Tower Bridge

The Tower Bridge club started in 2020, originally in the Tower Bridge area and now training near Borough station. The club instructors are Mr Ilias Zapantis, 2nd Dan and Mr Paddy Ellen, 3rd Dan. We look forward to meeting you!

Adults and Teenagers class

Cost

Your first two sessions are free. After that, there is a monthly subscription of £60 per month for the kids’ class and £45 per month for the adults’ class. There are also costs for your annual licence, dobok (uniform) and gradings, and these are easiest to explain in person when you come along.

FAQs

What to expect in your first class

We always start with a group warm up and finish with a warm down. We train together but may split into smaller groups to focus on particular techniques. You will begin by learning taekwondo etiquette and basic techniques.

We are a friendly club and know from experience (we were all beginners once!), that it can be daunting walking into a room with 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!

What shall I wear?

Any sports clothing is fine to begin. If you decide to join the club we’ll arrange for you to get a dobok (white uniform). Normally people wear tracksuit bottoms or shorts and a t-shirt to their first few sessions. We train in bare feet, and there are changing rooms at our venues.

What if I am under 18?

If you are under 18 years old, you will need to bring a parent/guardian to your first free trial class so we can meet them and talk to them briefly before the class begins. They don’t have to stay for the whole class. If you are under 16 when you join, then your parent/guardian will also need to sign your licence form.

What is the youngest age for the adults class?

Generally, the class is suitable for children aged 13+, but we take it on a case by case basis. If you are unsure, please get in touch.

My child is not yet 7 years old, can they join the club?

Sorry, no. The youngest age we accept is 7 for Tower Bridge kids.

I can't train twice a week, what shall I do?

We strongly recommend training twice a week, but if you have other commitments one session a week can work fine for the first 6 to 12 months of training.

Contact

For more information about the Tower Bridge club, please contact ilias.zapantis@taekwondo-london.co.uk.