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Family-Friendly Taekwondo For
Kids & Parents
For families who want to learn, grow and succeed together. Classes for ages 4+, just 10 minutes away.
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Charlie Wildish
5th Degree Black Belt
"Mr Skidmore’s knowledge and practical approach make his teaching stand out.”
Jenny Swain
5th Degree Black Belt
"Training with Mr Skidmore gave me confidence and helped me become a Junior World Champion.”
Nick Evans
5th Degree Black Belt
"Mr Skidmore is an exceptional instructor who inspires loyalty, respect, and lifelong dedication"
David Pixton
England Squad Coach
“Training with Mr Skidmore was always tough, fun, and inspiring. A dedicated teacher and a great friend."
Family-Friendly Taekwondo
For Kids & Parents
For families who want to learn, grow and succeed together. Classes for ages 4+, just 10 minutes away.
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Charlie Wildish
5th Degree Black Belt
"Mr Skidmore’s knowledge and practical approach make his teaching stand out.”
Jenny Swain
5th Degree Black Belt
"Training with Mr Skidmore gave me confidence and helped me become a Junior World Champion.”
Nick Evans
5th Degree Black Belt
"Mr Skidmore is an exceptional instructor who inspires loyalty, respect, and lifelong dedication"
David Pixton
England Squad Coach
“Training with Mr Skidmore was always tough, fun, and inspiring. A dedicated teacher and a great friend."
3,000+ Students
100+ Black Belts
4,000 Medals Won
3X World Champions
40+ Years Experience
Multiple Locations
We Get it. Your Kids Tried Team Sports.
It Didn’t Work Out.
We Get it. You’ve Tried the Team Sports. And They Didn’t Work Out.
Not because they don’t like being active.
Not because they don’t want to improve.
But because deep down, they want something more than just running around and blending into the background.
They want to learn.
They want to feel involved.
They want to know they’re getting better.
They want to work towards something meaningful.
Because for some kids, barely touching a ball isn't fun.
They don’t want to feel like they’re just 'doing a thing'.
They want to feel seen.
They want to be guided.
They want to build real skills.
And they want clear progression and goals to work towards.
That’s why we love Taekwondo.
Every class gives them something to learn.
Every lesson helps them improve.
And every belt is recognition of a new achievement.
Instead of blending into the background, they get the chance to grow in confidence, focus and discipline in an environment where their progress actually matters.
They’re not just turning up to take part.
They’re developing real martial arts skills.
They’re being encouraged, supported and challenged.
And they’re building belief in themselves every step of the way.
Because the right activity doesn’t just keep a child busy.
It helps them grow, learn and most importantly - have fun.
If Your Kids...
Want to feel involved, not lost in the crowd
Want to learn real skills, not just run around
Want to feel themselves getting better every week
Want to work towards something meaningful
Want to be recognised for effort and progress
Want to feel more confident in themselves
Want an activity where they feel supported and included
Want to be proud of what they can do
And most importantly - have fun!
Then This School is For You.
Join now and get 2 sessions FREE
for you and your family
See Real Progress With Weekly Sessions, Monthly Events & Quarterly Gradings.
Plus our PUMA community of over 10,000 Students Across the UK
How It Works
Start your journey to excellence on your own or with your family for free today.
Step 1: Claim your Two Free Lessons
Fill out the short form and we’ll send you the details to book your first Taekwondo class. No experience needed and beginners are always welcome.
Step 2: Book a Class Within 10 Minutes of You
You’ll meet the instructors, learn some basic techniques, and see how our classes work. You'll get expert, dedicated attention from Black Belts, and you can train solo or together as a family.
Step 3: Start Your Journey to Excellence
If you love it (which we know you will), you can join the school and begin working towards your first belt. Every class builds fitness, skill and confidence as you progress through the Taekwondo ranks.
It's FREE to Try
We're so confident you'll love our school that we're giving you 2 sessions for you and your entire family FREE
Sophie Parton
“Tae Kwon-Do gave me confidence, purpose, and success — including 3 Golds at the World Championships.”
Jenny Greenslade
“Starting Taekwon-Do at 49 was one of the best decisions I’ve made — and now I'm a proud Black Belt.”
Graeme Bevan
“DES TKD helped me achieve my lifelong dream of becoming a fully fledged Black Belt in martial arts.”
What You Get When You Join
Join a national network of 10,000+ Taekwondo students
Close Support From
Expert Instructors
We'll train you to specific curriculum designed to improve your skills and progress through belts
Quarterly Gradings
We don't grade 'every now and then'. We grade to a specific schedule to guaranteed progress
Monthly
National Events
National events suitable for beginners to Olympic medalists, to attend or spectate at
Multiple Local Locations
We have multiple locations in your local area and 50+ locations across the South West
Branded
Gear
A personalised suit for you and your family to start your journey in and show your school
In-Depth Guidebooks
Get a FREE guidebook with exactly what you need to learn to reach Black Belt
Badges & Rewards for Kids
Medals, badges and belts for kids to get rewarded while learning new things and having fun
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Your Instructor
Derek Skidmore
I started training in Taekwon-Do in November 1984 under Master Raymond Gayle (8th Degree) and Master Mark Ogborne (7th Degree). Martial arts has been a huge part of my life ever since. I’ve now been training for over 40 years and teaching for more than 30 years.
During that time I’ve trained and taught over 3,000 students and produced 100+ Black Belts, along with thousands of regional, national, European and world champions and medalists in Taekwon-Do and Kickboxing.
My schools teach the original ITF Taekwon-Do system founded by General Choi Hong Hi, rather than Olympic-style Taekwondo, with a strong focus on fundamentals, discipline and real martial arts skill.
I’ve had the privilege of coaching world-class competitors including Jenny Francis (now Swain), World Junior and European Champion, and Josh Veitch, World Kickboxing Champion.
Personally, I hold 5th Degree Black Belts with both the ITF and P.U.M.A.
I’ve also been a 7-time National Black Belt Weapons Champion, a Silver Medalist in Sparring (1986), and a Black Belt Destruction Champion, holding the PUMA UK record for tile breaking.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lessons do I get free?
You get two free lessons for you and your entire family, so you can try us out and make sure we're the right fit for you.
How many people have you trained?
We've trained over 3,000 students to date.
Are you accredited?
Yes. We're part of PUMA UK.
When and where do you train?
We have multiple locations very close to you! Please apply to find out more.