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...

Our summer grading event was a thrilling success, with 46 enthusiastic students participating across multiple sessions. These students...

3 Silver Medals On May 17th, excitement filled the air as six enthusiastic pupils from Banstead Taekwondo made their way to the Impact HQ...

April 14th, 15th, and 16th were not just any dates for the junior and teen TKD class members; they marked the much-anticipated Banstead...

Impact Instructors at IUC Newcastle Attending the International Umpires Course for ITF TaeKwon-Do in Newcastle was an unforgettable...

March 2025 was a month of excitement and challenge for two of Banstead TKD's top competitors, Hollie and Anna. They set their sights on...

Banstead TaeKwon-Do Student deep in sparring action during the Nationals 2025 February was an exciting month for the young martial...

Yep, possibly too late at the time of writing this in JULY! Anyway, lots has happened for Banstead TaeKwon-Do over the past 6 months, and...

5 Competitions entered 29 Banstead Competitors 23 Gold Medals 14 Silver Medals 17 Bronze Medals The four main competitions were: May...

Some medal winners from the Teens and Adults class November 23rd 2024 - my 51st Birthday, and also the day of the Croydon TaeKwon-Do...

I love being a student of Martial Arts, however I don't often get the opportunity to be in a class of other students because my working...

The AETA Open English on October 5th and 6th, it was a weekend of mixed results, mixed emotions and stress coping strategies. I want to...

We run Easter, Summer and sometimes October half term, holiday camps for the students of Banstead TaeKwon-Do and anyone else interested...

TaeKwon-Do Impact, the governing body we are members of, holds training courses for it's trainee instructors and senior instructors. This...

June 30th 2024 saw a team of 17 Banstead TKD students attend the TaeKwon-Do Impact annual Championships. The team consisted of: 3...

Historically, over the course of Banstead TaeKwon-Do (since 2009), we have held gradings 3 or 4 times a year. As the club as grown in...

May 25th 2024 saw a team of Banstead TaeKwon-Do Students attend the TaeKwon-Do Impact HQ in Croydon for a mini tournament run by Croydon...

Banstead TaeKwon-Do continues to grow in skill level, and it seems that many students have been ready to grade all at the same time which...