Fortitude Martial Arts Academy

WINTER INTER-CLUB COMPETITION
2025-12-07 | Caterham School Harestone Valley Road Caterham Surrey CR3 6YA, Caterham School, Caterham, CR3 6YA, United Kingdom
STRIVE. COMPETE. ACHIEVE.
WINTER INTER-CLUB COMPETITION
Dear Student / Parent,
As the air turns crisp and we head into winter, it’s the perfect time to test your skills and warm up your spirit with our exciting Winter Inter-Club Competition!
We are delighted to invite you to our Winter Inter-Club Competition on Sunday, 7th December 2025.
Participating in our winter competition is a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself, develop your Taekwon-Do skills, and enjoy the spirit of friendly competition. Bring your friends and family to cheer you on and celebrate a great end to the year together.
Let’s finish 2025 strong—celebrating dedication, progress, and passion for Taekwon-Do this winter!

BLOG – Why Compete?
A great read for students and parents! Strengthening Our Community

REGISTRATION TIMES
Sunday 7th December

9.00am – White to Green Stripe Belt Junior Students (ages 5–12)

11.45am – Green to Black Belt Junior Students (ages 5–12)

2.45pm – All Belts (ages 13–17 and Adults ONLY)

VENUE
Caterham SchoolHarestone Valley RoadCaterhamSurreyCR3 6YA

AWARDS
🏅 All Junior Students will receive a medal for participation.🥇 Gold medals for 1st place, 🥈 Silver for 2nd, and 🥉 Bronze for 3rd.
Note: For Flying Kicks and Power events, only a Gold medal will be awarded—unless there are two competitors with three or more attempts, in which case both may receive medals or a Silver may be awarded to a clear runner-up.

ENTRY DETAILS
Competition Entry Fee: £25 per student (includes all events)
Events:

Patterns

Sparring

Flying Side Kick (Junior ONLY)

Flying High Kick

Power (13–17-year-olds and Adults ONLY)

Entry Deadline: 5th December 2025(Entries on the day will be charged at £30)

DISCLAIMER
Whilst NTA UK will ensure a high standard of safety during the competition, by entering you acknowledge that there is an element of risk and that competitors may still sustain injury. Knowing this, you accept these conditions and voluntarily agree to assume this risk.
PLEASE ONLY PARTICIPATE IF FIT & WELL TO DO SO.

📄 Junior Competition Guidelines
Junior Competition Guidelines.pdf

Get Back on Track!
2026-01-18 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Lingfield Prep School, Racecourse Road, Lingfield, United Kingdom, RH7 6PH, United Kingdom
Happy New Year from Fortitude Taekwon-Do!

Get Back on Track Seminar
Sunday 18th January 2025
10 AM – 1 PM
Open to all students aged 9+ (all belts welcome!)

After the holiday fun, it’s time to kick off the New Year with purpose!

Join Master Hodson for this 3-HOUR seminar and get your training back on track.

We’ll focus on:

Patterns
Sparring
Self-Defence

Black Belt hopefuls for 2026? This is your chance to step up and start the year STRONG

Spaces fill quickly, so check with your Instructor for suitability and book your spot!

Let’s hit the ground running in 2026! Click the link to book

Event

SQUAD SESSION
2026-02-14 15:30 - 18:30 | Lingfield Prep School, Racecourse Road, Lingfield, United Kingdom, RH7 6PH, United Kingdom
SQUAD TRAINING & SELECTION
Ready to take your Taekwondo to the next level?
Join us for Squad Training on Saturday 14th February at Lingfield Prep School, RH7 6PH, from 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm.
👉 Secure your spot now through the booking link!
These sessions are open to students aged 9+ who want to push harder, train smarter, and sharpen their skills.
Not only will you boost your performance, but you’ll also be gearing up for the NTA UK Interhouse Competition on 17th May 2026 (invites going out shortly). We also encourage all squad members to test themselves at open competitions — details are on our Events Calendar.
💡 Why join?

Monthly squad sessions (excluding August)
Extra training to prepare for academy & external tournaments
Opportunities to represent the academy in competitive events
A pathway to push yourself beyond regular classes

This is your chance to train with focus, refine your technique, and prepare for exciting challenges ahead.
We can’t wait to see you on the mats. Let’s train, compete, and grow together!
Taekwon
Master Hodson
President, National Taekwondo Alliance UK
Founder, Fortitude Academy

SQUAD SESSION
2026-03-07 15:30 - 18:30 | Lingfield Prep School, Racecourse Road, Lingfield, United Kingdom, RH7 6PH, United Kingdom
SQUAD TRAINING & SELECTION
Ready to take your Taekwondo to the next level?
Join us for Squad Training on Saturday 7th March at Lingfield Prep School, RH7 6PH, from 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm.
👉 Secure your spot now through the booking link!
These sessions are open to students aged 9+ who want to push harder, train smarter, and sharpen their skills.
Not only will you boost your performance, but you’ll also be gearing up for the NTA UK Interhouse Competition on 17th May 2026 (invites going out shortly). We also encourage all squad members to test themselves at open competitions — details are on our Events Calendar.
💡 Why join?

Monthly squad sessions (excluding August)
Extra training to prepare for academy & external tournaments
Opportunities to represent the academy in competitive events
A pathway to push yourself beyond regular classes

This is your chance to train with focus, refine your technique, and prepare for exciting challenges ahead.
We can’t wait to see you on the mats. Let’s train, compete, and grow together!
Taekwon
Master Hodson
President, National Taekwondo Alliance UK
Founder, Fortitude Academy

TECHNICAL SEMINAR
2026-03-15 10:30 - 16:30 | Lingfield Prep School, Racecourse Road, Lingfield, United Kingdom, RH7 6PH, United Kingdom
Master Technical Seminar Overview

Eligibility: Open to NTA UK associated students from blue belt and above.
Focus Areas:

Patterns: Emphasising the correct application of the theory of power.
One-Step Sparring: A key fundamental element of Taekwon-Do.
Moral Culture & Etiquette: Insights from Master Hodson on Taekwon-Do’s deeper values.

Seminar Structure

Duration: 6 hours total.

First 4 hours: Open to all eligible students for training.
Last 2 hours: Reserved for 1st Kups and Black Belts who are pre-grading.

Pre-Grading Session

Participants: Only for students aiming for 1st Degree or higher.

Must be pre-assessed and invited by their instructors.

Preparation:

Bring your draft thesis (details in your Student Handbook).
Ensure you have the 2022 version of the Student Handbook which highlights the black belt grading guide (available in the shop if needed).

Additional Information

Lunch Break: A 30-minute break around midday.
Dress Code: Full Do-Boks only – no exceptions.
Wishing Success: Best of luck to those pre-grading, and we look forward to seeing you!

SQUAD SESSION
2026-04-11 15:30 - 18:30 | Lingfield Prep School, Racecourse Road, Lingfield, United Kingdom, RH7 6PH, United Kingdom
SQUAD TRAINING & SELECTION
Ready to take your Taekwondo to the next level?
Join us for Squad Training on Saturday 11th April at Lingfield Prep School, RH7 6PH, from 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm.
👉 Secure your spot now through the booking link!
These sessions are open to students aged 9+ who want to push harder, train smarter, and sharpen their skills.
Not only will you boost your performance, but you’ll also be gearing up for the NTA UK Interhouse Competition on 17th May 2026 (BOOKING NOW OPEN). We also encourage all squad members to test themselves at open competitions — details are on our Events Calendar.
💡 Why join?

Monthly squad sessions (excluding August)
Extra training to prepare for academy & external tournaments
Opportunities to represent the academy in competitive events
A pathway to push yourself beyond regular classes

This is your chance to train with focus, refine your technique, and prepare for exciting challenges ahead.
We can’t wait to see you on the mats. Let’s train, compete, and grow together!
Taekwon
Master Hodson
President, National Taekwondo Alliance UK
Founder, Fortitude Academy

BLACK BELT GRADING
2026-04-19 | Lingfield Prep School, Racecourse Road, Lingfield, United Kingdom, RH7 6PH, United Kingdom

SQUAD SESSION
2026-05-09 15:30 - 18:30 | Imberhorne Upper School, Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1QY, United Kingdom

INTER HOUSE COMPETITION
2026-05-17 | East Grinstead Sports Club, East Grinstead Sports Club, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4JU, United Kingdom

SPARRING SKILLS & DRILLS
2026-06-13 | Imberhorne Upper School, Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1QY, United Kingdom
Dear Student
We’re thrilled to invite you to a powerful training experience designed to elevate your sparring skills to the next level…
Join us for an exclusive Sparring Skills & Drills Seminar with Grandmaster Willy Van De Mortel on Saturday, June 13th.
This seminar is all about training smarter, not harder. Instead of jumping straight into heavy sparring, you’ll develop the key attributes that make great sparrers—timing, footwork, reactions, and tactical awareness—through structured, high-level drills.

🔥 Why You Don’t Want to Miss This
✅ Train with a Grandmaster
Gain insights from GM Van De Mortel’s elite experience, with proven drills and strategies that deliver real results.
✅ Build Confidence & Control
Learn how to move with purpose, react with precision, and stay composed in sparring situations.
✅ Safe, Structured Training
This is a drills-based seminar—no full-contact sparring. You’ll train in a supportive environment with guided partner work.
✅ Accelerate Your Progress
Whether you compete or train for personal growth, these methods will fast-track your development.

🛡️ A Safe & Supportive Learning Environment
This seminar is not about fighting—it’s about learning.
There will be no full-contact sparring, only controlled drills designed to build:

Confidence
Technique
Strategy

All students will work at their own pace, and no one will be pushed beyond their comfort zone.

🧠 What You’ll Gain
✨ Sharper Timing & Distance Control
Learn when to attack, defend, and counter with precision.
✨ Faster Reactions & Decision-Making
Turn hesitation into instinct through focused drills.
✨ Cleaner Technique & Movement
Improve form, footwork, and execution while reducing injury risk.
✨ Tactical Awareness
Start thinking like a strategist—read opponents, set traps, and control the pace.
✨ Confidence Under Pressure
Build muscle memory so your skills hold up when it matters most.

📅 Event Details
Date: Saturday, June 13th
Location: Imberhorne Upper School
Times:

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Under 13s)
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM (Over 13s)

💻 Register Now:

Spaces are limited, and this is a fantastic opportunity to learn from one of the best.
If you’re ready to improve your sparring, sharpen your skills, and train with purpose, this seminar is for you.
Let’s make this an unforgettable training experience. See you on the mat!

SQUAD SESSION
2026-07-11 15:30 - 18:30 | Imberhorne Upper School, Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1QY, United Kingdom
SQUAD TRAINING & SELECTION
Ready to take your Taekwondo to the next level?
Join us for Squad Training on Saturday 11th July at Imberhorne Upper School, Imberhorne Lane, RH19 1QY from 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm.
👉 Secure your spot now through the booking link!
These sessions are open to students aged 9+ who want to push harder, train smarter, and sharpen their skills.
Not only will you boost your performance, but you’ll also be gearing up for the next Inter Club Competition. We also encourage all squad members to test themselves at open competitions — details are on our Events Calendar.
💡 Why join?

Monthly squad sessions (excluding August)
Extra training to prepare for academy & external tournaments
Opportunities to represent the academy in competitive events
A pathway to push yourself beyond regular classes

This is your chance to train with focus, refine your technique, and prepare for exciting challenges ahead.
We can’t wait to see you on the mats. Let’s train, compete, and grow together!
Taekwon
Master Hodson
President, National Taekwondo Alliance UK
Founder, Fortitude Academy

SUMMER CAMP - WROTHAM
2026-07-27 09:30 - 2026-07-31 15:30 | Wrotham High School, Borough Green Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 7RD, United Kingdom

SUMMER CAMP - EAST GRINSTEAD
2026-08-10 09:30 - 2026-08-14 15:30 | Imberhorne Upper School, Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1QY, United Kingdom

SUMMER CAMP - SEVENOAKS
2026-08-17 09:30 - 2026-08-21 15:30 | Sevenoaks Primary School, Sevenoaks Primary School, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3LB
