Posts by David Price
Self Defence part 1: Awareness
I’d love to share a series of articles on Self Protection/Self Defence. this first article is drawn from our martial arts school’s self protection guide. “Avoidance This chapter will deal with methods of avoiding dangerous situations and having the awareness to do so. Awareness is vital to self protection and personal security. If you…
Read MoreSafe From Harm!
We recently had a seminar taught by Mr Lee Taylor of Lee Taylor Karate. The idea was to give us a point of view from a different martial art, and identify the common principles that all martial arts are based on. It was a plus as the methods we learned and practiced allow…
Read MoreGold For Gocer!
One of our Junior members, Erin Gocer, has just achieved her first gold medal! Competing in the Midlands Championships Erin competed in both Patterns and sparring, showing off sparring skill and technical ability! This was extra special as it was Erin’s first ever tournament too! It’s a great feeling when a student achieves their goals…
Read MoreOur Martial Arts Family
Our martial arts family is growing! We we have a new class starting in Rothley on 3rd November. We love to see so many people enjoying the benefits that martial arts have to offer. if you’d like to give it a go, email or call us now 🙂
Read MoreA Rising Star
One of our junior yellow belts, Erin, is showing greatness potential and leadership skills, after this clip where she was practicing her new pattern she went on to help mum and dad learn it too! Keep up the great work Erin!⭐️
Read MoreWorld Master James Freer Seminar
Earlier this month we had a great seminar on martial arts power generation by World Master James Freer, 7th Degree Black Belt. the session covered in detail the body mechanics of delivering an effective strike, along with evasive footwork for sparring.
Read MoreGrading Success for Charnwood Tae Kwon-Do!
On the 15th September students from Charnwood Tae Kwon-Do attended their grading under the auspices of Grandmaster Paul Donnelly. The students were put through their paces and received some great feedback for those preparing for their black belt grades. Well done to all who passed their new grades!
Read MoreGreat success for Charnwood Schools of Tae Kwon-Do at the TAGB North Midlands Championships
Great success for Charnwood Schools of Tae Kwon-Do at the TAGB North Midlands Championships held on 2nd September. The tournament brought together Tae Kwon-Do students and instructors from all over the midlands area and spirits were high. Charnwood TKD students won some Hard-fought matches to reach medal positions and for some this was their first…
Read MoreTae Kwon Do International 12th World Championships.
Well done to Helen Richards from our East Leake TKD school! Helen won bronze in ladies point sparring in the Tae Kwon Do International 12th World Championships. The event saw teams from countries including Argentina, Germany, USA, Poland and many more, battling it out to find the best of the best.
Read More2018 Calendar
Charnwood TKD Calendar 2018 Coloured Belt Gradings – Loughborough Sunday 11th March Sunday 10th June Sunday 23rd September Saturday 8th December Courses Umpires part 1 – 3rd February – Willenhall Community Centre Umpires part 2 – 10th February – Willenhall Community Centre Referees part 1 & 2 – 11th February – Willenhall Community Centre Umpires…
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