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Hillingdon Taekwon-Do

50 years of quality


This is the original BUTF school with an impressive history. It was opened in September 1973 By GM Choy who was then only the 19th ever black belt in the country. If you think today how many black belts there are, this is an incredible lineage to come from. It became the fighting force in the early days of TaeKwon-Do in the UK even until the BUTF was formed in 1988. Due to now running a successful federation GM Choy looked to pass on the reins and in 1990 GM Au (then 5th degree) took over. She has always been an incredibleinspiration through her abilities as a technician being the first person, male or female, to break 3 boards with a spinning 360 back kick in open competition. As with GM Choy, GM Au continued the huge success’s of Hillingdon until her BUTF duties took precedence.

So in 2006 the current instructor Mr Rigg 6th degree took on the responsibility of carrying the school through to mark its 50th year. He had started training under GM Au in 1994 and once he was promoted to black belt actively assisted at his home school amongst others. His determination to fill the position of instructor has never waned and his own Black belts are testimony to the love of his art and dedication to his students.

As a competitor Mr Rigg showed his capabilities in all areas being proficient in patterns, sparring and breaking. He would be regularly part of demonstrations punching through breeze blocks and entertaining the audience with self defence skills aided by his own son and daughter to show the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. The accomplishments of Mr Rigg have been topped by havingthe oldest Black Belt promotion in the BUTF a female in her 60’s. And so from the early days of GM Choy, then GM Au and now Mr Rigg 1973-2023 shows the enduring qualities of excellence . An incredible 50 years …...with more to come.

We are a family orientated school which is extremely passionate about our Art and proud of our history. Beginners are always welcome, so feel free to contact us here

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