2025 was a year of huge progress for many students and Banstead TaeKwon-Do in general. We had students entering more competitions that we hadn't attended previously, we had more teenagers achieving high enough skill levels to be selected to attend a Blackbelt grading - there was progress across the board. 2025 seemed an appropriate year to introduce annual awards to recognise progress that I have seen in certain individuals. Everyone is eligible and progress can be objectivel

Competitions appear to be simplest method to objectively evaluate performance, even though competitions are a small part of the TaeKwon-Do curriculum. I don't force competitions on students but I look back at my time as a colourbelt and sometimes think I "should have done more", so for that reason since opening my own school in 2009 I have encouraged participation without expectation. Gold Gold Bronze There is the possibility if a school or student solely focusses on competit

Becoming an ITF TaeKwon-Do blackbelt is not a quick journey. It demands years of dedication, self-discovery, and constant self-improvement. It is about more than just learning techniques; it involves understanding theory, building strength, increasing fitness, and developing power. This journey shapes character and resilience as much as it builds martial arts skill, and we have three very resilient new junior Blackbelts. Our club is proud to announce that we now have three ne

Open to Banstead TaeKwon-Do students and satellite after school club students Are you ready to enhance your Taekwondo skills? This...