Welcome to the Taekwon‑Do Leicester Student Area

This page is your one-stop hub for everything you need as a student or parent. From grading info and upcoming events to equipment guidance and leadership opportunities, everything important is right here.

Check back regularly – new sections, dates, and downloads are added as you progress.

🧭 Other Useful Links

🛍️ Club Shop

Order doboks, sparring gear, t-shirts, training tops and more directly through our student shop.

🌐 UKTA Official Website

Learn more about the UKTA, view upcoming national events, black belt seminars, and technical updates.

📝 JustGo Member Portal

Log in to manage your UKTA membership, grading records, and register for national events.

🥋 Grading Preparation & Theory

Everything you need to prepare for your next belt grading – from syllabus requirements to quizzes and theory sheets. Make sure you know what’s expected for your grade and arrive confident.

  • 📘 Grading Requirements: 10th Kup (White Belt) to 1st Kup (Black Tag) and more to follow.
  • 🧠 Theory Quizzes: Test yourself before each grading.
  • 🔤 Korean Terms: Learn the terminology for techniques, stances and blocks used at your level.
  • ✔️ Minimum Requirements: Know the fitness standards, etiquette, and attendance expectations for your belt.

📅 Events & Calendar

Keep track of upcoming gradings, Fight Club sessions, joint training, and other key dates. This live calendar will always show the latest updates.

For grading prep, Fight Club registration, or seminar info, scroll down or check back for updates.

🥋 Equipment & Appearance Standards

Your uniform and equipment represent your training, your club, and your attitude. Keeping them clean, tidy and respectful shows pride in your Taekwon‑Do and respect for others.

  • 🧼 Keep It Clean: Your dobok should be washed regularly and always arrive clean and folded. Sparring gear must also be wiped down after use.
  • 🎒 Covered Outside Class: Always wear your dobok underneath a tracksuit or coat when arriving or leaving — never walk around in it casually.
  • 👔 Neat Appearance: Dobok sleeves must not be rolled. Belts should be tied correctly, and the uniform should sit properly on the body.
  • 🥊 Look After Your Gear: Don’t throw or drag your gloves or pads. Keep them together and carry them in a tidy bag or holdall. Label them clearly.
  • 🧹 Set an Example: Senior grades should always demonstrate tidy appearance and self-discipline in how they handle their equipment.

Take care of your kit — it’s part of how you train, how you improve, and how you show respect.

Values & Principles

Our Core Values

  • Integrity: We act with honesty, respect and strong moral principles.
  • Discipline: We show focus, perseverance and a willingness to improve.
  • Confidence: We aim to build self‑belief in every student through training and personal challenge.
  • Respect: We treat instructors, fellow students, opponents and facilities with courtesy.
  • Tradition: We maintain the time‑honoured practices and formalities of Taekwon‑Do, including bows, uniform protocols and formality in class.

Principles & Conduct

  • Responsibility: Take responsibility for your own learning, uniform, equipment and conduct.
  • Courtesy: Bow when entering and exiting the mat, and when engaging with instructors and seniors.
  • Courtesy in Sparring: Shake hands or tap gloves at the start and end of sparring sessions.
  • Graciousness: Be gracious in victory and defeat.
  • Presentation: Uniform should wrap once around the waist. It should be clean and properly fitted.
  • Etiquette: Present and receive items (e.g. belts, certificates) with both hands.
  • Listening: Pay attention to instructor and senior guidance during training.
  • Positive Attitude: Support fellow students and be a positive influence on the mat.

These values and principles guide every aspect of training at Taekwon‑Do Leicester, helping students to grow not just in skill but in character.

Club Constitution

1. Name

The name of the club shall be Taekwon‑Do Leicester.

2. Affiliation

The club is affiliated to the United Kingdom Taekwon‑Do Association (UKTA) and follows the rules and regulations of the UKTA and the International Taekwon‑Do Federation (ITF).

3. Aims and Objectives

  • To promote and teach Taekwon‑Do to students of all ages and abilities.
  • To provide structured and safe training in accordance with ITF/UKTA standards.
  • To encourage respect, discipline, self-confidence and personal growth.
  • To ensure equal opportunities for all members regardless of age, gender, ability, ethnicity or background.

4. Membership

  • Membership is open to anyone wishing to train in Taekwon‑Do in line with club values and UKTA licence terms.
  • All members must behave in a respectful and disciplined manner at all times.
  • Membership may be suspended or withdrawn in cases of serious misconduct.
  • Membership is dependent on having a valid UKTA licence and paying relevant fees.

5. Officers of the Club

The club shall be led by the Chief Instructor, supported by any appointed safeguarding officers or assistants. Officer roles include:

  • Chief Instructor: Responsible for all training, gradings, conduct, and club operations.
  • Safeguarding Officer: Responsible for managing all welfare concerns and ensuring safeguarding policies are upheld.

6. Finance

  • All funds raised by or on behalf of the club will be used solely for the benefit of the club and its members.
  • The club is non-profit making. Any surplus income will be reinvested into the club.
  • Payments and subscriptions will be managed transparently by the Chief Instructor.

7. Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures

All members are expected to uphold the principles and values of Taekwon‑Do. Breaches of conduct may result in warnings, suspension or expulsion depending on severity. Appeals may be made to UKTA if required.

8. Safeguarding

The club is committed to following the UKTA Safeguarding Policy. All instructors and officers working with children and vulnerable adults are DBS checked. Any concerns should be reported to the Designated Safeguarding Officer.

9. Annual Review

The constitution will be reviewed annually by the Chief Instructor. Any updates will be shared with members in class or via the website.

10. Dissolution

In the event of the club closing, any remaining funds or equipment will be donated to a UKTA-recognised club or used to support the development of students through UKTA.

Last reviewed: June 2025