Master Boyle Family of Cho’s Tae Kwon Do
A MARTIAL arts black belt master from Greenock gets a real kick out of his sport — by training his whole family in Tae Kwon-Do.
Charles Boyle — or ‘Cha’ to those who know him — has his wife, two sons and brother hooked on the Korean foot and fist discipline.
The 6th dan black belt specialist has run Inverclyde Cho’s Tae Kwon-Do school for the last 25 years and takes special pride in making it a family affair.
He joked: “It’s great that my wife and sons are into it as well — well they didn’t have much choice really!”
Charles, 50, added: “But they all really enjoy it and get so much out of it.”
His wife, Gillian, 44, is a fourth dan black belt, son Logan, 13, a first dan, as is Charles’s brother David. His other son, Jaxon, is well on his way to achieving the accolade and is currently an orange belt.
His wife, Gillian, 44, is a fourth dan black belt, son Logan, 13, a first dan, as is Charles’s brother David. His other son, Jaxon, is well on his way to achieving the accolade and is currently an orange belt.
Charles took up the sport in 1984 and has graded for Grand Master Cho in Hawaii, as well as moving through the grades at camps in Arizona, Florida and Ireland.
He said: “There was Kung Fu and Karate back then but I wasn’t interested.
“When Tae Kwon-Do came I went along and I liked it a lot.
“My wife got into it after two years with me, and the boys got into it because mum and dad were doing it.”
Charles added: “I started the club 25 years ago and hundreds of people have gone through it, including 56 black belts
“I get real enjoyment from teaching and seeing people come through and I’ve made many friends through it.”
The family are making the trip to Hawaii in November for Logan to go for his second dan black belt in front of Grand Master Cho, who is still practising the martial art at the age of 78.
Charles said: “It’ll be a big thing for Logan but I’m sure he’ll come through just fine. It’ll be a nice holiday for us as well.”
You can fins out more about the local school by logging on to www.inverclydetaekwondo.com
Icon Scottish Tae KwonDo Championships 2018
On Saturday the 8th September Inverclyde Cho’s Tae Kwon Do Scotland traveled to Cowdenbeath Leisure Centre to take part in Icon Scottish Tae Kwon Do Championships hosted by Mr Ross Fisher.
there was Tae Kwon Do clubs from all over Scotland and even our friends from Mr Luke Hall and students from Hereford England took part in this great event.
Master & Mrs Boyle had 14 students competing in this competition and came away with 17 medals 3 Scottish titles 8 silver and 6 bronze. quit impressive as for 6 students this was there 1st big competition. and would like to say unlucky to Brandon Matznick and Liam Laughlan for great effort but no medals next time boys.
the winning students are,
Patterns:
Silver place: Declan Mcilwee, Katie Wright and Owen Harvey.
Bronze place: Jaxon Boyle and Adam Engleby.
in Points sparring are,
Gold place: Aiden Bradley and Rebecca Foley.
Silver place: Dean Cushnaghan and Thomas Collins.
Bronze Place: Noah Laverty, Katie Wright, Owen Harvey and Stephanie Turner.
in Continues sparring are,
Gold place: Aiden Bradley.
Silver place: Leah MaCallum, Thomas Collins and Stephanie Turner.
Master & Mrs Boyle would like to thank Mr Ross Fisher for a great event and for parents whom taken there time out and taken students to Icon Scottish Championship at Cowdenbeath.
Master & Mrs Boyle has there full Time studio Inverclyde Cho’s Tae Kwon Do at 11a George Square Greenock PA15 1PQ
there is classes for all ages from 3/12 old upwards every Monday-Wednesday-Friday. Come along for your free trial week of classes with our fantastic instructor team who have an amazing 70 years of experience between them.
contact us on inverclyde-taekwondo.com or contact Master Boyle on 07901828863 Mrs Boyle on 07908715883
2nd A.I.M.A.A. Ireland Camp 2018
On the 29th June to 2nd July Master Boyle and students of Inverclyde Cho’s Tae Kwon Do Scotland was invited to travel to Delphi Adventure Resort in Galway Ireland to take part in Aimaa Ireland 2nd International Training Camp 2018.
This camp was hosted by Master John Darcy the European International Director of A.I.M.A.A. ( Action International Martial Arts Association ) this event was a huge success, their was clubs from all over Ireland and Scotland.
There was three classes each day teaching all aspect of Tae kwon do from our own Grand-Master Hee Il Cho Founder of A.I.M.A.A. (Action International Martial Arts Association )
there was a variety of classes from our talented instructor from Ireland and Scotland showing there skills from sparring, self defense, boxing skills, jujitsu, one step and pad work etc which they learned from their instructors and Masters.
Inverclyde Cho’s Tae Kwon Do had 3 students to train in this great camp and they were not disappointed with the skills from each instructors and on sunday all students and Master went through a tough class under Master John Darcy.
Thanking all students and families for supporting this amazing event which will become the start of something great bringing our Tae Kwon Do family together is the main aim of this camp and we hope it will continue for the years to come, getting bigger and strong every year.
Master Darcy thanked all the instructors for all there help over the weekend, and to all instructors from all over Ireland and Scotland who shared their expertise from Masters Byrne, Scottish Master Charles Boyle and Scottish instructors Ms.Celia Gough,Ms Kirsty Gough and Ms Kara Gough for traveling to this event. Last but not least, a special thank you Mrs Muiriosa McCarthy and Ms Katrina Kenny for making this amazing weekend happen.
Master & Mrs Boyle has there full Time studio Inverclyde Cho’s Tae Kwon Do at 11a George Square Greenock PA15 1PQ
there is classes for all ages from 3/12 old upwards every Monday-Wednesday-Friday. Come along for your free trial week of classes with our fantastic instructor team who have an amazing 70 years of experience between them.
contact us on inverclyde-taekwondo.com or contact Master Boyle on 07901828863 Mrs Boyle on 07908715883.
in photo is from back left is Mr Logan Boyle, Master John Darcy with blue Suit, Master Peter Byrne and Master Charles Boyle.
front row left to right is Declan McGhee and Jaxon Boyle.
3rd A.I.M.A.A. Scotland Tkd Championships 2018
On the Sunday 15th April, Inverclyde Cho’s Tae Kwon Do Scotland held its 3rd Scottish A.I.M.A.A. Open Tae Kwon Do Championships hosted by Master & Mrs Boyle at Notre Dame High School Greenock.
Again we had great support from friends Master & Mrs Kalcutt & Master & Mrs Hall W.M.S.T. and Mr Adam Jones of AIMAA England.
And from our A.I.M.A.A. (Action International Martial Arts Association) Scotland family Mr & Mrs Belgacem & Miss Alix Reid Larkhall & Hamilton, Mr Walker & Ms Lynne Slade Lochend Miss Kirsty, Celia and Cara Gough Blantyre.
also T.A.G.B. Scotland Clubs Mrs Kirsty McKendrick from Uddingstone, Mr Joe Hoey T.A.G.B. Jayson & Daryn Duncan Hamilton T.A.G.B. Mr Chris Markey Wishaw TAGB, Mr Mark Gilluley Bellshill T.A.G.B. Mr Stevie Lee from Johnston Tkd and Master Alan Cunningham G.T.F. Scotland.
This yearly event seen 160 competitors take to the floor from all over the UK, in the disciplines of Patterns, Point Sparring and Continuous Sparring in over 70 division.
Our local students also managed to hold on to a massive 5 Scottish titles on the day, with another 8 silvers and 7 bronze, collecting a total of 20 medals on the day.
Patterns winners were:
2nd Place Winners: Carly McVicar, Owen Harvey and Stephanie Turner.
3rd Place Winners: Adam Engleby, Gavin Patton and Rebecca Foley.
Points Sparring Winners were:
1st Place: Liam Laughlan,Leah McCallum and Gillian Collins
2nd Place: Carly McVicar, Rebecca Foley and Stephanie Turner.
3rd Place: Adam Engleby, Logan Boyle and Thomas Collins
Continuous Sparring Winners were:
1st Place: Leah McCallum, Gillian Collins
2nd Place: Carley McVicar. Jason Cox
3rd Place: Adam Engleby.
This yearly event seen 160 competitors take to the floor from all over the UK, in the disciplines of Patterns, Point Sparring and Continuous Sparring in over 70 division.
Our local students also managed to hold on to a massive 5 Scottish titles on the day, with another 8 silvers and 7 bronze, collecting a total of 20 medals on the day.
Patterns winners were:
2nd Place Winners: Carly McVicar, Owen Harvey and Stephanie Turner.
3rd Place Winners: Adam Engleby, Gavin Patton and Rebecca Foley.
Points Sparring Winners were:
1st Place: Liam Laughlan,Leah McCallum and Gillian Collins
2nd Place: Carly McVicar, Rebecca Foley and Stephanie Turner.
3rd Place: Adam Engleby, Logan Boyle and Thomas Collins
Continuous Sparring Winners were:
1st Place: Leah McCallum, Gillian Collins
2nd Place: Carley McVicar. Jason Cox
3rd Place: Adam Engleby.
A special thanks goes to Mrs Rowe, Miss Engleby, Mrs Laughlan, Miss Fyfe, Mr McCallum,Miss Docherty, Mr Lewis, Mr Patton for helping set up and help things run smoothly on the day, also Mr Darren Laughlan for the use of his Van on the day. Also thanks to senior black belt Jason Cox and other Black belt students for helping out on the day.
And all our Instructors whom help out during the day refereeing etc the competition couldn’t run smoothly without your help folks.
Master and Mrs Boyle would like to thank everyone who took part and helped out at this great event. Win or loose on the day you all done fantastic.
Master and Mrs Boyle would like to thank everyone who took part and helped out at this great event. Win or loose on the day you all done fantastic.
in photo is some student whom competed on the day some students couldn’t make photo.
Master & Mrs Boyle has there full Time studio Inverclyde Cho’s Tae Kwon Do at 11a George Square Greenock PA15 1PQ
there is classes for all ages from 3/12 old upwards every Monday-Wednesday-Friday. Come along for your free trial week of classes with our fantastic instructor team who have an amazing 70 years of experience between them.
contact us on inverclyde-taekwondo.com or contact Master Boyle on 07901828863 Mrs Boyle on 07908715883.
Club/Comp/Awards 2017
On Sunday 25th February Inverclyde Cho’s Tae Kwon Do Scotland held its annual club competition awards Competition was at our full time studio at 11a George Square Greenock, Master & Mrs Boyle run this family run Tkd school with over 70 years experience between them.
The club hold events like this every year so that students can get a taste of competing in patterns and sparring at a lower level before going on to the bigger competitions, 32 students from the club came together to make the day a great event and we would like to thank all of you for taking part on the day, also would like to thank parents and grand parents for coming along to support us all on the day.
A special thanks also goes to senior students Mr Cox, Mr Boyle Jnr Mr Mckenna, Mr Barrie Miss McCallum, Mrs Collins and for helping out on the day.
Every student is a winner in our eyes for just standing on the mats and taking the big step to take part. Everyone on the day received a trophy with the winners receiving an extra certificate for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
winning students for Patterns are:
1st: Gabriel Broadley, Noah Laverty, Arran Duffy, Brendan Daley, Aileigh Mearns, Luke Stewart, Rebecca Foley, Leah McCallum, Carly McVicar and Jason Cox.
2nd: Sophie Duffy, Max Stein, Riley Windmill, Jaxon Boyle, Declan McGhee, Liam Laughlan, Jason Harvey, Aiden Bradley, Gillian Collins and Ethan Barrie.
3rd: Keir McMaster, Ryan MacBain, Mickey Braodley, Morgan Connon, Thomas Collins, Ellie Watson and Jamie McKenna.
Points Sparring:
1st: Riley Windhill, Max Stein, Ryan MacBain, Brendan Daly, Adam Engleby, Teighan Collins, Leah McCallum, Aiden Bradley, Gillian Collins and Jason Cox.
2nd: Sophie Duffy, David Bonner,Arran Duffy ,Declan McGhee, Liam Laughlan, Morgan Connon, Rebecca Foley, Jason Harvey, Ellie Watson and Jamie McKenna.
3rd: Keir McMaster, Noah Laverty, Michael Broadley, Luke Stewart, Aileigh Mearns, Thomas Collins, Carly McVicar and Ethan Barrie.
Competitor of the year 2017
1st: Arran Duffy, Adam Engleby, Teighan Collins, Leah McCallum, Logan Boyle, Gillian Collins and Ross Derrick.
2nd: Ryan MacBain, Declan McGhee, Ailegh Mearns, Ethan Barrie and Jason Cox,
3rd: Max Stein, Luke Stewart and Jamie McKenna.
Master & Mrs Boyle would also like to thank parents Angela Rowe, Craig McCallum, Gillian Bradley, Julie Laughlan, Sharon Fyfe and Mick Rodger for there continued support over the years at these events
Master & Mrs Boyle has there full Time studio Inverclyde Cho’s Tae Kwon Do at 11a George Square Greenock PA15 1PQ
there is classes for all ages from 3/12 old upwards every Monday-Wednesday-Friday. Come along for your free trial week of classes with our fantastic instructor team who have an amazing 70 years of experience between them.
contact us on inverclyde-taekwondo.com or contact Master Boyle on 07901828863 Mrs Boyle on 07908715883.
Black Belt Grading December 17
Master Boyle and Mr Derrick with students whom sat black/belt
On Saturday 2nd December Inverclyde Cho’s Tae Kwon Do held its annual black-belt grading at 11a Kerr Hall George Square Greenock and was overseen by Master Charles Boyle 6th degree black-belt and Academy Chief Instructor with Senior Student Mr Ross Derrick 3rd degree assisted on the day.
three students grading for black-belt on the day, but only two students were successful.
All students have been training intensely since January and have also undertaken 3 pre-grading’s in the previous 2 months leading up to the grading, All to prepare themselves for the grueling 4 1/2 hour grading.
Students also had to undertake a teaching schedule to enable them to enter the blackbelt ranks within AIMAA.
The morning started off with a twenty min warm up, leading into all patterns, basic and advanced line work, sparring then on to pad work, self-defence, 3v’s1 sparring, 2v’s 1 sparring and 2v’s1 self-defence, and then on to breaking boards.
The morning started off with a twenty min warm up, leading into all patterns, basic and advanced line work, sparring then on to pad work, self-defence, 3v’s1 sparring, 2v’s 1 sparring and 2v’s1 self-defence, and then on to breaking boards.
All students were on the floor for about 4 hours with only short breaks from time to time to take on fluids. Students were also tested on their knowledge of Tae Kwon-Do and had to submit a 1000 word essay which was then passed to Grandmaster Hee Il Cho 9th degree and president and founder of AIMAA, who also had the final say on weather or not the students had passed.
If you are interested in learning traditional Tae Kwon Do, please contact Master Boyle at his full time studio: Inverclyde Cho’s Tae Kwon Do, 11a George Square, Greenock, PA15 1PQ
Classes are held from ages 3½ upwards, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Upon your first visit, you will receive a week’s free trial under the tutorage of Master Boyle and his instructors, all who have accumulated over 70 years of experience between them.
in photo from left to right is Jason Harvey, Aiden Bradley, Master Boyle, Thomas Collins, Rebecca Foley and Mr Derrick.
You can visit the webpage at Inverclyde-Taekwondo.com or contact via phone:
Master Boyle ~ 07901828863
Mrs Boyle ~ 07908715883.
Master Boyle & Mr Derrick Sparring Seminar at Blantyre Dec 17
in the photo is students from Greenock, Blyntre and Larkhall.
On Saturday the 9th of December, Inverclyde Cho’s School of Tae Kwon-Do held a sparring seminar in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire. The event was lead by Master Charles Boyle, 6th Degree black belt along with one of his senior students Mr Ross Derrek, 3rd degree.
The Seminar was in aid of the Blantyre school of Cho’s Tae Kwon Do after a fire destroyed both their training hall and training equipment last month.
With the festive season in full swing, it was uncertain as to how many students would be able to attend, however a lot of hard work was put in by those who could appear on the day. The day involved strength exercises, stamina and cardio, and was concluded with pad work and combination drills. and would like to thank parents who took there time out to support the event, and the Gough family who’s Cho’s Blyntre Tae Kwon Do club which went on fire.
If you are interested in learning traditional Tae Kwon Do, please contact Master Boyle at his full time studio: Inverclyde Cho’s Tae Kwon Do, 11a George Square, Greenock, PA15 1PQ
Classes are held from ages 3½ upwards, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Upon your first visit, you will receive a week’s free trial under the tutorage of Master Boyle and his instructors, who have accumulated over 70 years of experience between them.
You can visit the webpage at www.Inverclyde-Taekwondo.com or contact via phone:
Master Boyle ~ 07901828863
Mrs Boyle ~ 07908715883.
Master John Darcy Seminar Oct 17
On Sunday 29th October 12 students from Inverclyde Cho’s Tae Kwon-Do Scotland along with instructors Master & Mrs Boyle traveled to Lark hall Leisure Centre to train with A.I.M.A.A. (Action International Martial Art Association) European director Master John Darcy 7th Degree Black belt and the 3rd highest ranking member under our very own Grandmaster Hee IL Cho 9th Dan and Chief instructor and Founder of A.I.M.A.A.
The seminar was organized by Mr & Mrs. Belgacem from Hamilton, and we would like to thank them for the invite to train with the legend instructor Master John Darcy, Over 140 students took part on the day with some traveling from Aimaa Ireland and Mr Salik Miah and students from Aimaa East Yorkshire England.
The seminar was over two and a half hours and their was students from whit belt to 6th Degree black belt taking part in this great seminar.
Master Darcy covered all aspects of Tae Kwon-Do along with a lot of core workouts, which Master Darcy takes straight from his training himself with Grand Master Hee IL Cho. Master & Mrs. Boyle would like to say well done to all students who traveled to the event from all over Scotland, England and Ireland.
For anyone interested in joining Master Boyle family run Cho’s Tae Kwon Do school with over 76 years experience teaching all ages the aspects of Tae Kwon Do, come along and try your one free weeks training anytime. or contact Inverclyde Cho’s Tae Kwon-Do log on to www.inverclyde-taekwondo.com, or contact Master Boyle on 07901828863 or Mrs Boyle on 07908715883 or pop into our new training hall at Kerr Hall 11a George Square Greenock PA15 1PQ , any evening from 5pm. Classes are offered to students from the age of 3 ½ and upwards. .
2nd Inter-club Cho’s Tkd Competition 2018
On Saturday 30th September Inverclyde Cho’s Tae Kwon Do Scotland held its 2nd inter-club Competition at it full time studio at 11a George Square Greenock, Master & Mrs Boyle run this family run Tkd school with over 70 years experience between them.
The club hold events like this twice a year so that students can get a taste of competing in patterns and sparring at a lower level before going on to the bigger competitions, 30 students from the club came together to make the day a great event and we would like to thank all of you for taking part on the day, also would like to thank parents and grand parents for coming along to support us all on the day.
A special thanks also goes to senior students Mr Derrick, Mr Cox, Mr Boyle Jnr, Miss McCallum, Mrs Collins and Mr Laird for helping out on the day.
Every student is a winner in our eyes for just standing on the mats and taking the big step to take part. Everyone on the day received a trophy with the winners receiving an extra certificate for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
winning students for Patterns are:
1st: Noah Laverty, Arran Duffy, Robbie Miller, Aileigh Mearns, Adam Engleby, Rebecca Foley, Leah McCallum, Chris Laird and Ross Derrick.
2nd: Max Stein, Riley Windmill, Declan McGhee, Payton McKenzie, Luke Stewart, Aiden Bradley, Logan Boyle, Gillian Collins and Jason Cox.
3rd: Gabriel Broadley, Sophie Duffy, Ryan MacBain, Liam Laughlan, Abigail Pollock, Morgan Connon and Aidan Guiller.
Points Sparring:
1st: Max Stein, Ryan MacBain, Teighan Collins, Leah McCallum, Declan McGhee, Adan Engleby, Logan Boyle and Ross Derrick.
2nd: Sophie Duffy, Noah Laverty, Morgan Connon, Abigail Pollock, Micky Broadley, Aidan Guiller, Thomas Collins and Jason Cox.
3rd: Riley Windmill, Gabriel Braodley, Payton McKenzie, Rebecca Foley, Robbie Miller, Liam Laughlan, Aiden Bradley and Chris Laird.
Continuous Sparring:
1st: Max Stein, Arran Duffy, Teighan Collins,Leah McCallum, Declan McGhee, Adam Engleby, Logan Boyle and Ross Derrick.
2nd: Riley Windmill, Noah Laverty, Morgan Connon, Rebecca Foley, Micky Broadhill, Aidan Guiller, Aiden Bradley and Jason Cox.
3rd: Sophie Duffy, Ryan MacBain, Liam Laughlan, Abigail Pollock, Robbie Miller, Thomas Collins and Chris Laird.
Maser & Mrs Boyle would also like to thank parents Angela Rowe, Craig McCallum, Gillian Bradley and Julie Laughlan for there continued support over the years at these events
Master & Mrs Boyle has there full Time studio Inverclyde Cho’s Tae Kwon Do at 11a George Square Greenock PA15 1PQ
there is classes for all ages from 3/12 old upwards every Monday-Wednesday-Friday. Come along for your free trial week of classes with our fantastic instructor team who have an amazing 70 years of experience between them.
contact us on inverclyde-taekwondo.com or contact Master Boyle on 07901828863 Mrs Boyle on 07908715883.
A.M.I.A.A Ireland Intentional Camp 2017
On the 25th and 26th August Master Charles Boyle of Inverclyde Cho’s Tae Kwon Do Scotland was invited to travel to Delphi Adventure Resort in Galway Ireland to take part in Aimaa Ireland 1st International Training Camp 2017.
This camp was hosted by Master John Darcy the European International Director of A.I.M.A.A. ( Action International Martial Arts Association ) this event was a huge success, their was clubs from all over Ireland and also Including instructors from Blantyre Scotland.
There was three classes each day teaching all aspect of Tae kwon do from our own Grand-Master Hee Il Cho Founder of A.I.M.A.A. (Action International Martial Arts Association )
there was a variety of classes from our talented instructor from Ireland and Scotland showing there skills from sparring, self defense, boxing skills, jujitsu, one step and pad work etc which they learned from their instructors and Masters.
Thanking all students and families for supporting this amazing event which will become the start of something great bringing our Tae Kwon Do family together is the main aim of this camp and we hope it will continue for the years to come, getting bigger and strong every year.
Master Darcy thanked all the instructors for all there help over the weekend, and to all instructors from all over Ireland and Scotland who shared their expertise from Masters Byrne, Master Meagher and to Scottish Master Charles Boyle and Scottish instructors Ms.Celia Gough,Ms Kirsty Gough and Ms Kara Gough for traveling to this event. Last but not least, a special thank you Mrs Muiriosa McCarthy and Ms Katrina Kenny for making this amazing weekend happen.
Master & Mrs Boyle has there full Time studio Inverclyde Cho’s Tae Kwon Do at 11a George Square Greenock PA15 1PQ
there is classes for all ages from 3/12 old upwards every Monday-Wednesday-Friday. Come along for your free trial week of classes with our fantastic instructor team who have an amazing 70 years of experience between them.
contact us on www.inverclyde-taekwondo.com or contact Master Boyle on 07901828863 Mrs Boyle on 07908715883.