Taekwon-Do is a modern Martial Art that is known for its arsenal of impressive and effective kicking techniques, along with a wide array of foot, hand, elbow, and knee strikes or blocks. It exercises and strengthens the entire body and also improves cardiovascular fitness. Board breaking, patterns, and sparring are facets of the training. TKD is also known to build character through the practice of its five tenets: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control and Indomitable Spirit.

Yes. All our Instructors are internationally accredited and recognized by the ITF and at least first degree black belt level under supervision of Master Bert G v Pittius.

Yes, you should make the Instructor aware. When you join up you will fill out an application form that will ask you to list any medical or psychological conditions. This will assist the instructor in having a better understanding of how to better serve our members.

When you first begin, just wear comfortable clothing. Trackpants and t-shirt is fine. Our Instructors will guide you with regards to when you need to get a uniform. All the necessary equipment needed to maximize your training will be available from our instructors. 

Taekwon-Do ITF students must pass a grading to earn a higher rank. These gradings are internationally recognized and are held approximately every  three to four months depending on the instructor’s discretion. Children under 12 can take part in our Kids Program, and have a modified ranking system.

Children are taught that Taekwon-Do is not about violence – but instead about developing skills they can use safely in a tough situation. Any aggression the child brings in to the program usually disappears with continued training and increased self-esteem. We emphasise the tenets of Taekwon-Do, in particular courtesy and self control.

We typically admit students from age seven and up. We find that many students younger than seven tend to copy and mimic rather than learn. This approach sticks with them and as the techniques become more complicated they become frustrated and quit. Although we have admitted students younger than seven, this is at the discretion of the instructor following an evaluation following two trial classes. As for a maximum age, as long as your physician has cleared you for physical activity, we have no age limit!

If the patterns and overall theory taught in the style you previously studied are in line with our training, this is possible and has been done before. You will need your previous instructor’s contact information as well as your current rank certificate. After our Master Instructor performs an evaluation of your technical level, he will let you know your options.

We stress no contact for beginners. Higher belts may be allowed to make light, touch contact, if agreed on and with the use of the proper Safety Equipment.  Students learn sparring at a gradual but effective pace. The level of contact is appropriate for the age and ability of the student. The safety of our students comes first and foremost. Injury is actually very uncommon in this Martial Art, likely due to the control of the techniques that is stressed. In our nearly 40 years of teaching, our students have had very few injuries. However as the level of skill increase so does the level of contact, but always controlled.