Black Belt Academy
Martial Arts Clubs
Black Belt Academy
130 High St, Bristol
# Black Belt Academy Bristol
Black Belt Academy, operating as ILDOKWAN ("School of Unity"), is an authentic Taekwondo academy in Bristol offering practical, traditional martial arts training rooted in the prestigious Chung Do Kwan lineage—one of Taekwondo's original founding schools established in 1944.
The academy serves men, women and children of all ages and abilities, welcoming complete beginners through to advanced practitioners. Led by Chief Instructor Andy Davies, a 9th Dan Grandmaster and former nine-time British Champion with a European Silver Medal and World Martial Arts Hall of Fame induction, the club combines rigorous technical training with real-world self-defence applications.
What distinguishes Black Belt Academy is its direct connection to Taekwondo's foundational figures, particularly Grand Master Kim Bok-man, the legendary technical founder who emphasised practical combat skills over sport-focused training. The academy is the only officially approved Practical Taekwondo Academy in the region, maintaining active communication with the World Taekwondo Chung Do Kwan Federation in Korea. Andy Davies and his training partner Mark Iles are among the UK's most senior Chung Do Kwan 9th Dans, personally mentored by Kim Bok-man himself.
The club prioritises functional, combat-ready martial arts with a disciplined, family-oriented approach. New members enjoy a generous one-month free trial, making authentic traditional Taekwondo training accessible to the Bristol community.
Black Belt Academy, operating as ILDOKWAN ("School of Unity"), is an authentic Taekwondo academy in Bristol offering practical, traditional martial arts training rooted in the prestigious Chung Do Kwan lineage—one of Taekwondo's original founding schools established in 1944.
The academy serves men, women and children of all ages and abilities, welcoming complete beginners through to advanced practitioners. Led by Chief Instructor Andy Davies, a 9th Dan Grandmaster and former nine-time British Champion with a European Silver Medal and World Martial Arts Hall of Fame induction, the club combines rigorous technical training with real-world self-defence applications.
What distinguishes Black Belt Academy is its direct connection to Taekwondo's foundational figures, particularly Grand Master Kim Bok-man, the legendary technical founder who emphasised practical combat skills over sport-focused training. The academy is the only officially approved Practical Taekwondo Academy in the region, maintaining active communication with the World Taekwondo Chung Do Kwan Federation in Korea. Andy Davies and his training partner Mark Iles are among the UK's most senior Chung Do Kwan 9th Dans, personally mentored by Kim Bok-man himself.
The club prioritises functional, combat-ready martial arts with a disciplined, family-oriented approach. New members enjoy a generous one-month free trial, making authentic traditional Taekwondo training accessible to the Bristol community.
Services offered
Adult Taekwondo classesChildren's Taekwondo trainingBeginner instructionGrading preparationSelf-defence trainingPractical combat techniquesBelt progression programmesSeminar instruction