Sovereign Taekwon-Do Organisation

🥋 NEW THEORY POSTERS AVAILABLE! 🥋

Our collection of Sovereign Taekwon-Do theory posters is continuing to grow! From terminology and belt meanings to colour belt patterns, black belt patterns, and our Kicking Bears children’s syllabus, there’s now a great range of resources available to support learning both in and out of class.

📚 Perfect for:
✅ Home practice and revision
✅ Preparing for gradings
✅ Reinforcing theory knowledge
✅ Displaying in training areas or classrooms

🖨️ If you'd like to download and print them yourself, please feel free to do so.

📩 Alternatively, send us an email or DM and we can print them for you in A3 size for easy reading and display.

Learning doesn't stop when class ends — keep building your knowledge one step at a time!

🥋 One Journey. One Step at a Time. 🥋

Pattern medals sorted ✔️

Now we can’t wait for the sparring medals to arrive! 🥇🥈🥉

The Sovereign Open is getting closer, and preparations are well underway for 10th October 2026.

Who’s excited? 👊

🥋 Learning Beyond Your Home Club

Last week, some of our students visited TKD4Life for additional training and the opportunity to experience a different training environment.

Training with other clubs is a valuable part of martial arts development. It allows students to work with different training partners, experience different teaching approaches, and adapt to new situations—important skills both in Taekwondo and in everyday life.

Stepping outside familiar surroundings helps build confidence, resilience, and a broader understanding of our art. It also reminds us that learning never stops, regardless of grade or experience.

Thank you to TKD4Life and Mr Richard Monkcom for their hospitality and for providing a positive training experience for our students.

A black belt is a white belt who never stopped learning.

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🏆 We’re delighted to announce that Sovereign TKD has achieved the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts Mark.

This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to providing a safe, supportive, and positive environment for all our members.

Achieving the Safeguarding Code demonstrates that Sovereign TKD has met nationally recognised safeguarding standards, giving parents and carers confidence when choosing a martial arts club for their children.

We would also like to acknowledge the role that Taekwondo Council UK - TCUK has played throughout this journey. As a recognised National Governing Body, TCUK provides its member clubs with clear safeguarding frameworks, guidance, and support, which greatly assists clubs in achieving and maintaining high standards of safeguarding and governance.

Thank you to our instructors, volunteers, students, and families for their continued support and commitment to making Sovereign TKD a safe and welcoming place to train.

🥋 Together, we continue to raise standards across our martial arts community.

Congratulations to Eryn and David! 👏🥋

A huge well done to Eryn and David on successfully completing their Taekwondo Council UK - TCUK Umpire Course.

Both students have not only completed the classroom and practical elements of the course but have also gained the required practical umpiring experience, demonstrating their commitment to developing their knowledge and supporting the sport.

Becoming a qualified umpire is an important step in helping competitions run fairly, safely, and professionally, and we’re proud to see them take on this responsibility.

We look forward to seeing both Eryn and David putting their new skills into practice at future events.

Congratulations on your achievement and thank you for giving back to the martial arts community! 👏🏅🥋

📢 SOVEREIGN TKD JUNE NEWSLETTER 📢

Please take a moment to read our latest newsletter below.

Important updates include:
🥋 Grading Dates
🏆 GTI Junior Competition
👊 Black Belt Training & Pre-Gradings
🎓 Sovereign Instructors Day
💳 Membership & Grading Fees

If you have any questions, please speak to Mr or Mrs Lolley in class.

Thank you for your continued support.

🥋 Attention Sovereign Taekwon-Do Students! 🥋

All Sovereign Taekwon-Do students are welcome to attend the upcoming Taekwon-Do Wales Squad Training Sessions led by Gareth Williams, TCUK Welsh Director and Taekwon-Do Wales Coach.

These sessions are a fantastic opportunity to develop your sparring skills, improve your fitness and train alongside students from other clubs.

📅 31 May | 10:00am – 12:00pm
📅 13 June | 12:00pm – 2:00pm
📅 4 July | 12:00pm – 2:00pm

📍 Tae Kwon Do Wales HQ, Bettws, Newport, NP20 7LX

No booking required – just turn up and train!

We'd love to see a strong Sovereign turnout supporting this great initiative.

💪 Train Together. Grow Together. Succeed Together.

🥋🏴 TAEKWON-DO WALES SQUAD TRAINING 🏴🥋

Gareth Williams, TCUK Welsh Director and Taekwon-Do Wales Coach, welcomes all practising Taekwon-Do students to the upcoming Taekwon-Do Wales Squad Training Sessions.

📅 31 May | 10am–12pm
📅 13 June | 12pm–2pm
📅 4 July | 12pm–2pm

📍 Tae Kwon Do Wales HQ, Bettws, Newport, NP20 7LX

Open to all practising Taekwon-Do students. No need to book – just turn up and train!

💪 Train Together. Grow Together. Succeed Together.

🥋 Taekwon-Do is about more than just learning techniques 🥋

Theory, terminology, belt meanings and understanding the journey through the grades are all an important part of becoming a well-rounded martial artist 👊

That’s exactly why we created these new Sovereign TKD & Kicking Bears posters — to help students learn, revise and stay motivated outside of class too 😊

Now the question is…

🤔 Would anyone actually like printed copies?

We’re considering:
📄 A4 versions
🖼️ Full size posters

Perfect for bedrooms, study spaces or home training areas 🐻🥋

Comment below and let us know if you’d be interested 👇

🥋 Clubs & Organisations — Join Taekwondo Council UK

Taekwondo Council UK is a collaborative National Governing Body supporting clubs, instructors, and organisations across all styles of Taekwondo throughout the UK.

Why join TCUK?

✅ Keep your club’s independence and identity
✅ National recognition and support
✅ Safeguarding, DBS & instructor guidance
✅ Access to BMABA membership benefits
✅ Professional standards and governance
✅ Networking and community support
✅ A grassroots-first approach
✅ A real voice in the future of Taekwondo
✅ FREE associated/Bronze membership

Creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for everyone involved in Taekwondo across the UK.

Together, we are building a stronger future for Taekwondo.

Join us today 👉 https://tkdngb.co.uk/en/