Tang Soo Do Denby Dale

24/09/2026

🥋 5 YEARS OF TANG SOO DO DENBY DALE 🥋

As we continue our journey towards the 5th Anniversary of Tang Soo Do Denby Dale, we continue to take some time to celebrate the people who have helped make our club what it is today.

Today, we continue with someone who has played an incredibly important role in our club and wider federation…

Grandmaster P Chin
President of the United Kingdom Tang Soo Do Federation 🇬🇧

For those of us fortunate enough to train within the United Kingdom Tang Soo Do Federation, Grandmaster Chin represents an important link to the wider Tang Soo Do family from across the UK and the world; maintaining traditions that have been passed down through generations.

His commitment to Tang Soo Do, his knowledge, experience, and leadership within the UK and International Federation have helped provide the structure and community in which clubs like ours can grow.

For Tang Soo Do Denby Dale, being part of that wider family is something we are extremely proud of.

As we approach our anniversary, we want to say thank you to everyone who has played a part — whether you’ve taught us, trained alongside us, supported us, competed with us, encouraged us or simply walked through our doors and became part of our Denby Dale family.

This is our opportunity to celebrate you.

And this is just the beginning…

🥋 5 Years. One Journey. A Tradition That Continues.

Tang Soo Do Denby Dale
Tradition • Discipline • Excellence
Est. 2021

22/09/2026

🥋 TANG SOO DO DENBY DALE — TRAINING TONIGHT! 🥋

Tuesday night = Tang Soo Do! 👊

Tonight we’re back at the Do Jang for another evening of training, learning, discipline and fun.

Whether you’ve been training with us for years or you’ve never tried a martial art before, there’s a place for you at Tang Soo Do Denby Dale.

🔥 Build confidence
💪 Improve fitness & strength
🥋 Learn traditional martial arts
🧠 Develop focus & discipline
🤝 Make new friends
🏆 Work towards your goals

And most importantly — be part of a club built on tradition, hard work and excellence.

📍 Holmfirth Community Sports Centre
🕕 6:00pm – 7:30pm
📅 Tonight — Tuesday

New members are always welcome! If you’ve been thinking about giving Tang Soo Do a try, why not come along and see what we’re all about?

Tradition • Discipline • Excellence
🥋 Tang Soo Do Denby Dale
Est. 2021

20/09/2026

FAMILIES THAT TRAIN TOGETHER, GROW TOGETHER!

One of the things we love most about Tang Soo Do Denby Dale is seeing families step into the Do Jang together.

Whether it’s parents and children, siblings, or different generations of the same family, training together creates something really special. 💪

Come and train together, challenge each other, make new friends and become part of our Tang Soo Do family.

📍 Tuesdays – Holmfirth Community Sports Centre
⏰ 6:00pm–7:30pm

📍 Fridays – St Paul’s Church Hall, Shepley
⏰ 6:30pm–8:00pm

Tang Soo Do Denby Dale
Tradition • Discipline • Excellence

19/09/2026

One of the great things about joining Tang Soo Do Denby Dale is the friendships you make along the way. ❤️

You might walk through the door not knowing anyone, feeling a little nervous or wondering if you’ll fit in…

But before long, you’re training alongside people who encourage you, challenge you, laugh with you and celebrate your achievements with you. 👊

At Tang Soo Do Denby Dale, we believe martial arts should be about more than learning techniques — it’s about building confidence, discipline, respect and friendships that extend beyond the Do Jang.

Come along, meet the team and make some new friends!

19/09/2026

Year One to Year Five.

Our first students from Tang Soo Do Denby Dale and their journey.

A journey that began in 2021 with a small team, a vision for Tang Soo Do in Denby Dale, and a belief that martial arts could offer so much more than learning how to kick and punch.

Fast forward to today and that same vision is still at the heart of Tang Soo Do Denby Dale.

The faces may have changed.
The belts may have changed.
The students have grown.
The class has grown.

But the values remain exactly the same.

🥋 Tradition
💪 Discipline
🤝 Respect
🎯 Hard Work
🏆 Excellence

Lily, Oliver and Bradley along with our other students have trained together, competed together, celebrated together, supported each other through difficult moments and, most importantly, grown together.

And that is what makes this club so special.

It isn’t just about the belt around your waist. It’s about the person you become along the way.

As we approach our 5th Anniversary, we’re incredibly proud of how far Tang Soo Do Denby Dale has come — but we’re even more excited about where we’re going next.

Same tradition.
Same values.
Same vision.
A new generation of martial artists.

And perhaps, one day, some of our students will look back at photographs and realise just how much their journey has changed their lives.

Tang Soo Do Denby Dale
Tradition • Discipline • Excellence
Est. 2021

18/09/2026

Tang Soo Do Denby Dale
Stocksbridge Tang Soo Do Club
Tang Soo Do Timperley
Master Grossett, Master Goldsworthy, Master Daly, Master Wall.

Three clubs, one vision. Preserving the traditions of Tang Soo Do,

At the heart of what we do, the values remain the same:

🥋 Tradition – respecting the art, its history and those who have gone before us.

💪 Hard Work – understanding that nothing worthwhile is achieved without commitment, perseverance and effort.

🤝 Respect – supporting one another and helping each other grow.

🎯 Excellence – always striving to become better martial artists, better students and better people.

The belts may show our progress, but the work behind those belts is what truly matters.

18/09/2026

18/09/2026

🥋 WHY TANG SOO DO DENBY DALE? 🥋

There are so many martial arts classes out there. So why should Tang Soo Do Denby Dale be the one for you?

Here are some of the questions we get asked…

🥋 “WHO ACTUALLY TEACHES ME?”

Genuine martial artists.

Tang Soo Do isn’t something you simply learn from a book and then teach to someone else or do an occasional seminar and teach people.

Our instructors have spent years training, grading, learning and developing their own martial arts skills under experienced and qualified practitioners.

At Denby Dale, you’re led by Master Liam Daly, with over 30 years of Tang Soo Do experience and two World Championship titles.

But experience isn’t just about certificates and trophies. It’s about being able to pass that knowledge on to the next generation.

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💰 “IS IT ALL ABOUT MAKING MONEY?”

No.

Tang Soo Do Denby Dale was established with a simple purpose:

To pass the art of Tang Soo Do on to the next generation.

We want our students to develop, enjoy their training and, who knows, perhaps one day represent Tang Soo Do on the world stage.

Our fees are designed to keep training accessible, with straightforward lesson, membership, grading and uniform costs. (I’ve heard absolute horror stories of some school/ class charges, where experience is from books at best).

We don’t promise you a Black Belt in 12 months.

We promise to help you earn it when you’re absolutely ready.

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🥋 “WHEN WILL I GET MY BLACK BELT?”

That’s probably the wrong question.

Of course, achieving Black Belt is a huge milestone.

But anyone can be handed a belt.

Knowing you’ve earned it is something completely different.

At Tang Soo Do Denby Dale, students aren’t recommended for grading simply because they’ve attended enough classes or because a certain amount of time has passed.

You need to be ready.

Because the colour around your waist matters far less than the person you’ve become while earning it.

Anyone can wear a belt. We want you to be proud of why you’re wearing yours.

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😟 “I’M TOO OLD, TOO UNFIT OR NOT COORDINATED ENOUGH.”

You’re probably exactly where many of our students started.

You don’t need to be super-fit.

You don’t need to be flexible.

You don’t need to know how to kick, punch or perform complicated techniques.

And there is no age limit on starting something new.

All we ask for is hard work, commitment and respect.

We’ll help you with the rest.

It won’t always be easy — but we’ll make sure you have fun along the way.

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👨‍👩‍👧 “IS IT JUST FOR CHILDREN?”

Absolutely not.

Tang Soo Do can be practised by juniors, teenagers and adults.

Whether you’re looking to build confidence, improve fitness, learn martial arts, challenge yourself or simply try something completely different, there’s a place for you.

And parents don’t need to sit on the sidelines either!

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💪 “DO I HAVE TO BE FIT BEFORE I START?”

No. That’s one of the reasons you start!

Your fitness will develop as you train.

You’ll improve your strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, stamina and confidence over time.

Don’t wait until you’re fit enough to start. Start, and let us help you become fitter.

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🧒 “WHAT IF MY CHILD IS SHY?”

That’s okay.

Martial arts isn’t just about kicks and punches.

We work on confidence, discipline, focus, respect, perseverance and teamwork.

Seeing a student who once struggled to walk into the Do Jang confidently stand up and demonstrate something they’ve worked hard to achieve is one of the most rewarding parts of teaching.

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🤝 “WHAT’S THE ATMOSPHERE LIKE?”

We’re a team.

We want students to support one another rather than compete against each other in the Do Jang.

Beginners train alongside experienced students.

You learn from those around you, help those coming through behind you and celebrate each other’s achievements.

Because martial arts is about becoming better together.

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❓ “CAN I JUST COME ALONG AND TRY IT?”

Of course!

You don’t need to be an expert.

You don’t need to buy a uniform before you start.

You don’t need to know anything about Tang Soo Do.

Just bring yourself, an open mind and a willingness to have a go.

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🥋 SO, WHY TANG SOO DO DENBY DALE?

Because we’re not interested in simply putting a belt around your waist.

We’re interested in helping you become:

Fitter.
Stronger.
More confident.
More disciplined.
More resilient.
And, ultimately, a better version of yourself.

Established in 2021, Tang Soo Do Denby Dale is built on:

TRADITION • DISCIPLINE • EXCELLENCE

Creating future world champions. 🌎🏆

📍 Tuesdays
Holmfirth Community Sports Centre
6:00pm – 7:30pm

📍 Fridays
St Paul’s Church Hall, Shepley
6:30pm – 8:00pm

🥋 Come and find out what Tang Soo Do can do for you.

Your journey starts with the first step.

17/09/2026

🥋 5 YEARS OF TANG SOO DO DENBY DALE 🥋

As we look ahead to our 5th Year Anniversary, it’s hard to believe that what started back in 2021 has grown into the club, the community and the family that we have today.

But our story isn’t just about belts, trophies, competitions or training sessions.

It’s about people.

People who have inspired us, supported us, taught us and helped make Tang Soo Do Denby Dale what it is today.

So, over the coming weeks, we’re going to celebrate some of the very special people who have played a part in our journey.

And where better to start than with someone who has had a huge influence on my own Tang Soo Do journey…

🥋 Grandmaster Kang Uk Lee 🥋

Grandmaster Kang Uk Lee represents an important part of our Tang Soo Do lineage and tradition. His knowledge, dedication and commitment to preserving and teaching Tang Soo Do influenced generations of practitioners.

For us at Tang Soo Do Denby Dale, that connection is something we are incredibly proud of.

Grandmaster Hwang Kee → Grandmaster Kang Uk Lee → Master J Tang → Master L Daly → Tang Soo Do Denby Dale

This is more than a list of names.

It is a lineage. A responsibility. A tradition.

As we celebrate five years of Tang Soo Do Denby Dale, we also celebrate the people who came before us and the foundations upon which our club has been built.

From the very first class in 2021 to where we are today, thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey.

And this is only the beginning…

🥋 5 Years. 1 Journey. Countless Memories.

Tang Soo Do Denby Dale
Tradition • Discipline • Excellence

13/09/2026

For those keeping count, I can confirm that Master Daly did not cry once yesterday.
However, following a VAR intervention, we have identified that water from a “contact lense” fault, appeared and the actual number was 3…..