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Kilmarnock's martial arts club preparing for the World Championships 2023
dailyrecord.co.ukPhoenix Taekwon-do in Kilmarnock are raising £2,000 to help fund the club's competitors' fees and travel expenses for the World Taekwondo Championships this July.The martial arts club have competed in National and International competitions over the years and are now working hard to represent Scotland at the World Championships.The three day event will take place at Coventry Skydome Arena from Friday, July 14 until Sunday, July 16 where all divisions including juniors, youths, cadets, adults, executives and super executives will compete for a title.Scott McMillan, 6th Dan in Taekwondo and the Senior instructor at Phoenix, said: “This year we have the World Championships in England, the first since the Covid-19 pandemic, and as we have a good reputation we are trying to continue this trend of producing World class competitors, and at the moment have 24 students who are wanting to represent their club and country.“As the cost of living has affected everyone, Phoenix Taekwon-do is trying to raise £2,000 to help, in some small way the 24 competitors with the cost of getting to this massive event, where they will need £60 just to stand on the mat with over 20 other countries that will be represented, with over 2000 competitors, all wanting to be the best of the best.“These students who are wanting to compete for Scotland, have worked hard to be where they are with the ultimate goal of representing the club and country at stake.
It is important for them to compete and see their dreams be fulfilled.”Phoenix was formed 22 years ago and has around 110 members.
The club predominately serves Kilmarnock and the surrounding area but also offers classes in Glasgow. To help Phoenix club to participate at World Championships 2023 ,
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