London Taekwondo Warriors Among the Elite: Kukkiwon Global Dan Statistics and Our 6th Dans
At London Taekwondo Warriors (LTW), we take immense pride in maintaining the highest international standards set by Kukkiwon – The World Taekwondo Headquarters in South Korea.
Recent Kukkiwon records show how few practitioners ever achieve the higher Dan grades, proving how much dedication and discipline it takes to reach true mastery.
Kukkiwon Global Dan Holders:
1st Dan – Global: 655,747 | Korea: 3,514,645
2nd Dan – Global: 175,293 | Korea: 533,334
3rd Dan – Global: 80,632 | Korea: 350,568
4th Dan – Global: 35,531 | Korea: 164,315
5th Dan – Global: 16,438 | Korea: 39,871
6th Dan – Global: 5,873 | Korea: 8,130
7th Dan – Global: 3,299 | Korea: 3,570
8th Dan – Global: 951 | Korea: 1,667
9th Dan – Global: 338 | Korea: 1,177
These figures show that while millions of martial artists worldwide hold a 1st Dan black belt, only a small fraction ever reach 6th Dan or higher — a milestone representing decades of experience, teaching, and leadership.
LTW’s Remarkable Achievement
London Taekwondo Warriors is proud to be led by three Kukkiwon-certified 6th Dan Masters, placing our organisation among the most qualified Taekwondo schools in the UK.
Our leadership team includes:
Master Arian Sadiqi (6th Dan Kukkiwon) – International Taekwondo Master, Kukkiwon Class 3 Examiner, and Founder of London Taekwondo Warriors
Dr Shams Sadiqi (6th Dan Kukkiwon) – PhD, LLM, LLB – Director of London Taekwondo Warriors and Senior Kukkiwon Examiner
Dr Jawed Sadiqi (6th Dan Kukkiwon) – PhD in Business and Management – Founder and CEO of the London Academy of Business and Management, and LTW Leadership Advisor
Each of our Masters has more than two decades of Taekwondo experience, mentoring students from White Belt to 1st–4th Dan Black Belts with the same precision, passion, and professionalism that define Kukkiwon standards worldwide.
Developing the Next Generation of Black Belts
Across our twelve London locations, LTW continues to develop hundreds of dedicated students on their journey from beginner to black belt and beyond.
Our structured grading pathway ensures that all LTW students who achieve 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Dan are officially recognised through Kukkiwon, earning an internationally respected qualification.
Why It Matters
Training at London Taekwondo Warriors means:
Genuine, globally recognised black belt certification Access to official Kukkiwon grading and promotion opportunities Guidance from internationally certified Masters and Examiners A direct link to the world’s most respected Taekwondo organisation
Final Word
At London Taekwondo Warriors, we don’t just produce black belts — we nurture leaders, athletes, and role models.
With three 6th Dan Kukkiwon Masters — Master Arian Sadiqi, Dr Shams Sadiqi, and Dr Jawed Sadiqi — guiding our schools and hundreds of students advancing through the ranks from 1st to 4th Dan, LTW stands proudly among the global elite — combining tradition, excellence, and community spirit in every class.