Barbican

The original TTA London club, we’ve been training in the City of London since 2005.

Instructors

The club instructors are Ms Charlotte Foong, 3rd Dan (far left, above) and Mr Anthony Cornwell, 4th Dan (far right, above).

Beginners' classes

We regularly run free trial lessons for new joiners and our next ones are on Tuesday 7th and Thursday 9th January. If you would like to put your name down for these sessions please contact us at this address: barbican@taekwondo-london.co.uk

Golden Lane Sport and Fitness, FanN St, EC1Y 0SH
6:45 – 7:45pm : BEGINNERS & NEW JOINERS

Golden Lane Community Centre, Fann St, EC1Y 0SA
7:30 – 9:00pm : intermediates & seniors

The Tuesday evening venues are a short walk from Barbican tube. Coming out of Barbican tube station, turn left, cross to Fann Street and you will find the Shakespeare pub. Pass to the right of the pub and veer diagonally left and down the wide steps that you come to. The reception is at the far end of the tennis courts, just let them know you are there for taekwondo.

Cost

The monthly subscription is £60 per month, which is reduced to £55 for beginners. There are also charges for your annual licence, dobok (uniform) and gradings, but these are easiest to explain in person when you come along.

FAQ

Q: I’m an adult. Is this for me?

A: Yes! The Barbican club is currently only for adults (sorry, kids!) and it’s never too late to start.

Q: I’m a child. Is this for me?

A: No, the Barbican club is just for adults. Tower Bridge, Charlton and Peckham clubs do accept children though, so check them out.

Q: What shall I wear?

A: Any sports clothing is fine to begin. If you decide to join the club we’ll arrange for you to get a dobok (uniform). Normally people wear tracksuit bottoms or shorts and a t-shirt to their first few sessions. We train in bare feet, so it’s best if your tracksuit bottoms aren’t so long that you might stand on them.

Q: Are there special sessions just for beginners?

A: Yes, we regularly run sessions for new beginners at our Tuesday and Thursday venues. We are a really friendly club, but know from experience (we were all beginners once!), that it can be very daunting walking into a hall with a lot of strangers in martial arts uniform and some people wearing black belts! We will make every effort to make you feel welcome before the class starts and let you ask any questions you may have, so please pluck up the courage to come in!

Contact

Please email the Barbican instructors at: barbican@taekwondo-london.co.uk