History of the T.A.G.B.

Tae Kwon-Do was introduced into the United Kingdom during 1967, but owing to subsequent political differences arising in Korea, first two then several competing groups came into existence. A number of these were and are dominated by foreign nationals with financial and politcal interests in what they are doing. A group of the most senior British Tae Kwon-Do instructors eventually became so disillusioned with the situation that in 1983 they joined forces to form the Tae Kwon-Do Association of Great Britain. The TAGB contains some of the world's top Tae Kwon-Do performers, with several World, European and British champions.

Since its inauguration, the TAGB has grown to become the largest and most successful Tae Kwon-Do practising organisation in Britain, with more than 22,000 members training in over 300 schools nationwide. The TAGB is not just concerned with its own development. That is why it has played a leading role in the reunification of British Tae Kwon-Do into one body. In 1988, the TAGB helped foun the British Tae Kwon-Do Council (BTC), this being the only governing body of Tae Kwon-Do to be recognised by the Sports Council.

The TAGB also helped found Tae Kwon Do International, the object of which is to bring together Tae Kwon Do practioners throughout the World. Tae Kwon Do International is non-political and it doesn't dictate to member countries how they must run their affairs.

Mr Peros in is younger days

Since its foundation in 1993, Tae Kwon-Do International has grown to become one of the biggest World Tae Kwon-Do bodies. Its World Championships are amongst the largest and best organised and it draws its participation from every contingent.

OFFICERS OF THE T.A.G.B.

The TAGB comitee consists of ten people; a Chairman and nine Area Co-ordinators.
The officers of the TAGB are:

CHAIRMAN: Mr D.K. Oliver

VICE-CHAIRMAN: Mr M. Dew

TREASURER: Mr R. Sergiew

NATIONAL SECRETARY: Mr D. Atkins

LIASON OFFICER: Mr P. Donnelly

NATIONAL COACH: Mr K. Walton

WELSH NATIONAL COACH and AREA CO-ORDINATOR WALES: Mr Gianni Peros

The TAGB headquarters areat: Redfield Leisure Centre, 163A Church Road, Redfield, Bristol BS5 9LA