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10/10/2026

October's Sunday Workshop is tomorrow. This month we're talking about how do we apply our martial arts skills to protect ourselves.

For the children this will be framed around bullying. For the teenagers and adults this will be framed around street self-defence.

It's always an interesting topic to explore with students. I hope to see you all tomorrow!

08/10/2026

There is always a moment in kids’ classes when someone lands a kick cleanly for the first time.

Not just the physical kick. The timing. The balance. The focus to commit to the technique and follow it all the way through.

It takes longer than you might think. And then it happens, and the look on their face is worth every session that led up to it.

Kick training is a significant part of what we do at K*k Sool Won™ of Erith. Front kicks, side kicks, roundhouse kicks, and eventually a whole range of jumping and spinning techniques as students progress.

But the physical skill is only part of it. Learning to control your body, build coordination, and develop balance is something that follows students out of the sports hall and into everyday life.

If your child would enjoy this kind of thing, come and try a free taster session. Monday and Wednesday evenings at Erith Leisure Centre. Message us to book. 💪

01/10/2026

How long does it take to get a black belt?

It is probably the most common question we get. The honest answer is: between four and six years, depending on how you progress.

That might sound like a long time. But here is a different way to look at it.

Every three months, every student takes part in a grading. It is not a test you can fail by having a bad day. It is an assessment — a chance to show what you have been working on and see clearly how far you have come.

Not every grading results in a new belt. Some students earn their next belt every three months. Others need two or three gradings to get there, taking six or nine months between belts. Both are completely normal, and there is no pressure to move faster than you are ready to.

What matters is that every student is assessed regularly, so progress is always visible — even when a belt is not immediately on the horizon.

The belts matter. But so does everything that happens between them.

If you would like to know more about how progression works at K*k Sool Won™ of Erith, just message us. 🥋

27/09/2026

Congratulations to all of our students who passed their gradings last week!

As we talked about in class: it was hard!

That's deliberate. I want you to learn how to dig deep and keep going when things get tough, and I want you to come away with a sense of achievement afterwards (rather than feeling like you're just going through the motions).

Well done! Wear those new stripes and belts with pride!

19/09/2026

Good luck to all our students who are grading tomorrow.

Remember the 2 most important things which we're looking out for:
- Etiquette - Show attentiveness, focus, & respect
- Attitude - Do everything to the best of your ability & don't give up if it gets difficult

You guys got this! See you tomorrow!

17/09/2026

First classes make people nervous. That is completely normal.

So here is exactly what happens when you walk in for the first time at K*k Sool Won™ of Erith.

You arrive at Erith Leisure Centre. Someone will greet you. No uniform needed for your first few sessions, just comfortable clothes and bare feet.

Classes begin with a formal bow in, then a warm-up that is thorough without being brutal, then technique work at a pace that makes sense for beginners. You will not be thrown in at the deep end.

The instructor to student ratio is no more than 1 to 10, so you will get real attention and feedback.

By the end of the session, you will know a few basic stances, strikes, or blocks. You will probably ache in places you had forgotten about. And if our experience is anything to go by, you will want to come back.

Message us if you have any questions before your first session. We are always happy to chat. 🥋

16/09/2026

Our first demonstration from Erith Made festival was our black belts performing the sword form.

Well done to our new black belts, who are still learning this form, but were still keen to perform it (genuinely - they asked to do it). That takes bravery!

14/09/2026

Our second demonstration at Erith Made festival yesterday. Everyone, from white belt to Master, performing our foundational form, Ki Cho Hyung.

It's a difficult form to learn, with most students taking at least 6 months to learn it. That requires patience and lots of practice from students.

And once you've learnt it, it doesn't stop there. More practice is needed to refine and improve the movements and strikes.

13/09/2026

We had a fantastic day at the Erith Made festival yesterday! Thank you to everyone who came to visit us, had a go at our activities, and supported the demonstrations.

Here's a selection of the martial art activities we were letting our community try out for free. (I'll share some videos of the demonstrations during the week!)

12/09/2026

Come join us at Erith Made festival today, at Riverside Gardens! We've got FREE activities so you can and your family can try out martial arts.

We'll also be doing demonstrations at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.

See you soon!

Address

Erith Leisure Centre, Avenue Road, Erith
London
DA83AT

Opening Hours

Monday	7pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday	7:30pm - 10pm

Telephone

+447853957688

Website

http://kswerith.co.uk/

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