profiles

Mark (1st Dan) and Jac (1st Dan) - Aged 50 and 18. My son (Jac) and I have been with the School since it started. My initial reasons for starting were purely personal, firstly to halt my rapidly expanding waist line and secondly to find some common ground with Jac (with some father and son bonding thrown in). These reasons would not seem uncommon as the School always seems to have a large number of students who are related in some way or another, it sometimes feels like one big family.

I feel that it is important for all parents to provide the best start in life for their children. TKD provides base qualities such as respect, control, moral decisiveness and self confidence, it has made me a very proud dad to see such qualities develop in Jac.

For me personally it has become a way of life, something that is never far from my thoughts, TKD has provided psychological stability, and when things get rough in everyday life, it acts as a focus of what life is really about.

(Updated 2/10/11)

Ella (1st Dan) - I really enjoy Taekwon-do, I’ve been doing it for a while now and I’ve never got bored, I’m always learning new things! Its so much fun and it’s amazing fitness, but I love the fact that I’ve made so many new friends along the way. By doing Taekwon-do, it has boosted my confidence in a huge amount, I love the fact that I can feel like I can defend myself. I also think it is great in how it is for everyone, and you see a variety of people joining the club. The events throughout the year and really good too, the summer bbq, the christmas bowling, etc. I’m really looking forward to whats going to happening with the club in the future!:)

(Updated 23/10/11)

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Fraser (3rd Kup) - I I enjoy taekwondo because it helps me in life to defend myself. My favorite part of taekwondo is sparring. I love sparring against my brother because we are both competitive and we work each other hard. My favorite pattern is Toy Gye as there is lots of different techniques with in the pattern. I have been training for almost three years and I am now going for my red belt. Taekwondo helps me with self control and perseverance. (6.11.11)

Robert (2nd Kup) - I have been doing taekwondo for four years. It has become a big part of my life. Not only does it keep me fit but it is a fun activity to do. I have met loads of people through taekwondo and made some really great friends. My sister (Emma Bonar) and Richard Taylor are big inspirations to me and love to train with them. My favourite part of taekwondo is patterns and I love learning new techniques. My strength and fitness levels have advanced significantly since I started. I feel more confident when I am out as I know self defense. (6.11.11)