NEW FOR 2020 - Stourport Tae Kwon-Do has been set up a family friendly local martial arts class which teaches everything from the traditional Korean martial art of Tae Kwon-Do to applicable self-defense and competition style semi-free sparring.

Whether your trying to lose weight, want to learn a new skill, get fit or make new friends in a safe environment - Stourport TAGB Tae Kwon-Do is the club for you. Sign up to our traditional martial art classes to gain self discipline and self respect as well as learning co-ordination, balance, integrity, perseverance and respect.

OUR MISSION is to ensure sport, fitness and martial arts can be accessed by all the local community without discrimination of race, religion, gender, age or ability! Each of our instructors have an amazing story to tell about their journey through Tae Kwon-Do and the barriers they have faced including having children, arthritis, having a stroke and even overcoming cancer! There are no barriers and there is no discrimination in our clubs – we support everyone the best we can regardless of your needs.

We ensure to teach all elements a martial art can have including the Traditional Korean Art of Tae Kwon-Do; learning attack and defensive techniques through patterns & line work. As well as competition style semi-free contact sparring. Being part of the TAGB, BTC and Tae Kwon-Do International gives you the opportunity to compete regionally, nationally and internationally.

 

So what about the instructors?

World Master Vince Farquahrson:
WM Farquharson (7th Degree Black Belt) began training in 1979 under the instruction of Grand Master Paul Donnelly (9th Degree Black Belt).
Vince's journey in Tae Kwon-Do has taken him all over the world - competing in national and international sparring events. Master Farquharson has always been a fantastic "all rounder" at the sport, excelling in patterns, sparring and destruction.

WM Farquharson's Qualifications:
Director of West Midlands Tae Kwon Do

• TAGB and BTC Qualified Instructor
• TAGB and BTC Qualified Umpire
• TAGB and BTC Qualified Referee at International Level
• Level 3 Personal Trainer
• Competitor at National and International Events
• DBS Certified
• First Aid Qualified
• Mental Health Awareness First Aid Qualified
• Safeguarding Adults and Children Level 1
• NSPCC Time to Listen Qualified
• Area Manager at TAGB National and International Competitions
• West Midlands Tae Kwon Do Head Coach
• Martial Arts Commission Coaching Qualification

 

Georgia Elwell:
Georgia has been training under WM Vince Farquharson since 2006 growing to achieve her second Degree Black Belt in 2018 - since this, Georgia has taken on the role of instructor quite naturally, now supporting and teaching at all of World Master Farquharson's schools. Preparing to conquer the rest of her grades, Georgia ensures she trains hard while still giving all she can to her students.

Georgia Elwell's Qualifications:

• TAGB and BTC Qualified Instructor
• TAGB and BTC Qualified Umpire
• TAGB and BTC Qualified Referee
• Level 3 Personal Trainer
• DBS Certified
• First Aid Qualified
• Mental Health Awareness First Aid Qualified
• Safeguarding Adults and Children Level 1
• NSPCC Time to Listen Qualified
• CBT Level 3 & 4 Qualified