Gateshead Taekwon-Do

21/08/2026

SUMMER SESSIONS & BACK TO CLASS
Well done to everyone for their commitment during our Summer sessions - hard work pays off! We are taking a short break to enjoy the last (and least sunny, typical!) of the holidays before all classes resume at their normal times on MONDAY 7th SEPTEMBER.
Special thanks to our fantastic teaching team, assistants, and to our very generous students Mackenzie and Kiri for bringing tasty treats for everyone at class last night!
We have lots to look forward to from September, as usual, so keep practicing, stay safe, and we'll see you all again soon!👊

20/08/2026

IF anyone wants to enter this competition, please see your instructors for details.

⭐️⭐️⭐️AETA OPEN ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026⭐️⭐️⭐️

17th-18th October - HAYWARDS HEATH

INVITATION NOW AVAILABLE

We are pleased to announce the invitation for the Open English Championships 2026 is now LIVE.

•Age categories based on year of birth
•Pattern, Sparring, Power, Spec Tech
•Repechage (Re-qualification) system for Colour Belts
•Black Belt leagues for Pre-Jnr/Jnr/Adult
•Amazing lunches for umpires
•5x Spec Techniques for Pre-Jnr/Jnr/Adult Black Belts
•5x Power Test Techniques for Jnr/Adult Black Belts
•Compensation paid to Qualified umpires for the Sunday
•Named participation certificate for all competitors
•2 Day event

To register please follow these steps:

1. Your club must apply to enter the event
https://aeta.uk/build/aeta-open-english-championships-club-registration/

2. If approved then competitors will be able to register here
https://gracchus.co.uk/fmi/webd/AETAOpenMaster?script=GoEntry

3. Umpires can then register here
https://gracchus.co.uk/fmi/webd/Umpires

SCHEDULE
Saturday 17th October
Child/Cadet/Pre-Jnr Colour Belts

Sunday 18th October
Pre-Jnr Black Belts/Jnr/Adult/Snr Colour Belts/Black Belts

DEADLINES
EARLY BIRD Friday 2nd October Midnight
FULL ENTRY Friday 9th October Midnight

INVITATION
https://aeta.uk/build/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/OPEN-ENGLISH-CHAMPIONSHIPS-2026-Invite-v2.pdf

For further information
https://aeta.uk/build/aeta-open-english-championships-2026/

20/08/2026

Good luck to all our students collecting GCSE and BTec results today.
If you've done well, celebrate! If you didn't quite get what you'd hoped, remember it isn't the end and your results today don't define you.
Whatever the result, remember that the discipline, focus, and resilience you show here in class will serve you everywhere in life. We are so proud of your hard work and dedication. 👊🎓🎉

19/08/2026

If anyone wants to enter this competition, please see your instructors for details.

🥋 NEW EVENT ADDED: T-UK BRITISH OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026! ITF England has added a new tournament to the official event calendar for October!

• Event: T-UK British Open Championships 2026
• Date: Saturday, 17th October 2026
• Venue: Warwick University Sports Centre (CV4 7EU)
• Registration Deadline: Sunday, 11th October 2026

🌐 Check out the full event details, entry fees, and registration link on our website: https://www.itfengland.com/post/tuk-british-open-championships-2026

13/08/2026

HYDRATE!
It's another warm day, so remember to bring plenty of water to class tonight.
And you can wear T-shirt and dobok trousers for class to help stay cool over the summer sessions, too! 🫗🥋☀️

13/08/2026

Good luck to all our students collecting 'A'-Level results today.
If you've done well, celebrate! If you didn't quite get what you'd hoped, remember it isn't the end and your results today don't define you.
Whatever the result, remember that the discipline, focus, and resilience you show here in class will serve you everywhere in life. We are so proud of your hard work and dedication. 👊🎓🎉

09/08/2026

TAKE THE STEP. MAKE THE CHANGE.
The hardest move is going through the door into class for the first time. Everything from then on is worth that first step!
Join us for a FREE fortnight trial, starting on Monday 10th August. It can be life-changing! Just get in touch via our page to book your place. 👊

08/08/2026

SUMMER CLASSES ARE ON!
Just a reminder that we are running our Summer schedule for the next 2 weeks (Mondays 10th & 17th August, Thursdays 13th & 20th August).
6-7pm - Ninjas (usually Thurs 5.45pm) and all colour belts,
7-8pm - black belts (plus red belt additional training).
Please let us know in advance if you can't make it to these Summer classes. Thanks.

04/08/2026

FREE TASTER FORTNIGHT - DON'T MISS OUT!
Summer holidays dragging a little bit? Looking for something new to do over the Summer break? Parents - want to boost your child's confidence and fitness? Adults - want a change from the gym?
Whatever the reason, why not come along and try Taekwon-Do with us? Our friendly classes are quieter over the Summer, so it is a great time to enjoy a FREE 2-week taster and enjoy the benefits that training in Taekwon-Do can bring.
This offer is open to ages 11 years and above and we welcome parent/child family groups. Classes will take place on 10th, 13th, 17th and 20th August. Places are limited, so you'll need to get in touch to book via our page, email or text (details on our page).
You'll never know how good you can be until you try! 👊

04/08/2026

Looking ahead to 2027.
Let your instructors know if you are interested in attending.

The ball is already rolling, preparations are underway, and interest from clubs across the UK is already building. 🇬🇧

📅 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲:
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳

This is the tournament everyone wants to win.
This is the title everyone wants to hold.
This is the stage where champions are made.

The question is...

🥇 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏆

There is only one way to find out.

👉 Lock in.
👉 Get training.
👉 Start preparing now.

Because while 2026 may be over, the road to Scottish Cup 2027 starts today.

Expect...
✅ Elite competition
✅ Incredible atmosphere
✅ Clubs from across the UK
✅ Bigger divisions
✅ More excitement than ever before

2027 we go again...

💥 𝗕𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿.
💥 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿.
💥 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲.

The countdown has begun. ⏳
The Saltire is waiting. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
The title is up for grabs. 🏆

𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳... 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆? 💥🥋🏆