Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Griff and Coton Club for our Annual Awards Party on Saturday 31st January — an evening dedicated to celebrating the outstanding achievements and progress of our students throughout 2025. It was a wonderful occasion to reflect on the dedication, effort, and spirit shown by everyone across our Taekwon-Do community.
After the awards presentation, the celebrations continued with karaoke and a lively disco. It was fantastic to see everyone out of their doboks, dressed up, and enjoying themselves together. The energy and laughter throughout the evening truly highlighted the sense of friendship and community that makes our club so special.
We would like to thank all students, families, and supporters who joined us and made the event so memorable. Your ongoing enthusiasm and encouragement are what make our school such a rewarding place to be. Here’s to another fantastic year of training, growth, and achievement in 2026!
Every year we celebrate the members who have worked hard and have demonstrated the tenets throughout the year. Congratulations to the following students:
Awarded to our most outstanding student of 2025
Our Senior Student of the Year for 2025 is Samantha Hill.
Sam is an inspiration to all of our students, showing outstanding commitment and a strong work ethic in every class.
Always reliable and dedicated, she sets a positive example of what it means to be an adult Taekwon‑Do student.
Awarded to an outstanding student aged 14 and under
Our Junior Student of the Year for 2025 is Sharne Greenwood.
Sharne has been training with us since we first opened the club in 2018 and shows consistent effort in every class.
She is a fantastic class helper, always happy to support other students during lessons and assist the instructors with a positive and reliable attitude.
Awarded to an outstanding student on the Children’s syllabus
Our Child Student of the Year for 2025 is Charlie Swain.
Charlie has shown remarkable growth in confidence this year and is proving to be an excellent Taekwon‑Do student. He demonstrates strong theoretical knowledge and consistently works hard in every class.
Awarded to the student who made consistent improvements in class this year
Our Most Improved Student of the Year for 2025 is Theo Jones.
Theo has worked incredibly hard over the past year, showing real dedication to improving his Taekwon‑Do.
He achieved the highest marks in his gradings for both theory and practical, and is consistently welcoming and supportive to his fellow students.
Awarded to the student who gave an outstanding performance in competition this year
Our Competitor of the Year for 2025 is Dexter Hall.
Dexter entered his first competition in 2025 and, despite feeling apprehensive about stepping onto the mats, he faced his fears with remarkable perseverance and determination.
By overcoming his nerves and giving his best effort, he achieved two gold medals at the Birmingham Open, a fantastic start to his competitive journey.
Awarded to an outstanding student who displays hardwork and club spirit, chosen by their peers
Our Students' Student of the Year for 2025 is Sabiha Ghivalla.
Sabiha is a warm, welcoming presence in our dojang and a positive role model for families training together. She regularly trains alongside her children, showing them and others the value of perseverance and shared practice.
Throughout her recent pregnancy she maintained her training, demonstrating what it means to be a strong female role model in Taekwon‑Do. Her friendly manner helps new students feel at ease, and her dedication to training with her family embodies the community spirit of our club.
