A small but mighty team travelled to Rotterdam, Holland in November for the 2023 Dutch Open Championships. Representing clubs, DKMA (Dominique’s Korean Martial Arts, Forres. Master Dominique Stephen), EMA (Evolution Martial Arts, Lossiemouth. Master Michelle Raisborough) and ITSD (Inverness Tang Soo Do. Master Kelly Murphy). Each club respectively had one competitor take part in the competition.
Due to the all female nature of the travellers they affectionately nicknamed themselves, STSD Girls on Tour!
The Official Results for Team Scotland at the Dutch Open Championships in Rotterdam:

Danielle Paddon (DKMA), 1st Sparring, 2nd Forms, 2nd Knife, 3rd Bo Staff
Ella MacGillivray (EMA), 3rd Sparring
Laura Stewart (ITSD), 1st Forms, 1st Bo Staff, 1st Knife, 2nd Open Weapons, 3rd Sparring and….

Adult Black Belt Grand Champion
Amazing results and great performances – Well Done to all!
Tang Soo!