Neil Harrison

I started TKD after taking my 7 year old son to his lessons. I’ve never done any martial arts before my interest was sparked after seeing what was going on at my son’s lessons and his enthusiasm for it. I had a desire to try something different to keep fit and compliment my other activities Read More …

Uzair Wani, age 7

I like TKD because you get to play lots of games like ‘dodge-pad’ and ‘evil ninjas’!

Kai Harrison, age 9

Taekwondo has guided me throughout all my gradings. I’ve made lots of friends and I’ve trained and had lots of fun with them. My greatest achievement is my new belt. I am proud to be a member of DS Taekwondo!

Richard Allen

Excellent class, Sir is an excellent teacher – very patient and doesn’t get mad when you get it wrong. A great bunch of fellow students too at my Stannington club.

Thomas France, age 11

I love TKD because when we learn and practice our moves we do it in a fun way. I started because Mr Shillabeer came to our primary school and a load of my friends joined I tried it too. I have learnt lots of things like how to be safe and how to defend myself. Read More …

Tille France, age 8

I like TKD because you have fun while learning new moves and self defence skills. I started because if you get attacked you can do your moves and stay safe. You learn new moves at each belt and I am trying to learn ‘straight finger tip thrust’ which is hard. I would say to other Read More …

Junior boy, age 9

DS Taekwondo is a well organised and structured club which provides excellent tuition to all its students. It teaches core skills to children including self- control, discipline and courtesy which are important in all aspects of life. It also promotes healthy living and fitness for children. All of the above is done in a fun Read More …

George Papagyriou, age 9

George likes TKD because he learns new skills and made many good friends. He started because he wants to get a black belt and he really enjoys it. UP to now he has improved balance, self confidence and got stronger. He thinks that Mr Shillabeer is a very good instructor because he loves what he Read More …

Stratos Papagyriou, age 6

Stratos enjoys TKD because he likes kicking and punching, the games they play, learning new moves and meeting his friends. He wants to get brave, strong and be able to defend himself. Mr Shillabeer’s Moves amaze him and he wants to become like him and have a black belt. He wouldn’t like to have another Read More …

Mahilan Dinesh-Kumar, age 12

I came to TKD because my friend was already there and said he found it fun and useful. I really like that I can learn to defend myself and I’ve made new friends. I want to achieve my black belt.