Tan'Gun Taekwondo Academy

Tan'Gun Taekwondo Academy Olympic Style Taekwondo in Bexley http://tangun.co.uk
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Age specific classes at:
The Academy (Blackfen) DA15 8PP Monday - Sunday



Do contact us for further information

Introducing Calm Minds Yoga from Monday 1st June. Contact for more information. Calm Minds are very popular and Spaces ...
27/05/2026

Introducing Calm Minds Yoga from Monday 1st June.
Contact for more information. Calm Minds are very popular and Spaces are already limited 🙏🏽

23/05/2026

Before class had even started, one of our young students stepped forward and led the stretch session.

No fuss.
No showing off.
Just sheer confidence.

And that’s the bit people don’t always see.

Martial arts isn’t just about kicks, belts, gradings, or learning how to defend yourself. It’s about moments like this, when a child realises they can stand in front of others, use their voice, take responsibility, and lead.

That takes courage.

Especially when you’re young.

At Tan’Gun, we’re not just building stronger bodies. We’re helping children grow into themselves. Bit by bit. Class by class. Moment by moment.

Because confidence doesn’t always arrive with a big speech.

Sometimes it starts with a child standing at the front of the mat saying:

“Follow me.”

And everyone does.

That’s leadership in its earliest form. 🥋

We’re pleased to welcome 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 to 𝗧𝗮𝗻’𝗚𝘂𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 from 𝙅𝙪𝙣𝙚.They’ll be running Monday yoga classe...
19/05/2026

We’re pleased to welcome 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 to 𝗧𝗮𝗻’𝗚𝘂𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 from 𝙅𝙪𝙣𝙚.

They’ll be running Monday yoga classes for both children and adults at our Welling academy.

Children’s classes are at 5.00pm.
Adult classes are at 7.30am and 7.30pm.

There’s a 𝟯𝟬% 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲, so it’s a good time to try something calm, structured and positive.

Book through calmmindsyoga.com
Or email [email protected]

Tan’Gun Martial Arts Academy
6b Bellegrove Road, Welling, Kent DA16 3PR

A line of children standing in front of an instructor, but each one has come in with a different story.That’s the bit pe...
18/05/2026

A line of children standing in front of an instructor, but each one has come in with a different story.

That’s the bit people don’t always see.

Some children need confidence.
Some need focus.
Some need routine.
Some need somewhere they can belong without having to explain themselves first.

Although we teach Taekwondo, the real work is helping children manage themselves better.

How they listen.
How they handle pressure.
How they respond when something feels difficult.

That’s what we do on the mat.

16/05/2026

Our Tigers are only 3 and 4 years old, but already they’re learning what it feels like to move with confidence, listen with focus, and have a proper go.

Kicking pads.
Star jumps.
Running games.
Big laughs.
Little victories.

And the best bit?

Their grown-ups are right there with them.

Because at this age, Taekwondo isn’t about perfect technique. It’s about connection. It’s about confidence. It’s about helping children feel brave in their bodies, safe in the room, and proud of themselves for trying.

Sometimes that looks like a kick.
Sometimes it looks like a jump.
Sometimes it looks like a child running across the mats with the biggest smile on their face because Mum, Dad, Nan or Grandad is cheering them on.

That’s the magic of Tigers.

Small children learning big things, one fun little moment at a time. 🐾

15/05/2026

Spinning kicks look cool.

Learning them feels like controlled chaos. 😂

But underneath the flash is something much more important:

Balance. Timing. Courage. Focus. Control. Resilience.

That’s why we teach martial arts properly.

Not just to kick higher.

To grow stronger from the inside out.

🥋 Want your child to build confidence, fitness and focus?

Message us to book a free try out class at Tan’Gun Martial Arts Academy.

11/05/2026

No child comes with an instruction manual.

Which is frankly ridiculous, because you can buy a toaster and get twelve pages of instructions, but you leave hospital with an actual human being and everyone just sort of goes, “Right then. Off you go.”

And as parents, we do figure things out. But not neatly. Not perfectly. And definitely not without the odd moment where your child is clinging to your leg at class like a monkey and you’re quietly thinking, “Please. Just stand on the mat.”

This piece is for the parent who’s ever felt frustrated, then guilty for feeling frustrated. For the parent who’s watched another child line up beautifully and thought, “Why can’t mine just do that?”

You’re not failing.

Your child is learning. And sometimes, so are we.

That’s one of the reasons I love martial arts. Not because it magically fixes children, but because it gives them somewhere safe and structured to practise. Listening. Trying again. Getting nervous and still having a go.

That’s where real confidence starts.

Not loud confidence. Real confidence.

One class at a time.

We teach character, not just technique. We coach kids and teens to be resilient, respectful and confident, one belt at a...
07/05/2026

We teach character, not just technique. We coach kids and teens to be resilient, respectful and confident, one belt at a time. 🥋✨

How? By pairing belt-focused challenges with age-appropriate drills: for younger children we use partner-sharing exercises that build patience and turn-taking; for teens we run timed discipline circuits that reward focus under pressure. Every lesson includes moments to reflect on respect, leadership and how to handle setbacks.

Our integrated approach — built into every syllabus and backed by our award-winning history — means enrolment is an investment in long-term personal growth. Ready to see the difference? Visit https://www.tangun.co.uk/bookonline to book a visit or try out class.

Parents in Welling and Eltham, come and watch how resilience is forged, not just taught.

06/05/2026

Look at those faces. This is what progress looks like when it’s wrapped in smiles, stickers and proud little dragon energy. 🐉🥋

At Tan’Gun, our Dragons don’t just learn kicks and blocks.

They learn to listen.
They learn to focus.
They learn to try again when something feels tricky.
They learn that effort matters.

Every sticker earned on the chart is a tiny victory. Every medal is a little reminder that confidence is built one brave step at a time.

And the best bit?

They’re learning all of this while having fun, making friends and growing into stronger, happier, more confident children.

Well done to our amazing Dragons. Keep training, keep smiling, and keep breathing fire into your journey. 🔥















Behind every black belt is a room full of ordinary people who decided not to stay ordinary.Different ages. Different bac...
05/05/2026

Behind every black belt is a room full of ordinary people who decided not to stay ordinary.

Different ages. Different backgrounds. Different reasons for starting.

But the same mat.
The same effort.
The same standard.

This is what adult martial arts is really about. Not ego. Not intimidation. Not pretending to be something you’re not.

It’s about discipline, confidence, fitness, resilience, and learning to carry yourself differently in the world.

At Tan’Gun, our adults don’t just train for belts. They train for sharper focus, stronger bodies, calmer minds, and that quiet sense of self-respect that follows you long after class has finished.

Whether you’re a complete beginner, coming back after years away, or just ready to do something for yourself again, there’s a place for you on the mat.

Your first step doesn’t need to be impressive.

It just needs to happen. 🥋















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