Taekwondo in Barbados

In this 1995 photo, Grand Master Ken Cheung (Canada) stands with (L-R) local Masters of WTF Taekwondo: Messrs. Vincent Smith, Stephen Haynes, Ogeji Dottin, Mark Phillips, Anthony Williams. Kneeling are: Messrs. Steve Clarke, Rommel Mayers and Andre Bryan.

The Taekwondo Association of Barbados was established over thirty years ago in 1986. TAB is a member of:

• The World Taekwondo Federation
• The Pan American Taekwondo Union
• The Barbados Olympic Association

Barbados became a sovereign Nation in 1966 when it declared its Independence from British rule.

It is the most easterly of the Caribbean Islands and is located at co-ordinates 13 degrees North, 59 degrees West.

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Historic Timeline and Milestones

• 2017
  • 1st time Barbados competed at World Taekwondo Senior Championships: Muju, South Korea
  • Damien Taylor becomes first athlete to establish World- and Olympic-rankings for Barbados
  • First two Barbadian PATU-certified International Referees:
    • Mr. Ogeji Dottin
    • Mr. Ken Harewood
  • First International Judge at PATU level:
    • Mr. Ken Harewood - World Taekwondo President's Cup (Pan Am Region) , Las Vegas Nevada, USA
  • Barbados earns Gold Medal at World Taekwondo President's Cup (Pan Am Region)
    • Liana Best-Smith, Girls Black Belts
• 2011
  • Barbados hosts Caribbean Taekwondo Championships
• 2010
  • 1st time competing at World Taekwondo Junior Championships: Tijuana, Mexico
• 2004
  • Athens Olympics - Taekwondo confirmed as an official Sport
• 2003
  • Bronze medalist at Pan Am Games Qualifiers
• 2000
  • Sydney Olympics - Taekwondo recognised as an official Sport
• 1999
  • Barbados hosts its first IOC/WTF Olympic Solidarity Taekwondo Coaches Seminar
• 1998
  • Barbados advances to Quarter finals of CAC Games
• 1997
  • Barbados hosts PATU Caribbean Taekwondo Championships for the first time
    • Included breaking competition
      
  • Barbados Chairs PATU Tournament Committee
    • Mr. Ogeji Dottin (1997-1999)
• 1988
  • Seoul Olympics - Taekwondo as a demonstration Sport
• 1986
  • Barbados Taekwondo Association is formed
    • Member of World Taekwondo Federation
    • Member of Pan American Taekwondo Union
    • Affiliate of Barbados Olympic Association
    • Founding President - Mr. Richard Francis
• 1980
  • IOC Recognition of Taekwondo (17 July)