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Seòmar agus comataidhean

Grandmaster David Bailey Achieves Ninth Dan

  • Submitted by: Michelle Thomson, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party.
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 16 December 2025
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S6M-20193

That the Parliament congratulates Grandmaster David Bailey, founder of Central Taekwondo Academy in Falkirk, on being awarded Ninth Dan; notes that in November 2025, David undertook the demanding High Dan promotion test in Korea’s Kukkiwon, which is the World Taekwondo Headquarters based in Seoul; recognises that David was assessed by some of the globe's most senior Taekwondo grandmasters and received confirmation of his success; understands that Ninth Dan is the highest possible rank that can be achieved within the sport; congratulates Grandmaster David Bailey on achieving his Ninth Dan status, and wishes him well in utilising his expertise at Central Taekwondo Academy.


Supported by: Karen Adam, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Annabelle Ewing, Murdo Fraser, Kenneth Gibson, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Jamie Hepburn, Bill Kidd, Paul McLennan, Stuart McMillan, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance