{"id":198,"date":"2018-12-27T22:42:00","date_gmt":"2018-12-27T22:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nwstkd.com\/?page_id=198"},"modified":"2023-11-08T00:01:54","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T00:01:54","slug":"taekwondo-club-info","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/index.php\/taekwondo-club-info\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>North West Spirit Taekwondo (formerly Halewood Taekwondo Club) was founded in 2007 in Liverpool. We train in traditional (ITF style) taekwondo, and we are affiliated with <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gti-taekwondo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Global Taekwondo International (GTI)<\/span><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our club is family-friendly, welcoming students from a variety of backgrounds.\u00a0We have <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"http:\/\/nwstkd.com\/index.php\/liverpool-taekwondo-classes\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">classes<\/span><\/a> suitable for beginners and advanced students; children and adults; casual attendees and dedicated tournament competitors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_0200.2-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_0200.2-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_0200.2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_0200.2-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_0200.2-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_0568.1-672x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_0568.1-672x1024.jpg 672w, https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_0568.1-197x300.jpg 197w, https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_0568.1-768x1170.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_0568.1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"713\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"285\" src=\"https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_0033.1-713x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_0033.1-713x1024.jpg 713w, https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_0033.1-209x300.jpg 209w, https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_0033.1-768x1103.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_0033.1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Waqas Ahmad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our tournament team is very active, and our&nbsp;fighters regularly achieve success at events across the country. The team includes national and international champions in both junior and senior categories, including several World and European Champions.  We also have a growing number of black belt students in both junior and senior age groups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At North West Spirit Taekwondo, we try to mix high standards of performance and discipline with a fun and friendly atmosphere.&nbsp; Our coaches are dedicated to encouraging students to push beyond their expectations and to reach their full potential.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"282\" src=\"https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_0028.1-678x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_0028.1-678x1024.jpg 678w, https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_0028.1-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_0028.1-768x1160.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_0028.1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Amelia Fowler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_1137.1-696x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_1137.1-696x1024.jpg 696w, https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_1137.1-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_1137.1-768x1130.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_1137.1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"704\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"76\" src=\"https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_0092.1-704x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_0092.1-704x1024.jpg 704w, https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_0092.1-206x300.jpg 206w, https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_0092.1-768x1117.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_0092.1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Awards:<\/strong><br><br><em>2020 City of Liverpool Sports &amp; Physical Activity Awards:<br><\/em>Winner &#8211; Coach of the Year (Chris Davies) <br>Winner &#8211; Young Volunteer of the Year (Connor Murphy) <br>Winner &#8211; Young Athlete Sports Bursary (Callum Edwards) <br><br><em>2017 City of Liverpool Sports &amp; Physical Activity Awards:<br><\/em>Winner &#8211; Young Active Achiever of the Year (Billy Jevons)<br><br><em>2016 City of Liverpool Sports &amp; Physical Activity Awards:<br><\/em>Winner &#8211; Young Sportsperson of the Year (Callum Edwards) <br><br><em>2014 Knowsley Sports &amp; Cutural Awards:<br><\/em>3rd place &#8211; Club of the Year<br>3rd place &#8211; Adult Volunteer of the Year (Deb Davies)  <br> <br><em>2013 Knowsley Sports &amp; Cutural Awards:<br><\/em>3rd place &#8211; Club of the Year<br>2nd place &#8211; Coach of the Year (Chris Davies)  <br> <br><em>2012 Knowsley Sport &amp; Physical Activity Awards:<br><\/em>2nd place &#8211; Coach of the Year<br>3rd place &#8211; Young Sportsperson of the Year (Lauren Butler) <br> <br><em>2011 Knowsley Sport &amp; Physical Activity Awards:<br><\/em>Winner &#8211; Volunteer of the Year (Eddie Calland)<br>Joint 2nd place &#8211; Adult Active Achiever of the Year (Eddie Calland &amp; Lucy Sanders)<br> <br><em>2010 Merseyside Sporting Champions Awards:<br><\/em>Winner &#8211; Club of the Year<br> <br><em>2010 Knowsley Sport &amp; Physical Activity Awards:<br><\/em>Winner &#8211; Club of the Year<br>Winner &#8211; Coach of the Year (Chris Davies)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>North West Spirit Taekwondo (formerly Halewood Taekwondo Club) was founded in 2007 in Liverpool. 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