Taekwon-Do
“Taekwon-Do is a martial art to be used only for self defence and only in the cause of justice. The history of Korea contains not a single sample of its military forces being employed for the invasion of its neighbours or for any other purpose except national defence.”
Taekwon-Do has grown in popularity since its inception and is now taught in nearly every country in the world. It is most famous for its spectacular and dynamic kicking techniques, although this has led to the misconception that Taekwon-Do is just a kicking art.
Taekwon-Do does indeed make extensive use of the legs, since the legs are longer and more powerful than the arms, but kicks make up only a small fraction of the total number of Taekwon-Do techniques. There are also blocks, punches and strikes with the hands or arms as well as basic throws and grappling.
The wide range of techniques caters for all types of situations, and students are taught to defend against single and multiple opponents, on foot, seated and prone, and against weapons such as sticks and knives
ITF Kids
ITF Kids is an exciting revolutionary programme for children aged 4-6 years (ITF Kids 1) and 6-8 years (ITF Kids 2) that is endorsed by the ITF (International Taekwon-Do Federation) as the official program to prepare young children for Taekwon-Do.
The course covers many important aspects of growing up including danger awareness, behaviour, attitudes and listening skills. The children learn through fun activities and role playing games, they learn about friendly and unfriendly behaviours and how to report the situations to their parents as well as recognising not to speak with people that they don’t know. They will also learn about road safety and fire safety whilst building their self awareness and confidence at every stage.
There are 5 key characters, each of them represent a different continent in the World and also a Tenet of Taekwon-Do, together they form “The Strongest 5”. These are 5 words that the children will learn about and accomplish tasks based around them. They are Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control and Indomitable Spirit.
We conduct official gradings on Saturdays or Sundays at the end of every term, where the children have an opportunity to show off the skills they have learnt to their parents and will be able to earn a stripe or belt, a badge and a certificate on the day.
Each child will receive a book to follow assignments at home (i.e. Helping at home, Polite at home) as well as working with their Pre-School or Primary teacher to encourage good positive learning behaviours at school. The folder will give you a great opportunity as a parent to encourage the positive behaviours that you would like to see your child demonstrate to have a good strong foundation for their life ahead. The book is also a grading record of how they progress through the syllabus and has some essential tasks about strangers, bullying and life skills.
In our 6-8 years sessions, the children will also learn about calming breaths and positive affirmations. They learn when to use a loud voice and when to use a calm voice as well as how to calm down if they get upset at home or at school. Each class lasts for 45 minutes and the children take part in one or two sessions per week for the whole term. It is also possible for children to start half way through a term with a 4 week trial. Contact us to book your child onto this very popular course which prepares the children not only for good behaviour at home, but also for coming into Taekwon-Do with an understanding of the Martial Art.
ITF Kids is a groundbreaking program endorsed by the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF), designed for children aged 4-6 (ITF Kids 1) and 6-8 (ITF Kids 2). It covers vital aspects of childhood such as safety awareness, behavior, and listening skills through fun activities and role-playing. The curriculum emphasizes key values of Taekwon-Do: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indomitable Spirit. Official gradings occur at the end of each term, where children showcase their skills and can earn stripes, belts, badges, and certificates. Each child receives a home assignment book and works with teachers to reinforce positive behaviors. Sessions for 6-8 year-olds also focus on calming techniques and affirmations. Classes are 45 minutes long, held once or twice a week per term, and children can start mid-term with a 4-week trial. This program not only instills good behavior at home but also provides a foundation for Taekwon-Do practice. Contact us to enrol your child in this popular course.
Junior TKD
Our children’s class for 8-10 years is an ideal introduction to Taekwon-Do and the Martial Arts. Your child will be guided through our progressive syllabus step by step, learning the first basic steps in Taekwon-Do so as to gradually build their confidence and abilities.
Our junior class is designed to increase levels of focus and concentration by setting challenging and achievable tasks whilst giving the children the support they require to see tangible progress.
As well as learning to kick and punch safely in a controlled environment, your child will benefit from our professional attitude and positive role models. The children will learn some very simple and age appropriate self-defence moves that can help them in almost every situation as well as learning about self-discipline so as to ensure they never abuse the skills they are learning. Martial arts training can be an essential part of your child’s development, helping to prepare them for real life both physically and mentally.
Junior TKD offers children aged 8-10 an excellent introduction to Taekwon-Do and Martial Arts. Through a progressive syllabus, they learn basic Taekwon-Do steps, building confidence and skills gradually. Our classes promote focus and concentration through challenging yet achievable tasks, supported by professional guidance and positive role models. In addition to safe kicking and punching techniques, children learn age-appropriate self-defense moves and self-discipline. Martial arts training enhances physical and mental development, preparing children for real-life situations.
Our kids classes run in line with School terms and our Teens/Adult classes continue throughout the year with just a short break over the Christmas period.
Cadet TKD
Our Cadets Taekwon-Do is a step up from our kids class in its intensity and the way it is taught. Specifically designed to challenge Children and Teenagers of this age range our Cadets class ensures the students give a higher level of focus in every session. Learning more details in the techniques being taught and then also learning more complex kicks.
The cadets will begin their journey on muscle and strength development here as well as creating the dynamism for the fast kicks that Taekwon-Do is so famous for.
As well as learning self-defence moves appropriate for their age range the students will learn the technical moves required to reach each level progressively. This is all taught with motivation in a way that the students can benefit from our professional attitude and positive role models.
Adult TKD
Our Adults class is ideal for those who are over 14 years old up to and including adults, we have many professionals training with us including parents of children who train in our earlier classes.
We have found that those in full time employment find TKD a really good release of energy and a focus that helps them to goal set, be it for weight loss, to make friendship, to learn a self-defence or to even set becoming a black belt as their ultimate intention.
Additional Info
Our students will also have the opportunity to take part in our seminars and competitions with some even able to compete at national and international level.
All our instructors are DBS checked (police checked) and must qualify through an extensive UK Sport recognised Taekwon-Do specific instructor program. We are members of the BTC (British Taekwondo Council) and is the only group that is recognised and supported by the NSPCC.
There are gradings once every three to four months and students will be selected to take part in the grading if they have attended enough classes and can demonstrate the ability required to take the grading.
Our students can participate in seminars and competitions, some reaching national and international levels. All our instructors undergo DBS checks and must complete a rigorous UK Sport-recognized Taekwon-Do instructor program. We are members of the BTC (British Taekwondo Council), recognized and supported by the NSPCC. Gradings occur every three to four months, with students selected based on attendance and demonstrated ability.
Starting Out
All students begin with a 4 week trial where they have the opportunity to see what TKD is about with a variety of classes, after the trial the instructor when then spend some time talking to you about continuing afterwards. When first starting Taekwon-Do you just need to wear track suit bottoms and a T shirt and bring a bottle of water along to keep hydrated.
Get in touch with us now to sign up for your four week trial.
