London Institute of Martial Arts- at Indian Gymkhana
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London Institute of Martial Arts- at Indian Gymkhana
Thornbury Ave, Isleworth
# London Institute of Martial Arts - SANGMOO TGMS
SANGMOO TGMS is a specialist Combat MMA Academy operating under the London Institute of Martial Arts (LIMA) at Indian Gymkhana in Isleworth since 2018. The academy teaches Teuk Gong Moo Sool (TGMS), a South Korean Special Forces military combat system adapted for civilian self-defence and personal protection.
The academy serves students of all ages and genders, from children aged four through to adults, offering carefully age-stratified classes across both weekday and weekend schedules. They cater to families seeking genuine martial arts training, as well as individuals interested in practical self-defence skills grounded in professional security and military methodology.
What distinguishes SANGMOO TGMS is its authentic lineage and instructor credentials. Grand Master Tae Yong Lee, founder of LIMA (established in Korea in 1999), is a former Korean Special Forces Combat Drill Master with extensive experience training elite professionals including UK Armed Forces, Royal Gurkhas, Metropolitan Police, and UAE Royal Guards. This institutional pedigree ensures students receive techniques directly descended from military and law enforcement training programmes.
The curriculum uniquely integrates multiple disciplines—Taekwondo, Hapkido, Judo, kickboxing, weapons training (sword, nunchakus, sticks, knives), and advanced grappling techniques including choking and joint manipulation—providing comprehensive self-defence preparation. Rather than operating as a generic martial arts facility, SANGMOO TGMS positions itself as a bridge between specialist security training and accessible community instruction, emphasising anti-terror awareness and practical survival skills alongside traditional martial discipline.
SANGMOO TGMS is a specialist Combat MMA Academy operating under the London Institute of Martial Arts (LIMA) at Indian Gymkhana in Isleworth since 2018. The academy teaches Teuk Gong Moo Sool (TGMS), a South Korean Special Forces military combat system adapted for civilian self-defence and personal protection.
The academy serves students of all ages and genders, from children aged four through to adults, offering carefully age-stratified classes across both weekday and weekend schedules. They cater to families seeking genuine martial arts training, as well as individuals interested in practical self-defence skills grounded in professional security and military methodology.
What distinguishes SANGMOO TGMS is its authentic lineage and instructor credentials. Grand Master Tae Yong Lee, founder of LIMA (established in Korea in 1999), is a former Korean Special Forces Combat Drill Master with extensive experience training elite professionals including UK Armed Forces, Royal Gurkhas, Metropolitan Police, and UAE Royal Guards. This institutional pedigree ensures students receive techniques directly descended from military and law enforcement training programmes.
The curriculum uniquely integrates multiple disciplines—Taekwondo, Hapkido, Judo, kickboxing, weapons training (sword, nunchakus, sticks, knives), and advanced grappling techniques including choking and joint manipulation—providing comprehensive self-defence preparation. Rather than operating as a generic martial arts facility, SANGMOO TGMS positions itself as a bridge between specialist security training and accessible community instruction, emphasising anti-terror awareness and practical survival skills alongside traditional martial discipline.
Services offered
Children's martial arts classesAdult combat trainingMMA instructionWeapons training (swordnunchakussticksknives)Self-defence techniquesTaekwondo instructionHapkido instructionJudo and grappling training