Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha , IX Dan

Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha, 9th dan OCM, is the President and founder of the UKTA, RITA, AETF and the Father of European Tae Kwon-Do. He is the most senior Pioneer and current Senior Vice President of ITF Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha devotes himself to the promotion and update of the techniques and moral culture among the Taekwon-Do brothers and sisters across the world.

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grandmasterrhee@ukta.com

Master De Silva, VIII Dan

With the exception of Grand Master Rhee, Master De Silva is the most experienced and senior Tae Kwon-do practitioner in the United Kingdom . Master De Silva first began to learn Tae Kwon-do in Singapore under Grand Master Rhee (then and international instructor). When Grand Master Rhee moved to the UK to teach, Master De Silva followed. Master De Silva was also a had the honour of knowing General Choi.

masterdesilva@ukta.com

Master Paul Cutler, VIII Dan

I have been training in Taekwon-Do for more than half my life, I started in 1973 at the Polytechnic TKD club in Oxford , England . The Chief Instructor for Great Britain was Grandmaster Rhee Ki Ha (then 6th Dan). We were members of the United Kingdom Taekwon-Do Association (UKTA) which was the ITF representative in Great Britain . I was a member of the ITF from day one and have never had any other affiliations or breaks in my membership. All of my gradings have been under Grandmaster Rhee.

mastercutler@ukta.com

Master Michael Prewett, VIII Dan

Chairman of Information Committee ITF, Chairman of Umpires Committee AETF. Vice Chairman of British Tae kwon-do Council, spokesperson for ITF, Masters Council Member. Won British, English, Welsh, Scottish championships. Silver medal sparring Europeans and medals in pattern and sparring.

Coached British team to Bronze and Silver medals in pattern and sparring and individual gold medals in World and European championships.
masterprewett@ukta.com

Master John Williamson, VIII Dan

Commenced Training 29th May 1977. Dan Grade Qualifications Sep 2006 - 8th Degree Master Mar 1980 - 1st Degree 6 Advanced Level Passes at Colour Belt Gradings 2 Grading Award Winner Achievement

Black Belt Competition Achievements. 1989 Home International Team Member-Gold, 1984 World Champion-Black Belt Power-Gold, 1984 British Open -Black Belt Power -Gold, 1983 British Open - Black Belt Power-Gold, 1982 European Champion-Black Belt Power-Gold

masterwilliamson@ukta.com

Master John Taylor, VIII Dan

Master Taylor has accepted a position as the new International Team Manager. Master Taylor will bring together those involved in the coaching and management of the International Teams to ensure consistency of approach and to maximise some of the great ideas being used by some but not all. In addition the sponsorship authorised at last years AGM will be given to the team pulled together by Master Taylor to decide on how it should be distributed. Please support this new venture and if you want to be involved in any way please contact Master Taylor.

mastertaylor@ukta.com

Master Raymond O'neill, VII Dan

Master Raymond O'Neill has been studying Taekwon-Do since 1978. Being fascinated by the elements of the Theory of Power he has spent a great deal of time studying it's full content, and can advise all students that understanding this topic in detail will enhance their performance and understanding of Taekwon-Do immensely. Being well in his 40's and a left knee held together with screws after an accident in 1999, he is still performing all 24 patterns with easy as well as impressive breaking feats. He's produced in excess of 70 Dan grade promotions to his name, and is the proud instructor of one of the Country's longest running Schools - ‘Stonehenge' which was established in 1974. Master O'Neill is very approachable and thoroughly enjoys meeting Instructors and members alike throughout the UK whilst conducting seminars on behalf of GM Rhee Ki Ha, and is always ready to answer any questions you wish to ask.

masteroneill@ukta.com

Master Gary Miller VII Dan

For many TKD students it feels like the art is “in their blood”. The same can be said for Master Gary Miller VII. As one of five brothers, who all promoted to black belt under ITF Senior Vice President

GM Rhee Ki Ha IX and ran their own schools, it was difficult to escape the daily regime of Taekwon-Do practice and discussion.

Following a hugely successful competition career as both competitor and ITF England team coach, Master Miller has spent the last five years involved in Umpire & Referee training and certification. This now includes a place on the AETF Umpire Committee, where Master Miller has been instrumental (With Master Michael Prewett) in the development of the current AETF Umpire Course.

Currently teaching at RTA Didcot in Oxfordshire and at Oxford University (The UK's oldest Taekwon-Do school) Master Miller is the first student of a UK Master Instructor (Master Paul Cutler VIII) to be promoted to Master level.

“My success & appetite for Taekwon-Do are inspired by, and dedicated to the love and support of all my family, my brothers & sister, and my Instructor Master Paul Cutler, who inspires me even today”.

mastermiller@ukta.com