Toddington Taekwondo was founded in 2002 by Master James Rolfe (6th Dan) and has continued to support, develop, and train and develop pathways for students to elite level nationally, internationally and become part of GB Teams. The club coaches have over 30 years’ experience in Taekwondo and offer a welcoming and structured training environment for all students.
The club trains at its main venue in Winchcombe at the Winchcombe Sports Hall, and holds seminars with experienced Taekwondo Ambassadors and Champions:
- Silver & Bronze World Championship Medalist, Silver European Champion and Bronze Grand Prix Champion, Damon Sansum
- 8th Dan Grand Master, Grand Master Neil Guest
- Technical Operations Manager London 2012 Olympic Games, Technical Director of British Taekwondo, Former GB Team Manager and Head Coach for Quest Taekwondo, Master Mike McKenzie (7th Dan)
In 2019 TCTKD were invited to be part of the World Taekwondo Championships in Manchester. The club took eight students including two coaches to carry the World Taekwondo Flag onto the stage in the Opening Ceremony and were announced as the World Taekwondo Youth Team. This was an incredible experience for all involved, the students and coaches also had the opportunity to meet the KUKKIWON Demonstration Team at the event and two watch some of their amazing abilities.
Meet Our Coaches
Simon Jones
3rd Dan British Taekwondo Coach
Head Coach TCTKD
- WT National & International Coach
- Kyrougi & Poomsae Coach
- MSc Degree in Sports Coaching
- Class 3 British Taekwondo National Referee
- Approved British Taekwondo Coach
- DBS Approved to Coach Martial Arts
- First Aid Trained
- Sports Coaching – Safeguarding & Protecting Children Certificate
- Kyrougi Silver Medalist – Bristol Open Championships
Geri Jones
2nd Dan British Taekwondo Coach
Head Coach TCTKD
- WT National & International Coach
- National & International Para Poomsae Silver & Bronze Medalist
- Kyrougi & Poomsae Coach
- MSc Degree in Sports Coaching
- Level 5 Working with Children Qualification
- Approved British Taekwondo Coach
- DBS Approved to Coach Martial Arts
- First Aid Trained
- Sports Coaching – Safeguarding & Protecting Children & Adults Certificate
Antony Pullen
4th Dan British Taekwondo Coach
Senior Technical Coach TCTKD
- WT National Coach & ITF 1st Dan
- Kyrougi & Poomsae Coach
- University & College Mentor for Coaches & Students
- Approved British Taekwondo Coach
- DBS Approved to Coach Martial Arts
- First Aid Trained
