When you think of Taekwondo, you probably picture professional athletes such as Jade
Jones, Bianca Walkden and Mahama Cho.
Whilst these athletes are in their prime, they have been practising their craft for a long time.
Not everyone who takes up Taekwondo has the skill or the desire to become a world-class
athlete. Many people don't even consider trying Taekwondo until later in life.
There are no age limits when it comes to learning the art of Taekwondo, but you may want to
consider the following factors before starting on your Taekwondo journey:
What are your Taekwondo goals?
At Peak Performance, we cater for all ages and abilities. Whether you want to compete,
meet new people or improve your fitness, our coaches will help you achieve your goals.
Do you have any existing health conditions?
We would always advise adults to seek advice from their GP before starting any new
physical activity, particularly if they have a pre-existing health condition.
Here's an overview of some of the sessions we run at Peak Performance Taekwondo
Academy:
Little Kickers (5-7 year olds)
Designed to create a fun and enjoyable environment, the Peak Performance Little Kickers
sessions are perfect for children to learn without pressure.
The main objectives of this programme are to develop motor skills such as coordination,
proprioceptive skills and understanding. We also implement behavioural principles of martial
arts to nurture discipline and focus.
These classes are a great way to help young children develop a love for sport and fitness.
Taekwondo is also a great sport to help improve resilience, discipline and self-belief.
Our martial arts classes for children are structured to teach a range of abilities, so there's no
need to worry if your child has never done martial arts before.
Children and Cadets (8-13 year olds)
At this age, there is a lot of pressure on young people. We've designed our Cadets
programme to help equip our students with the mental strength and tools needed to succeed
inside and outside the sport.
We help children of this age to build solid friendships and a support network where they feel
welcomed, supported and respected.
We focus on helping our Cadets build resilience and confidence to navigate their early
teenage years.
Our Taekwondo classes are a great way to nurture leadership, teamwork and discipline.
Designed to teach a range of abilities and motivations, whether they want to get fit, make
friends or train for our national and international competitions, we will ensure your child is on
the best programme to achieve their goals.
Juniors and Adults (14 years +)
Our adult sessions focus on developing self-esteem and a positive self-image, with an
emphasis on improving physical fitness and self-defence techniques.
Designed to teach a range of abilities, you don't need to worry if you or your child have never
done martial arts before!
We will buddy you up with another student in your first class who will be able to offer help
and advice. Our classes vary week to week, from body conditioning to learning taekwondo
patterns and sparring to get ready for competitions.
Where can I find out more?
Based in Wimbledon, we have members from all over South West London, including
Tooting,Putney, New Malden, Roehampton, Kingston Upon Thames, and Raynes Park, Earls Court, we also have members who travel as far as Wembley and Gants Hill.
We offer all newcomers the opportunity to book a free trial, so whatever your age, if you're
interested in giving Taekwondo a try, head to our homepage to find more book your
free trial here