Norton Radstocks original Tae Kwon-Do Academy opening back in 1994. Members of P.U.M.A. and the International Tae Kwon-Do Federation. Ages start from 4-6 year olds - LITTLE PUMA's, Older Juniors 7years+ and adults. Classes in Traditional Tae Kwon-Do, Fitness, self defence, Weapons, Kickboxing, Destruction, and many other aspects of the Korean arts. Little Puma's - Martial art pre school learnig the basics in a fantastic fum filled environment, Confidence, respect, discipline and loads of Fun!
A family orientated martial arts group with academies in Midsomer Norton, Royal Wootton Bassett and Kingswood/Warmley.
DES TKD was founded on 12th September 1994 by its senior instructor Mr Derek Skidmore - 4th degree black belt.
DES TKD is a member of P.U.M.A (Professional Unification of Martial Arts), Europes largest and fastest growing I.T.F Taekwondo group and one of the most respected martial arts organisations in the world.
Our academies boast many achievements since the schools inception, including National, European, and World Martial Arts Champions.
However, this is not the only reason behind the success of our schools, it is also based on its reputation to provide the highest quality of martial arts tuition available and also by the students and instructors that make up its membership.