Black Belt Barrister
@blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social
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.
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
#BlackBelt #TAGB #Taekwondo #NotJustAPrettyFace
October 30, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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
#BlackBelt #TAGB #Taekwondo #NotJustAPrettyFace
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
The World Championships have started, and we already have a World Champion! Well done, Sofiia, on your Gold medal in Ladies patterns!
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
Some of my latest clutch of black belts, second Dans, and a 5th Dan (with a black eye!)
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
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:
Combining Christmas trees and Taekwondo. What's not to like?!?!
December 19, 2024 at 12:43 AM
Combining Christmas trees and Taekwondo. What's not to like?!?!
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
Taekwondo Christmas party and annual awards ceremony today. So much fun. Flying Shark stole the show. Bouncy castle galore. Well done everyone!
and here's the shark...
December 13, 2024 at 2:34 PM
and here's the shark...
My mother just sent me this, and it's so true!
December 3, 2024 at 10:27 PM
My mother just sent me this, and it's so true!
Bronze medal for Reuben!
November 24, 2024 at 10:25 PM
Bronze medal for Reuben!
Another bronze medal - Yah! And a broken toe - boo!
November 24, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Another bronze medal - Yah! And a broken toe - boo!
My own instructor, Jackson White, was awarded his 9th Dan certificate today, and is now a Grand Master!
November 24, 2024 at 6:25 PM
My own instructor, Jackson White, was awarded his 9th Dan certificate today, and is now a Grand Master!
Phoebe is a bit camera shy, but here she is sparring - and showing off her 4 medals - 1 gold - 1 silver-2 bronzes!
November 24, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Phoebe is a bit camera shy, but here she is sparring - and showing off her 4 medals - 1 gold - 1 silver-2 bronzes!
3 more golds!
November 24, 2024 at 4:30 PM
3 more golds!
3 more bronzes!
November 24, 2024 at 4:30 PM
3 more bronzes!
3 more golds!
November 24, 2024 at 4:01 PM
3 more golds!
Another gold in sparring for Holly:
November 24, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Another gold in sparring for Holly:
3 bronzes:
November 24, 2024 at 2:47 PM
3 bronzes:
Double gold!
November 24, 2024 at 12:23 PM
Double gold!
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
First medal of the day - and it's GOLD! Well done, Sian, on your first ever competition! British Champion in patterns.
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 !
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
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 !
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 !
Does anyone else who buys the White Book on Proview every year have some years missing like this in their Library? I have bought an electronic version every year since about 2017, and yet only a random splattering appear in my Library.
November 20, 2024 at 2:21 PM
Does anyone else who buys the White Book on Proview every year have some years missing like this in their Library? I have bought an electronic version every year since about 2017, and yet only a random splattering appear in my Library.
Is this what it feels like for Pupil Masters, when their pupils complete pupillage?
Congratulations to my two newest Black Belts on reaching what is undoubtedly a great achievement.
Congratulations to my two newest Black Belts on reaching what is undoubtedly a great achievement.
November 9, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Is this what it feels like for Pupil Masters, when their pupils complete pupillage?
Congratulations to my two newest Black Belts on reaching what is undoubtedly a great achievement.
Congratulations to my two newest Black Belts on reaching what is undoubtedly a great achievement.
Ladies and Gentlemen! May I introduce you to Daventry Tigers' newly qualified Junior Instructors. They were all assessed by World Master Nikki Line, 7th degree black belt. She commented on how good they all were.
We wish you all the best for teaching the next generation of students.
We wish you all the best for teaching the next generation of students.
October 30, 2024 at 11:42 AM
Ladies and Gentlemen! May I introduce you to Daventry Tigers' newly qualified Junior Instructors. They were all assessed by World Master Nikki Line, 7th degree black belt. She commented on how good they all were.
We wish you all the best for teaching the next generation of students.
We wish you all the best for teaching the next generation of students.
Proof of Delivery:
October 30, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Proof of Delivery:
This is Tinkerbelle. Playing all innocent after a failed but audacious attempt to nick some leftover bbq'ed sausages.
September 8, 2024 at 2:16 PM
This is Tinkerbelle. Playing all innocent after a failed but audacious attempt to nick some leftover bbq'ed sausages.