We are delighted to announce that science teacher Phillippa Life has become World Champion in the executive ladies black belt heavyweight point stop sparring and tag team sparring events at the Tae Kwon Do International’s 13th World Championships.

The event took place over the 14-16th July weekend in Coventry Skydome arena with 20+ international squads taking part.She fought an American in the 1st round and won (25-2), an English competitor in the semi-final and won (26-1) and then went on to win 5-2. Her team also won the executive tag team sparring.

This is a huge achievement and staff and students at King Edward’s are really proud of her success.