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Reflex Tae Kwon-Do

A full-time Taekwon-Do and martial arts academy in Whitley Bay town centre, running more than 20 classes a week for all ages, from four-year-olds to adults, in ITF-style Taekwon-Do, self-defence and kickboxing.

About Reflex Tae Kwon-Do

Reflex is a purpose-built, full-time martial arts and fitness academy on Park Road in the centre of Whitley Bay, opposite the town's Metro station. It takes its name from 2005, when its founder brought together classes that had previously moved around various North Tyneside venues into a single dedicated gym. Today it runs more than 20 classes a week for over 300 members, teaching International Taekwon-Do Federation style Taekwon-Do to children from around four years old and to adults, with separate classes for juniors and grown-ups so nobody is out of their depth.

Alongside its core Taekwon-Do syllabus the academy offers self-defence and kickboxing, and enters students in national and international competitions for those who want to test themselves. It is affiliated to recognised governing bodies including the ITF and the Taekwon-Do Association of England, and a black belt earned here is an internationally recognised grade rather than something handed out in a couple of years. Beginners are welcome to come along and try a session before committing.

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