The instructors at Essex Tae Kwon Do Academy are fully qualified black belts and have been CRB checked. (Criminal Records Bureau).

Gordon Slater has over 30 years experience in the martial arts and has been training in Tae Kwon Do since 1983.

As an experienced instructor he feels the Academy can do the following for anyone aged from 5 years old to 90 years young:

• Build & Generate Greater Confidence

• Build & Improve Your Fitness

• Help you Lose Weight

• Help you Gain a Positive Attitude

• Teach you Practical Life Skills (Be a Leader opposed to a follower)

• Install greater mental and physical self control

In summary.....develop an indomitable spirit (A stronger, more confident, & courteous person)

.....and of course learn a practical martial art that will make you feel safer in this ever growing violent world.

Don't worry about how fit or unfit you are.

Start at your own pace and its our job to slowly increase your fitness levels.

We promote a friendly training environment.

Many of our students have formed new friendships and increased their social circle.

Gym Vs Tae Kwon Do

1) In a gym you have to motivate yourself
2) In a gym you only improve your physical side
3) In a gym you don't learn life skills
4) In a gym you do not learn self protection

At Tae Kwon Do

1) The Instructors will motivate you
2) Tae Kwon Do will also mentally challenge you
3) At Tae Kwon Do you will learn life skills
4) You will learn practical, realistic self protection techniques

Mr Slater Choong-jang part 1. See parts 2 & 3 on You Tube.....