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Mission Statement

Heart of England ITF Taekwon-do Schools are committed to providing Martial Arts training and development to all in an equal opportunities environment irrespective of a person's gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, age, socio-economic background, disability, religious or political beliefs, family circumstance, sexual orientation or any other irrelevant distinction enabling individuals to realise their maximum potential.

About us

Heart of England ITF is a Martial Arts group committed to teaching traditional ITF Style Taekwon-do as developed by the Founder Major General Choi Hong Hi 9^th Degree.

We are affiliated to the UKITFand are members of the England ITF.All our Instructors are fully qualified, insured and CRB checked through the BTC (British Taekwondo Council) - The only officially recognised Governing body for Taekwon-do in the UK.

The Heart of England schools focus on quality of training and development and as a result we have many National and International Champions in our ranks. Whether you want to be the next Taekwon-do superstar or just enjoy learning a new art Heart of England Schools can help you on your way. Heart of England insists on providing training for all inan Equal Opportunities Environment. With fully qualified, child protection trained and insured instructors you can be assured that we offer the very best Martial Arts Training available in an extremely safe and supportive environment.

Martial Arts fulfil many needs for many people, improved fitness, confidence and self-esteem, self-defence, self-discipline, weight loss, self control and channelling aggression. Martial Arts can offer an escape from the stresses of everyday life or just an opportunity to increase your circle of friends. From 4 years to 70 plus years, whatever your aims, Heart of England Martial Arts has something to offer you.

What is Taekwon-do

Taekwon-do is the scientific use of the body in the art of self defence a body that has gained the ultimate use of its facilities through intensive, physical and mental training.

Taekwon-do originated in Korea where it has evolved from more than 2,000 years of martial arts forms including Tae Kyon, the Korean art of Foot Fighting.

Taekwon-do was developed during the last century to its present form by General Choi Hong Hi 9th Degree. A General in the Korean Army he introduced the art to the Korean Military where it become part of the basic training for the armed forces. It was officially named Taekwon-do and recognised as the Military Martial Art of Korea in 1955.