What is Taekwondo ?

"Translated from Korean, 'Tae' literally means to jump, kick or smash with the foot. Kwon' means a fist - chiefly to punch or destroy with the hand or fist. 'Do' means art, way or method. Our organisation also practices the more modern development of semi-contact sparring, which is part of our regular tournament participation.

About Us

The TAGB has had a club in Dulverton for a number of years. It has been run by Wayne Sibthorpe for the last 18 months, who is a 4th Dan Black Belt Instructor with over 28 years experience in various martial arts. Mr Alan Payne 2nd Dan Black Belt is a qualified Assistant Instructors and also helps teaching in the class. On September the 20th 2010 a new club will be opening at Witheridge Parish Hall.

My name is Wayne Sibthorpe (4th Dan black belt TAGB) the instructor for Witheridge taekwondo club. I have 30 years of experience in the martial arts and have run various martial arts clubs, courses and activities all over the world and hold grades, qualifications or experience in WTF Taekwondo, ITF Taekwondo, Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Shotokan Karate, Wado Ryu Karate, Lau Gar kung fu, Freestyle karate, full contact kick boxing, boxing, self protection and unarmed combat. I have also had a successful competition career fighting in Belgium, Germany, Holland, UK, Miami and New York and have been Bronze World medallist on two occasions.

The club is relatively new and has been running now for nearly a year and is a very active and successful club. My aim is to offer professional instruction and encourage my students to achieve a love and passion for the martial art of Taekwondo. The classes are suitable for any age from 4 upwards! So just come along and watch or join in I am sure that you will enjoy it!

PRICING

TRAINING FEES TAGB TIGERS (aged 4-8 YRS +).

 The monthly training fee, if paid by standing order (form enclosed) is £25.00. If paying by cash/cheque then please add £5.00 to the above fees.

 TRAINING FEES MAIN CLASS (Aged 9 to Adult).

 There are two forms of membership for the main class as follows:

GOLD MEMBERSHIP The monthly training fee, if paid by standing order (form enclosed) is £35.00. If paying by cash/cheque then please add £5.00 to the above fees, this also includes the discounts below. This enables the student to train twice a week at Witheridge.

 Benefits and discounts to Gold members are as follows:

Gold members are eligible to train at any TAGB club throughout the South West at no extra cost.

Family discounts

2 related students (siblings/parents) both training twice a week - £60.00

3 related students (siblings/parents) both training twice a week - £80.00

4 th student free

One student training twice a week and the other once a week - £55.00

One member once a week and one Tiger - £55.00

5 % discount on all protective sparring equipment

SILVER MEMBERSHIP

The monthly training fee, if paid by standing order (form enclosed) is £25.00. If paying by cash/cheque then please add £5.00 to the above fees. This enables the member to train once a week (Witheridge only).