ST ALBANS TAE KWON DO
Why learn TaeKwonDo?
Remember the 1970s, when kids played in their gardens all day? We’d leave home at 9 a.m. and return when it got dark. Residents left their doors wide open, and kids had fights, made up, and carried on. Life was simple, and problems felt far away. Those days are gone; violence is on the rise, and women, children, and even men are not always safe. Millions are turning to martial arts classes —whether it’s Taekwondo or another discipline—for fitness, confidence, self-defense, and many other reasons. St Albans TaeKwonDo, believe we have the answer to bringing back those old values, so enjoy two free Martial Arts Classes on us..
About St Albans TaeKwon-Do
St Albans TaeKwonDo is one of the longest-standing martial arts clubs in the area and the founders of the Lions TaeKwonDo Schools Independent (L.T.S.I.), established in 2004. We teach traditional ITF-style TaeKwon-Do, a Korean martial art that focuses on hand and foot techniques. Practiced in over 120 countries worldwide, this style has more than 50 million practitioners. We’re not a commercial operation—our values are rooted in trust and respect. Watch the video on the left to find out more about us.
Taekwondo beginner classes
Now that you’ve seen our video, let’s talk about our martial arts classes, which is what you came here for, right? We offer kids beginner Taekwondo classes and family classes. Senior Master Snow, is the head coach and a certified 8th Degree Black Belt with over 40 years of experience in the art. We’re fully insured, and every instructor has passed DBS background checks to ensure your safe. We have a passion for taekwondo and the belief that happy students are progressive students, we provide great prices that won’t break the bank, along with discounts, You can train unlimited classes a month for just £30
Taekwondo for beginners
Whether you’re here for fun, Self Defence, friendship, or looking to compete at the highest level, St Albans TaeKwonDo has a proud history of professionalism and producing champions of all ages, all in a warm, traditional setting. Unlike some Martial Arts Classes that seem to hand out Black Belts too easily, our values ensure that every student who earns one has completed our rigorous syllabus and trained for at least five years. This means they’ve been tested both mentally and physically, building strong ethics and solid skills along the way.
Market Leaders in Martial Arts
Since 1994, St Albans TaeKwon-Do has been running clubs in St Albans, producing countless national champions and even a few world champions, while building a reputation as one of the most professional in the area, backed by numerous awards. For over 22 years, we’ve proudly hosted the UK’s largest independent open TaeKwon-Do championships twice a year. We’re also known for our generosity, having donated thousands to worthy charities. Come see why so many locals choose us as their first choice—check out our classes today.
See ClassesIn January 2026, for the sixth year in a row, we won an award for being among the top three. But this year, we scored an impressive 99%, securing the number one spot. Click the link to see how we achieved that score.
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STKD STRUCTURE
Master Chris Snow VIII
International ITF Coach, Certified Master Coach of all the STKD clubs. He started the art in 1986 and now holds a 8th Degree Black Belt in TaeKwonDo under the ITF.
Administration
Perhaps the most integral part of the clubs and L.T.S.I., The head of all administration of STKD and also serves as the L.T.S.I. licensing officer and part of the Executive Board is Miss Leonard.
Senior Instructor Stuart Smith VI
International ITF Instructor and one of the longest serving students / Instructors at the STKD schools. Mr Stuart Smith 6th Degree.
Senior Instructor Paul Marsh IV
National Instructor ‘A’ Class serving students / Instructors at the STKD schools. Mr Paul Marsh 4th Degree.
Assistant Instructor Mr Bernard Garvin II
National Instructor ‘B’ Class serving students / Instructors at the STKD schools. Mr Bernard Garvin 2nd Degree.
Assistant Instructor Mr Nigel Young II
National Instructor ‘B’ Class serving students / Instructors at the STKD schools. Mr Nigel Young 2nd Degree.
Class Assistants
Our clubs have qualified assistants called “Class Cadets” who annually support all 4:30 pm classes when no other instructors are present. They also assist in our family classes alongside the assistant instructors and senior master.
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