Welcome to TAGB Wyre Forest Taekwondo Taekwondo
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About Us
Our Taekwondo school has been teaching students of all ages for over 17 years. We focus on developing physical and mental strength, discipline, and respect for oneself and others. Our experienced and certified instructors provide a safe and supportive environment for all students.
Classes
Instructors
About Us
We offer a variety of classes for students of all levels, including traditional Taekwondo, self-defense, and sparring. Our classes are designed to improve physical fitness, flexibility, and confidence while also teaching important life skills such as goal-setting and perseverance.
Instructors
Instructors
History of Achievement
Our instructors are experienced, certified, and dedicated to helping students achieve their goals. They provide personalized attention and guidance to each student, helping them to reach their full potential. Scroll down to find out more about our instructors.
History of Achievement
History of Achievement
History of Achievement
Don't just take our word for it - read about our incredible history of student success in our new section. Find out about students of all ages and backgrounds who have improved their physical and mental well-being through our classes.
Upcoming Events
History of Achievement
Upcoming Events
Stay up-to-date with the latest events and happenings at TAGB Wyre Forest Taekwondo Taekwondo. From belt promotions to tournaments to community service projects, there's always something exciting going on. Check out our camps page on our booking site and join us for our next event!
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History of Achievement
Upcoming Events
Have a question or want to learn more about our classes? We'd love to hear from you! Contact us via phone, email, or in-person and we'll be happy to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!
Speak to Katie direct on 07885 293088.
Instructors
Your Senior Instructor
Senior Instructor, 6th Degree Black Belt Katie Billingham began Tae Kwon-Do at the age of 12, first training in WTF Style for 3 years then moving to the Taekwondo Association of Great Britain (TAGB) when her original school closed. Years later, Katie founded Bewdley TAGB, which later grew into the thriving group of schools that it is today.
The group is now in Bewdley, Hagley, Droitwich Spa, Belbroughton, Chaddesley Corbett and Far Forest and has sister schools in almost every town in the region, offering students flexible training at great value.
ACHIEVEMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
- 2023
- Managed the Top Table at the Taekwondo World Championships
- Qualified as 6th Degree Black Belt, Master status with in TAGB Taekwondo.
- 2022
- Medalled in the Power events at all regional and national championships
- Launched the next generation of fully qualified instructors into their own schools
- 2021
- 2 Gold, 1 silver at the British Taekwondo Championship 2021
- 2020 Maintained all classes, gradings and even tournaments online during covid. Made sure no matter what, we never missed a session
- 2019
- Gold Medal in the British Taekwondo Council Championship
- 2 Gold medals and 2 bronze medals in the North Midlands Championship
- Published a health, fitness and well being book, 'A Chocoholic's Guide to Exercise' focusing on happiness as an important part of health.
- 2018
- Hosted the Kemp Hospice Charity Championship, the first TAGB Intraclub tournament in the area, and raised over £500.
- 2nd overall Grand Champion in the Power Event at the South East Championship.
- Ran the Top Table at the Taekwondo World Championships, led the media team including liaising with BBC and ITV and organised national media coverage for the event.
- Became a published health, fitness and well being author at Raring to Go magazine.
- 2017 Qualified in the top 3 out of over 600 black belts to attain her 5th Degree.
- 2016 Tournament successes include 3 bronze medals, and a Silver medal, losing out to GB Taekwondo’s Amy Truesdale by just one point in the patterns event
- Achieved black belt in 2003, 2nd degree in 2005, 3rd degree in 2008, 4th degree in 2012 (Top 6 in grade)
- Outstanding Achievement in Taekwondo Award 2013
- Fully qualified Umpire and Referee.
- Head of the Top Table at National Events
- Fully qualified and REPS (Register of Exercise Professionals) registered fitness instructor, Boxercise Instructor, Aerobics, & personal trainer.
- DBS checked, First aid trained
- Contact Katie to ask about one-to-one/ private group sessions on 07885293088.
Chris Rayment-Bishop
Chris Rayment-Bishop is our highest ranking Black Belt at 4th Degree, a qualified Instructor and regular teacher of our Saturday sessions. Chris is our most precise technician and is the man to ask for fine tuning technique.
Chris regularly medals in National and International tournaments and continues to be an outstanding student while supporting his club as an Instructor.
Arti Shah
Arti Shah, 3rd Dan, is Hagley Taekwondo's regular Assistant Instructor. As a fully qualified physiotherapist, you are in good hands when Arti is in charge.
Arti is a local mum who has completed her journey to black belt along with her husband and daughters who often assist her when she teaches a class.
A regular competitor since day one, Arti has now moved into the Black Belt divisions at tournaments where she regularly brings back medals.
Jessica Giles
Jessica Giles
Jessica Giles
Jessica Giles is the club's first home grown, fully qualified instructor. Jess has spent her life in martial arts and launched her own school, Chaddesley Corbett Taekwondo, in January 2022.
Jessica is a very talented practitioner and instructor; having won multiple tournaments in a variety of events she has proved herself as a solid 'all-
Jessica Giles is the club's first home grown, fully qualified instructor. Jess has spent her life in martial arts and launched her own school, Chaddesley Corbett Taekwondo, in January 2022.
Jessica is a very talented practitioner and instructor; having won multiple tournaments in a variety of events she has proved herself as a solid 'all-rounder' in the art. Jessica has completed her college courses and is fully qualified in fitness instruction, a licensed TAGB instructor in her own right, and also a fully qualified Boxercise Instructor.
Ian Stirzaker
Jessica Giles
Jessica Giles
Ian Stirzaker joined Wyre Forest Taekwondo as an already qualified 3rd degree Black Belt. He joined Wyre Forest Taekwondo as he found it to be a club that would provide a good balance of all the aspects of the art, and give a structure and discipline to his training.
Ian is now a regular instructor of Bewdley and Droitwich Spa Schools.
Helen Giles
Jessica Giles
Helen Giles
Helen Giles is our club secretary and regular assistant instructor. Suffering many health issues herself, Helen is an advocate for doing as much as you can and enjoying the journey.
She has won many medals for her sparring skills and is a loyal and popular member of the team. Helen can help you with all your orders and enquires in class and will be there to coach you at competitions too!
Even More Support
Little Ninjas Assistants
Rhianna Sobainsky, Asa Grover, Evie Grover, Molly Cooper, Darcey Cooper and Orla Dunphy.
These are our class assistants in our little ninjas sessions. We have lots of helpers here to make sure your little ones get plenty of help and support as they start their Taekwondo journey.
All of the assistants are young teens from within the club or parents themselves, with children training in the group. We welcome more helpers in this group, especially from older children as they can be a great inspiration to the little ones while helping to boost their own confidence and skills
Paul Chesterton
Paul Chesterton is a 5th Degree Black Belt, and the Instructor of TAGB Wombourne. He trains regularly with our club and is a born Instructor. He loves to help others and regularly supports TAGB Wyre Forest students in class. You are welcome to train with Paul on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please ask for more information
Instructors In Training
We currently have 4 regular Assistant Instructors, and more set to qualify with in the year. A further 10 are currently on our Instructors training program and often help out with small groups or individuals who need a little extra help.
Taekwondo is a challenging sport, but we are a close team and there is always someone in class to give you a bit of extra help and support when you need it!
Instructor Training Program
We are team players here at Wyre Forest Taekwondo. We believe not only in being our best but in helping others to be their best too! 2018 saw the launch of our Instructors training program which allows people to start to develop these skills for them and for others. This program is open to ALL and provides an avenue for personal development for those who are not driven by tournaments.
Please ask for more information!
Terry Davis
Terry Davis was a 5th Degree Black Belt, the Instructor of TAGB Bromsgrove & Alcester, and a beloved member of our Taekwondo family. He often trained in our Droitwich Spa and Hagley clubs and was an expert in self defence. Mr Davis regularly supported TAGB Wyre Forest students in class and at events.
It is with greatest sadness that we lost Terry in 2022, but we remember him, his teaching and spirit, always with in our club.
He is celebrated every year with the Terry Davis award, going to a student with grit, determination and a strength of spirit that our Terry would have loved.