

Mr Logan Clifford - Triumph TKD

PROMOTED TO I Dan

Mr  Dean Armitage - Nene Valley TKD

Mr. Ryan Vignaux - Triumph TKD

Mr. Benjamin Very - Triumph TKD