Swedish ITF Taekwon-Do Association had an instructors gathering during the weekend 26th-28th of September in Skovde. A special invited guest, Master Per Andresen from Norway, was invited to lecture about how to build and develop a successful organization. Master Andresen presented many interesting ideas and gave of his knowledge to the instructors participating in the meeting. The lecture was very inspiring and appreciated especially as Master Andresen is a very enthusiastic and gifted speaker.

In connection to this gathering a degree test for higher degrees took place. Master Per Andresen was examiner and held a very demanding, intense and interesting test for the candidates.

   
At left: Mimmi Oskarsson; at right: Robert Andersson.
   
At left: Mikael Birdersson; at right: degree test end.

Of the four participants who took the test three were promoted to the next degree. Sweden has now three new 5th Degree holders:

• Mimmi Oskarsson
• Robert Andersson
• Mikael Birgerson

This was a very special moment for the Swedish Association as these three persons are special to the organization.

Mimmi Oskarsson is the first woman in Sweden promoted to 5th degree. She is very committed to TKD both politically in the national association and as a member of the board of AETF and is still competing at high level international championships.

Robert Andersson has also a past as a member in the Swedish national team. He is now the President of our national association.

Mikael Birgerson is a veteran of competition and is the person in Sweden who has won most medals from European Championships and World Championships, all together 34 medlas (3 gold, 11 silver and 20 bronze).