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Senior Master Prewett VIII

Senior Master Prewett VIII

 
Our instructor is Senior Master Michael Prewett.  He was promoted to VIII Dan in September 2006, making him one of just five ITF VIII Dan Senior Masters in the UK and the first VIII Dan Master in Wales.
Master Prewett's responsibilities include:
  • Chairman of the Umpires' Committee for AETF
  • Chairman of the Information Committee and spokesperson for the ITF
  • Acting Chairman of the BTC
  •  President of ITF Wales

Master Prewett started practising Taekwon-do in 1972 and took over at Fairwater in 1978 soon after he achieved his black belt.  Today, Master Prewett remains a highly-respected practitioner and teacher of Taekwon-do.

We train at Fairwater Leisure Centre in Fairwater, Cardiff

General Choi

Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha

The History of Taekwon-Do

Taekwon-Do has evolved from a variety of martial arts that have existed in and around Korea over the last 2000 years.   It was originally conceived by General Choi Hong Hi.

Taekwon-do is an empty-handed form of combat for self-defence.  Tae means 'to Kick' or 'Smash with the feet,' Kwon implies 'punching' or 'destroying with the hand or fist,"'and Do means 'way' or 'method'.

The 5 Tenets of Taekwon-Do 

Courtesy 
Integrity 
Perseverence 
Self-Control 
Indomitable Spirit

The Taekwon-Do Oath

I shall observe the tenets of Taekwon-Do 
I shall never misuse Taekwon-Do
I shall respect my instructors and seniors
I shall be the champion of freedom and justice
I shall build a more peaceful world