Self Defence
Tae Kwon-Do is very practical martial art, as much of what you learn will be applied to real life self defence scenarios.
An example of self defence in practice in an ITF competition, from YouTube:
Taekwon-Do
Taekwon-Do is the scientific use of the body in the method of self defence. A body that has gained the ultimate use of it's facilities through physical and mental training. Taekwon-Do will improve your flexibility, strengthen your body, help channel agressions and reduce overall stress.
Where & When
Training usually takes place at Brookfield School on Mondays and Whittington Green School on Wednesdays.
Free 1st Lesson
Watch the news, read the papers - it's true and sad to see that violent crimes exist everywhere... Prepare yourself for the unexpected and protect yourself, your family and those around.
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- Won 9 World Championship medals
- Former World Bronze Medallist in under 63kg sparring
- Former British Champion
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General Choi Hong Hi
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History
General Choi Hong Hi
Black Belt, 9th Degree
1918-2002General Choi founded Taekwon-Do in 1955 and it is now the worlds most popular martial art.
Taekwon-Do literally means 'The way of the foot and fist'.