Dragon Taekwondo Club

We couldn't have said it any better than
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Thank you Simon for your kind and truthful words....

Two Young Warriors. One Huge Milestone. They did it all. 1st Poom → 1st Dan
Two weekends ago we watched Piper and Sophia step onto the mat with courage, discipline, and the kind of determination that defines true black belts. This wasn't just a grading - it was a moment where years of effort, resilience, and character came together. Sophia has been training with us since age 6 and Piper since age 8, this shows such commitment to their training.

Piper.
Showed incredible composure and maturity across every part of her grading.
Her poomsae had strong structure and presence, and she pushed through the toughest sections with focus and heart.
She passed every component with confidence - from fitness to sparring to board breaks — and now steps into 1st Dan with a clear path for refinement and leadership ahead.

Sophia.
Brought dignity, sharp technique, and a mindset well beyond her years.
Her poomsae were clean and controlled, her self-defence strong, and her sparring showed respect, awareness, and courage.
She demonstrated the maturity and responsibility expected of an adult Dan, earning her place as a new black belt.

What stood out today:
- Their courage under pressure
- Their respect for the art and the dojang
- Their resilience when things got tough
- Their leadership as emerging senior students

Piper and Sophia didn't just pass a grading - they proved they're ready for the responsibility, humility, and ongoing journey of a 1st Dan Black Belt.
Proud is an understatement.

Congratulations, Piper & Sophia, you never wavered in your journey from Poom to 1st Dan.

Our first grading of the year 👊💥

From White belts taking their very first steps, to our Blue belts continuing to level up — we couldn’t be prouder of the effort, focus, and spirit shown by every student on the floor.

Grading isn’t just about belts. It’s about growth, resilience, and having the courage to step outside your comfort zone. And that’s exactly what we saw 🔥

To those who passed — congratulations, you earned it.
To those who didn’t quite get there this time — keep showing up. Your time is coming 🙇‍♀️

A huge thank you to our instructors, students, and families for creating such a strong and supportive team environment.

Let’s keep building 💙🥋

Looking forward to the start of another great week! Our Adult Taekwondo classes are the perfect mix of fun, fitness, and learning new skills in a relaxed, supportive environment.

What makes our adult class really special is the community. You’ll meet great people, make new friends, and be part of a positive group that encourages each other every step of the way. In fact, around 90% of our adult students are parents of kids who also train with us — and many say it’s given them a whole new appreciation and understanding of what their children are learning.

We have very limited spots as our classes are growing. If you’ve been thinking about giving it a try, this is your sign. No pressure, no intimidation — just a welcoming class where you can go at your own pace.

Join us Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00pm at GISS. We’d love to see you on the mats. Contact us for further info.

You can’t deny the spirit or commitment in that counting!

Super proud of Sophia — aka Sparkles ✨ — leading the leg-raising warm-up at just 5 years old. Future instructor in the making! This is exactly what happens when you start young and nurture self belief, courage, and leadership, opening the door to such potential and so many possibilities.

Confidence ✔️
Leadership ✔️
Face paint ✔️
Ninja Princess energy ✔️