Development

Welcome to GB Taekwondo Development. In this section of the website you will find all you need to know about ‘Excel’ Programme including news updates, Development Camp Opportunities, National Talent Squad Training for Juniors and Cadets, Coaching Workshops and Job Opportunities. The GB development section will also keep you informed of all programme initiatives moving forward and updates on local development activity.

GB Taekwondo recently launched a partnership with Sport England with the aim of investing in and creating an England Talent Pathway to provide young talented athletes with the opportunity to access World Class Provision and move through a logical system to maximise their Taekwondo ambition.

GB Taekwondo Development has the ambition to become the number one nation in the world at Junior and Cadet Level. Through the continuation of the regular contact with athletes at Talent Squad Training, increased investment in clubs and opening of the first National Junior Homestay Programme in 2012, it highlights the determination to ensure after the London Games, GB Taekwondo are in a position to continue to deliver world class athletes such as Sarah Stevenson, Martin Stamper and Jade Jones.

Lisa O’Keefe, Sport England’s Director of Sport, said: “This is a terrific opportunity to get onto a fast track development programme in one of the country’s most exciting Olympic sports. GB Taekwondo has a proven track record in helping young athletes realise their potential rapidly, so you could find yourself training alongside - and learning from - the likes of Michael Harvey and Sarah Stevenson within a very short time.”