The International Tang Soo Do Federation World Championship is a tournament held once every two years in different parts of the world. This tournament is open to all those who practice Tang Soo Do within the International Tang Soo Do Federation this year it was held in Lisbon.
The ancient martial art of Tang Soo Do can be traced back as far as when Korea was divided into three kingdoms: Koguryo Dynasty, Silla Dynasty, and Paekche Dynasty. This era lasted from 57 BC to 935 AD. Tang Soo Do was commonly used as a way of self-defense in warfare as evidenced by many ancient paintings and artifacts. However, when the Japanese occupation began in 1909, practicing any form of Korean martial arts or cultural activities was banned. After the occupation was over in 1945, many Tang Soo Do schools began to appear throughout Korea. Today, the authentic Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do is practiced throughout the world.
Thats why its a great achievement to win medals in Lisbon for the two Welsh Cypriots (their mother Anna is from Nicosia in Cyprus). Alexandros Allen(14years old) had Gold in Forms, Gold in Breaking and Silver in Sparring. Tatiani Allen (6years old) had Bronze in Forms and Bronze in Sparring. Tatiani had nobody else in her category, so she had to compete against 8year old boys but still won 2 Bronzes.
They both train at Master Williams Llantrisant , South Wales, UK
