Tae Kwon-Do is a modern Korean martial art, characterized by its fast, high and spinning kicks. Tae Kwon-Do is derived from several Korean martial arts with the main influence being 'Tae Kyon', a very traditional form of Korean foot fighting. There are multiple interpretations of the name Tae Kwon-Do.

Tae Kwon-Do is often translated as 'The Way of Foot and Hand'.

The Disciplines of Tae Kwon-Do

Tae Kwon-Do is made up of three disciplines.
PATTERNS: Concentration, technique, skill, balance, and elegance are just a few of the requirements needed to perform these sequences of pre-arranged movements against imaginary opponents.
SPARRING: All matches are none/semi contact with full safely equipment worn to avoid any risk of injury. Winners are decided on a points system.
DESTRUCTION: This section is strictly for Black Belt adult students, involving the breaking of boards with hands and feet, displaying high levels of discipline and skill.
It is a combination of these three disciplines that make the art of Tae Kwon-Do.
An integral part of training is the commitment to learn and follow the etiquette that is unique to this martial art, and endeavour to incorporate these elements of courtesy, self-discipline and respect into your daily life.

The T.A.G.B.

Gemini Tae Kwon-Do is proud to be part of the Tae Kwon-Do Association of Great Britain. The T.A.G.B. is the largest and most successful single martial arts organisation in Europe.

The T.A.G.B., founded in August 1983, now has more than 25,000 licensed members training in over 600 clubs.  The T.A.G.B. guarantees qualified, experienced instructors who follow a carefully structured teaching syllabus.

The T.A.G.B. were also the founding member of the B.T.C. (British Tae Kwon-Do Council) which is the official governing body for Tae Kwon-Do in the United Kingdom and has the full support of Sport UK - formerly the British Sports Council.  This Ensures that teaching within the T.A.G.B. is to the highest standard, and will follow all the stringent requirements that membership of the Council requires.

Tae Kwon-Do has been taught in the South West of England since the 1st February 1975, under the guidance of Mr Michael Dew, who is currently a 7th Degree Black Belt and Vice Chairman of the T.A.G.B.

The T.A.G.B. Management Council & Area Representatives

Chairman - Mr D Oliver - South of England

Vice Chairman - Mr M Dew - South West of England

Treasurer - Mr R Sergiew - Central England North

National Secretary - Mr D Atkins - South Midlands

Liaison Officer - Mr P Donnelly - Central England South

National Team Coach - Mr K Walton - North of England

Area Representative - Mr B Towndrow - North Midlands

Area Representative - Mr G Peros - Wales

Area Representative - Mr P Donnelly - Scotland

Area Representative - Mr K Farrell - Northern Ireland