In the cities of Ashdod and Zichron Ya'akov, took place two sparring seminars, conducted by the World Champion (Poland 2003) and three times European Champion Sabum-Nim Neil Ernest from Wales. Mr. Ernest was invited by the Israeli Taekwon-Do Association as part of preparations for the World Cup in England, and had given two very successful seminars on the afternoon of Friday September 7th, in the Sports Centre of Ashdod.

In the morning of Saturday September 8th, in the Community Center of Zichron Ya'akov.

All the participants were enriched and delighted by Mr. Ernest's energy and experience.

The Association was proud to host Mr. Ernest and to rely on his presence and friendship, and would of course like to thank his support of our country.

The Israeli Association, with only 10 years of existence, will arrive at the upcoming World Cup in Brighton with 107 representatives amongst which are participants, coaches, umpires and supporters.

Leonardo Oros Duek,
General Secretary
Taekwon-Do Israel