Daventry Tigers Taekwondo
Building Confidence, Character and Resilience
through expert Taekwondo instruction for children, teens and adults
Goldilocks Classes!
There are 14 different classes are available throughout the week in Daventry, Woodford Halse and at our sister club in Banbury, so there's something to suit everyone.
There will be a goldilocks sized one just right for you or your child!
There are classes in the daytime, most evenings and on Sunday afternoons too.
There are small classes for the young or shy
There are classes for children only
There are daytime classes for Ladies only
There's also a strong cohort of men too!
There are both middle & big size classes for families and adults.
Come and find your goldilocks sized one - just right for you or your child!
How old do you have to be?
Generally we take children from 4 years old. Every child is different, so some can be ready earlier or later - that's why we offer 3 free trial classes first, so you can see if they are ready. We have a special class for the little ones, Tiger Cubs for children aged 4-5. We keep this class really small, no more than 12.
On the other end of the scale, Mr & Mrs Robson started training in their 40s. Grand Master Jackson White is their instructor, and he is 70. Tigers' oldest student is 76, so age is no bar!
All classes teach the Korean Martial Art of Taekwondo, but there is more to Taekwondo than just kicking and punching.
Daventry Tigers was formed in April 2012 to provide fun Taekwondo lessons for children. It has grown from strength to strength, and is one of the largest TAGB clubs in the country, boasting local, National and even World champions.
We don't just look after the very able students though, we aim to make every student the best they can be.
CLASS TIMES
TERM TIME
Wednesdays
5pm Children Beginners
(White Belts to Yellow Belts)
6pm Advanced
(Red Belts and above)
7pm Intermediates
(Green Tags to Red Tags) & Adult/Young People Beginners
Fridays
4pm Tiger Cubs
(for those aged 4-5, Term Time only)
5pm Children Beginners
(White Belts to Yellow Belts)
6pm Intermediates
(Green Tags to Red Tags) & Adult/Young People Beginners
7pm Advanced
(Red Belts and Above)
Daventry Ladies
Friday 10.30am
all year round
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS*
Both Wednesdays & Fridays
6pm Beginners and Intermediates
7pm Higher Intermediates and Advanced
the belt split changes depending on student numbers
*We follow the Northamptonshire school holidays
Tiger Cubs: 4-5 year olds
Friday 4pm, Term time only
A fun way to learn TKD for the younger ones
Tiger Cubs is about having fun and introducing younger children to all aspects of Tae Kwon-do. We don't put the sparring gear on very often, but the children always love it when we do!
Just like with the adults and older children, Cubs always warm up before starting class.
Our fantastic junior assistant instructors often lead this element of the class (under adult supervision at all times.)
Tigers
Wednesday & Fridays 5pm
The emphasis shifts slightly towards the teaching blocks in Tigers. We still play the games, but they are not quite such a big part of the class. Discipline is stepped up a little. Techniques are sharpened as the children begin to have more command over their bodies. Focus and posture are gradually improved and expectations are increased when it comes to practice and results in gradings.
Daventry Tigers has an enviable record of grading results - one of the best in the country.
Family Classes
Wednesday 7pm, Friday 6pm
Family Classes
Wednesday 7pm, Friday 6pm
Adults train with the Intermediates and Advanced Classes for students ranked green tag and above. Here we teach more advanced techniques with an emphasis on the higher level patterns, set sparring and more free sparring.
Adults and children train together.
Why Not?
With that in mind, there is no rush to get to black belt - we are not here simply to push people through gradings. We want to help them to learn and to teach them what it takes to persevere at something. We want to show them what it means to be courteous and respectful.
We give an outlet for excess energy and hopefully turn out strong people of integrity, fostering an indomitable spirit and strength of character that will help them stand out and achieve their full potential for the rest of their lives.