The Gibraltar Taekwondo Association held a successful Grading with 35
Juniors and 8 Seniors. They also enjoyed the visit of members of the
Royal Navy/Royal Marines Association from the UK with two evenings spent
on training techniques.
Their coach Al Curtin is a 4th Dan and Adam Coates, Events Organiser, a
2nd Dan respectively. In addition two female and one male had been
medallists at recent UK, Netherlands, and Belgium championships.
Over 100 participated in a seminar at the Westside Comprehensive sports
hall. Edward Garcia (4th Dan) and Al Curtin took Kyorugi (sparring)
sessions and Ernest Garcia (4th Dan) took Poomsae (technique).
Presentations of a Gibraltar Crystal Rock were made to the Royal
Navy/Royal Marines team and also to Alex Trinidad who won the Andalusian
Individual League 68 Kg category in a sudden death final at Torrox.
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