Benefits of TKD

Burn Calories

Fight Obesity

Enhance Flexibility

Build strength of body & mind

Boost confidence

Keep a healthy heart

Aids ailments such as Arthritis

Build core strength

Change to a healthier lifestyle

Practical Self Defence knowledge

Anti-Bullying Skills

Have fun

Meet new friends

New goals for your personal achievement

Challenge yourself every session

Stronger immune system

Improved balance

Improved motor skills (a better working mind!)

Suitable for all ages & abilities

No one is too old!

People in their 40's and 50's who regularly practice martial arts
demonstrate astounding levels of physical fitness in comparison
to people the same age who don't exercise at all.

British Journal of Sports Medicine 

Age accounts for a 30% decrease in the body’s abilities, exercise accounts
for 50%, so by keeping active you really can beat the ageing process! 

If you think martial arts are just for the young and super-fit, think again!

West Midlands Tae Kwon Do provides martial arts training for all ages, including over-50s, enabling individuals to make a lifestyle change and build mental and physical strength.

Whatever your age and level of fitness, you can improve your health, control your weight, improve your flexibility, and maintain a healthy heart.

The discipline of Tae Kwon Do helps you develop a high level of confidence and self-belief, a positive body image and better self-control.

Tae Kwon Do offers social benefits too, as you make positive changes to your life.

For the more mature student or the less-able, we can give you advice how to tailor the exercises to fit your individual capabilities

If you are nervous about starting we also offer private classes to help get you through the basics before you join the main group.   Contact us for more information.

Les Bowl began Tae Kwon Do at 50 years young and is now in training for his second Dan Black Belt. He says “I just do what I can, but it has helped me so much. I`m fitter and more flexible than others much younger than myself!