2025 Update Schedule & News: Get Ready for an Exciting Year!

As 2025 approaches, we’re thrilled to announce an action-packed year full of competitions, gradings, and events for all our students. Here’s everything you need to know to get prepared and stay informed.
Class Resumption Dates
- Southport Classes: Resume Monday, 6th January
- Preston Classes: Resume Tuesday, 7th January
Class Timetable
Southport (Mondays)
- Ninjas (Ages 3-6): 5:30 PM & 6:00 PM
- Taekwondo (Ages 7+): 6:30 PM
Preston
Tuesdays
- Ninjas (Ages 3-6): 4:00 PM & 4:30 PM
- Taekwondo (Ages 7+): 5:00 PM
- Poomsae TKD: 6:05 PM
- Sport TKD: 7:10 PM
Wednesdays
- Ninjas (Ages 3-6): 5:30 PM & 6:00 PM
- Taekwondo (Ages 7+): 6:30 PM
- Family Taekwondo (Mixed Ages): 7:35 PM
Fridays
- Ninjas (Ages 3-6): 4:00 PM & 4:30 PM
- Taekwondo (Ages 7+): 5:00 PM
- Advanced Taekwondo (Green Tag+): 6:05 PM
- Black Belt Taekwondo (Black Tag+): 7:10 PM
- Adult-Only Taekwondo (Ages 18+): 8:10 PM
Sundays
- Sport TKD: 3:00 PM
- Ninjas (Ages 3-6): 4:00 PM & 4:30 PM
- Taekwondo (Ages 7+): 5:00 PM
- Advanced Taekwondo (Green Tag+): 6:05 PM
- Black Belt Taekwondo (Black Tag+): 7:10 PM
- Elite Poomsae 8:10 (invite only)
Note: Sport and Poomsae Taekwondo are available for Yellow Belts and above. These classes are designed for students aiming to compete and are highly intense.
Key Updates for 2025
- Rebranding in Ormskirk: Our Ormskirk branch will now be known as Hwan Yeong (Korean for “Welcome”). This change will not affect training or grading structures.
- Winter Uniform Guidelines:
- Non-branded hoodies and jackets are allowed in classes.
- Dobok pants and belts remain mandatory.
- Base layers are optional but be mindful of overheating during warm-ups.
- Dojang Etiquette: Updated etiquette policies will be enforced. Learn more here.
- New Cotton T-Shirts: Affordable options are available. Shop here.
- Dobok Suit Discounts: Prices reduced from £45 to £25. Order now.
- Coaching Expansion: We’re looking for a new coach for Preston and developing junior coaches.
- Syllabus Update: The Ninja and Taekwondo syllabus has been refreshed. Check it out here.
Black Belt Taekwondo Grading
Black Belt grading will take place in April and November. New criteria aim to add value to the black belt journey:
- Completion of a Corner Judging Course (dates TBD)
- First Aid Certification (dates TBD)
- 10 Hours of coaching assistance (ages 12+)
- Submission of a written statement
Access the full DAN Grading Checklist here.
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2025 CALANDER ( subject to change)
Event | Event Type | Date | Location
Sport Camp | Sparring | 11th January | Total Preston
Ninja Grading | Grading | 18th January | Total Preston
Taekwondo Grading | Grading | 25th January | Total Preston
WLM 1-2-1 | Sparring | 26th Jan | Firefit Hub Liverpool
Sport Camp | Sparring | 1st Feb | Total Preston
Ninja Grading | Grading | 8th Feb | Total Preston
Alis Dojang Open | Poomsae | 15th Feb | SportsDock, University of East London
Alis Dojang Open | Sparring | 16th Feb | SportsDock, University of East London
Open Challenge Cup | Sparring & Poomsae | 1st/2nd Mar | Belgium
Ninja Grading | Grading | 8th Mar | Total Preston
Sport Camp | Sparring | 8th Mar | Total Preston
Whiston 1-2-1 | Sparring | 16th March | Firefit Hub Liverpool
Club Closed | March 17th til March 21st
Harrogate Poomsae Open | Poomsae | 29th March | Harrogate
Northern Ireland Poomsae Comp | Poomsae | 5th April | Ireland
Ninja Grading | Grading | 12th April | Total Preston
European Poomsae Championships | Poomsae | 16-17th April | Estonia
Taekwondo Grading | Grading | 26th April | Total Preston
Gajok Poomsae | Poomsae | 27th April | Crosby
Ninja Grading | Grading | 3rd May | Total Preston
London International Poomsae championships | Poomsae | 3-4th May | London
Horizon 1-2-1 | Sparring | 11th May | Manchester
North West Open Championships | Sparring | 25th May | Liverpool
Ninja Grading | Grading | 7th June | Total Preston
Sport Camp | Sparring | 5th July | Total Preston
Best Leg Poomsae Open | Poomsae | 12th July | London
Ninja Grading | Grading | 19th July | Total Preston
Scorpion Open | Sparring | 27th July | Barnsley
Taekwondo Grading | Grading | 2nd August | Total Preston
Ninja Grading | Grading | 9th August | Total Preston
Club Closed | August 15th til 19th
Whiston Open | Sparring | 7th September | Firefit Hub Liverpool
Ninja Grading | Grading | 27th September | Total Preston
Ninja Grading | Grading | 4th October | Total Preston
Club Closed | October 27th til November 3rd
Taekwondo Grading | Grading | 6th December | Total Preston
Ninja Grading | Grading | 13th December | Total Preston
Club Closed | Last Classes of 2025 | Preston 21st December | Southport 22nd December