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Welcome to Yong Gi Do
For many years, Yong Gi Do Martial Arts has been empowering individuals in Essex by providing top-notch martial arts instruction and coaching. Our dedicated team is committed to fostering excellence in the arts, helping students reach their goals and acquire valuable life skills, fitness, and fun.
At Yong Gi Do we prioritise building confidence and self-esteem, helping students become the best version of themselves. The driving force behind our success is our founder and chief instructor, Kate Malyon. Kate has been involved in martial arts for over 40 years, starting with Judo at the young age of 4 and teaching Tang Soo Do Korean Karate for the last 20 years.
The martial art of Tang Soo Do is relatively modern, but its roots lie in the ancient Korean art of Soo Bahk Do, which can be traced back many centuries. Tang Soo Do is a style composed from three major areas and styles, which are Soo Bahk Do (60%), Northern China Kung Fu (30%) and Southern China Kung Fu (10%) and the Okinawan discipline of Karate.
Under Kate's leadership, we have grown from one location to three and brought the benefits of Tang Soo Do to nearly every school in the area through after-school programs. With a background in talking therapies, Kate emphasises personal growth and development in her teaching of Yong Gi Do Martial Arts, making it more than just physical training." Kate's mission is to change lives .. One Kick At A Time with character development programmes
The Junior Leadership Academy is tailored for individuals between the ages of 11 to 17 and requires a minimum commitment of six months. It is an important and highly valued part of our structure that aims to teach students how to support instructors and serve as role models for younger students. Over the course of the programme, we will cover developing skills in the basics of Martial Arts instruction, leadership, teamwork and responsibility. In addition the programme will also support members in the progression of key life skills that are essential in Martial Arts training and delivery.The Instructor Training Academy, is intended for individuals aged 18 and above and requires a minimum commitment of 12 months. A team of martial arts and business experts has developed the ITA, which incorporates practical exercises and activities such as customer service, communication, mindset, motivation, and the essential skills necessary for establishing a solid foundation as a successful Yong Gi Do instructor.
