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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

So proud of my latest batch of Black Belts and Dan grades following the bi annual grading last weekend. They have all worked so hard to get here, I'm thrilled with their progress. Well done to you all! #BlackBelt #TAGB #Taekwondo #NotJustAPrettyFace

Two people in martial arts doboks one with two certificates for achieving his Second Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo.

Two people in martial arts doboks, instructor tying on a black belt onto the student.

Two people in martial arts doboks one with two certificates for achieving his first Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo.

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Just had a student pipped at the post for gold after two play-offs - losing to another one of our students! Gold and Silver for us in boys' blue division - an absolutely massive division, so a particularly great achievement for both!

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

The World Championships have started, and we already have a World Champion! Well done, Sofiia, on your Gold medal in Ladies patterns!

Picture of a large auditorium of 18 Taekwondo squares.

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

I'm off to the 2025 World Taekwondo Championships today. Whilst we aren't fielding many competitors this time as it's so expensive now, be prepared for lots of Taekwondo spam. 🥋

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Some of my latest clutch of black belts, second Dans, and a 5th Dan (with a black eye!)

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Not being the sort of people who do anything by halves, here's my (grown-up) daughter at a fancy dress competition which she won:

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John Simpson @johnsimpsonnews.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

No one seemed to object when Churchill turned up at the White House in the clothes he fought the war in.

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Emily Liu @emilyliu.me · 17/12/2024

as of this week, when you verify your account by updating your username from a default like emily.bsky.social to your website @emilyliu.me, your former bsky.social username is reserved for you automatically (and prevents impersonators from claiming it). you can revert back to it at anytime

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How to verify your Bluesky account - Bluesky

Here's how to verify your Bluesky account by setting your website as your username.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

If you are a federal employee, it is advised to set your social media accounts to private to prevent outside viewership, as reports suggest that loyalty screenings have begun.

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Today I will be mostly judging. No, I don't sit. This is for a Taekwondo competition.

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

If you see or experience harassment you can raise it in a number of ways: • Record it on Talk to Spot • Talk to a trusted person in your chambers or organisation • Report it to the police Read more about our support: www.barcouncil.org.uk/support-for-...

Image is a graph with a spike text says during the Christmas party season we see a spike in harassment reports. If you experience it, or see it – report it.There’s no place for harassment at the Bar. Stop it

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Combining Christmas trees and Taekwondo. What's not to like?!?!

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Taekwondo Christmas party and annual awards ceremony today. So much fun. Flying Shark stole the show. Bouncy castle galore. Well done everyone!

Balloon arch with trophy table, three people smiling at the camera, centre person with a trophy in their hand.

Balloon arch, three people stood in front, middle one holding trophy.

3 family members dressed in Christmas jumpers, holding a big balloon.

Flying shark being held by a child, background of bucking reindeer and people milling around.

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

I'm quite proud of the fact I've been able to program my Taekwondo Club's website to show the flying shark we'll be having at our party tomorrow - actually flying on the website. Not just a pretty face. www.daventrytigers.co.uk/christmas-pa...

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Christmas Party | Daventry Tigers TKD

Full details of the fun Christmas Party & Awards ceremony for 2024. The older ones have been missing the younger ones - plus the grown ups missed us too, so this year we're all together. All 6 courts...

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Aaron Dodd @aarondodd.com · 02/12/2024

Block em, and subscribe to some community curated blocklists. There are some good ones here for magas and bots and crypto bros: bsky.app/profile/skys...

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Chekhov's Footgun @spamwise.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

After blocking a bunch of these individually, I had the bright idea of starting a list so that anyone else who wants to take advantage of my mole-whacking can do it in one click. bsky.app/profile/did:...

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juv3nal @juv3nal.neocities.org · 03/12/2024

four of them here bsky.app/profile/this...

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Mitch Jackson ⚖️ @mitch.social · 03/12/2024

I just discovered the “advanced search” features on @bsky.app. A big shoutout to @vladcampos.com for posting his video. Also to @myrstad.bsky.social for sharing in his feed (it takes a village). Watch youtu.be/IZfdKpjrMP0?... and bookmark the tips here bsky.social/about/blog/0...

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

My mother just sent me this, and it's so true!

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Today is the first Christmas party I shall be attending. Feels too early tbh, but its for my Taekwondo Club over in Banbury. I hope I remember everything!

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Portal Queen (aka Sarah Robson) @sarahrobsonbarrister.co.uk · 30/11/2024

IT'S HERE! Think you know how to master the fast track, intermediate or even multi track? Think again. You need deadly mince pies. Obvs. Prove you're the solicitor to sleigh them all in Track Attack! The leader-board awaits you. sarahrobsonbarrister.co.uk/christmas-game Please share!

Cartoon scene snowy train tracks and Christmas present

Cartoon scene of snow covered train tracks

Cartoon of child's train on snowy tracks, and the train has a target on its back!

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Rich Tipple @rtipple.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

The War Games 💥 in COLOUR!! Dec 23rd, BBC Four 📺 It’s been an unbelievable privilege to work on this, and it’s really REALLY going to blow your socks off! m.youtube.com/watch?v=v0u2...

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THE WAR GAMES in Colour - Trailer | Doctor Who

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

First medal of the day - and it's GOLD! Well done, Sian, on your first ever competition! British Champion in patterns.

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

At this point, I think there's merit in the proposition we should get a medal for just reaching the Arena!!!

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

It's the final Taekwondo competition of the year this weekend - the TAGB British Championships! Let's see if our small team can bring home some final 2024 medals in this the biggest national competition of the year! Good luck to @daventrytigers.co.uk !

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Does anyone else who buys the White Book on Proview every year have some years missing like this in their Library? I have bought an electronic version every year since about 2017, and yet only a random splattering appear in my Library.

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Mikel Jollett @mikeljollett.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Annual morbidity in the 20th century, before and after vaccines: Measles: Before: 530,000, After: 47 Mumps: Before: 160,000, After: 429 Rubella: Before: 50,000, After: 3 Diphtheria: Before: 20,000, After: 2 Smallpox: Before: 30,000, After: 0 Polio: Before: 16,000, After: 0

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BillableHour.org @billablehour.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Hi friends and billable heroes. If you want a calendar for 2025 packed with pictures of pets cos-playing as lawyers (AND WHY WOULDN'T YOU?!!) TODAY is the last day you can order! All profits go to Save the Children to help them with their vital work. You can order here: www.billablehour.org/calendar

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

This could be legit, but it's always quite amazing how many Russians fall out of windows and off balconies. Very sad. news.sky.com/story/vladim...

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Vladimir Shklyarov: Russian ballet star dies aged 39 after 'fall from building'

Shklyarov, an acclaimed dancer, died on Saturday night.

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

Is this what it feels like for Pupil Masters, when their pupils complete pupillage? Congratulations to my two newest Black Belts on reaching what is undoubtedly a great achievement.

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 30/10/2024

Ladies and Gentlemen! May I introduce you to Daventry Tigers' newly qualified Junior Instructors. They were all assessed by World Master Nikki Line, 7th degree black belt. She commented on how good they all were. We wish you all the best for teaching the next generation of students.

Group of child Taekwondo students with an adult master. All the children are mimicking tiger claws with their hands.

Group of child Taekwondo students with an adult master.

Newly qualified sparring junior instructor with World Master Nikki Line.

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Tristan Kirk @kirkkorner.bsky.social · 21/10/2024

This is a woman who: - lost her job - was hospitalised with a breakdown - has mental health struggles - is at risk of self-harm - is selling possessions to afford to eat - may soon have to sell her home Prosecuted and convicted for not paying the TV Licence #SingleJusticeProcedure

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 17/10/2024

Black Belt grading this weekend. I have 4 students going for Black Belts and Dan grades. This is one of those gradings where I'm not worried about any of them, which is nice, although of course much like litigation risk - anything can happen out on the floor.

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AudreySuffolk MBE @audreysuffolk.bsky.social · 08/09/2024

Unfortunately, the aforesaid keyboard warriors and one sided moderation system is making polite shoptalk by specialist UK discrimination lawyers on a current area of interesting litigation and statutory interpretation rather difficult .

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 08/09/2024

This is Tinkerbelle. Playing all innocent after a failed but audacious attempt to nick some leftover bbq'ed sausages.

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Samuel @samuel.fm · 31/08/2024

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 30/08/2024

This tiktok video poses an interesting question. The level of abuse and misogyny in the comments is astonishing. Let's see if Blue Skiers can be as nice as their reputation! vm.tiktok.com/ZGeTG9WBj/

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TikTok - Make Your Day

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 30/08/2024

No more punching or kicking anyone for 2 weeks. I'll be back though...

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 22/08/2024

Given all the cats around here, I thought this might be a useful contraption!

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 18/08/2024

Took my junior instructors to a theme park for a treaty yesterday, and did the now traditional team pattern - much to the amusement of onlookers!

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 15/08/2024

Just to compare and contrast the number of medals our students achieved at the World Championships last year was very nearly the same as Team GB achieved in the Olympics!

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 07/02/2024

Ah yes, and I also do this law thing: Lessons learnt: The black belt barrister | COUNSEL | The Magazine of the Bar of England and Wales www.counselmagazine.co.uk/articles/lessons-learnt-the-black-belt-barrister

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 07/02/2024

I took my Taekwondo students to the TKD World Championships last summer. We won 23 gold, 17 silver, and 20 bronze medals! www.daventryexpress.co.uk/sport/other-sport/in-pictures-daventry-tigers-take-on-the-best-in-the-world-at-taekwondo-international-world-championships-4230356

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 07/02/2024

You can now help The Secret Barrister collect Xmas presents in new online game - Legal Cheek www.legalcheek.com/2018/12/you-can-now-help-the-secret-barrister-collect-xmas-presents-in-new-online-game/

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Black Belt Barrister @blackbeltbarrister.bsky.social · 07/02/2024

Black belt barrister promotes mixed civil practice through martial arts home video - Legal Cheek www.legalcheek.com/2013/11/blac...

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