Sumners Taekwon-Do

Sumners Taekwon-Do A Traditional School teaching the Korean Martial Art of Taekwon-Do. Classes for all ages 8yrs & above We are members of Global Taekwondo U.K.

Sumners Taekwon-Do, under the instruction of Mr Dirk Sumners (5th Degree International Black Belt) has been operating in Gloucester since 1997. one of the most respected TKD associations in the UK and whose president Grand Master Roy Oldham IX is one of the longest practising Taekwon-Do Black Belts in Britain. In addition to around 35 yrs experience in Taekwon-Do, Mr Sumners is also a fully qualified and insured Instructor, is CRB checked, holds a Level 3 Award in Education and Teaching and is also a First Aid Instructor.

Can all the students who attended the world championships 🏆 in Poland please bring their medals 🥇🥈🥉 to class on Monday f...
02/10/2026

Can all the students who attended the world championships 🏆 in Poland please bring their medals 🥇🥈🥉 to class on Monday for a group photo.

OFFICIAL NATIONAL TECHNICAL WORKSHOP COURSESaturday 10th October 2026 – 10am prompt start (one day only)VENUE - Sports C...
01/10/2026

OFFICIAL NATIONAL TECHNICAL WORKSHOP COURSE

Saturday 10th October 2026 – 10am prompt start (one day only)

VENUE - Sports Connexion, Banbury Suite, Leamington Road, Ryton on Dunsmore, Coventry, CV8 3Fl

Close to the A45 south of the city www.sportsconnexion.com

(National Technical Course’s now also open to 2nd kup’s)

Please see Glenis for application forms

PLEASE NOTE

All Adult + Junior 13 - 16 year old black belt applicants must attend a national technical course in the same year they are to be tested for their next promotional rank.

ALL red belts & above aged 13 to Adult are welcome to attend.

National Technical Course fees:

All Adult - £35.00

All Junior - £25.00

UITF World Championships PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS POST.As most of you are aware, students from Sumners Taekwon-Do travell...
29/09/2026

UITF World Championships

PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS POST.

As most of you are aware, students from Sumners Taekwon-Do travelled to Poland as part of of GTUK's GB squad to take place in last weekends UITF World Championships. EVERY SINGLE MEMBER of our club who took part won at least 1 medal and we now have 2 new World Champions, bringing our tally of Sumners Taekwon-Do World Champions over the years, to an incredible 10 💥🏆. Glenis and I are humbled by, and incredibly proud of, your achievements - as we are with the entire GTUK Squad.

Our club Results in age order (youngest first [sorry Ryan]):-
Harrison Stokes - Bronze (patterns), Silver (sparring). Miss Abi Barkle - Bronze (patterns). Miss Maryam Hassan Omar- Gold (patterns), Silver (sparring). Miss Zoe Wojtas - Bronze (patterns). Miss Katie White - Bronze (patterns), Silver (Sparring). Mr Jake Hilton - Silver (sparring), Bronze (patterns). Ryan Barkle - Silver (patterns), Gold (sparring). Club Total 2 Gold, 5 Silver & 5 Bronze (12 in total).

GTUK Squad results:-
Gold 54
Silver 43
Bronze 32

Total 129 medals 💥🏆 ** AND overall Winners of the entire competition** with the highest medal tally of any group or association.

As well as commending OUR students for their incredible achievement, I would also like to acknowledge the following people without who's help it would have much more difficult to produce the high standards which have become a hallmark of our club:-

Firstly a huge "Thank You" to GTUK President Grandmaster Oldham who, many years ago, invited me to bring Sumners Taekwon-Do into the GTUK family and who has consistently supported, inspired and guided both me and Sumners Taekwon-Do to where it is today.
Senior Master Auciello for his guidance and unwavering support especially at times when his support has helped me calm down & weather some very personal and at times, highly political, storms.
Master King for his friendship and his constantly optimistic and joyous outlook on life. Next come my fellow GTUK Squad coaches for inspiring all of GTUK GB Squad and working so tirelessly over the two days of the competition. The numerous GTUK members who officiated at the competition over 2 long days and ensured that the results of each bout remained fair and balanced - especially Mrs Gemma Bowman-Yard who somehow managed to "run interference" in her role as GTUK Safeguarding Officer alongside her competition duties as an umpire/official and kept the entire team competing in a safe environment. Finally, my heartfelt thanks to my wife and club Secretary Glenis Sumners who ran herself ragged for 2 days keeping all of the GTUK's youngest squad members safe and (relatively) under control when their parents had to stay in the spectators area whilst their children competed. I know she does this for the love of GTUK and the children in it & sometimes this may not be noticed by me and busy seniors but both the children and their parents love and appreciate you for it.

Finally I would like the thank all of the students of GTUK who represented the GTUK so magnificently at the World Championships. Without your hard work and Indomitable Spirit none of this would be possible - "Tae-Kwon" I salute you as true Taekwon-Do warriors.

Dirk Sumners V, GTUK & Sumners Taekwon-Do.

We have arrived at the venue and competitors are ready to go.The fans are ready!Let's go!
26/09/2026

We have arrived at the venue and competitors are ready to go.

The fans are ready!

Let's go!

Today we introduce our Assistant Instructor Miss WhiteGrade: 3rd Degree Black BeltYears at Taekwondo: 16 yearsCompeting ...
25/09/2026

Today we introduce our Assistant Instructor Miss White

Grade: 3rd Degree Black Belt

Years at Taekwondo: 16 years

Competing in: Patterns, Sparring and Destruction

Best moments in Taekwondo: stepping on a tournament square for the first time at black belt, finally overcoming those nerves. Though competing hasn't got any easier or less nerve wracking, knowing I've stepped outside my comfort zone is a win for me!

Thing most looking forward to at Worlds: the feeling afterwards, knowing I can say I competed at a World Championship and cheering on my teammates!

Has anyone seen Sir?We seem to have lost him
24/09/2026

Has anyone seen Sir?

We seem to have lost him

Today we meet Ryan BarkleGrade: Blue BeltYears at Taekwondo: 2 yearsCompeting in: Patterns and Sparring (if recent ankle...
24/09/2026

Today we meet Ryan Barkle

Grade: Blue Belt

Years at Taekwondo: 2 years

Competing in: Patterns and Sparring (if recent ankle injury allows)

Best Moment in Taekwondo: getting to stand on a podium with my daughter Abi. Families that kick together stick together

Thing most looking forward to at Worlds: Making memories ( and eating after weigh in)

It's time to meet Miss BarkleGrade: 1st DanYears training in taekwondo: 5Competing in PatternsBest moment in Taekwondo: ...
23/09/2026

It's time to meet Miss Barkle

Grade: 1st Dan

Years training in taekwondo: 5

Competing in Patterns

Best moment in Taekwondo: Winning triple gold Patterns, Sparring and high kick) in the same tournament

Most looking forward to: Competing, cheering on friends and meeting new people

It's time to.meet Harrison Stokes who is competing in Poland at the weekend.Grade: Blue BeltYears training: 2.5Competing...
22/09/2026

It's time to.meet Harrison Stokes who is competing in Poland at the weekend.

Grade: Blue Belt

Years training: 2.5

Competing in: Patterns, sparring and Special Technique

Best moment in Taekwondo: winning double gold at GTUK British Championships

Most looking forward to in Poland: testing myself at a higher level and seeing my friends succeed

All ready for the grading. A huge thank you to Grandmaster Oldham for making the trip down to grade our students. Than...
21/09/2026

All ready for the grading. A huge thank you to Grandmaster Oldham for making the trip down to grade our students. Thanks also go out to some of our Black Belts for their assistance and our Welfare officer Glenis "the boss" Sumners for keeping us all in line and running on time.

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Admin Address/6, St Phillips Close, Hucclecote
Gloucester
GL33LS

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30pm - 6:30pm
6:30pm - 8pm
Wednesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm
6:30pm - 8pm

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+447796043100

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