WAY Taekwondo

Way Taekwondo Kup Grading Report – 19th July 2026

We held our latest Kup Grading Exam today, bringing together students from our Folkestone and Ashford clubs to test for their next ranks.

In total, 66 students took part, with 13 from Folkestone and 53 from Ashford. The overall standard was high, and most candidates passed with good results.

Congratulations to all students who earned their next rank. Continue working hard in class. To those who were unsuccessful this time, treat this as a learning experience, focus on where you can improve, and prepare for the next grading.

An event like this requires a full day of effort to run smoothly. We would like to thank our Grading Panel, volunteers, and work placement team for their long hours and work throughout the day:

Master Colin Larkin – 5th Dan (Fighting Spirit Taekwondo)
Master Madhu Ghimire – 5th Dan (1st Royal Gurkha Rifles, Folkestone)
Master Ronik Shah – 4th Dan
Master Bineeta Gurung – 4th Dan
Master Shikhar Lopchan – 4th Dan
Ayesha Jimee – 3rd Dan
Amalia Radu – 3rd Dan
Aavam Pariyar – 3rd Dan
Johev Gurung – 3rd Dan
Nursing Sherpa – 2nd Dan
Mayson Rai – 1st Dan
Aaron Gurung – 1st Dan
Chirayu Rai – 1st Dan
Kai Rai – 1st Dan
Kusuk Hang Palungwa – 1st Dan
Aarav Pandey – 1st Dan
Hayden Thapa – 1st Dan
Nirvan Gurung – Red Belt
Thank you also to the parents for supporting your children and guiding them on their martial arts journey as they work to become the best versions of themselves.

Celebrating a Major Milestone

Way Taekwondo is proud to share a special achievement within our community.

Master Madhu Ghimire has been awarded his Kukkiwon Master 5th Dan Certificate, following the successful completion of his exam in December 2025.

The photo captures a memorable moment as Master Ista presents the certificate, recognising years of dedication, perseverance, and commitment to the art of Taekwondo.

Warm congratulations to Master Madhu on this outstanding accomplishment.
His journey continues to motivate students, instructors, and everyone connected to our club. 👏🙏💐

Dear Members, Parents, Students and Officials,

Thank you to everyone who attended today’s Training Seminar. The event went extremely well. We covered both Poomsae Competitions and Kyorugi (Sparring) Competitions, and we hope all participants gained new knowledge, valuable experience, and meaningful takeaways from the day.

To our very supportive parents, we truly appreciate the 5–6 hours you dedicated to your children. To our coaches and officials, your time and commitment mean a great deal to us. Your support is always deeply appreciated.

As the host, we would also like to express our sincere thanks to all our officials who worked tirelessly throughout the day. Without your help, we would not have been able to run this event so smoothly.

A big well done to all participants — we hope you enjoyed today’s seminar.
Many congratulations to all medalists.

We look forward to seeing you again next year with even more energy. We will continue to improve and aim to make this event even better every year.

A special thank‑you to:
*Ocean Taekwondo and team, GEM Taekwondo and team, and Fighting Spirit Taekwondo and team.

Have a wonderful day.

WAY Taekwondo Hosts Successful Preparation Seminar

We had a brilliant day at WAY Taekwondo hosting our latest seminar! A massive well done to the 17 candidates who stepped up and gave it their all—your dedication really showed on the Seminar.

A huge thank you to Master Manishankar Sunwar [7th Dan] from Ocean Taekwondo Academy for leading the Seminar as our Lead Examiner. Your expertise made the day a great success for everyone involved.

This was all in preparation for the Dan grading on 25th July. To all my students: I’m incredibly proud of you. Good luck to everyone for the upcoming grading! Mani Sunwar

🎉HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026!🥋🎈
May the new year ignite your warrior spirit. May your journey be filled with courage and discipline, inspiring the strength to achieve greatness. Kick off a year of boundless success, both on and off the mat!

Merry Christmas to all our Way Taekwondo families. I hope this season brings deep joy, good health, and prosperity to your home. So grateful to be part of this journey with you all. Enjoy your Christmas.
See you soon! 🎉🎄🎅🔔🥳❤️🎈

6th December 2025

Today, Way Taekwondo proudly hosted its annual Dan Grading event in Ashford, Kent, UK, marking yet another major milestone for the southern UK Taekwondo community.

A record number of 36 Poom/Dan candidates from across the region participated in the rigorous examination, which followed the latest syllabus from the UK Kukkiwon Office. The candidates demonstrated impressive skill, perseverance, and dedication throughout the day.

The esteemed examination panel, comprised of highly respected Masters, ensured the highest standards were met:

Master Manishankar Sunwar (7th Dan), Ocean Taekwondo Academy

Master Jayanta Thapa (7th Dan), Himalayan Tiger Taekwondo Academy

Master Dhiraj Gurung (6th Dan), Wisdom Taekwondo

Master Ista Gurung (6th Dan), Way Taekwondo

The highest rank awarded during this successful grading was the prestigious 5th Dan, a major achievement that speaks to the high level of talent present.

Special Promotions and Recognition

We are delighted to specifically recognise several outstanding achievements from this grading:

A huge congratulations to Master Madhu Ghimire and Master Pravin Sunwar on their promotion to 5th Dan! This achievement is a testament to their long-standing dedication and mastery of Taekwondo.

Shikhar Lopchan [4th Dan]
We also celebrate the success of Shikhar Lopchan, who was promoted to the rank of 4th Dan. Well done!

🌟 Congratulations to all 36 Poom/Dan Candidates for their commitment and effort! Your hard work, discipline, and spirit were clearly evident throughout the grading process.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the parents, guardians, and instructors whose unwavering support is essential to the candidates’ training journey.

We must also extend our sincere gratitude to the British Taekwondo Examiners for their professionalism and commitment, and a special thank you to Master Colin Larkin for his invaluable assistance as an official helper on the day. Your support is deeply appreciated.

This year’s Dan Grading was an outstanding success and a truly memorable occasion. Well done to everyone involved!

Way Taekwondo KUP Grading Successful

On Sunday, 16th November 2025, eighty three students were successfully promoted to the next level of KUP grading. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all the parents who supported the students throughout the day, as well as the volunteers who assisted the club and encouraged our new and young stars, including Maulik Limbu, Mayson Rai, Nursang Sherpa, Dipson Gurung, Aarav Pandey, and Rihasha Roka Magar.

A special thank you also goes to the examiners — Master Ista Gurung (Lead Examiner), Master Colin Larkin, Master Madhu Ghimire, Master Lopsang Sherpa, and Master Bineeta Gurung — for their hard work and expertise.
Well done to all!

Way Taekwondo

https://waytkd.com/way-taekwondo-kup-grading-successful/

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​What an incredible day at the Aquila Poomsae Championships 2025 in London! 🇬🇧
​We are immensely proud to announce we brought home 4 medals out of the 7 divisions we entered. This success is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and amazing spirit of our competitors. 🥋🥇🥈🥉
​Congratulations to everyone who competed—you all made us proud!

1. Maulik Limbu - Gold
2. Nathaniel Daly- Bronze
3. Ista Gurung- Silver
4. Thomas Reed- Silver
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