LITTLE DRAGONS - (For Children aged 4 - 7 years old)

  Developed by Mrs Leanne Gassor - Jones 5th Degree in 1998, the 'Little Dragons Taekeon-Do', syllabus teaches children basic hand techniques such as punching and blocking, as well as basic kicks. Children develop co-ordination, motor skills, balance and agility as well as increasing confidence. They also learn how to follow directions and differentiate left and right.

Little Dragons gets children into a regular exercise routine at a young age and is a fun social event, where children can interact with each other.

Little Dragons Taekwon-Do increases focus and concentration, which can serve as a foundation for academics. Discipline and good behaviour are also taught in a fun and safe environment!

St Arvans Taekwon-Do is affiliated to the International Taekwon-do Federation (I.T.F) and our training syllabus was created by Master Gary Gassor 8th Degree (our Chief Instructor). Many parents struggle with solutions to put their child on the fast track to success, and one such solution is not usually far from home. It is your local martial arts school.

How will martial arts change your child's life? As well as teaching self defence techniques to help with bullying and confidence we also encourage respect, self control, goal setting, self discipline etc. We find that through Taekwon-Do children develop a positive self-image and can use the skills they gain in all other aspects of their life.

Students interested in earning highly regarded belts can grade and achieve Black Belt recognition with the International Taekwon-do Federation (ITF). Also, providing students have the necessary protective equipment they can also enter regular Tournaments.

UK ITF™ is a leading Taekwon-Do group within the UK. Our clubs offer classes suitable for all ages and all levels of fitness.  UK ITF students are world renowned, supported in their pursuit of excellence by club instructors, national coaches and the expert tutelage of Master Trevor Nicholls IX.  As the ITF Independent National Organisation (INO) #2, UK ITF offers members ITF Degree certification, membership, International Instructor Certificates, International Umpire Certificates, Master Classes and Seminars, as well as national, continental and international competitions and events.

UK ITF instructors are accredited by the National Governing Body for Taekwondo in the UK, the British Taekwondo Council (BTC).  This accreditation is renewed every three years and includes updates on BTC policies and procedures - Code of Conduct and Ethics, Safeguarding - Protecting Children and Adults at Risk, DBS/PVG Scheme Disclosures, Insurance, Health and Safety, Social Media and Inclusion.  The BTC Safeguarding training includes the NSPCC 'Time To Listen' course.

UK ITF Administration provides a professional service to the UK ITF President, the UK ITF Development Committee, club instructors and members.  These services include membership services, communications, hosting area seminars, instructor workshops, administration for ITF Black Belt promotions and delivering competitions of the highest standard of safety, supported by an electronic scoring system.

In January 1983, Master Trevor Nicholls, Fourth Degree ITF Black Belt, an Instructor of high repute within the UKTA, took the decision to become independent and founded Imperial Taekwon-Do Association to promote the advancement of orthodox Taekwon-Do as developed by General Choi Hong Hi IXth Dan (Founder).  At that time, Master Nicholls' school, Nicholls Taekwon-Do Institute, was in Rayners Lane and comprised some 50 students.  Imperial Taekwon-Do Association quickly grew, attracting Black Belts and groups who were attracted by the ethos and training standards.

As the organisation grew, and to be more inclusive of new joiners, Imperial became UK ITF™, incorporated in October 2010.  UK ITF continues to maintain an enviable national and international reputation for Masters, instructors and students of exceptional technical ability, knowledge and understanding. Teams have successfully represented UK ITF in Spain 2001, Italy 2002, Argentina 2002, South Korea 2004, Germany 2006, Australia 2006, UK 2007, Croatia 2009, Italy 2012, Canada 2012, Spain 2013, Italy 2014, Moldova 2015 and UK 2016.

We are constantly working to ensure our members receive the best possible tuition from our Instructors, and remain dedicated to continual growth and support through learning and training together in the art of Taekwon-Do.