Red TaekwondoEst. 2008
Build Confidence, Break Limits
Whether you're beginner or advanced martial artist looking to experience the power, speed, and dynamism of the sport of taekwondo, then come along and we'll help you be your best.SyllabusBook a session
When and where to find us
5 - 6pm on Mondays based out of Herts & Essex Sports Centre, CM23 5LH4:30 - 6pm on Fridays based out of the Northgate Youth Centre, CM23 2EU
For Girls and Boys
Taekwondo is a sport for everyone and is ideal for girls and boys from 6-16 years form all walks of life to become more powerful, stronger, and more confident versions of themselves.
Fast and Exciting
The Olympic sport/martial art of taekwondo is fast, dynamic, and exciting. It's great to watch and even better to take part in and your child will excel in ways they did not think possible through the sport of taekwondo.
Self Defence
Taekwondo teaches powerful strikes that can be used as practical self defence situations so you and your child feel more confident in the modern world.About us
We're more than just another martial arts club - Red Taekwondo is a sport-focussed club that has a strong community vibe. Since 2008 young people from in and around Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire have found a home where each week they can kick out their stresses, compete at a local level and make friends for life.The Two Matts have over 20 years of combined taekwondo experience. Both hold UK Sport Level 2 Coach qualifications and are DBS checked and approved. Head coach Matt has had many successes in leading both teenagers from London, and young student athletes from Cambridge University to medal success in the UK and Europe. He is also a British Taekwondo National Team member. He can pass this knowledge on to your child and bring out the best of them.
Testimonials
"Thanks Coaches Matt and Matt for your help in the club. We appreciate it very much!"
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Frequently Asked Questions
-Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and sport known for its fast, high, and powerful kicks.
-It has roots going back hundreds of years in Korean martial traditions.
-Its modern form was developed between the 1950s–1970s by the Korean military after the end of Japanese occupation.
-It combines influences from karate, taekkyeon, and older Korean martial arts.
-The style emphasises speed and power, based on the idea that greater acceleration and mass create more energy.
-In 1973, two main organisations formed ITF (International Taekwondo Federation) a more traditional style.
and WT (World Taekwondo) a sport-focused style used in the Olympics. Both styles follow the principles of
Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable Spirit
-Taekwondo became an Olympic sport in 1988.
-Competition has two main disciplines Kyorugi which is full-contact sparring and Poomsae (patterns) which is non-contact demonstrations of techniques judged on accuracy and precision.
-Training includes blocks, kicks, punches, self-defence, and board breaking to progress toward black belt.
-It has roots going back hundreds of years in Korean martial traditions.
-Its modern form was developed between the 1950s–1970s by the Korean military after the end of Japanese occupation.
-It combines influences from karate, taekkyeon, and older Korean martial arts.
-The style emphasises speed and power, based on the idea that greater acceleration and mass create more energy.
-In 1973, two main organisations formed ITF (International Taekwondo Federation) a more traditional style.
and WT (World Taekwondo) a sport-focused style used in the Olympics. Both styles follow the principles of
Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable Spirit
-Taekwondo became an Olympic sport in 1988.
-Competition has two main disciplines Kyorugi which is full-contact sparring and Poomsae (patterns) which is non-contact demonstrations of techniques judged on accuracy and precision.
-Training includes blocks, kicks, punches, self-defence, and board breaking to progress toward black belt.
Start your journey today!
Our commitment to structured training, personal development, and supportive community awaitsyou and your child. Reach out with any questions and one of the coaching team will be more than happy to help and get you ready for a free trial class.
