TTMAS started its first classes in June 2000 under the instruction of Mr David Cliffe, at the time a 1st Degree Blackbelt with Action International Martial Arts Association.Based at Kirkheaton in Huddersfield the class soon grow in size before other classes started at Newsome and then in Marsh.
TTMAS has combined the traditional aspects of the Korean Martial Arts with a modern attitude to training and self defence.
Incorporating a Multi-Mixed Martial Art programme offering the discipline of traditional ITF Taekwondo with Western & Thai Boxing as well as takedown and grappling techniques from Ju-Jitsu and Sambo Wrestling.To this day TTMAS is evolving, as is its instructors and students, to achieve the highest standard possible within the Martial Arts and ones self.
T.T.M.A.S In the News
Dec 13 2006
By The Huddersfield Daily Examiner
HUDDERSFIELD schoolgirls have been getting a new kick out of life.
The Communities United Project, known as Cup, has been delivering a six-week martial arts coaching programme to over 20 students at Almondbury Junior School.
The classes are aimed at girls aged between eight and 11 years, and gives the children the opportunity to participate in sport and health related exercise.
Taekwondo instructor, David Cliffe, said: "Martial arts is a great medium for bringing people together and having a constructive affect on how they behave towards each other."
Cup is a Huddersfield based charity utilising the popularity of sport, music and the arts as a means of engaging young people in positive activities.
Throughout the programme, the students have been given expert training in a different style of martial art each week.
Tricia Brown, activities development worker for Cup, adds: "The karate classes have played a tremendous part in bringing the girls of Almondbury together.
"It also encourages the development of physical skills such as stamina, strength and co-ordination as well as developing confidence and self-esteem, but most of all, it is fun."
The Meaning of Colours
White:
Innocence – The wearer having no previous knowledge of Taekwondo.
Yellow:
The earth in which the plant sprouts and takes root as the foundations of Taekwondo are laid.
Green:
The plants growth, as the seed develops, so training in Taekwondo Develops.
Blue:
The sky to which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Taekwondo progresses.
Red:
Danger – cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.
Black:
The opposite of White – therefore signifying a maturity and proficiency in Taekwondo. It also indicates the holder’s imperviousness to darkness and fear.
