Seoul Sister

The full-contact Olympic form of the Korean martial art, taekwondo, only kicked off in North Wales a few short years ago. In its midst already though is a rare gem, who’s set her sights on gold at the London 2012 Olympics. Simon Grant went, ducking and weaving, on her trail...trying desperately not to get kicked in the process!

words Simon Grant pictures Steve Pope

Jade Jones. Remember that name. When the Olympics roll into London, you might just hear it again. Poised, as she is, to unleash a blur of high velocity, brutal, agile kicks in a bid to make history. First British Taekwondo athlete to win Olympic Gold. It’s got a certain fi ve rings to it.

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