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NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL
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GRANDMASTER HEE IL CHO TO VISIT EUROPE IN 2011!

Its Official! Our
president and founder, Grandmaster Hee Il Cho will
be visiting Europe to undertake seminars in Ireland,
Scotland and England. He will also be conducting the
International Black Belt testing in Ireland during
his time here.
We will confirm
dates, locations and costing of tickets to all
students and our martial art friends in the coming
months, and look forward to an exciting October next
year, when we once again train with the most
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW MR & MRS COURTNEY

On
Saturday the 21st of August at 1.00am UK time, Miss
Quintella Walsh and Mr Jimmy Courtney married in Las
Vegas, USA! Master Kirkwood and Mrs Kirkwood
telephoned Miss Walsh about 2 hrs before the wedding
to wish her and Jimmy all the best for their
wedding!
Our friends may have been far away, but
where in our hearts at this special time! We
know our friends, Mr & Mrs Farrell will be looking
after the lovely couple, as they joined them on this
special occasion as part of the wedding party!
Everyone at A.I.M.A.A Scotland HQ send all their
love and best wishes to the newly married couple who
are pictured left ! They are a fantastic couple who
work hard within the martial arts, especially "Miss
Walsh" who is the A.I.M.A.A Ireland National
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HISTORY
CELEBRATED: HISTORY MADE!

We are so honoured to to bring you
the official A.I.M.A.A Summer camp article, written
by Miss Jasmine Cho, which is heading out to major
magazines for publication! This article
captures the spirit of our celebratory Summer Camp,
and the history of A.I.M.A.A passed and what has yet
to be! To read this exciting article
CLICK HERE
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CONGRATULATIONS TO GRANDMASTER PHILLIP AMERIS
It is with deep pride that we
announce the promotion of Master Phillip Ameris to
the status of "Grandmaster"! On the 11th of July, a
day that will go down in history as one as the most
historical testing in A.I.M.A.A, Grandmaster Hee Il
Cho tested his long standing and trustworthy Senior
student at the 30th International Testing in
Washington D.C. History was made, as
Grandmaster Ameris is the first Instructor to be
promoted to this status within our association!
Grandmaster Ameris recently spoke to Master Kirkwood
and has kindly honoured us with a message to all
A.I.M.A.A members! To read this message
CLICK HERE

CONGRATULATIONS TO MASTER MICHAEL FITZGERALD
On the 11th of July and at the side
of Grandmaster Ameris, Mr Michael Fitzgerald
undertook the most important testing of his life,
and was duly promoted to Master status! Master
Fitzgerald is of the old school, a gentleman,
scholar, and a true epitome of what a Master is all
about! All those who attended camp watched in
amazement as he undertook his testing, and although
carrying a serious injury surpassed all expectations
with his drive, determination and heart to deliver
what was truly a wonderful testing to witness! We
are very fortunate in A.I.M.A.A to have Masters who
are role models to look up to, emulate and learn
from. There is so much to learn in our short
life, and what a better way to do so, is from our
professors within our art.
CONGRATULATIONS TO MASTER KIRKWOOD'S STUDENTS
It
is with great pride we announce the promotion of
four of our students who train at A.I.M.A.A Scotland
HQ, under the direction of Master John Kirkwood.
For the last few years these
students have been training hard, knowing that they
would be testing in Washington D.C, under a panel
seen like no other!
The students had the honour to test
in front of Grandmaster Hee Il Cho, Grandmaster
Phillip Ameris, Grandmaster Connolly, Master John
Darcy, Master John Kirkwood and Mr Jeannie Ameris.
To read all about the 30th
International Testing held in Washington D.C then
CLICK HERE.
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A.I.M.A.A IRELAND NATIONAL BLACK BELT TESTING

Master & Mrs Kirkwood had the great
pleasure to attend the National Black Belt testing
in Limerick last weekend. They joined Master John
Darcy and Master Peter Byrne for a weekend of
testing's in Limerick. First on the agenda was the
colour belt testing for Mr Gleeson's students and Mr
Powers. This was followed by the National Testing
the following day, where many 1st kup students and
Black belts tested! The Black Belt testing was an
exceptional event with a high standard of students
testing! Many of A.I.M.A.A Ireland Instructors where
in attendance to witness this big event. For a full
report, please log onto the
www.master-darcy.com website, as this is the
main hub for A.I.M.A.A Europe. To view the extensive
gallery of this fantastic testing
Click Here.. To view Mr.
Gleesson's Testing
Click Here..
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A.I.M.A.A SCOTLAND SUCCESS AT THE 2nd GTF LEAGUE
The
2nd GTF Black Belt league took place on Sunday the
20th of June in Glasgow. As invited guest to this
usually closed event, our students where once more
greeted with great friendship. Master Kirkwood
attended the event with some of his National Squad
members, most had previously attended the 1st one.
The squad consisted of Mr John Kirkwood, Mr Mark
Russell, Mr Scott Ritchie, Mrs Cecilia Gough, Miss
Kirsty Gough, Miss Lisa Aitken, Miss Kara Gough,
Miss Tammy Sutherland and Miss Rachel Miller. Also in attendance was Mr Karim Belgacem
and Mrs Tracey Belgacem who where competing in the event for the
1st time. The day was fully packed of
patterns, cont-sparring and destruction, as well as
technical techniques! A full list of the
points gained at the 2nd league will be listed on
the A.I.M.A.A Scotland FB site, as soon as we
receive these from Mr Cunningham.
During our visit to this fantastic
event Master Kirkwood presented Mr Alan Cunningham a
book by Grandmaster Cho, who had personally signed
and messaged it to the Instructor, for this
friendship to A.I.M.A.A and to that of Master
Kirkwood. Both associations have forged a
strong bond, that continues to grow, and one that
has brought many friendships between our students.
To view the action at this great event, then click
here for the
GTF League Gallery
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A.I.M.A.A SOUTH WALES LAUNCHES IN AUGUST 2010!
It is with great pleasure that we
announce that the "Action International Martial Arts
Association", UK has a new charter member in South
Wales. Mr. Patrick Baker Jones, a 4th Degree
Black belt
has joined the AI.M.A.A family and Launches the new
"Shirenewton School of Cho's
TKD" in August 2010. Mr
Jones looks forward to a new exciting Tae Kwon Do journey
within the A.I.M.A.A Worldwide family, and looks
forward to meeting everyone during the year.
We would like to take this opportunity to wish Mr
Jones every success with his new A.I.M.A.A school.
Master Kirkwood looks forward to working and
supporting him and the students within South Wales
during the coming year. We will keep everyone
posted of this new exciting A.I.M.A.A school!
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MASTER
KIRKWOOD VISITS A.I.M.A.A HUDDERSFIELD

Master
Kirkwood and Mrs Kirkwood recently returned from a
wonderful weekend in Huddersfield, which was full of
training, fun and laughter with A.I.M.A.A Head
Instructor Mr Miah and his Black Belt Instructors
and students. Master Kirkwood was honoured to
undertake 2 days of some serious training with this
thriving group in the heart of Yorkshire! To read
more on the trip and view the extensive gallery of
photos, then
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A.I.M.A.A
SCOTLAND SQUAD WIN IN IRELAND!

Master
Kirkwood and Mrs Kirkwood recently returned with the
National Squad members from Dublin, after a hectic
weekend of competitions, that ran back to back! The
squad did an outstanding job at both the TAI
International Taekwondo Championships and the
A.I.M.A.A Traditional Championships in Ireland.
A total of 27 medals was won by the squad, with 14
of these being National and International titles!
Squad member Mr Mark Russell was voted fighter of
the weekend by many including Master Kirkwood and
Master Darcy, when he won his bout in the
International Team challenge and took A.I.M.A.A into
the finals against the TAGB.

To read more on these
fantastic events and view the extensive photo
galleries, please select one of the following
reports:
TAI International Taekwondo
Championships
A.I.M.A.A Traditional
Championships
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A.I.M.A.A EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP REPORT

  
Master John Kirkwood hosted the first
A.I.M.A.A European Championships on Sunday the 2nd
of May in Scotland. This event had over 500 in
attendance and was one of the largest held by our
association in Scotland. This European event brought together
competitors from Scotland, Ireland, Jersey, England,
Wales, Poland, Madeira, as well as other
nationalities. The day was full of non stop action
from Black Belts to colour belts who competed in
sparring, patterns, team patterns and one-step! For
a full report of the days actions. who was in
attendance as well as a full listing of all the
winners, then Click
Here...
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A.I.M.A.A STUDENTS WIN 20 EUROPEAN TITLES!
Master Kirkwood's
National Squad members and students from Mr John
Kirkwood's school in Lesmahagow recently became European
Champions at the recent championships, held in
Scotland. Master Kirkwood and Mr John Kirkwood
are immensely proud of these students who took part,
as some where competing for the first time!
Master Kirkwood students won an amazing 17 European
Gold's, 22 Silver and 12 Bronze, which is an
astonishing accomplishment for the squad! Mr John
Kirkwood's students won an impressive 3 European
Titles and 5 Silver in the championships! Both
Instructors would like to commend everyone who took
part from their schools, especially those who missed
out on a placing, as you are all winners in the eyes
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A.I.M.A.A SCOTLAND NEW CLASSES & COURSES
A.I.M.A.A Scotland launches its new "Fight Club",
"Black Belt training"! Our certified first aid
course for Instructors and Snr Students in now full,
so please request to be added to our waiting list
for the next course! If you wish to attend any
weekly class simply contact A.I.M.A.A Scotland HQ to
request more information or simply turn up at the
training classes and pay!
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON OUR NEW BLACK
BELT TRAINING
CLICK HERE |
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON OUR FIGHT CLUB
TRAINING CLICK HERE |
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON OUR FIRST AID
COURSE CLICK HERE |
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A.I.M.A.A SCOTLAND
MAY TESTING RESULTS !!
The 2nd A.I.M.A.A Scotland colour
belt testing of 2010, took place in A.I.M.A.A
Scotland HQ, Blantyre. High grade students of Blue
belt upwards tested in front of Master Kirkwood on
Saturday the 15th of May, whilst the low grades from
white to green belt tested on Sunday the 16th of
May.
This testing saw Mr David McCaig and
Mrs Lynne Slade join Master Kirkwood to gain
experience as panel members. It was highly
enjoyable day for both Black Belts on the panel. A full listing
of successful students who passed from the A.I.M.A.A
Panthers, A.I.M.A.A Scotland HQ and Lesmahagow Cho's
TKD can be viewed by
Clicking Here
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H.M.A
CHO'S TKD NEW WEBSITE!
A.I.M.A.A Ireland
Instructor, Mr Paul Healy has launched his new
website this week! the website not only covers his
Taekwondo schools in Ireland, but his open gym
classes, private tuition and more! Mr Healy also owns
"leinster Nutrition" and "Irish Ninja Camps". These
two businesses are growing from strength to strength
within Ireland and are also featured within the
site. As a fully qualified personal trainer
and fitness Instructor Mr Healy offers much more in
his schools, than that of the normal traditional
classes Taekwondo classes.
A.I.M.A.A Scotland
wish Mr Healy every success with his new site, and
during the coming months he has assured us that
there will be additional information and video
added!
Click Here to check out this new A.I.M.A.A
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MONIKA
WINS AT THE "BATTLE OF JERSEY" 2010 !!
Mr.
Robbie Fernandes and Mr. Jimmy Courtney recently
hosted the first full contact fight night on the
Island of Jersey! The 1st Battle of Jersey saw many
excellent fighters come together under one roof for
the very first time! There were fighters from
A.I.M.A.A Jersey and A.I.M.A.A Ireland, not to
mention Mr Courtney's Kick boxers from Ireland! and
top fighters from the top gyms in Jersey and beyond!
However, one of the main event fighters was Miss
Monika Markowska, who came up against a fantastic
opponent from Poland! Miss Markowska impressed many
with her skills and won the fight by points. The BBC
ran a review on Monika and her fighting prowess, to
read this exclusive report by the BBC
Click Here. To read more on all the
fighters and the outcomes of the night
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"MASTERING
SPACE & TIME"
GRANDMASTER HEE IL CHO NEW ARTICLE NOW FEATURED IN
APRIL EDITION OF COMBAT MAGAZINE
The Action International Martial Arts
is most proud to have another exclusive article
within Combat martial arts magazine, right her in
the UK! This article was written by our president
and founder Grandmaster Hee Il Cho and covers one
and three step sparring!
This is an in-depth guide to the
practicalities of performing one and three step
sparring and the article is combined with many step
by step photographs of Grandmaster Cho and Master
John Darcy performing the moves! This is a fantastic
article and one not to be missed! The magazine is
now on sale in all WHSmith stores or you can order directly from Combat
magazine online!
ALL PHOTOGRAPHS ON THIS SITE IS COPYRIGHT PROTECTED
AND OWNED BY A.I.M.A.A SCOTLAND
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A.I.M.A.A
SCOTLAND ATTEND GTF BLACK BELT LEAGUE

Master Kirkwood
and high ranking students where guests of the GTF at
their recent Black Belt league, in Dundee. The small
group of students had a wonderful time at the event
and forged many new friendships within Taekwondo.
Master Kirkwood was overwhelmed by the presentation
made to him by the association president Mr Allan
Cunningham and his wife Mrs Shirley Cunningham on
behalf of the GTF. To read more on the Black Belt
league and review the points accumulated
Click Here..
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A.I.M.A.A SCOTLAND STUDENT AWARDS 2009
Master Kirkwood and Mrs Kirkwood held
their annual award ceremony on Saturday the 27th of
February 2009. This event is to honour those
students and Instructors who have excelled in 2009
within the association. A.I.M.A.A European Director,
Master John Darcy flew in to attend the event,
accompanied by Mr Gerry Long and Mr Healy. Also
honoured at the event, was our very own Mr James
Lawson. To read the full review of this
amazing night, and to view the picture gallery
Click Here....
To view all the winners of 2009
Click Here....
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A.I.M.A.A SCOTLAND INTERCLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010
 
Master Kirkwood held the 1st
A.I.M.A.A Scotland Interclub Championships, on the
14th of March, 2010. This is an annual event within
the association calendar and brings together all the
A.I.M.A.A Scotland clubs together. The highlight
with the event was undoubtedly the "A.I.M.A.A
Panthers", which saw over twenty little 3 to 4 yr
olds undertake patterns and sparring, much to the
delight of those watching. 150 people attended this
event and for a full report, photo gallery and
winners listing please
Click Here..
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AIMAA
JERSEY INSTRUCTOR - MONIKA MARKOWSKA
  
A.I.M.A.A Scotland and Jersey recently
attended the "Irish Open". Miss Monika
Markowska battled through the
full contact quarter finals, semi finals and then
the final to win Silver, as well as compete in the
light contact sparring division.
Master Kirkwood and Tammy Sutherland also took part
in this amazing event for the fist time, and although
not placed, had a great time. Also in
attendance was Mr
Robert Fernandes, who it the head of AIMAA Jersey,
as well as Mrs Kirkwood and Mrs Sutherland, who were
there to support those taking
part. Over two days over 2,400
competitors fought and competed, and had gathered
from over 35 countries to make this a truly
remarkable event. For more videos of our fights and
the Irish Open log onto
www.youtube.com/user/aimaascotland
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NEW PANTHER SCHOOL !
- EAST KILBRIDE

A.I.M.A.A Panther Instructor, Mrs
Cecilia Gough, opens her new A.I.M.A.A Panthers
class on Friday the 26th of March in the Alistair
McCoist Sports Complex, East Kilbride!
This new A.I.M.A.A School will be
open to 3-5yr olds and is a fun and active class for
all pre-school children.
Please contact A.I.M.A.A Scotland for
further information on this new school, as we are
currently taking names for the 1st Class on the 26th
of this Month, and places are filling up fast!!!
Contact:
aimaascotland_hq@aimaascotland.com
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A.I.M.A.A SCOTLAND WIN AT THE WKA CHAMPIONSHIPS
  
Master Kirkwood along with A.I.M.A.A
Scotland students and Instructors attended this
prestigious event in Wishaw on the 7th of February.
Master Kirkwood
flew in from Ireland that morning after attending
the full contact fight night the before in Gorey, to
compete in this World Qualifier event. Some of
the National Squad who train with Master Kirkwood
attended the event and took an impressive 17
trophies, with 6 of these being Scottish Titles. To read
more on the WKA Scottish Open and see our list of
winners
CLICK HERE.
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A.I.M.A.A PANTHERS TESTING RESULTS
A.I.M.A.A
Scotland Panther Instructor, Mrs Cecilia Gough held
her 1st A.I.M.A.A Panther testing for here schools
on the 8th and 10th of February.
The Panthers did an exceptional job
and have been promoted to their new rank within the
association. To view a full listing of the recently
promoted Panthers
Click Here...
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A.I.M.A.A SCOTLAND TESTING RESULTS!

A.I.M.A.A Scotland held its first colour belt
testing under Master John Kirkwood and Mr James
Lawson.
Master Kirkwood would like to thank Mr David Graham
and Mrs Cecilia Gough for sitting on the testing
panel. Both Instructors enjoyed their experience on
the panel, and both did an excellent job! Also
a huge well done to all those who tested over the
weekend, and to the A.I.M.A.A Scotland Instructors
who ensured that their students were prepared for
these testings. To view the latest results
CLICK
HERE...
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CHO'S TAEKWONDO EAST KILBRIDE
NOW OPEN &
ENROLLING NEW STUDENTS
Master
John Kirkwood 6th Degree, opened his new "East Kilbride Cho's Taekwondo
School" within the new "Alistair McCoist Sports Complex".
The school will let children and adults within the community
experience "The best Taekwondo classes in the country" right on their
doorstep, under the direction of an A.I.M.A.A Master.
For
further information on class schedule, location and
directions to the school
CLICK HERE
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BATTLE OF GOREY 2 FULL CONTACT NIGHT!
The Action International Martial Arts
Association had a fantastic night at the "Battle of
Gorey" full contact fight night. Our very own Mr
John Kirkwood fought in his first ever full contact
fight, and was part of the A.I.M.A.A team, which
consisted of Hassan Sinanovic, Paul Healy, Monika Markowska,
Paul Gallacher and Eric Nolan.
Well done to Mr Jimmy Courtney and
Miss Quintella Walsh for an outstanding event! Video
and a report will appear here shortly, so please
check back....
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