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Introduction

Martial arts are the grafting of mental concentration into physical movement aimed at instilling a unified body and mind.  Therefore, Taekwondo training is ideal for health, fitness, relaxation, self-defence and sport, regardless of age or sex. A master of the art should also be a master of her/himself.

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art literally translated as “kick-punch-way”.  To characterise Taekwondo as just a combative sport is simply not true, it is a martial art first, which through practice and study, brings about positive changes in the human character.

To facilitate fast, turning kicks, Taekwondo generally adopts stances that are narrower and taller than the broader, wide stances used by martial arts such as karate.  The trade off of decreased stability is believed to be worth the commensurate increase in agility, particularly in Kukkiwon-style Taekwondo.

Over the years Taekwondo has increased in popularity both as a martial art and as a combat sport. More recently, World Taekwondo (WT) is now an official Olympic sport. The main distinguishing feature of Taekwondo is the variety of dynamic kicking techniques, using the whole body to repel the opponent. The combining of sharp, strong linear movements with free-flowing circular movements produce a balance of beauty and power.

The sporting element of Taekwondo is therefore characterised by its emphasis on head-height kicks, jumping and spinning kicks and fast kicking techniques.  In fact, World Taekwondo sparring competitions award additional points for strikes that incorporate spinning kicks, kicks to the head or both.

Introduction

Martial arts are the grafting of mental concentration into physical movement aimed at instilling a unified body and mind.  Therefore, Taekwondo training is ideal for health, fitness, relaxation, self-defence and sport, regardless of age or sex. A master of the art should also be a master of her/himself.

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art literally translated as “kick-punch-way”.  To characterise Taekwondo as just a combative sport is simply not true, it is a martial art first, which through practice and study, brings about positive changes in the human character.

To facilitate fast, turning kicks, Taekwondo generally adopts stances that are narrower and taller than the broader, wide stances used by martial arts such as karate.  The trade off of decreased stability is believed to be worth the commensurate increase in agility, particularly in Kukkiwon-style Taekwondo.

Over the years Taekwondo has increased in popularity both as a martial art and as a combat sport. More recently, World Taekwondo (WT) is now an official Olympic sport. The main distinguishing feature of Taekwondo is the variety of dynamic kicking techniques, using the whole body to repel the opponent. The combining of sharp, strong linear movements with free-flowing circular movements produce a balance of beauty and power.

The sporting element of Taekwondo is therefore characterised by its emphasis on head-height kicks, jumping and spinning kicks and fast kicking techniques.  In fact, World Taekwondo sparring competitions award additional points for strikes that incorporate spinning kicks, kicks to the head or both. 

Introduction

Martial arts are the grafting of mental concentration into physical movement aimed at instilling a unified body and mind.  Therefore, Taekwondo training is ideal for health, fitness, relaxation, self-defence and sport, regardless of age or sex. A master of the art should also be a master of her/himself.

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art literally translated as “kick-punch-way”.  To characterise Taekwondo as just a combative sport is simply not true, it is a martial art first, which through practice and study, brings about positive changes in the human character.

To facilitate fast, turning kicks, Taekwondo generally adopts stances that are narrower and taller than the broader, wide stances used by martial arts such as karate.  The trade off of decreased stability is believed to be worth the commensurate increase in agility, particularly in Kukkiwon-style Taekwondo.

Over the years Taekwondo has increased in popularity both as a martial art and as a combat sport. More recently, World Taekwondo (WT) is now an official Olympic sport. The main distinguishing feature of Taekwondo is the variety of dynamic kicking techniques, using the whole body to repel the opponent. The combining of sharp, strong linear movements with free-flowing circular movements produce a balance of beauty and power.

The sporting element of Taekwondo is therefore characterised by its emphasis on head-height kicks, jumping and spinning kicks and fast kicking techniques.  In fact, World Taekwondo sparring competitions award additional points for strikes that incorporate spinning kicks, kicks to the head or both. 

Since 1999

South Bank Taekwondo was named after the university the lead instructor Master Richard Lymer (6th Dan) attended back in 1999.  He first taught and created the club whilst studying for his BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science at South Bank University.   He has more than 20 years experience of teaching and is a qualified kyorugi and poomsae judge.

South Bank Taekwondo is a London club practising the Korean Martial Art of Taekwondo, including WT Olympic and traditional Kukkiwon Taekwondo. We utilise training and protective equipment to allow full-contact sparring. You will receive WT / Kukkiwon qualified black-belt instruction at this friendly London club.  Regular competitions, gradings and seminars.

The club is a full member of Taekwondo Chungdokwan Great Britain (TCGB), which has been recognised by the late Grand Master Uhm Woon Kyu (former Chungdokwan President) and Grand Master Park Hae Man as the official organisation of the Chungdokwan in Great Britain.

Chungdokwan or Chung Do Kwan was created by Won Kuk Lee in 1944 and is one of the first of nine schools or kwan teaching Tang Soo Do.  Later the school began to teach what came to be known as Taekwondo.  In turn, TCGB is a group member of British Taekwondo – the National Governing Body for Taekwondo in Great Britain with regular competitions, gradings and seminars.  We have been operating in London since 1999.

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We have:

  • Access to British Taekwondo development pathways including Olympic Team GB, refereeing and coaching.
  • Access to all British Taekwondo, Chungdokwan GB and World Taekwondo sanctioned events and seminars.

All our instructors are:

  • Kukkiwon dan grade certified.
  • British Taekwondo approved.
  • Insured and registered with British Taekwondo to teach WT Olympic and traditional Kukkiwon Taekwondo.
  • Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) cleared.

Since 1999

South Bank Taekwondo was named after the university the lead instructor Master Richard Lymer (6th Dan) attended back in 1999.  He first taught and created the club whilst studying for his BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science at South Bank University.   He has more than 20 years experience of teaching and is a qualified kyorugi and poomsae judge.

South Bank Taekwondo is a London club practising the Korean Martial Art of Taekwondo, including WT Olympic and traditional Kukkiwon Taekwondo. We utilise training and protective equipment to allow full-contact sparring. You will receive WT / Kukkiwon qualified black-belt instruction at this friendly London club.  Regular competitions, gradings and seminars.

The club is a full member of Taekwondo Chungdokwan Great Britain (TCGB), which has been recognised by the late Grand Master Uhm Woon Kyu (former Chungdokwan President) and Grand Master Park Hae Man as the official organisation of the Chungdokwan in Great Britain.

Chungdokwan or Chung Do Kwan was created by Won Kuk Lee in 1944 and is one of the first of nine schools or kwan teaching Tang Soo Do.  Later the school began to teach what came to be known as Taekwondo.  In turn, TCGB is a group member of British Taekwondo – the National Governing Body for Taekwondo in Great Britain with regular competitions, gradings and seminars.  We have been operating in London since 1999.

taekwondo-london-about-us2

We have:

  • Access to British Taekwondo development pathways including Olympic Team GB, refereeing and coaching.
  • Access to all British Taekwondo, Chungdokwan GB and World Taekwondo sanctioned events and seminars.

All our instructors are:

  • Kukkiwon dan grade certified.
  • British Taekwondo approved.
  • Insured and registered with British Taekwondo to teach WT Olympic and traditional Kukkiwon Taekwondo.
  • Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) cleared.

Meet The Team

rlymer

Rik Lymer

6th Dan

isharifi

Imran Sharifi

4th Dan

lgrant

Lorell Grant

3rd Dan

sbenjelloul

Said Bendjelloul

1st Dan

Lisa

Lisa Ellis-Hancock

Safeguarding Officer

Mission Statement

Our aim is to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to achieve greatness in their lives through self-belief, ability and physical fitness.   Our guiding core values are etiquette, modesty, indomitable spirit, perseverance and self-control.

Mission Objectives

  • To promote the practice and spirit of Taekwondo.
  • To provide a professional learning and caring environment dedicated to excellence and to provide a uniquely rewarding martial arts training experience.
  • To cooperate with relevant local, national and international statutory bodies.
  • To promote a healthy lifestyle and relationships.

Philosophy

We train our body and mind to be the best we can be.  The philosophy of Taekwondo seeks to bring students to a level of consciousness known as “Present Time”.  This occurs when one is completely in tune with oneself and nature to the degree that ones actions and reactions are always perfectly coordinated with the forces in life whether that be in the sparring ring, in a social setting or even when alone.

The philosophy is one of actions that can be learned from other actions and our everyday activities. Taekwondo philosophy represents the principles of the changes and movements in human beings.  It also represents the principles of our lives, since life consists of our movements. Therefore, we can say Taekwondo is a philosophy in itself. We can understand the philosophy of Taekwondo by doing Taekwondo, and this understanding should lead to better understanding and enhancement of our life.

According to World 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.”

Today, Taekwondo is the most recognised of the Korean martial arts and in the past 50 years has developed significantly into one of the world’s most effective styles of unarmed combat.  Taekwondo is not only in Korea but internationally as well with currently 208 member nations, approximately 80 million practitioners worldwide.  It’s evolution and scientific development both as an art form and Olympic sport still continues…

According to World 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.”

Today, Taekwondo is the most recognised of the Korean martial arts and in the past 50 years has developed significantly into one of the world’s most effective styles of unarmed combat.  Taekwondo is not only in Korea but internationally as well with currently 208 member nations, approximately 80 million practitioners worldwide.  It’s evolution and scientific development both as an art form and Olympic sport still continues…