
Brian
Robinson
Nov 1997 Started Taekwondo training
Nov 1998 Silver medallist (kup grade) 5th BTCB National Poomse Championships
Nov 1998 Grade 2 Kurigi (sparring) Corner judge qualified.
July 1999 Gold medallist (kup grade) 2nd British International Poomse Championship
Oct 2000 Poomse judge qualified.
July 2000 Gold medallist (kup grade) 3rd BTCB International Poomse Championship
Dec 2000 1st Dan promotion
Jan 2001 Joined National Poomse squad.
Oct 2001 British National Poomse Team member. European Technical Taekwondo Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen Germany.
Dec 2001 2nd Dan promotion
Sept 2003 Bronze medallist UK International Technical Championships
Dec 2003 Bronze medallist BTCB GB Poomse Championship.
Dec 2003 Silver medallist (Pairs) BTCB GB Poomse Championship.
Dec 2003 3rd Dan promotion
Dec 2006 4th Dan promotion
Why
Taekwondo?
I had sat and watched my son train for two years when I decided I had to have a go. I was 39 years of age! So I don’t believe it when I am told “I’m too old to start”. During the intervening period Taekwondo has been central to my life and the life of my family. Over that period I have become a regular member of the British National Poomse squad, achieved various Dan promotions and become an instructor. I have been lucky enough to have had many reasons to be proud of club members, but I was proudest when my youngest son was promoted to 3rd Dan aged 13 years.
Why
is Taekwondo so important to me?
I have gained immensely from my training, and I want others to benefit in the same way. I firmly believe that Taekwondo is for all. The disciplined training is good for students of all ages, male and female. I have seen many students develop over the years. I try, through my teaching, and by example to help students:-
No matter who you are or what your circumstances, Taekwondo can offer benefits to you. I have seen the positive affect within the community over and over again. It is this breadth of opportunity and benefit that keeps me interested in Taekwondo as a student and instructor.