Motion · S6M-20193 · 16 Dec 2025
Grandmaster David Bailey Achieves Ninth Dan
The motion
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.
Supporters (19)
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 16 Dec 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 16 Dec 2025
- Annabelle Ewing 16 Dec 2025
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 16 Dec 2025
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 16 Dec 2025
- Pam Gosal 16 Dec 2025
- Jamie Hepburn Scottish National Party 16 Dec 2025
- Bill Kidd 16 Dec 2025
- Paul McLennan Scottish National Party 16 Dec 2025
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 16 Dec 2025
- Kevin Stewart 16 Dec 2025
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 16 Dec 2025
- Karen Adam Scottish National Party 17 Dec 2025
- Jeremy Balfour 17 Dec 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 17 Dec 2025
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 18 Dec 2025
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 19 Dec 2025
- Tess White 19 Dec 2025
- Sue Webber 7 Jan 2026
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.