Tunbridge Wells Taekwon-do

I have been attending Tunbridge Wells Taekwondo for over a year now. Every session has been amazing! It’s great exercise, really fun and you learn a lot. Luke uses awesome teaching methods - which are usually challenging but always rewarding and fun. I go every week and always look forward to it! I have already done a competition where I won a bronze medal thanks to my fantastic training. Would highly recommend!

My son has been having lessons for some time now. I find Mr Thompson is a very good teacher he engages with all age groups very well, he makes it fun and gets them progressing through each level and give support where needed. My son enjoys going and this has built up his confidence.

My daughter really enjoys the classes. They are perfect for building confidence and fitness. Mr Thompson has a great rapport with class. I would highly recommend Tunbridge Wells Taekwon-Do.

Self confidence, self control, self defence…and fun! Fantastically holistic classes with a wonderful teacher – you couldn’t ask for any better. The teacher invests in each child who in turn plainly respects the teachings and teacher. Classes cover a range of topics including values, nutrition, anti-bulling as well as building physical strength, co-ordination, listening and linguistic skills! Also great experience working towards and taking part in grading events, gaining stripes to show progression. Highly recommended. J. April 2019. I have been watching my grandson learn so many new skills at Mr Thompson’ s Taekwon-Do class, over the past year, and enjoyed seeing him grow in lots of different ways. He has learned to listen more attentively, and has enjoyed working for his grades, learning about team-work, healthy foods, even eating his broccoli…. Mr. Thompson expects good behaviour, effort, and success in executing the moves correctly, and has reward stickers for the class members who do, (always with fairness). He shows respect for the children and teaches them to always be respectful to one another. This they have learned to do and it is a very happy class. M. April 2019.Moreexpand_more

My daughter (6) has been going to Mr Thompson's Taekwondo lessons for around 8 months now and she really looks forward to going along every week. She loves everything about them, from the warm-up games to the taekwondo technniques. It's also really great from a parenting perspective that the classes cover what to do about bullies and stranger-danger. She's learning great skills like focus and team work, not to mention becoming stronger physically. The classes are always at such a good pace and are really varied and fun. I'd recommend them to anyone!

My children Evie (11) and Reuben(7) have been attending Taekwondo with Mr Thompson for a year now and they love it. After a term Evie's dance teacher commented on how much she had improved in terms of balance and strength which must be attributed to TWD. I love that they learn about self defence and body language as well as the skills needed to get their belts. The gradings were a pretty challenging but also a real achievement as unlike many things the kids do it wasn't handed to them on a plate. Mr Thompson is kind fair and always in control of the kids who have great respect for him. I feel we are very lucky to have access to this TWD school locally.

My 6 year old son has been going to the class for almost a year, and he is still loving it. His confidence has grown, his physical strength improved, and participating in and passing the regular grading sessions are a great achievement for him. I love that the children are taught every day life tools next to Taekwon-Do, such as how to deal with bullies, what to do in an emergency, or how to behave towards strangers. Mr Thompson is an amazing coach, very funny yet always authoritative, and in control. I will definitely sign up my daughter once she is old enough.

My daughter Jessie (9) began attending Mr Thompson’s classes in October 2013 and since joining she has loved every minute of it, and really looks forward to it each week. Mr Thompson is an excellent teacher – professional and knowledgeable with a great balance between teaching the physical and technical discipline of Taekwon-Do and ensuring the class have fun whilst doing it. Taekwon-Do has improved Jessie’s physical strength, balance and flexibility, and also her confidence. Since taking Jessie to Mr Thompson’s classes I have also enrolled myself into the adult class, which I thoroughly enjoy. It’s a great physical workout, whilst gaining self defence skills. I would definitely recommend it! Richard Marshall 2015.

My 5 and 7 year old boys really enjoy these classes and have benefitted greatly in terms of discipline (especially the 5 year old! ) and learning a new skill. Luke Thompson is great with the kids and keeps them engaged. I'm impressed and would recommend his classes.

Since starting Taekwondo at this school, my son has gained in confidence, self esteem, self discipline and has made some lovely friends there too. As parents we are very impressed with the way the classes are run: disciplined and fun especially the classes on safety (stranger danger etc). We would and have highly recommended these classes to all our friends who have kids.

My daughter attended the taster sessions two years ago, when a friend asked her if she would go with her, and she hasn’t looked back. It is easy to see why all the students love it so much, Mr Thompson is an excellent ambassador for Taekwon-do and the enthusiasm he shows for this sport is infectious. Every Lesson is the perfect balance of fun games and acquisition of skills and techniques. Mr Thompson’s teaching style is firm but kind and his engaging and inspiring sessions earn him the respect of all his students. As a parent I have been delighted at the amount of confidence my daughter has gained through doing Taekwon-do and this has been evident in all areas of her life in and out of school. In addition to her gaining self-confidence my daughter’s agility, flexibility and stamina have all improved and family members have commented on how elegant she is now. My younger daughter has since joined the same class and she equally loves it. When I asked my elder daughter what she likes about Taekwon-do she said, that it makes her feel good about herself and she comes away feeling calm. I would unreservedly recommend Mr Thompson’s classes: they are the highlight of our week.Moreexpand_more

My 10-year-old son started attending once-a-week Taekwon-do lessons in the autumn of 2013 and went up to twice-a-week early in 2014. Last year, his 7-year-old brother joined him. Unlike my experience with other martial arts classes, Mr Thompson makes the lessons fun while at the same time maintaining discipline, and they are always varied so there’s always something new and exciting to try out. My boys love the lessons, which not only have helped them improve their fitness, but also their co-ordination and self-confidence. Mr Thompson is an excellent teacher. Emma Campos-Redman, January 2015.

My son started classes with Mr Thompson when he was 4, nearly 3 years later he still loves it and gets a great deal out of every class. He's learnt the value that with practice you can really achieve difficult things. All the children clearly enjoy the class and it's a great balance of games and training.

My son and daughter started Taekwon-do classes with Mr Thompson nearly 2 years ago when they were 3 years old. They absolutely love his class. Mr. Thompson is a fabulous teacher. He has a way of making the class fun with games and drills and at the same time, teaches them about respect, concentration, kindness and hard work. Besides the physical fitness, strength and flexibility that the kids work on, they are also learning life skills such as dealing with bullies and strangers. I have watched the children's self confidence grow and I am so pleased that they have a role model like Mr Thompson to look up to!

My daughter (6 years old) has been attending Mr Thompson's class for almost two years. In addition to learning about Taekwon-do, she has gained valuable life skills and grown in self confidence. She thoroughly enjoys the lessons and that is a reflection of Mr Thompson's ability to both engage and inspire the children. They thrive under his tuition and his kind but firm manner supports them to develop their skills and have fun along the way. Catherine Farrell.

Both my daughters do Taekwon-do with Mr Thompson. The difference Taekwon-do has made to the self confidence of the younger one is particularly evident. When she first started she was extremely shy and didn't want to join in the warm up games. After 6 months, she skips in and loves every minute of it. She has even stood up in front of her class at school and demonstrated some of the moves! My older daughter has been participating for over a year and not only does it complement her other after school activities (gymnastics and swimming) very well, it has really helped her concentration. Of course, learning some self defence is always a bonus for girls as well! I would highly recommend Mr Thompson's classes.

My boy (6years) was desperate to join taekwon-do after seeing boys in taekwon-do suits in sport center and I'm so glad we did. Mr. Thomson is someone, who kids kids will look up to and his professionalism is very appreciated by parents. Lessons are well balanced with fun and exercise. Besides taekwon-do moves kids are taught and encouraged to behave exceptionaly in theirs every day life. My boy said: I'm so hapy then I do taekwon-do.

My son has attended the Tigers class for 6 months and absolutely loves it! Luke is a great teacher and the classes are the perfect mix of fun, active and disciplined. Each class involves games and technical Taekwon-do with the addition of Bully Drills, Stranger Danger or Fire Safety which is a great idea for this age group. Although too young to obtain the different belts, there is grading sessions for the Tigers and my son is very proud to have already obtained his first ribbon.

I have looked for the Taekwondo classes in Tunbridge Wells area to allow my older son to continue his training after moving from London. I found Mr Thompson's classes and enrolled both of my kids (8 and 4 year old) earlier this year. It is great to see that the classes are so popular with kids of all ages and adults too! Mr Thompson is very professional in his style and approach to teaching. Children learn discipline and are given sound knowledge of the basics of Taekwondo. The classes are good for improving coordination, balance and overall fitness. Mr Thompson manages to keep classes fun as well. So far my boys have been really enjoying it.

Mr Thompson is an excellent trainer. His lessons are well thought out and the kids really enjoy themselves. There is a good balance between fun warm up games and learning the technical skills. He strikes the right balance between being fun but still firm with the kids. I highly recommend his classes.