July 2026
It’s been another exciting and action-packed month at EK UKTC Taekwondo Academy, with plenty happening both in and out of the Academy.
Our recent EK UKTC Summer Camp was a fantastic success, with students enjoying a full day of training, including patterns, sparring, and plenty of opportunities to develop their skills alongside friends. It was great to see so many students challenging themselves while having fun in a positive and supportive environment. If you missed this camp, don’t worry—another Summer Camp takes place on 22nd July, and we look forward to welcoming even more students along for another brilliant day of training and grading opportunities.
A huge congratulations also goes to young Niko, who was delighted to finally receive his new belt, badges, and certificates. Niko has come on tremendously since joining the academy and continues to impress with his enthusiasm, commitment, and positive attitude in every class. It is always a pleasure to have him training with us, and we are incredibly proud of everything he has achieved.
The summer holidays are now in full swing, but our Taekwondo Academy remains open throughout the break, giving children, teenagers, and adults the opportunity to stay active, continue learning, and have fun over the holidays. Under the guidance of our Head Coach, Miss Cummings, who has almost 20 years of teaching experience, we continue to help students build confidence, improve fitness, learn valuable life skills, and achieve their personal goals.
One of the things that makes our academy so special is the fantastic community we have built. Many of our members train alongside parents, siblings, and friends, creating lasting memories while encouraging one another every step of the way. Taekwondo truly is for everyone, with students ranging from toddlers taking their very first class through to adults in their 60s, all sharing the same welcoming and supportive environment.
Our Summer Side Kick Challenge is also well underway, with students getting creative by performing their best side kicks against fun summer backdrops. We have trophies up for grabs for the Best Side Kick, Best Backdrop, and Most Creative Entry, and we can’t wait to see all of the imaginative photos and videos our students submit.
If you’ve ever thought about giving Taekwondo a try, there has never been a better time. Whether you’re looking to improve your fitness, boost your confidence, learn self-defence, or simply become part of a friendly community, we’d love to welcome you to the EK UKTC family.
June 2026
The UKTC Taekwon-Do programmes continue to grow in popularity at East Kilbride Taekwondo and Fitness Academy, with children, adults, and families all enjoying the many benefits of martial arts training. Our classes focus not only on fitness and self-defence, but also on confidence, discipline, respect, and personal development within a welcoming community environment. Free trial lessons are available for anyone looking to begin their martial arts journey.
Our Little Tiger Cub classes for children aged 3–5 years continue to thrive, with sticker books filling up quickly and many of our Tigers working hard towards their next belt assessments. Alongside learning Taekwon-Do techniques, our Tiger Cubs are also completing one of their important Personal Development Awards this assessment cycle, focusing on Personal Safety. Children have been learning valuable life skills including fire safety, water safety, road crossing awareness, and how to stay safe in everyday situations. These lessons are an important part of the programme and help children build confidence both inside and outside the training hall.
The Active Tiger classes for children aged 6–8 years, along with our junior and senior Taekwon-Do students, have recently taken part in their pre-grading seminar with Master Leckie (8th Degree Black Belt). Students have been focusing on perfecting their techniques, improving their patterns, and developing their sparring and self-defence skills as they prepare for their upcoming gradings in the next few weeks. It has been fantastic to see students showing determination and commitment as they work towards the next stage of their Taekwon-Do journey.
Our ASN classes also continue to receive fantastic feedback from families. These sessions provide a more supportive and flexible learning environment where children can learn at their own pace while still enjoying all the benefits of martial arts training. Classes currently run on Wednesdays at 4:15pm and Saturdays at 12:30pm.
At East Kilbride Taekwondo and Fitness Academy, we are proud to provide a positive environment where students of all ages can improve their fitness, confidence, and life skills while being part of a supportive community. Whether you are looking to build confidence, improve fitness, learn self-defence, or simply try something new, there is a place for everyone at UKTC Taekwon-Do.
May 2026
The UKTC Taekwon-Do programmes are hugely popular in the East Kilbride Centre. Children, Adults and Families are all welcome to join our Martial Arts classes. Book a free trial lesson today.
Our new starts are settling in well and are already more active and more confident.
Our Little Tiger Cub classes for children aged 3-5 years have been learning new life skills this week. Our focus has been on Stranger Danger and our Little Tiger Cubs are hearing all about the adventures of TC the Tiger as he encounters strangers in the jungle. We believe that life skills are so important for our little ones.
The Active Tiger Classes for children aged 6-8 years are growing weekly and we have an exciting offer for our school age children with the School Holiday Training day on the 18th February 10-1pm. Children will be developing Taekwon-Do techniques as well as learning all about self defence! Please join us!
In other news, the ASN classes for children who prefer a more supportive environment are now available on both Wednesdays at 4.15 pm as well as on Saturdays at 12.30pm. Children learn at their own pace and that’s exactly what we offer in these classes. Feedback so far has been fantastic.
Finally, following the success of the East Kilbride competitors in the recent Champions League competition on the 25th January, there is another chance to bring home medals! The English Championships will take place on 15th February at Penrith Leisure Centre! We can’t wait to see you there!