WAY Taekwondo

Way Taekwondo Kup Grading Report – 19th July 2026

We held our latest Kup Grading Exam today, bringing together students from our Folkestone and Ashford clubs to test for their next ranks.

In total, 66 students took part, with 13 from Folkestone and 53 from Ashford. The overall standard was high, and most candidates passed with good results.

Congratulations to all students who earned their next rank. Continue working hard in class. To those who were unsuccessful this time, treat this as a learning experience, focus on where you can improve, and prepare for the next grading.

An event like this requires a full day of effort to run smoothly. We would like to thank our Grading Panel, volunteers, and work placement team for their long hours and work throughout the day:

Master Colin Larkin – 5th Dan (Fighting Spirit Taekwondo)
Master Madhu Ghimire – 5th Dan (1st Royal Gurkha Rifles, Folkestone)
Master Ronik Shah – 4th Dan
Master Bineeta Gurung – 4th Dan
Master Shikhar Lopchan – 4th Dan
Ayesha Jimee – 3rd Dan
Amalia Radu – 3rd Dan
Aavam Pariyar – 3rd Dan
Johev Gurung – 3rd Dan
Nursing Sherpa – 2nd Dan
Mayson Rai – 1st Dan
Aaron Gurung – 1st Dan
Chirayu Rai – 1st Dan
Kai Rai – 1st Dan
Kusuk Hang Palungwa – 1st Dan
Aarav Pandey – 1st Dan
Hayden Thapa – 1st Dan
Nirvan Gurung – Red Belt
Thank you also to the parents for supporting your children and guiding them on their martial arts journey as they work to become the best versions of themselves.

Celebrating a Major Milestone

Way Taekwondo is proud to share a special achievement within our community.

Master Madhu Ghimire has been awarded his Kukkiwon Master 5th Dan Certificate, following the successful completion of his exam in December 2025.

The photo captures a memorable moment as Master Ista presents the certificate, recognising years of dedication, perseverance, and commitment to the art of Taekwondo.

Warm congratulations to Master Madhu on this outstanding accomplishment.
His journey continues to motivate students, instructors, and everyone connected to our club. 👏🙏💐

Dear Members, Parents, Students and Officials,

Thank you to everyone who attended today’s Training Seminar. The event went extremely well. We covered both Poomsae Competitions and Kyorugi (Sparring) Competitions, and we hope all participants gained new knowledge, valuable experience, and meaningful takeaways from the day.

To our very supportive parents, we truly appreciate the 5–6 hours you dedicated to your children. To our coaches and officials, your time and commitment mean a great deal to us. Your support is always deeply appreciated.

As the host, we would also like to express our sincere thanks to all our officials who worked tirelessly throughout the day. Without your help, we would not have been able to run this event so smoothly.

A big well done to all participants — we hope you enjoyed today’s seminar.
Many congratulations to all medalists.

We look forward to seeing you again next year with even more energy. We will continue to improve and aim to make this event even better every year.

A special thank‑you to:
*Ocean Taekwondo and team, GEM Taekwondo and team, and Fighting Spirit Taekwondo and team.

Have a wonderful day.

WAY Taekwondo Hosts Successful Preparation Seminar

We had a brilliant day at WAY Taekwondo hosting our latest seminar! A massive well done to the 17 candidates who stepped up and gave it their all—your dedication really showed on the Seminar.

A huge thank you to Master Manishankar Sunwar [7th Dan] from Ocean Taekwondo Academy for leading the Seminar as our Lead Examiner. Your expertise made the day a great success for everyone involved.

This was all in preparation for the Dan grading on 25th July. To all my students: I’m incredibly proud of you. Good luck to everyone for the upcoming grading! Mani Sunwar