Southwark
The Southwark club has been running in the Tower Bridge and Bermondsey area for over 10 years, and we welcome both adults and children aged 6 years and above.
The Southwark club instructors are Ms Jemima Kingsley, 4th Dan (left, above) and Ms Sarah Garrett, 4th Dan (far right, above). We look forward to meeting you!
Adults & older children
Tuesday 7.40 - 8.40pm
Harris Academy Bermondsey, 55 Southwark Park Rd, SE16 3TZ
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Saturday 10.30 - 11.55am
Downside Fisher Centre, Druid St, SE1 2EZ Google map / what3words
Trial classes: Next special free session for adult classes will be on Saturday 27th April. Teenagers are welcome in the adults class, please get in touch if you are unsure which class is right for you. Please email in advance for more info and to book your place: sarah.garrett@taekwondo-london.co.uk.
Kids
Tuesday 6.30 - 7.25pm
Harris Academy Bermondsey, 55 Southwark Park Rd, SE16 3TZ
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Saturday 9.15 - 10.15am
Downside Fisher Centre, Druid St, SE1 2EZ Google map / what3words
Sorry, our kids classes are now full and we are no longer adding to our waiting list.
Beginners' Classes
We regularly run classes specially for new beginners. Your first two sessions are free! We have spaces in our adult classes, but parents, please note that our kids club is full and we are no longer adding to our waiting list.
Cost
Your first two sessions are free. After that, there is a monthly subscription of £60 per month. There are also costs for your annual licence, dobok (uniform) and gradings, and these are easiest to explain in person when you come along.
FAQs
What to expect in your first class
We always start with a group warm up and finish with a warm down. We train together, but may split into smaller groups to focus on particular techniques. You will begin by learning taekwondo etiquette and basic techniques.
We are a friendly club, and know from experience (we were all beginners once!), that it can be daunting walking into a room with strangers in martial arts uniform and some people wearing black belts! We will make every effort to make you feel welcome before the class starts and let you ask any questions you may have, so please pluck up the courage to come in!
What shall I wear?
Any sports clothing is fine to begin. If you decide to join the club we’ll arrange for you to get a dobok (white uniform). Normally people wear tracksuit bottoms or shorts and a t-shirt to their first few sessions. We train in bare feet, and there are changing rooms at our venues.
My child is not yet 6, can they join the club?
Sorry, no. The youngest age we accept is 6.
My child is a teenager, which class is best for them?
Children from age 12 will be assessed to decide which class (children or adults) is best for them. Generally, children aged 13+ are best in the adults class, but we take it on a case by case basis.
If you’ve got any other questions, please do get in touch.
I can't train twice a week, what shall I do?
We strongly recommend training twice a week, but if you have other commitments one session a week can work fine for the first 6 to 12 months of training.
Contact
For any Southwark enquiries, please email: sarah.garrett@taekwondo-london.co.uk