What Is Taekwondo ?

"Taekwondo is the Korean Martial Art of Hand and Foot Fighting"

Taekwondo is a martial art and sport practised for over twenty centuries in Korea. The Taekwondo martial art teaches the practitioner techniques of defence and offence without the use of weapons. Regardless of age or sex, Taekwondo teaches the practitioner to use his or her hands and feet in any defensive situation.

It is also an Olympic sport practiced by millions of men, women and children around the world. The ideology of Taekwondo is to develop mental and physical discipline and to make the best of the individual whilst working as a team. Taekwondo will get you fit mentally, physically and spiritually.

Who are We ?

We are LivingWell Taekwondo Academy, a World Taekwondo Federation traditional Korean Taekwondo school. We offer Taekwondo and SELF-DEFENCE training to all ages and all abilities. All that is required is the desire to learn. Current students include: Pan American Gold Medallist, USA Open Gold Medallist, GB National Taekwondo Champions and GB Taekwondo Team members 2005. All our instructors are Qualified on Government recognised training programs, CIB checked. We are members of the British Taekwondo Control Board Olympic Committee - www.btcb.org