About Us?...

Founded in 2005 by Paul Cain, Spirit Taekwon-Do is now the largest ITF martial arts organisation in Berkshire.

Spirit Taekwon-Do (Spirit TKD) is a diverse club whose members range from complete beginners to seasoned black belts. Spirit Taekwon-Do Academies has numerous coaches and experienced black belt instructors and offers both Sports Sparring and Traditional classes. Sparring classes teach the sport version of ITF Taekwon-Do and prepare students for sparring competition. Traditional classes focus more on ITF Taekwon-Do as a martial art and teaches Tuls (Patterns), self defence and proper kicking and punching techniques. The club has a Tournament Team, comprised of elite athletes who represent Team Spirit in tournaments, and a Demo Team which does a lot of performances throughout the year. Spirit TKD is a member of the ITF (International Taekwon-Do Federation) & the UKTU (United Kingdom Taekwon-Do Union).

Spirit Taekwon-Do Academies Chief Instructor (Paul Cain) has put together a unique childrens programme for 4-5 & 5-7 year olds that gives your child a way to participate in the martial arts. This will be one of the best decisions for your childs development. Enrollment at one of our schools with our spirited instructors will improve not only their quality of life, but also give them a sense of internal peace and strong self confidence.

Spirit Taekwon-Do Academies is open to new students wanting to attend and train in ITF Taekwon-Do, all you have to do is click the 30 Day free trial offer. Once you are Registered member you can attend traditional-style classes to learn Taekwon-Do philosophy and techniques. Those who have already learned the basics can also attend Sport-style sparring classes.

UKTU

Our aim for Instructors & Schools:

  * To promote the art of Taekwon-Do in the United Kingdom, as taught by the founder Grand Master General Choi Hong Hi 9th Degree.

  * To provide a service to affiliated instructors by assisting with the promotion and administration of their schools.

  * To provide a service to affiliated students by helping to improve their knowledge and experience of Taekwon-Do.

  * To maintain high safety standards and quality of tuition in all affiliated schools.

The UKTU are a rapidly growing ITF Taekwon-Do organisation based in the UK. Our success is mainly due to the quality and professionalism of our instructor's. If you are an instructor looking for A NEW BEGINING; 

We promise - - To Provide Full Support and Advice - - No Petty Rules or Interference - - Please contact us for full details by clicking the UKTU LOGO!

Martial arts reading – talk to Spirit Taekwondo Academies

Martial arts reading – get expert advice today.

Are you looking for martial arts reading? Spirit Taekwondo Academies are dedicated to helping you get the very most from your chosen martial art. Reading can be an important part of conquering the martial art you have chosen.

Martial arts reading – before you begin

Do you know why you want to take up martial arts? At Spirit Taekwondo Academies, the experts believe that there are some very straightforward reasons why people choose to take up martial arts. Reading the thoughts of these experienced practitioners and trainers could help you to make up your mind about which area you want to study:

• For fitness – for many people, fitness is the main reason for taking up martial arts. Reading what some people say about these sports, it’s easy to see why. Martial arts training is physically tough and is a great way to get fit. Many people train several times a week, and martial arts offer a whole-body workout.

• For the mind – martial arts may be very physical but they all usually have a spiritual side too. Martial arts reading materials show that many forms of martial arts are closely connected with the culture and beliefs of those people who developed, practised and trained in these arts, and the spiritual element draws many new people to the discipline.

• For self-defence – of course, self-defence is an important reason for considering martial arts. Reading books and watching films can show the extreme side of martial arts, but the truth is that you will learn how to defend yourself if you have to. For many people, this is the most important reason to take up martial arts.

Martial arts reading and training

If you’re looking for a great way to start martial arts training, why not get in touch with the Spirit Taekwondo Academies. You’ll be welcome to try a free taster lesson and find out more about how the Academies work. To visit the website now, just click on martial arts reading.

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