F.A.Q.

Taekwon-Do is for anyone who wishes to learn it, no matter what age you are. You can benefit from Taekwon-Do if you are male or female, young or old, whatever your build. People who have a disability or suffer from a previous injury can still benefit from Taekwon-Do as the training can be differentiated to suit your ability. As long as your instructor is informed about your limitations he/she will be able to recommend safe training activities for you.

As well as learning to defend yourself there are many other benefits:

• You will develop total fitness: strength, endurance and flexibility. Due to the nature of the Taekwon-Do techniques your body will develop the ability to perform fast and powerful movements.
• It helps you to develop a good physique by promoting the loss of excess weight, and developing muscle definition.
• Through training you will learn self-discipline, gain self-confidence and develop a positive mental attitude, which will naturally extend into your personal and social life and improve your quality of life.
• Children in particular can benefit from Taekwon-Do by developing good coordination, concentration and spatial awareness at an early age. Our experience has shown that children experience a more rapid acceleration of these skills from Taekwon-Do compared to the usual activities they are likely to experience in school.
• There is also a social benefit as you meet new people and make new friends.

People of all ages training with us. Our students range from 5 years to their late 50′s. Due to our instructors experience, we are able to make provisions, so that no matter your age or ability, you can fully enjoy our classes.

Some of our classes are split by age and some are family classes. Please inform us of your requirements and we will direct you to the correct class.

All our classes are structured so our students progress in a controlled manner. Our grading structure enables each student to build on their knowledge, increase their fitness, and improve their self-confidence. Students are only recommended for a grading when we feel they are ready.

The safety of each our students is a major priority, which is why our classes are structured.
We also follow very strict B.T.C. guidelines. Please ask to see our policies.

ITF Taekwondo was developed by General Choi Hong-Hi who it used to train divisiononal army. Due to its combat efficiency it was spread throughout the Korean army and became part of their training regime.

Taekwondo is more than just a self defence art. The Tenets of ITF Taekwondo provide a moral framework for us to follow; Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-control, & Indomitable Spirit.
Korea was a country searching for its identity, Taekwondo played a big part in helping it stand out in the world. By adopting some of the moral principles previously mentioned each student can forge their own positve identity with the proper guidance.

We don’t fight each other at Focus – we practise sparring skills against each other in a safe and controlled environment. We are then able to use these sparring skills in regional, national and international competitions against students from other schools to test our level and explore where we need to improve. We do not promote violence and aggression, we promote martial arts and respect. You will, however, learn how to defend yourself.

Class atmosphere, Class Spirit, Home of Champions.. more importantly our students are consistently amongst the best in the country. Our Instructers are fully qualified, well taught & continue to train themselves. We walk our talk!! Try one of our classes free of charge and find out for yourself.