Welcome to Way Taekwondo!
Taekwondo is one of the most systematic and scientific Korean traditional martial arts, that teaches more than physical fighting skills. It is a discipline that shows ways of enhancing our spirit and life through training our body and mind.
Way Taekwondo was established in January 2014 and is affiliated with British Taekwondo, Governing body of World Taekwondo (WT) in the United Kingdom. Chief Instructor Ista Gurung desire is to have Tae Kwon Do training accessible to all, no matter what background, affordable – all you need is the drive! Mr. Ista Gurung Chief Instructor started his Taekwondo career in… Read more
CALENDAR 2025
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sun 5th January – Thu 27th March 2025 | CLUB OPEN |
| Tue 21st January 2025 | KUP GRADING (Red Belts Only) |
| Sat, 15th February 2025 | 3rd Ali Dojang Open Poomsae Championships |
| Sun 23rd March 2025 | KUP GRADING (White to Blue Red Belts) |
| Sat, 29th March 2025 | Harrogate KTA 9th Mayor Cup Open Poomsae Championships |
| Fri 28th March – Wedn 9th April 2025 | EASTER BREAK (Club Closed) |
| Thu 10th April – Sun 27th June 2025 | CLUB OPEN |
| Tue 27th April 2025 | Gejok Poomsae Championships |
| Tue 27th May 2025 | KUP GRADING (Red Belts Only) |
| Sun 29th June 2025 | TRAINING SEMINAR |
| Sun, 12th July 2025 | 4th Best Leg Poomsae Championships |
| Sun 20th July 2025 | KUP GRADING (White to Blue Red Belts) |
| Mon 28th July – Mon 11th August 2025 | SUMMER BREAK (Club Closed) |
| Tue 12th August – Sun 21st December 2025 | CLUB OPEN |
| Sun, 21st September 2025 | 8th Bluewave Open Poomsae Championships |
| Tue 23rd September 2025 | KUP GRADING (Red Belts Only) |
| Sat 25th October 2025 | DAN GRADING SEMINAR |
| Sun 16th November 2025 | KUP GRADING (White to Blue Red Belts) |
| Sat 6th December 2025 | DAN GRADING |
| Mon 22nd December – Sat 3rd January 2026 | CHRISTMAS BREAK (Club Closed) |
This schedule is subject to change. Please revisit this page periodically for the latest information.
What do we teach?
Harrogate KTA 9th Mayor Cup Open Poomsae Championships
Just wanted to share some brilliant news with everyone in the Way Taekwondo family!
Yesterday (Saturday, 29th March), our talented students represented the club fantastically at the Harrogate KTA 9th Mayor Cup Open Poomsae Championships.
All their hard work really paid off, as we came home with three medals! Let’s give a big cheer for:
🥇 Thomas Reed – Gold Medal
🥈 Crimson Khatiwada – Silver Medal
🥉 Ista Gurung – Bronze Medal
It’s brilliant to see their commitment pay off, and it really highlights our club’s supportive spirit. You’ve done us all proud!
Massive congrats again to Thomas and Crimson. We also want to give a big thanks to Coach Colin Larkin for all his help and support leading up to the event.
Let’s keep up the great work and support each other!
The Way Taekwondo Team
Venue & Schedule
Ashford, Kent
Sunday Class
Apologies, There is no Taekwondo classes this Sunday 23rd March 2025 due to the KUP Grading Exam on the day
- Juniors Group: 2pm – 3pm (White to Yellow-Green Belts)
- Seniors Group: 3pm – 4:30pm (Green belts to Black Belts)
- Team Training: 4:30pm – 5pm (Mix Group, Sparring Team & Poomsae Team for the competition)
- Beginners Group: 2pm – 3pm (White to Yellow-Green Belts)
- Intermediates Group: 3pm – 4:30pm (Green belts to Blue-red Belts)
- Black Belt Club: 4:30pm – 6:00pm (Red, Red-black & Black Belts)
Tuesday Class
Class timings changed for only one day, Tuesday 19th Dec 2023.
- Juniors Group: 5:30pm – 6:30pm (White to Yellow-Green Belts)
- Seniors Group: 6:30pm – 8:30pm (Green belts to Black Belts)
- Juniors Group: 5:00pm – 6:00pm (White to Yellow-Green Belts)
- Seniors Group: 6:00pm – 7:30pm (Green belts to Black Belts)
- Team Training: 7:30pm – 8:00pm (Mix Group, Sparring Team & Poomsae Team for the competition)
Wednesday Class
Venue: The Stour Centre, Station Approach, Ashford TN23 1ET- Mix Group: 5pm – 6pm
Folkestone, Kent
Sunday Class
Apologies, There is no Taekwondo classes this Sunday 23rd March 2025 due to the KUP Grading Exam on the day.
- Seniors Group: 10am – 11am (Green belts to Black Belts)
- Juniors Group: 11am – 12 pm (White to Yellow-Green Belts)
Thursday Class
- Mix Group: 5pm – 6pm
National & International Championships
If you are considering participating in tournaments, you will find valuable information and resources here.
Today, Taekwondo (WT) has become a global sport that has gained an international reputation, and stands among the official games in the Olympics. Please visit the about page for more information regarding WAY TKD, including Teakwondo history.
All our instructors are DBS checked ( Disclosure and Barring Service Previous CRB) fully Insured with British Taekwondo public liability insurance policy and qualified safe guarding officer.
What is British Taekwondo?
How To Join?
The Tenets of Taekwondo
1. Courtesy (Ye-ui)
2. Integrity (Yom-chi)
3. Perseverance (In-nae)
4. Self-Control (Geek-gi)
5. Indomitable Spirit (Baek-jeol-bul-gul)
contact us
Please feel free to leave a message and we will be in touch shortly!
