Easter Break from Friday 28th March to 9th April 2025, Club is Closed! | Club Opens from Thursday 10th April 2025 | London Internationa Open Poomsae Championships on Saturday 3rd May | Red Belts Grading Tuesday 27th May | Training Seminar on Sunday 29th June | 4th Best Leg Poomsae Championships on Sunday 12th July | KUP Grading (White belts to Blue-red belts) on Sunday 20th July | Summer Break from Monday 28th July to Monday 11th August 2025…

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 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

  1. Easter Break 2025

    March 28 - April 9
  2. Sat 3rd May 2025 – London International Open Poomsae Championships

    May 3
  3. Tuesday 27th May – Red Belt Grading

    May 27 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  4. Sunday 12th July – 4th Best Leg Poomsae Championships

    July 12

Venue & Schedule

Ashford, Kent

Sunday Class

Venue: The Stour Centre, Station Approach, Ashford TN23 1ET

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)

Tuesday Class

Venue: St Simon Stock Catholic Church, Brookfield Rd, Ashford TN23 4EU
  • 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

Venue: Broomfield Hall, 37 Broomfield Rd, Cheriton, Folkestone CT19 4DJ

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

Venue: Broomfield Hall, 37 Broomfield Rd, Cheriton, Folkestone CT19 4DJ
  • 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?

British Taekwondo (BT) is the National Governing Body for the World Taekwondo (WT) in Great Britain and Way Taekwondo is affiliated with BT. All our Instructors and members are registered under British Taekwondo. To findout more about British Taekwondo click  the button below.
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How To Join?

Before you sign up to British Taekwondo Hub you need to reed all the information. You will receive one free lesson before joining and within three weeks of training you must join.
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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)

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