October is going to finish with one of the biggest weekends of the year at Widnes Martial Arts HQ.
On Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th October, we have a full weekend of training, fundraising and testing as we begin the final run towards the 2026 UK Kuk Sool Won Championships in Liverpool.
There is quite a lot happening, so this post is the main place to find out what is going ...
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Tournament Information 2026 – U.K. Championships
Updated 25/09/2026
The following information is for the 2026 World Kuk Sool Association U.K. Competition in Liverpool on 27th & 28th November.
On competition day, we recommend that you arrive early and find the rest of the Widnes team. Team leaders will be available throughout the day to help with questions, ring locations, practice and nerves.
PSBN Sarah is the team ca...
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Fifty Runs, One Route, One Dog, One Experiment
Most people reading this will probably already know me. I’d say I’m above average fitness and in good shape for my age at 46. My focus is, and always has been, Kuk Sool. Being a good practitioner, knowledgeable instructor, and strong leader requires a high level of general fitness. You need to be strong, agile, and have the cardio capacity to still be the commanding vo...
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Kuk Sool Trail Series 2026
In 2026, we are launching the Widnes Kuk Sool Sool Trail Series.
This is a series of 12 themed trail runs/walks taking place throughout the year, created to bring people together through movement, fresh air, and shared experience, while raising money for Halton Cancer Support Centre.
At its heart, this series is about charity, community, and social wellbeing. It ...
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My Kid Loves Cobra Kai — What Martial Art Should They Try?
It’s happened, hasn’t it?
They’ve watched a few episodes of Cobra Kai and now your child is either:
Roundhouse kicking the furniture
Asking for a dojo
Or worse… quoting Johnny Lawrence like he’s some kind of role model
Let’s get this straight: Cobra Kai is entertaining (in a slightly chaotic, over-the-top way). But if your kid wants to actually learn martial ...
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The Widnes Hwarang Do
The Widnes Hwarang Do
I want to tell you all about the best day I've ever had at our Home Dojang. I want to share the incredible team spirit and the joy of seeing students work together, grow, and gain satisfaction from their hard work. But first, let me give you some context.
At Kuk Sool Won of Widnes, we pride ourselves on the quality of martial artists we produce. Over the...
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Goodbye Tournament – Hello, Master Karl.
Goodbye Tournament - Hello, Master Karl.
Tournament has been a big part of my life for the past 20+ years. I have travelled the world competing with some of the best martial artists our association has ever seen. Sometimes, I would stand side by side with a competitor I admired and feel a rush that could only be compared with that when meeting a favourite celebrity.
Anyone w...
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Scottish Championships Results
https://www.kuksoolwon.com/news/scottish-championships-2024-results/
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European Championships Results
https://www.kuksoolwon.com/news/european-championships-2024-results/
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Tournament Information 2025
Tournament Information
*Updated 14/10/2025
The following information is for the 2025 World Kuk Sool Association U.K. Competition in Liverpool on 28th & 29th November.
On competition day, we recommend that you arrive early and find the rest of the team, there are team leaders on the day to help you with any questions, ring locations and nerves. PSBN Sarah is the team capta...
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