Keep up-to-date with all the latest competitions and grading dates at Ascend Taekwondo. This page provides information for all members, ensuring you don't miss out on important events. Check back regularly for updates!

Korugi Competition (Fighting)

Date: 25th Jan 2026

Location: Beactive Urmston, Kingsway park Urmston, Manchester, M41 7FJ

Description: This comp is designed for students who want to fight it's a one to one comp so it's set for beginners so you they can see if they like it.

What is needed for this comp: full body armor is needed, head guard, gum shield, body armor, fore arms, shin guards, foot protectors, groin guard.

(These need to be WT approved)

Price: £40 per player, spectators £10 adults and £5 under 5's

Results 

Gold Albie

Gold Noah

Silver Alan 

Silver Jacob 

Fighter of the day goes to Alan for showing determination and great Teakwondo spirt.

 

Online Poomsae Competition (Patterns)

Date: Reg dead line 15th Jan actual comp 25th Jan

Location: online patterns will be filmed at the club the week of the 19th of Jan 

Description: This is open to anyone who wants to have a go at online comps and see how the do compared to others all round the world

What is needed for this comp: full Dobok, hair tided back 

Price: 39 Euros

Results

GOLD MEDALISTS 

Erin, Olly, Edith, Mia, Toby

SILVER MEDALIST 

Holly

BRONZE MEDALISTS 

Jack, Ethan, George, Sofia

 

Ali's Dojang Poomsae Competition

Date: 14th Feb 2026

Location: Sport dock, University of  East London, Rockland campus, University way, London, E16 2RD

Description: this is for the Poomsae squad only

What is needed for this comp: Full Dobok

Price: £45 individuals £48 per pair, £48 per team

Results 

Edith 3x Gold

Jack 1x bronze

Big George 1x silver

Mia 1x Gold 1x silver 1x bronze

Little George 2x Gold 1x silver

Erin 2x Silver 

 

BRING A FRIEND

Date 11th to 20th Feb 

Friends Who Sweat Together, Stay Together! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

We are hosting Bring a Friend Week 

Working out is always better with a wingman (or wingwoman). Whether you need an extra push on that last rep or just someone to laugh with during class, now is the perfect time to introduce your bestie to the family.

The Deal: Members can bring a guest to any session for FREE all week long!

Oh don't worry if your friends are not interested family members are good too 

 

Harrogate comp

Date: 28 March 2026

Location: Ashville Sports Centre, Harrogate

Description: Poomsae squad only

Price: £44 individuals, £48 pairs, £48 teams 

Fantastic Results at the Harrogate Competition
This weekend, our Ascend Taekwondo team proudly attended the Harrogate competition, and what an incredible event it turned out to be.
Nine of our students took part, each showing great determination, focus, and team spirit throughout the day. We’re delighted to share that every student achieved a medal in each of their categories, which is a truly outstanding accomplishment.
Their performances were absolutely fantastic, with every individual giving their best and representing our club with pride. Thanks to their hard work and dedication, we were also thrilled to walk away with a third-place team trophy.
This achievement reflects not only their skill, but also their confidence, perseverance, and support for one another. We couldn’t be prouder of the entire team.
A huge well done to all involved — a brilliant weekend and a well-deserved success!

 

Aquila Spring comp

Date: 26th April

Location: Sports dock London

Description: Poomsae squad only

Price: £50 individuals, £48 pairs, £48 teams, £50 family 

RESULTS 

Fantastic weekend Erin came away 3 GOLD medals and Sofia 2 GOLD and 1 BRONZE massive well done 

Ultimate one on one (Barnsley metrodrone)

🥋 Ascend Taekwondo at Competition Weekend! 🥋

What a fantastic day for Team Ascend at a friendly local competition!
We had 3 first-time fighters step onto the mats for their very first sparring competition, and they all performed exceptionally well. It takes a lot of courage to compete for the first time, and every one of them showed great determination, confidence, and sportsmanship throughout the day.Alongside the sparring, we had 9 students competing in Poomsae, with 3 of those being first-time competitors. Everyone represented the club brilliantly and demonstrated the hard work they've been putting into training.
One of the nicest aspects of this competition was that students were able to choose the pattern they wanted to perform. This was a refreshing change from the usual format and gave competitors the opportunity to showcase the patterns they feel most confident and proud of.Most importantly, it was a lovely, relaxed competition that gave our students valuable experience, helped build confidence, and allowed everyone to enjoy the day with teammates and families.
A huge congratulations to all of our competitors—we are incredibly proud of you all! 👏🥋🏅

🥋 What a weekend for Ascend Taekwondo! 

BLACK BELT GRADING

I honestly don't even know where to start.

This weekend we had four students attend the National Dan Grading, and I'm incredibly proud to say that all four of them passed! 👏🔥

Then today, our oldest student stepped up for his Black Belt grading and also passed, earning his Black Belt. What a way to finish the weekend.

As a coach, these are the moments that make all the hard work worth it. Watching students come in with little confidence, seeing them struggle through techniques, push through tough sessions, and then grow into strong, disciplined martial artists is something special.

A Black Belt isn't something that's just handed out. It's earned through years of commitment, hard work, resilience and showing up even when you don't feel like it. Every one of these students has put the work in and fully deserves this achievement.

I'm genuinely so proud of every single one of them. Not just for passing, but for the people they're becoming along the way. Seeing them grow in confidence, maturity and ability year after year is one of the best parts of what I do.

Congratulations to our newest Black Belts. Enjoy the moment, you've earned it. But remember, this isn't the end of the journey—it's the start of a new chapter.

From strength to strength. 👊🥋

Jodie McKew Sport Taekwondo Seminar

Ascend Taekwondo is proud to welcome Jodie McKew for a special Sport Taekwondo Seminar designed to help athletes develop their sparring skills, competition performance, and tactical understanding.

This unique training opportunity gives participants the chance to learn from one of Great Britain's top athletes. Jodie will share the techniques, training methods, and competition insights that have helped her succeed on the international stage, while delivering practical sessions that athletes can apply immediately in training and competition.

About Jodie McKew

• GB Athlete
• European Bronze Medallist
• WT World Championships Silver Medallist
• Coach at MSTA

Whether you're preparing for competition, looking to elevate your sparring ability, or simply keen to learn from an elite-level athlete, this seminar promises valuable knowledge, high-quality training, and plenty of inspiration.

Event Details

📅 Date: 1st August
🕙 Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Venue: Ascend Taekwondo
💷 Cost: £25

Places are limited and expected to fill quickly, so secure your spot early to avoid disappointment.

Train with one of Great Britain's leading Sport Taekwondo athletes and gain firsthand insight into what it takes to compete at the highest level.

🇦🇹 Ascend Taekwondo in Austria! 🥋🔥

What an incredible experience for our students at the Austrian Training Camp! They've been working hard, learning from some of the very best, with sessions led by Master Peter Nestler, Master Noelia, Master Benjamin, Master Iegor, and Ky tu Dan.

The atmosphere has been amazing, with world-class coaching, challenging training sessions, new friendships, and memories that will last a lifetime. Camps like these are a fantastic opportunity to develop skills, build confidence, and be inspired by some of the sport's top coaches.

We're so proud of the dedication, effort, and positive attitude our students have shown throughout the camp. We can't wait to bring everything we've learned back to Ascend Taekwondo!