St Albans TaeKwonDo
"Always putting progression first before profits"
Beginner Martial Arts
Established in 1994, St Albans Taekwon-do is one of the longest-running, award-winning martial arts clubs in the area. Our ethos is straightforward: happy students become hardworking and successful. Try a FREE trial today and discover why many locals consider us their top choice.
Kids Martial Arts
We offer children-only classes three days a week and two family-oriented classes. Our children's Martial Arts classes begin at 4:30 pm, welcoming kids from 6 years old. The family classes start at 7 pm, catering to family members up to 70 years young. Call now to reserve your spot before they're all taken.
Amazing value always
- Teaching with passion, not for financial gain.
- Guaranteed lowest fee tariff in the area.
- Training aids available at all clubs.
- Fully qualified and insured instructors.
- Happy students are successful students.
- Traditional values are always taught.
- Adhering to the 1999 ITF Encyclopedia.
St Albans Taekwondo and its’ operations are run by Senior Master Chris Snow, 8th Degree. Though our clubs have 5 qualified assistant instructors and a number of cadets, the overall running of the clubs are conducted by the admin team only. All Black Belts are classified as assistant instructors, There only job is to be the eyes and the ears at all classes, with the final say and all decisions being made by Master Snow and our admin team.
Master Instructor
Chris Snow, 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 which is one of the highest ranks in the art. He is a multiple Hall of Fame inductee by various martial arts bodies and is the current Chairman of L.T.S.I. and STKD.
Head of administration
Tracey is Chris’ partner of 30 years and perhaps the most integral part of the clubs. She is the head of all administration of STKD and also serves as the L.T.S.I. licensing officer and part of the Executive Board.
Senior Instructor
Stuart Smith is an International ITF Instructor and one of the longest serving students / Instructors at the STKD schools. He started the art in 1996 and now holds a 6th Degree Black Belt in TaeKwonDo. He is the current Vice Chairman of L.T.S.I. and serves on the Executive Board. He runs Hemel Hempstead L.T.S.I.
National Instructor 'A' Class
Paul Marsh is a national ‘A’ class Instructor at the STKD clubs. He started the art in 2006 and now holds a 4th Degree Black Belt in TaeKwonDo. He is a solicitor in his everyday job, but serves on the Black Belt exam panel with Master Snow and Mr. Smith.
Various Assistants
There are various assistant on Mondays & Thursdays 4.30pm
National Instructor 'C' Class
Bernard Garvin is a national ‘C’ class Instructor at the STKD clubs. He started the art in 2017 and now holds a 2nd Degree Black Belt in TaeKwonDo.
National Instructor 'C' Class
Nigel Young is a national ‘C’ class Instructor at the STKD clubs. He started the art in 1992 (left for nearly two decades and returned in 2021) and now holds a 1st Degree Black Belt in TaeKwonDo.
The above are the main coaching staff of the schools
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