Becky Sheppard claims Tang Soo Do world championship title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 5:26 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Becky Sheppard won the women's Tang Soo Do black belt world champion title in Chicago last month. The 28-year-old physiotherapist from Whittlesey has trained despite a serious ankle injury, which now requires surgery. Sheppard expressed that winning the title felt surreal and attributed her success to hard work and support from colleagues. She has previously won several titles, including the women's European champion in 2023 and 2025. While awaiting surgery, she plans to take time off from the sport to recover.
- •Becky Sheppard won the women's Tang Soo Do black belt title in Chicago.
- •She has dealt with an ongoing ankle injury requiring surgery.
- •She previously claimed the European champion title in 2023 and 2025.
- •She trains four times a week alongside her full-time job as a physiotherapist.
- •She hopes to return to competition after her recovery.
- 5:26 AMYahoo Sports — Physiotherapist lifts martial arts world title
"Becky Sheppard says the win feels "surreal" as she now awaits ankle surgery for an ongoing injury.
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