Caledonian Taekwondo Health & Fitness Centre

Caledonian Taekwondo Health & Fitness Centre A full time taekwondo & gym facility located in Glasgow, Scotland. 358 Netherton Road, Anniesland

Caledonian Taekwondo Health & Fitness Centre is the full time training base for Caledonian Taekwondo, Totkwondo, Bartons Weightlifting Club and Glasgow Fitness Lab. The taekwondo club compete in the Scottish National League and at international opens. Our athletes have represented Scotland at the highest level and several are world ranked. In addition to our elite programme we run 3 seperate childrens' programmes - nursery, pre & early school and upper schoool. We also run adult beginners classes and have affiliated clubs - Raw, Podium and Titan.

Congratulations to all the new belts. A life full of kids getting better all the time is a wonderful thing to see!
13/09/2026

Congratulations to all the new belts. A life full of kids getting better all the time is a wonderful thing to see!

01/09/2026

Why the Lead Leg Matters in Taekwondo Sparring

In modern Taekwondo, having a predominant lead leg is a major advantage.

The lead leg is often your first line of attack, allowing you to control distance, dictate the pace and score quickly without giving your opponent the time or space to establish their own attacks.

A strong lead leg gives you the ability to:

- Attack faster
- Control distance
- Create angles and openings
- Disrupt your opponent’s attacks
- Set up combinations with the rear leg
- Make your opponent react to you rather than the other way around

But being lead-leg dominant doesn't simply mean throwing more kicks. It means developing the speed, accuracy, timing, balance and confidence to use that leg effectively under pressure.

The best athletes also understand that the lead leg is a tool for creating opportunities. It can draw reactions from an opponent, disrupt their rhythm and create openings for more powerful attacks.

Ultimately, the athlete who can control the distance and space with their lead leg has a significant tactical advantage.

Own the distance. Control the space. Make your lead leg a weapon.

It may be a bank holiday down south but not in Bonnie Scotland! We are open today as normal.
31/08/2026

It may be a bank holiday down south but not in Bonnie Scotland! We are open today as normal.

🇰🇷❤️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Tìoraidh, until we meet again!Today we said Tìoraidh to our Korean friends at Edinburgh Airport as they beg...
27/08/2026

🇰🇷❤️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Tìoraidh, until we meet again!

Today we said Tìoraidh to our Korean friends at Edinburgh Airport as they began their journey home, bringing the 2026 Korean Exchange Programme to an end.

What an incredible several weeks it has been! From training and competition to cultural experiences, laughter, new friendships and countless memories, this year’s programme has been truly special.

Taekwondo has once again shown us that it is about so much more than what happens on the mat. It brings people and cultures together, creates friendships that cross borders, and gives young athletes experiences that will stay with them for a lifetime.

To our friends from Korea — 감사합니다 (gamsahamnida) for everything. Thank you for sharing your time, your knowledge, your passion and your friendship with us. We hope you return home with as many wonderful memories as we have.

A huge thank you also goes to everyone who helped make the 2026 programme possible — athletes, coaches, families, volunteers and everyone behind the scenes. Your support and commitment made this experience what it was.

As the airport doors closed and we waved goodbye, there was certainly a little sadness… but also the knowledge that this isn't goodbye forever.

It’s simply Tìoraidh — until the next time! 👋❤️

We look forward to welcoming you back to Scotland and continuing the friendships, learning and shared passion for Taekwondo.

2026 Korean Exchange Programme — memories made, friendships strengthened, and bridges built between Scotland and Korea.

Until next time, our friends. See you again soon! ❤️

CulturalExchange TaekwondoFamily CaledonianTaekwondo UntilNextTime Tìoraidh

We started the long goodbye tonight with the last day of the competition team and our Korean Exchange athletes.
24/08/2026

We started the long goodbye tonight with the last day of the competition team and our Korean Exchange athletes.

The development team were super excited to meet our Korean athletes ❤️
22/08/2026

The development team were super excited to meet our Korean athletes ❤️

Address

358 Netherton Road
Glasgow
G131AX

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 10pm
Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 4pm - 10pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441419502550

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Caledonian Taekwondo Health & Fitness Centre posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category