MORE THAN AN AFTERSCHOOL CLUB
STRONGER KIDS.
BRIGHTER
FUTURES.
Confidence. Focus. The courage to try.
Give your child a first step they can be proud of.
THE EXCELSIOR ACADEMY · DALSTON
BIG POSSIBILITIES.
TRADITIONAL VALUES, MODERN MARTIAL ARTS
THEY DON’T HAVE
TO BE CONFIDENT
TO BEGIN.
They just need a chance to try. Whether your child is full of energy or a little unsure, we’ll help them settle into their first class.
Confidence to try
Discover new skills and take pride in small wins.
Focus to follow through
Listen, practise and work towards the next challenge.
A place to belong
Train together, make friends and encourage each other.
LET’S GET THEM STARTED
BOOK YOUR
FREE TRIAL.
Choose your child’s class, pick an available session and enter your details to book their free trial.
SMALL STEPS. BIG SMILES.
A LOOK INSIDE
OUR CLASSES.
New skills, growing confidence and friends to train with. Here’s a little glimpse of class life.
04 / MY MARTIAL ARTS JOURNEY
MEET YOUR
INSTRUCTOR.
Hi, I’m Regan. My journey has taken me from my first class in Docklands to representing England and opening my own martial arts schools. I now bring that experience to Hackney Taekwon-Do.
MY TAEKWON-DO & TEACHING JOURNEY
- 1997
Where it began
Started training at Docklands Taekwon-Do.
- 2005
Black belt at 12
Achieved black belt aged 12.
- 2006
Representing England
Selected for the England National Team.
- 2007
Leading the team
Selected as England Team Captain.
- 2009
European bronze medallist
Won bronze at the European Championships in Spain, ranking 3rd in Europe and 5th in the world at the time.
- 2006–2011
International competition
Competed in over 30 international competitions, winning many medals at home and abroad.
- 2015
First martial arts school
Opened the first school in Barnet and grew it to over 300 members. The school later closed due to the pandemic.
- 2024
Hackney Taekwon-Do
Opened Hackney Taekwon-Do.
FOR THE PARENTS
PARENT
QUESTIONS.
Does my child need any experience?
No previous martial arts experience is needed to begin. The aim is to start with the basics and build from there.
What if my child is shy?
They don’t have to arrive feeling confident. Let the instructor know beforehand so their first session can begin with that in mind.
Which age group is right for my child?
TKD Kids is for ages 5–7, and TKD Juniors is for ages 8–12. Choose the group that matches your child’s age in the booking system above.
What should they wear for their first class?
Comfortable clothes they can move in are a good starting point, along with a water bottle. Uniform and footwear requirements will be confirmed before attending.
Where and when are the classes?
All classes are at The Excelsior Academy, Shacklewell Lane, London, E8 2EY. TKD Kids (5–7): Mondays, 5:00–5:50pm. TKD Juniors (8–12): Mondays, 5:50–6:40pm, and Wednesdays, 6:30–7:20pm. Check your booking confirmation for your chosen session’s details.
Can I book a trial now?
Yes. Use the booking system above to choose a class and an available session, then enter your details. Your trial place is reserved once you complete the booking, and your lesson details appear on the confirmation page.