Yesterday, our dedicated team of competitors from Warwick & Leamington TKD set off bright and early for the Open Welsh Championships in Cardiff. With an 8:30 am registration, the day promised to be long and challenging, lasting until 7:30 pm. However, the excitement and anticipation kept our spirits high throughout the day.
The event was excellently well organised by Master Neil Ernest and his team, ensuring a smooth experience for all competitors. The standards at the competition were impressively high, showcasing the exceptional talent within the Taekwon-Do martial arts community.
Yesterday, Warwick and Leamington Taekwondo had the privilege of delivering a c corporate self-defence day for the staff of Premia Solutions, a prominent car insurance company based in Warwick. This event took place at the scenic Saltisford Canal Centre, providing an ideal setting for our workshops.
We were thrilled to be invited to deliver self-defence and combatives classes at this weeks corporate team-building event for Zoetis Pharmaceutical. Set against the serene backdrop of Walton Hall and its beautiful grounds by the lake, the atmosphere was perfect for an energising start to the day.
Our classes took place early in the morning, providing a dynamic boost before the workshops and presentations began. The energy and enthusiasm of the participants were truly inspiring.
We had the pleasure of presenting to the Warwick Women’s Institute at St. Paul’s Church, where approximately 40 enthusiastic participants gathered for an enlightening session on personal safety and self-defense. This engaging presentation lasted for one hour and covered critical topics that are essential for enhancing awareness and security in daily life.
We recently hosted an incredible women's only self-defense course in March, bringing together 20 enthusiastic participants for a day of empowerment and skill-building. This event was not just about learning techniques; it was about fostering confidence, awareness, and resilience in everyday life.
Our classes are a combination of traditional Martial arts and effective reality based self-defence (Combatives).
A great last class before the break where we concentrated on combatives techniques from a personal and intimate distance and effective striking skills as well as side kicks to collapse the hip to gain an advantage over our opponent.
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WLTKD students attended the central region block grading last weekend, with a few who couldn’t attend being graded in the week.
Well done everyone who attended demonstrating the tenets of TKD, preparing thoroughly and upholding the high standards of the club.
Special mention goes to 2 students who attained A pass’s:
Dev Mangipud
Nishal Mohankumar
Well done to all our members who attended the England ITF Grandmaster seminar hosted by the T-UK in Stratford Upon Avon, great support and enthusiasm from the club as always.
The seminar was led by Grandmasters Ellis and Nardizzi. The seminar was broken down in to two halves coloured belts followed by a black belt only seminar. Each seminar consisted of a technical deep dive into all aspects of TKD.
When it comes to personal safety, the difference between vulnerability and security often lies in your ability to recognise threats early and respond effectively. By combining strategic frameworks like the OODA Loop, Cooper’s Colour Code, and Concentric Rings of Disturbance, you can cultivate a dynamic and layered approach to self-defence.
