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Taekwondo is a martial art that can change your life in terms of fitness, self defence capability, confidence, discipline, friendship and much more.
Taekwondo4life is a martial arts school run in a friendly but disciplined way for all the family. We pride ourselves on having all ages training together in a safe and controlled way, with only light contact.
If you join now, you’ll receive your first training class AND your Taekwondo uniform (worth £50) FREE!
Book your first FREE class
Try Taekwondo for FREE and if you decide to join up, your Taekwondo uniform (worth £50) will also be FREE!
Either use the form below to book your class or contact us if you'd like a chat about it first.
Discover more about what happens in your first class and how you’ll progress through your Taekwondo journey.
Grading events
The grading system is a structured way to assess a student's proficiency in various aspects of Taekwondo and to advance from one belt rank to another.
2024 competition dates
Further competitions and more detailed information will be available closer to the dates of these Taekwondo competitions. Details of the rules are available to study in preparation.
Meet the Team
We take immense pride in nurturing and empowering our ever-expanding and wonderfully diverse community of members. Our dedicated team of instructors and organisers are committed to offering guidance and unwavering support to our students, igniting their inner potential and encouraging them to strive to be their very best.
Richard Monkcom
Head Instructor
Richard started his martial art career quite by accident, as an overweight and out of condition 40 year old.
Now in his 24th year of training, he is a 4th degree back belt, qualified Instructor, umpire and referee, as well as advanced DBS checked and First aid qualified. He hopes to achieve his 5th degree next year.
When asked what motivates him to keep going he replied; "It has quite simply been one of the most fulfilling and enjoyable experiences and I would recommend it to everyone. Sharing knowledge and empowering our future generations to help mould a more peaceful world."
Noura Abi El Hosn
Club Assistant and Welfare Officer
Noura is another power house and gives everything to her training. She has a background in child welfare as well as retraining in the last couple of years as a surveyor.
Due to her qualities and skills she is head of welfare and she is undoubtedly gifted with children. Noura assists in teaching and often helps our new students.
Noura and her daughter, Amar, have both achieved first degree black belts.
Louise Sara
Assistant Instructor
Louise started her martial arts journey after feeling the need to protect herself and has now achieved a second degree black belt. Her two children, Thomas and Jack, have both achieved first degree black belts.
Louise is a fully qualified instructor, always training hard and giving her all to her art; she is a role model to all.
Clifton Beard
Club Assistant
Clifton has been training for over 15 years and has achieved a Fourth degree black belt.
Cliff is an assistant instructor and is immensely knowledgable in all things Taekwondo. He regularly teaches in class and is able to pass on his extensive knowledge.
His son, Theo, who also trains at the club has achieved his second degree Black Belt.
Sharon Petruv
Club Assistant & Head of Media and Marketing
Sharon started Taekwondo after her daughter, Eva, joined the club.
Another who is "always training and giving everything," Sharon has, along with Eva, achieved her first degree Black Belt.
Immensely organised, Sharon keeps everything behind the scenes running smoothly. She is an assistant instructor and shares her valuable knowledge with other students.
Helen Olive
Club Assistant
Helen has been training for over 15 years and has achieved a third degree black.
Able to teach both young students and adults, she is able to pass on her knowledge and has great epathy.
Her children have both achieved degree grades.
Get in Touch
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