South Bank Taekwondo
Martial Arts Clubs
South Bank Taekwondo
Ark All Saints Academy, London
# South Bank Taekwondo – London
South Bank Taekwondo is a specialist martial arts club offering World Taekwondo (WT) and Kukkiwon-style training to residents across London. The club caters to individuals of all ages and abilities, from beginners seeking foundational techniques to competitive athletes pursuing advanced sparring and poomsae excellence.
What distinguishes South Bank Taekwondo is its unwavering commitment to authentic Korean martial arts instruction combined with rigorous safety standards. All instructors hold Kukkiwon certification, DBS clearance, first aid qualifications and safeguarding accreditation—essential credentials that demonstrate professional standards. The club maintains full memberships with British Taekwondo (the national governing body), World Taekwondo and Taekwondo Chungdokwan Great Britain, ensuring students train within officially recognised frameworks.
The training methodology emphasises both traditional and Olympic-style approaches, utilising proper protective equipment to facilitate full-contact sparring—a crucial element that distinguishes authentic taekwondo from softer alternatives. Members develop competency across three core disciplines: sparring (kyorugi), poomsae (patterns), and self-defence, whilst absorbing the martial art's philosophical principles: etiquette, modesty, indomitable spirit, self-control and perseverance.
South Bank Taekwondo stands out through its professional instruction quality, institutional recognition and holistic approach to martial arts development. Whether seeking competitive training, fitness improvement or personal development, members receive expert guidance underpinned by safety and authenticity.
South Bank Taekwondo is a specialist martial arts club offering World Taekwondo (WT) and Kukkiwon-style training to residents across London. The club caters to individuals of all ages and abilities, from beginners seeking foundational techniques to competitive athletes pursuing advanced sparring and poomsae excellence.
What distinguishes South Bank Taekwondo is its unwavering commitment to authentic Korean martial arts instruction combined with rigorous safety standards. All instructors hold Kukkiwon certification, DBS clearance, first aid qualifications and safeguarding accreditation—essential credentials that demonstrate professional standards. The club maintains full memberships with British Taekwondo (the national governing body), World Taekwondo and Taekwondo Chungdokwan Great Britain, ensuring students train within officially recognised frameworks.
The training methodology emphasises both traditional and Olympic-style approaches, utilising proper protective equipment to facilitate full-contact sparring—a crucial element that distinguishes authentic taekwondo from softer alternatives. Members develop competency across three core disciplines: sparring (kyorugi), poomsae (patterns), and self-defence, whilst absorbing the martial art's philosophical principles: etiquette, modesty, indomitable spirit, self-control and perseverance.
South Bank Taekwondo stands out through its professional instruction quality, institutional recognition and holistic approach to martial arts development. Whether seeking competitive training, fitness improvement or personal development, members receive expert guidance underpinned by safety and authenticity.
Services offered
WT Olympic Taekwondo trainingKukkiwon-style instructionFull-contact sparringPoomsae coachingSelf-defence classesBelt grading preparationYouth classesAdult beginner classes