East Meets West Taekwondo Academy

🥋 NEW 6-WEEK BEGINNERS TAEKWONDO COURSE – DARLINGTON 🥋

Have you or your child ever wanted to try Taekwondo but weren't sure where to start?

Our new 6-Week Beginners Course is designed specifically for people with little or no previous martial arts experience.

Open to children aged 7+, teenagers and adults, you'll learn the foundations of Taekwondo in a friendly and supportive environment while developing:

🥋 Fundamental Taekwondo skills
💪 Fitness and coordination
⭐ Confidence
🛡️ Practical self-defence skills
🤝 New friendships

📅 Sundays, 12:30–1:30pm
📆 18 October – 22 November 2026
📍 East Meets West Taekwondo Academy, 176 Victoria Road, Darlington

💷 £60 for the complete 6-week course

Includes:
✅ 6 x 60-minute sessions
✅ Official EMWTA T-shirt
✅ End-of-course assessment
✅ Intermediate/Foundation belt if the required standard is achieved
✅ Course completion certificate

No experience necessary – all abilities welcome.

📞 07551 715965 to enquire or reserve a place.

More than a sport. A stronger YOU.

Tomorrow is Summer Warrior Day. This is open to all not just our students.

🥋⚔️ EMWTA SUMMER WARRIOR DAY ⚔️🥋

A Martial Arts Summer Fun Day for All!

This summer, become a Warrior!

Join East Meets West Taekwondo Academy for an action-packed day filled with exciting martial arts-based activities, fun challenges and plenty of opportunities to build confidence, make friends and have an amazing time.

Whether you’re already part of EMWTA or you’ve never tried martial arts before, everyone is welcome!

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📅 Wednesday 5th August

🕙 10:00am - 2:00pm

📍 Northgate United Reformed Church Hall, Darlington

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Cost

🥋 Members: £20

👊 Non-members: £22.50

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Please Bring

🥪 Packed lunch

💧 Drinks bottle

👕 Comfortable sports clothing

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We Will Provide

🍎 Fresh fruit

🧃 Juice

💦 Water

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🏆 Earn House XP!

EMWTA students can earn valuable House XP throughout the day by showing:

⭐ Effort

⭐ Teamwork

⭐ Respect

⭐ Positive attitude

⭐ Perseverance

Every challenge is another opportunity to help your House climb the leaderboard!

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🥋 Suitable for members and beginners alike.

👊 Martial arts experience is not required.

🎟️ Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.

We can’t wait to welcome you for an unforgettable day of training, teamwork and summer fun!

Train • Challenge • Achieve • Have Fun

There is nothing quite like the atmosphere of a Taekwondo competition 🥋

The mats. The noise. The nervous excitement. The teammates cheering each other on. The moment a student steps forward, takes a breath, and realises: “I can do this.”

Competition is about far more than medals.

It teaches children how to handle pressure, control nerves, listen carefully, stay focused, show respect, and give their best when it matters. It helps them understand that confidence is not something you simply have - it is something you build by stepping up, trying hard, and proving to yourself what you are capable of.

At East Meets West Taekwondo Academy, we want our students to feel proud of themselves.

Proud when they enter the ring.
Proud when they perform their poomsae.
Proud when they win.
Proud when they learn.
Proud when they show courage, discipline and determination.

Not every student has to compete, but for those who do, it can be a powerful part of their journey. It gives them goals to work towards, achievements to celebrate, and memories that stay with them.

For parents who want their children to grow in confidence, believe in themselves, achieve things, and develop a winning mindset, Taekwondo offers something very special.

Because winning is not just about standing on a podium.

It is about becoming braver, stronger, more focused and more resilient than you were before.

East Meets West Taekwondo Academy - building confidence, character and champions. Message if you have questions or book a free trial session here: https://bit.ly/4sX9Zb6

Competition can be an incredible character-builder 🥋

At East Meets West Taekwondo Academy, students are never pressured to compete. For many children and adults, confidence grows naturally through regular training, learning new techniques, improving fitness, working towards their next belt and seeing their own progress week by week.

But for some students, stepping onto the competition mat can be a powerful moment.

Whether it is sparring or poomsae, competing teaches lessons that go far beyond medals and trophies. Students learn how to manage nerves, show courage, stay focused under pressure, respect their opponents, listen to coaching, deal with setbacks and take pride in the effort they have put in.

It is not about being the loudest, toughest or most naturally confident person in the room.

It is about having the bravery to try.

For some, that first competition becomes a huge boost in self-belief. For others, it becomes a source of motivation — a reason to train harder, sharpen their skills and keep pushing themselves forward.

Win or lose, every student who steps up learns something valuable about themselves.

At EMWTA, we support every student’s journey in Darlington and Stockton, whether they want to train for fitness, confidence, discipline, belts, self-defence, competition - or simply because they love Taekwondo.

Proud effort. Strong character. Real confidence. Message us to enquire or book a free trial here: https://bit.ly/4sX9Zb6

Thinking about martial arts for your child, but worried it might feel intimidating?

That’s completely understandable.

For many parents, the first image that comes to mind is a very strict, serious environment - lots of shouting, pressure, and children being thrown in at the deep end.

That isn’t what East Meets West Taekwondo Academy is about.

At EMWTA, we believe Taekwondo should help children in Darlington and Stockton feel confident, supported and included from the moment they walk through the door. Our classes are friendly, structured and welcoming, with students of all ages and abilities learning at their own pace.

Whether your child is shy, full of energy, nervous about trying something new, or already bursting with confidence, they will be treated with patience, encouragement and respect.

Classes are led by a friendly 5th Dan black belt who is also a qualified school teacher, so children are guided by someone who understands how to teach, motivate and support young people properly.

Taekwondo can help children build confidence, focus, discipline, fitness and resilience - but just as importantly, it gives them a positive place to belong.

If you’ve been thinking about martial arts for your child but weren’t sure whether it would be the right environment, come and see what EMWTA is really like.

Welcoming. Inclusive. Encouraging. Traditional Taekwondo for all ages.

Message us today to find out more, or book a free trial here: https://bit.ly/4sX9Zb6

Got a child with endless energy? 🥋

You’re not alone.

Some children are full of movement, excitement and big emotions, and while that energy is a wonderful thing, it can sometimes feel difficult to channel at home.

At East Meets West Taekwondo Academy, we help children turn that energy into something positive.

Through traditional Taekwondo training, students learn how to focus, listen, follow instructions, build confidence, show respect and develop real self-discipline - all in a safe, friendly and encouraging environment.

They don’t need to be naturally calm.
They don’t need to be super confident.
They don’t need to be “sporty” before they start.
They just need the right place to grow.

And for parents? You might find that Taekwondo is not just something for the kids. Many families discover it is a brilliant way to build fitness, confidence and resilience together.

Message East Meets West Taekwondo Academy today to find out more about our children’s and family-friendly Taekwondo classes in Darlington and Stockton or book a free trial here: https://bit.ly/4sX9Zb6

🏆 13 MEDALS FROM JUST 7 COMPETITORS! 🏆

What a day for East Meets West Taekwondo Academy at the BTC National Championships!

🥇 5 Gold
🥈 5 Silver
🥉 3 Bronze

Our students showed incredible determination, courage and sportsmanship throughout the event and represented our academy brilliantly.

The medals are fantastic, but the real achievement was seeing our students step onto the mats, challenge themselves and give their very best.

We couldn’t be prouder of every single competitor.

👏 Congratulations Team EMWTA!

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Could your child be our next champion?

We are now accepting new students into our:

🐉 Lil Dragons (Ages 3–6)
🥋 Family Classes (Ages 7+)
🏆 Competition Team Pathway

Try us FREE and see why our students achieve so much both on and off the mats.

👉 Register for your FREE trial here:

https://manager.dojoexpert.com/student/form.aspx?g=506d694d-94e7-4532-a55e-9b6a37b9d198&j=en-GB

Limited spaces available.