Ian Ridley VII

Master Ian Ridley is a 7th degree black belt and has been studying Taekwon-Do for over 30 years, starting at Alderman Callow School in Coventry under Master Clive Daffey.

Over this time, he has achieved success as the National Team Coach, competing in numerous European and World Championships. He has also produced many black belt students and association instructors.

He has been all over the world, attending International Instructor Courses and Seminars, studying under many Masters and Grandmasters to gain as much knowledge as possible to pass on.

Mr Ridley is the Vice-President & Secretary General of Taekwon-Do - UK and also Vice President of ITF England.

He is secretary of the T-UK technical board.

Mr Ridley’s International Grading Dates

4th degree Black Belt on 11.09.96 – examiner Grand Master Park Jung Tae.

5th degree Black Belt on 24.04.04 – examiner Grand Master Choi Jung Hwa 

6th degree Black Belt on 11.07.09 – examiner Grand Master Oldham

7th degree Black Belt on 8.07.17 – examiners Grand Master Hector Marano & Grand Master Ung Kim Lan