About us

TaeKwon-Do is the scientific use of the body for self defence

As a martial art it has no equal. As an art it is graceful yet very powerful. As a sport it is dynamic, exciting and fun

We are a group called the ''Elite TaeKwon Do Scotland'', headed by Miss Divine (6th Dan) & Mr Dutton (5th Dan)

Established in 2001, we are one of the most successful groups in Scotland.

It is our mission to teach and promote ITF TaeKwon Do as it's true and Traditional form, free from politics.

All our Instructors are fully Certified, experienced, have full Indemnity insurance and are CRB checked

Elite ITF Scotland are affiliated to, Unified ITF which is under the presidency of Grandmaster KS Hwang 9th Dan, furthemore we are the National Governing Body for the UITF in Scotland.

Grandmaster Hwang was born in Teagu Korea. Taegu is the third largest city south of the 38th parallel, and is south east of Seoul and north of Busan. At the age of eleven, he started his martial arts training. After graduating with a degree in Political Science from KyungPook National University he joined the Republic of Korean Army as a commissioned officer in 1964. Serving as a Korean Airborne and Ranger officer and serving his country in Vietnam. He was stationed in Saigon, Chu Ly, and several others. He taught Taekwon-Do to the Korean Tiger Division, the Korean Army, the US Army and the US Marines along with the Vietnamese Army. Receiving commendation medals from Korea and Vietnam. 1970 marked his retirement from the ROK Army as a Captain, and Service Company Commander of the 26th Infantry Division. Also known as the Taekwon-Do Division.

Gen Choi's last words

1971 marked the year Grandmaster Hwang was invited to the US and first taught a credited class at Manchester Community Technical College, and then one year later in 1972 he opened his first Taekwon-Do school. In 1974

Grandmaster Hwang graduated from the first International Taekwon-Do Federation Instructors course held by General Choi, HongHi in Montréal Canada. He also graduated from the ITF Umpires course. Grandmaster Hwang also happens to be one of three Grandmasters (9th Degree black belts) ever promoted by General Choi, HongHi. The others are Grandmaster Rhee of the UK, and Grandmaster Sereff of the US.
Grandmaster Hwang has served as Director of the USA Junior Taekwon-Do team every Junior World Championships since 1990 and was the 1989 and 1992 USA Senior Taekwon-Do Team Director. Grandmaster Hwang served as special assistant to General Choi for many years. Grandmaster Hwang also held the following positions in the ITF: Official Spokesman of the ITF; Chairman of the ITF Promotion Committee; Chairman of the ITF Merger Committee; Secretary General of the ITF .

TaeKwon-Do is for all ages, male and female.

It is a well-known fact that children who acquire self-confidence at an early age are far more likely to succeed in achieving their childhood ambitions as they grow into adulthood. Our classes for children are taught under the supervision of highly-skilled, experienced and fully qualified instructors. We encourage each child to achieve his or her potential; learning new skills and making new friends along the way.

Our adult classes consist of structured training programs that can be tailored to the needs of each individual student and aim to improve physical fitness, boost self-confidence, and provide students with the knowledge and skills required for self protection.

The best way to find out more about TaeKwon-Do and the ETS is to pop along to one of our classes as a spectator or as a participant. Everybody is welcome.

Alternatively, you may decide to browse the frequently asked questions section of this website.

Elite Taekwon-Do Scotland board members: President - Miss Catherine Divine

Vice President - Mr Stuart Dutton

Secretary - Miss Debbie McNally

Treasurer - Mr John Divine

Organising Commitee - Cyndi Mcmillian

Or if you would like to talk to one of our friendly instructors, please do not hesitate to contact us.