East Meets West Taekwondo Academy

18/09/2026

🥋 TAEKWONDO IN BILLINGHAM — FIRST CLASS FREE!

Looking for an activity that the family can enjoy together?

Our Billingham Family Taekwondo Class welcomes children aged 7+, teenagers and adults — and you can train together as a family or come along on your own.

You don't need any previous martial arts experience to start.

💪 Improve fitness
⭐ Build confidence
🤝 Make new friends
🛡️ Learn practical self-defence
🥋 Work towards belts, gradings and personal goals

📅 Saturdays
⏰ 3:00–4:15pm
📍 St Cuthbert's Church Hall, Church Road, Billingham, TS23 3EJ

🎉 YOUR FIRST CLASS IS FREE

Come along and see whether Taekwondo is for you — with no pressure to join afterwards.

📞 Call or message 07551 715965 to arrange your free first class.

More than a sport. A stronger YOU.

17/09/2026

🎂🥋 NEW — MARTIAL ARTS BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT EMWTA!

Looking for something different for your child's next birthday?

We're now taking bookings for Martial Arts Birthday Parties at our Darlington centre!

Give them 90 minutes of martial arts fun including:

🥋 Taekwondo
🥊 Pad kicking
🎯 Games
🏆 Challenges
💥 Board breaking

No martial arts experience is needed — the party is about having fun, trying something different and giving the birthday child and their friends an experience to remember.

🎈 Ages 5–14
⏱️ 90-minute party
👥 Up to 12 children — £150
➕ Additional children £8 each — maximum 20
📅 Sunday afternoons
📍 East Meets West Taekwondo Academy, 176 Victoria Road, Darlington

Now taking bookings.

💬 Message the Academy to enquire about available dates.

🎂 Give their birthday a KICK!

16/09/2026

💪🥋 LADIES ONLY TAEKWONDO IN DARLINGTON

Have you ever thought about trying martial arts but weren't sure about walking into a class?

Our Ladies Only Taekwondo classes provide a friendly, supportive environment where you can train at your own pace — whether you're a complete beginner or have previous experience.

💪 Improve your fitness
🛡️ Learn practical self-defence
⭐ Build confidence
🤝 Meet like-minded women
🥋 Learn new skills and challenge yourself

Three Ladies Only classes every week:

📅 Tuesdays — 10:00–11:00am
📅 Thursdays — 10:00–11:00am
📅 Sundays — 11:15am–12:15pm

📍 East Meets West Taekwondo Academy
176 Victoria Road, Darlington

No experience necessary. All abilities welcome.

📞 07551 715965 to enquire about coming along.

🥋 More than a sport. A stronger YOU.

14/09/2026

🥋 THINKING ABOUT STARTING TAEKWONDO?

You don't need any previous martial arts experience to get started.

Our 6-Week Beginners Taekwondo Course has been designed specifically for people taking their first steps into Taekwondo.

Open to children aged 7+, teenagers and adults, you'll learn in a friendly and supportive environment while developing:

🥋 Taekwondo fundamentals
💪 Fitness and coordination
⭐ Confidence
🛡️ Practical self-defence skills
🤝 New skills and friendships

📅 Sundays, 12:30–1:30pm
🗓️ 18 October – 22 November 2026
📍 East Meets West Taekwondo Academy, 176 Victoria Road, Darlington
💷 £60 for the complete 6-week course

Your course includes all 6 sessions, an official EMWTA T-shirt, end-of-course assessment and completion certificate, plus the opportunity to achieve your Intermediate/Foundation belt if the required standard is reached.

No experience needed. You just need to take that first step.

📞 07551 715965 to enquire or reserve a place.

🥋 More than a sport. A stronger YOU.

11/09/2026

🎂🥋 NEW AT EAST MEETS WEST — MARTIAL ARTS BIRTHDAY PARTIES! 🥋🎂

Looking for something different for your child's next birthday?

Give their birthday a KICK! 👊

Our new Martial Arts Birthday Parties at our Darlington Centre give children 90 minutes of action, fun and celebration — whether they've done martial arts before or are trying it for the very first time.

🥋 Taekwondo
🥊 Pad kicking
🎯 Games & challenges
💥 Board-breaking experience
🎂 Time for birthday food & cake
🏅 Certificates for the children

£150 for up to 12 children
➕ Additional children £8 each
👥 Maximum 20 children
🎈 Ages 5–14

📅 Available on selected Sunday afternoons at our Darlington Centre.

Party times:
🕑 2:00–3:30pm
🕔 5:00–6:30pm

🎉 NOW TAKING BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES

Send the East Meets West Taekwondo Academy page a message to check available dates.

East Meets West Taekwondo Academy
More Than Martial Arts

08/09/2026

🥋 NEW 6-WEEK BEGINNERS TAEKWONDO COURSE – DARLINGTON 🥋

Have you or your child ever wanted to try Taekwondo but weren't sure where to start?

Our new 6-Week Beginners Course is designed specifically for people with little or no previous martial arts experience.

Open to children aged 7+, teenagers and adults, you'll learn the foundations of Taekwondo in a friendly and supportive environment while developing:

🥋 Fundamental Taekwondo skills
💪 Fitness and coordination
⭐ Confidence
🛡️ Practical self-defence skills
🤝 New friendships

📅 Sundays, 12:30–1:30pm
📆 18 October – 22 November 2026
📍 East Meets West Taekwondo Academy, 176 Victoria Road, Darlington

💷 £60 for the complete 6-week course

Includes:
✅ 6 x 60-minute sessions
✅ Official EMWTA T-shirt
✅ End-of-course assessment
✅ Intermediate/Foundation belt if the required standard is achieved
✅ Course completion certificate

No experience necessary – all abilities welcome.

📞 07551 715965 to enquire or reserve a place.

More than a sport. A stronger YOU.

02/09/2026

04/08/2026

Tomorrow is Summer Warrior Day. This is open to all not just our students.

13/07/2026

🥋⚔️ EMWTA SUMMER WARRIOR DAY ⚔️🥋

A Martial Arts Summer Fun Day for All!

This summer, become a Warrior!

Join East Meets West Taekwondo Academy for an action-packed day filled with exciting martial arts-based activities, fun challenges and plenty of opportunities to build confidence, make friends and have an amazing time.

Whether you’re already part of EMWTA or you’ve never tried martial arts before, everyone is welcome!

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📅 Wednesday 5th August

🕙 10:00am - 2:00pm

📍 Northgate United Reformed Church Hall, Darlington

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Cost

🥋 Members: £20

👊 Non-members: £22.50

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Please Bring

🥪 Packed lunch

💧 Drinks bottle

👕 Comfortable sports clothing

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We Will Provide

🍎 Fresh fruit

🧃 Juice

💦 Water

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🏆 Earn House XP!

EMWTA students can earn valuable House XP throughout the day by showing:

⭐ Effort

⭐ Teamwork

⭐ Respect

⭐ Positive attitude

⭐ Perseverance

Every challenge is another opportunity to help your House climb the leaderboard!

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🥋 Suitable for members and beginners alike.

👊 Martial arts experience is not required.

🎟️ Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.

We can’t wait to welcome you for an unforgettable day of training, teamwork and summer fun!

Train • Challenge • Achieve • Have Fun

29/06/2026

There is nothing quite like the atmosphere of a Taekwondo competition 🥋

The mats. The noise. The nervous excitement. The teammates cheering each other on. The moment a student steps forward, takes a breath, and realises: “I can do this.”

Competition is about far more than medals.

It teaches children how to handle pressure, control nerves, listen carefully, stay focused, show respect, and give their best when it matters. It helps them understand that confidence is not something you simply have - it is something you build by stepping up, trying hard, and proving to yourself what you are capable of.

At East Meets West Taekwondo Academy, we want our students to feel proud of themselves.

Proud when they enter the ring.
Proud when they perform their poomsae.
Proud when they win.
Proud when they learn.
Proud when they show courage, discipline and determination.

Not every student has to compete, but for those who do, it can be a powerful part of their journey. It gives them goals to work towards, achievements to celebrate, and memories that stay with them.

For parents who want their children to grow in confidence, believe in themselves, achieve things, and develop a winning mindset, Taekwondo offers something very special.

Because winning is not just about standing on a podium.

It is about becoming braver, stronger, more focused and more resilient than you were before.

East Meets West Taekwondo Academy - building confidence, character and champions. Message if you have questions or book a free trial session here: https://bit.ly/4sX9Zb6