The Perfect Taekwondo Club for martial artists of All Ages & Abilities

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Taekwondo Classes

Gidae Taekwondo Academy runs classes for students from age 5 upwards through to adults, where they are taught a range of technical skills and moves, according to their ability belt level. Students can progress through the belt system, and work their way up to Black Belt and beyond.

After School Clubs

Gidae Taekwondo Academy run after school clubs in primary and secondary schools across the South of England. These are fast becoming a much sought after service and Gidae Taekwondo Academy come highly recommended. These classes are run on school premises as part of their extra curriculum activities.

School Workshops

Gidae Taekwondo Academy have worked with charities to specially design programs for primary and secondary schools to address the key issues of domestic abuse, mental health, healthy and unhealthy relationships, self defence, toxic and feminine masculinity; which are very prominent in the media at the moment. 

The Five Tenets of Taekwondo

Gidae Taekwondo Academy follow the Five Tenets of Taekwondo

  • Courtesy (Ye Ul) – Respect others as you would want to be respected.
  • Integrity (Yom Chi) – To have integrity is to be honest with yourself and others.
  • Perseverance (In Nae) – Patience leads to virtue or merit. To achieve something, one must set their goal then constantly persevere, never give up no matter how long it takes. One of the most important secrets in becoming a leader in Taekwondo is to overcome every difficulty through perseverance.
  • Self Control (Guk Gi) – Control oneself physically and mentally at all times and think before you act. 
  • Indomitable Spirit (Backjul Boolgool) – Unconquerable spirit that comes from within and when near exhaustion, you reach deep inside yourself to find that last bit of strength.

We are a family run business with over 20 years of experience in Taekwondo and working with children, young people and adults across the country. 

We are a WTF (World Taekwondo Federation) Club and teach Olympic Style Taekwondo.

our partners

Gidae Taekwondo Academy was set up by Mr Cousins and Ms Kiely. Their passion and vision has made their Academy what it is today. Their fun and friendly classes make a safe space for students of all ages to train and work on their own individual Taekwondo journey. The benefits of Taekwondo are endless for physical and mental health:

Our Taekwondo Instructors

All instructors at Gidae Taekwondo Academy are Black Belt Instructors, enhanced DBS checked, safeguarding trained and first aid certified. Gidae Taekwondo Academy instructors are members of the British Martial Arts & Boxing Association (BMABA)

Mr Cousins

4th Dan Black Belt Business Owner & Lead Instructor

Ms Kiely

2nd Dan Black Belt Business Manager & DSL

Our Academy Ethos

Welcome To...

Gidae Taekwondo Academy! Our martial arts academy is a unique learning experience where you are not just a student, but also part of a family of martial artists striving for excellence. Each student at our academy is an important and valued member of our learning community.

Taekwondo...

is not just a sport; it is a way of life! Your success in class is a gateway to a brighter future and standing out from the crowd by having confidence, self-respect, hard work, determination and discipline; which are all key elements of our unique learning experience. Not only are there physical benefits of Taekwondo, but it also benefits growth mindset and a Positive Mental Attitude and a ‘Can Do’ approach to life.

We Believe...

in working hard to be the best that we can be, while having fun and building lifelong friendships along the way. We follow the 5 Tenets of Taekwondo which are incorporated into everyday life. We teach all ages and abilities so please do not be put off if you have never tried a martial art before! Gidae Taekwondo Academy was formed with the vision of bringing traditional Taekwondo and core values into schools and clubs across the country.

Reviews of Taekwondo Academy

The care we take with each student (whether at our clubs, after school clubs or school workshops) shines through. We work hard to help each student achieve their goals. Our classes and workshops are highly recommended by students, parents and schools.

Mrs Eaden
Mrs Eaden
@Sutton
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A massive thank you to Gidae Taekwondo for the love and dedication you give to the girls. An Academy that truly cares for every individual physically and mentally. My daughter walks away from class each week glowing with joy and full of ease and energy. A truly amazing team, who I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Ms Mamerga
Ms Mamerga
@Croydon
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My daughter is extremely happy with her professional taekwondo class teachers. She always looks forward to her weekly class and has always found the instructors amazingly professional, fun and knowledgeable. As a busy mother, after school programs held at the school campus saves me a lot of time. I am forever grateful that Samantha is learning from the best instructors, interacting and having fun with classmates and friends at the same time. Mr Cousins and Natalina are phenomenal taekwondo service providers around Surrey and would highly recommend. All of the instructors at Gidae Taekwondo Academy work so hard and provide us with a friendly and honest service that you could only dream of. You are doing an amazing job Mr Cousins and Natalina, and that makes a great testimonial!
Miss War
Miss War
@Crawley
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The workshops run by Gidae Taekwondo Academy were loved by our children. The instructors were all incredibly friendly and helpful. Lots of our children grew in confidence during the time the workshops were running and many of them have asked if the workshops will continue at their secondary schools as they enjoyed them so much. Having the workshops at this time of year was really beneficial as they gave the children something different to focus on and experience before the end of primary school. We enjoyed them so much, we have booked them again for next year!
Natasha Hiddingh
Natasha Hiddingh
@Tonbridge
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I can't recommend Gidae Taekwondo Academy highly enough! My 13 year old daughter has been having Taekwondo lessons at the Academy for the past year, during which time she has really come out of her shell. She loves the lessons and we can't thank you enough for teaching her these valuable skills in such a friendly and supportive environment. I recommend this and Gidae Taekwondo Academy for all children!

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