Having trained in the art of taekwondo for several years, he gained the rank of a black belt.
[2] Prior to representing taekwondo internationally he trained and competed locally until his Elite Team selection.
Soon after he decided to retire from competitive participation in taekwondo and began a coaching career.
[1] After making his contribution as a competitor of Taekwondo, Steve Jennings also attended Quest Penistone providing the British Squad a rare opportunity.
In WTF style during sparring matches, a Hogu is worn as a form of protection, also indicating a scoring area for competitors.