Train With Us
Classes &
Classes &
Timetable
Two sessions every Friday and Sunday at the Royal British Legion Hall, Port Erin.
Two sessions every Friday and Sunday at the Royal British Legion Hall, Port Erin.
All classes held at the Royal British Legion Hall, Droghadfayle Road, Port Erin, IM9 6EE.
ITF Taekwon-Do uses a coloured belt system. Each grade (Kup) requires passing a grading examination. Stripe tests are held in class.
The beginning. No knowledge of Taekwon-Do. Pure and open mind.
First stripe. Foundation techniques begin. The earth is being prepared.
Signifies the Earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root. The foundation of Taekwon-Do is being laid.
Last beginner grade. The plant is beginning to grow. Senior class awaits.
Signifies the plant's growth as Taekwon-Do skills begin to develop. Senior class entry grade.
Skills developing well. Reaching toward the sky.
Signifies the Heaven, towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training progresses.
Maturing technique. Control and precision become paramount.
Signifies danger — cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.
The penultimate grade. Black Belt is within reach.
The Black Belt is not a destination — it is the beginning of the real journey. I Dan signifies that the student has laid the foundation. The techniques are known; now the true work of mastery begins.
The student deepens their understanding of the art. Technique is refined, patterns become expression rather than exercise, and the principles of power and movement are felt rather than just understood.
Boosabeom — National Instructor. The practitioner begins to give back. Recognised nationally as a qualified instructor, they carry a responsibility to guide others on the same path they have walked.
Sabeom — International Instructor. From IV Dan, the practitioner is authorised to conduct gradings. They are no longer just a student of the art — they are a guardian of it, responsible for maintaining its integrity across generations.
Sabeom — International Instructor. At this level the art has become part of the person. Technical mastery is assumed; what sets the V Dan apart is wisdom — the ability to read a student, adapt, and inspire.
Sabeom — International Instructor. The senior Sabeom grade. Recognised globally by the ITF. This practitioner has shaped students, clubs, and perhaps whole generations of Taekwon-Do on the international stage.
Sahyeon — Master. To reach VII Dan is to be acknowledged by the art itself. A lifetime of dedication, contribution and leadership. The Master does not seek the rank — the rank finds those who have truly served.
Sahyeon — Assistant Grand Master. One of the rarest ranks in ITF Taekwon-Do worldwide. A life lived entirely in service to the art and to those who practise it. Their influence extends far beyond any single dojang.
Saseong — Grand Master. The pinnacle of ITF Taekwon-Do. There is no higher rank and no higher calling. The Grand Master does not simply practise the art — they are the art. Every student they have ever taught, every club they have ever built, every life changed through Taekwon-Do is their legacy. IX Dan is not awarded for what you can do. It is awarded for what you have left behind.
“Here I leave Taekwon-Do for mankind as a trace of a man of the late 20th century. The 24 patterns represent 24 hours, one day, or all my life.”
— General Choi Hong Hi
Founder of Taekwon-Do • IX Dan
Do I need any experience to join?
No experience whatsoever is needed. Everyone starts as a White Belt, regardless of age or background. Our instructors will guide you through every step from day one.
What age can children start?
We welcome students from age 4 upward. Our beginners classes are mixed age, so young children train alongside adults — including their parents — in a safe, supervised environment.
Can I watch before joining?
Absolutely. You are welcome to come along and watch a class before committing to anything. Better still — your first two weeks of training are completely free. Just turn up.
How much does it cost?
Your first two weeks are free. After that, membership fees apply. Please contact us at info@manxtkd.com or call +44 7834 336426 for current pricing details.
Can families train together?
Yes — this is one of the things we are most proud of. All our classes are mixed age. Parents and children can train side by side, progress through the belt system together, and support each other on the mat.
How often are gradings held?
Gradings are held periodically throughout the year when students are assessed by the instructor as ready. Stripe tests are conducted within class. You will never be entered for a grading before you are prepared.
Just turn up, give it a go, and see what Taekwon-Do can do for you.