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Black Belt Barrister
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The original Black Belt Barrister.

Called to the Bar in 2002 and currently practicing in England & Wales. Also a practicing Black Belt, 4th Degree, in Taekwondo, registered with the British Taekwondo Council.

Specialises in all fixed costs.
So proud of my latest batch of Black Belts and Dan grades following the bi annual grading last weekend. They have all worked so hard to get here, I'm thrilled with their progress. Well done to you all!

#BlackBelt #TAGB #Taekwondo #NotJustAPrettyFace
October 30, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Just had a student pipped at the post for gold after two play-offs - losing to another one of our students! Gold and Silver for us in boys' blue division - an absolutely massive division, so a particularly great achievement for both!
July 19, 2025 at 10:41 AM
The World Championships have started, and we already have a World Champion! Well done, Sofiia, on your Gold medal in Ladies patterns!
July 19, 2025 at 9:11 AM
I'm off to the 2025 World Taekwondo Championships today. Whilst we aren't fielding many competitors this time as it's so expensive now, be prepared for lots of Taekwondo spam. 🥋
July 17, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Some of my latest clutch of black belts, second Dans, and a 5th Dan (with a black eye!)
May 1, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Not being the sort of people who do anything by halves, here's my (grown-up) daughter at a fancy dress competition which she won:
March 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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No one seemed to object when Churchill turned up at the White House in the clothes he fought the war in.
March 1, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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December 17, 2024 at 4:34 PM
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If you are a federal employee, it is advised to set your social media accounts to private to prevent outside viewership, as reports suggest that loyalty screenings have begun.
January 26, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Today I will be mostly judging. No, I don't sit. This is for a Taekwondo competition.
January 26, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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December 19, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Combining Christmas trees and Taekwondo. What's not to like?!?!
December 19, 2024 at 12:43 AM
Taekwondo Christmas party and annual awards ceremony today. So much fun. Flying Shark stole the show. Bouncy castle galore. Well done everyone!
December 14, 2024 at 7:21 PM
I'm quite proud of the fact I've been able to program my Taekwondo Club's website to show the flying shark we'll be having at our party tomorrow - actually flying on the website.

Not just a pretty face.

www.daventrytigers.co.uk/christmas-pa...
Christmas Party | Daventry Tigers TKD
Full details of the fun Christmas Party & Awards ceremony for 2024. The older ones have been missing the younger ones - plus the grown ups missed us too, so this year we're all together. All 6 courts...
www.daventrytigers.co.uk
December 13, 2024 at 2:32 PM
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Block em, and subscribe to some community curated blocklists. There are some good ones here for magas and bots and crypto bros: bsky.app/profile/skys...
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December 2, 2024 at 3:19 PM
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After blocking a bunch of these individually, I had the bright idea of starting a list so that anyone else who wants to take advantage of my mole-whacking can do it in one click. bsky.app/profile/did:...
December 2, 2024 at 1:24 AM
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four of them here bsky.app/profile/this...
Four AI bots that are replying to posts to try to cause arguments for some reason.

@algostreamr1.bsky.social
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@markerresist.bsky.social

Block and move on.
December 3, 2024 at 11:04 PM
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I just discovered the “advanced search” features on @bsky.app. A big shoutout to @vladcampos.com for posting his video. Also to @myrstad.bsky.social for sharing in his feed (it takes a village).

Watch youtu.be/IZfdKpjrMP0?... and bookmark the tips here bsky.social/about/blog/0...
Find anything on Bluesky
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December 3, 2024 at 11:54 PM
My mother just sent me this, and it's so true!
December 3, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Today is the first Christmas party I shall be attending. Feels too early tbh, but its for my Taekwondo Club over in Banbury. I hope I remember everything!
December 1, 2024 at 12:57 PM
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IT'S HERE!

Think you know how to master the fast track, intermediate or even multi track? Think again. You need deadly mince pies. Obvs.

Prove you're the solicitor to sleigh them all in Track Attack!

The leader-board awaits you.

sarahrobsonbarrister.co.uk/christmas-game

Please share!
November 30, 2024 at 6:38 PM
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The War Games 💥 in COLOUR!!

Dec 23rd, BBC Four 📺

It’s been an unbelievable privilege to work on this, and it’s really REALLY going to blow your socks off!

m.youtube.com/watch?v=v0u2...
THE WAR GAMES in Colour - Trailer | Doctor Who
YouTube video by Doctor Who
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November 23, 2024 at 5:21 PM
First medal of the day - and it's GOLD! Well done, Sian, on your first ever competition! British Champion in patterns.
November 24, 2024 at 11:06 AM
At this point, I think there's merit in the proposition we should get a medal for just reaching the Arena!!!
It's the final Taekwondo competition of the year this weekend - the TAGB British Championships!

Let's see if our small team can bring home some final 2024 medals in this the biggest national competition of the year!

Good luck to @daventrytigers.co.uk !
November 24, 2024 at 8:20 AM
It's the final Taekwondo competition of the year this weekend - the TAGB British Championships!

Let's see if our small team can bring home some final 2024 medals in this the biggest national competition of the year!

Good luck to @daventrytigers.co.uk !
November 22, 2024 at 3:41 PM