The classes listed are trial lessons hosted independently by Thames Valley Pro Taekwon-Do.
"I regard Thames Valley Pro Taekwon-Do to be the most professional of set ups and is incredibly well run. Ably supported by an array of friendly, approachable and knowledgable senior belts of whom I have very much enjoyed training with and learning from."
Dr Iain Rock
"Thames Valley Taekwon-Do brings together a host of talent in a driven yet fun environment including top coaching, officiating, and technical support from an international athletes perspective within an amazing team environment. With Thames Valley you will reach your potential whatever your goal!"
Dan Vinten
"Thames Valley Pro Taekwon-Do has tought me a lot in Martial Arts and how to be an awesome all rounded person in life as well. I want to thank all the instructor team and especially to Master Andy Whiteley for his commitment to teach us the best within this..."
Nayden Ga
"My daughter joined in November last year when she was 8 years old. She absolutely loves classes and looks forward to each one insisting we now go three times per week so she can compete in tournaments as soon as possible! Master Whiteley and his team are excellent..."
Nigel Roper
"My son joined Thames Valley Taekwon-Do club just over a year ago and loves it! Master Whiteley is an amazing instructor and is brilliant with all the kids - it's a joy to watch them in action at a training session. I would highly recommend this club to..."
Samantha Fountain
"Taekwon-Do has been the best thing we have done for our son. Aaron joined Thames Valley about two years ago and it has helped him in every aspect of life. It has made him fitter, more confident, and even his concentration at school has improved. Martial Arts..."
Salvatore Serra
"Before joining Thames Valley Pro Taekwon-Do I had no experience in any martial arts. The quality of the teaching and sessions is outstanding in this school. Lead by national top quality instructors they make it easy to learn and truly develop your potential. Highly recommended even if you want to..."
Ramak Farahani
"I have been a member at Thames Valley Pro Taekwon-Do since 2001. Great instruction, great training environment, great people."
Louis MacDonald
"I really enjoyed my taster session at Thames Valley Pro Taekwon-Do. I was nervous but was made to feel very welcome. Senior Master Whiteley and the instructors make the sessions fun but highly effective. I had a good workout, felt energised and ready for the weekend.
My son aged..."
Eve Hopkins
"My 7yr old daughter and I have been attending Thames Valley Pro Taekwon-Do in Henley for around a year now. We love that the sessions cater for all age groups so we can both be part in the same class and share the learning experience together. The teaching..."
Geoff Pratt
"Thames Valley Pro Taekwon-Do is the best! My child joined the Taekwon-Do group 5 years ago. Master Whiteley did amazing work with polishing her skills, and boosting her confidence."
Shahida Imran
"Can't speak highly enough about the very high standard of coaching and training here.
I was looking around for some martial arts training for my daughter and Thames Valley Pro Taekwon-Do was miles ahead of the Matt Fiddes so called "mixed martial arts" being touted. The evidence is..."
Robin Feasey
"Thames Valley Pro Taekwon-Do provides top class instruction for adults and children of all abilities. Since joining in 2018, I have achieved two promotions becoming a 4th degree Black Belt in March 2024. Training is challenging, provides focus and is always high quality. Senior Master Whiteley and..."
Richard Jennings
"I am very pleased that I have enrolled my daughter for Taekwon-Do training at Thames Valley Pro Taekwon-Do. She started at the age of 5yrs and has enjoyed every lesson since then.
Senior Master Whiteley and the other instructors are truly amazing. They are extremely well-qualified and professional instructors. ..."
Angie Chow
"My Daughter just loves it! Instructors are very patient & focused. She has been going for classes for 6 years. Instructors read each child's strength & weakness and know how to connect & build them. Never failed us in any regards and aspect to this form of Martial Art...."
Ann Konjengbam
"An excellent Martial Arts school with the very highest standards, but also very welcoming for new people. Highly recommended."
Jon Lockley
"Master Whiteley runs Taekwon-Do sessions as my children’s school. One of boys joined his session in Year 1 and stayed all the way through to leaving the school at the end of Year 8. He was very sad that leaving the school meant he could no longer participate...."
Yeti
"Both my kids enjoy Taekwon-Do. The club is friendly, training sessions are very good, kids are respectful and work hard. It builds them great confidence and discipline learning this Martial Art with Thames Valley Pro Taekwon-Do."
Gabriel Hirta
"Master Andy Whiteley is an exceptional coach for novices like my daughter. His patient teaching of foundational techniques makes complex moves accessible to beginners. He not only improves their skills but also instills confidence and discipline. His engaging classes strike a perfect balance between fun and structure,..."
Prashant Jha
"Very professional Taekwon-Do school with great instructors. Multicultural environment which makes everyone feel welcomed. Strongly recommend Thames Valley Pro Taekwon-Do."
Pininfarina
"This Thames Valley Pro Taekwon-Do school in Reading is one of the best schools in the UK. I wholeheartedly recommend this school for beginners and advanced students. My opinion is based on the results of my daughter who started her adventure 16 months ago. Last year was..."
Damian Szczodrowski
"My daughter is currently at Thames Valley Pro Taekwon-Do and is really enjoying it. She started training twice per week, but now is training 5 times per week and winning competitions!"
Jo Sanabria
"Thames Valley Pro Taekwon-Do is a perfect environment to gain experience in ITF Taekwon-Do. Learn how to exercise your body and mind by learning patterns and self defence techniques, and develop life long skills taught by excellent instructors with who have learned from the best.
Change your life forever!"
Kirpal Gurm
"A really excellent place to learn and practice Taekwon-Do. I started 2 years ago being unable to kick above my waist and with a severe lack of coordination. Since then, only training once or twice a week, I have got to the level of being able to spar..."
Minh Bradshaw
"My son has been going for over a year. The teachers are highly professional, hugely inspirational, utterly dedicated to their craft and each child's maximisation of their ability, without pressure or over-assertiveness. Seeing 20+ 5 year olds concentrate for over an hour, and perform complicated 24-step patterns before..."
Toby Scammell
"Brilliant sparring session on Thursday evenings. Great coaching for all abilities. Highly recommend Thames Valley Pro Taekwon-Do."
Natalie Yates
"Coming from 3 clubs I had a good idea of varying standard. Thames Valley is unlike any other school I have trained with. Part of the UKTA they have a broad base of very experienced, skilled, highly qualified instructors. One of the top Taekwon-Do Instructors in the UK, Master Whiteley..."
Spencer Brooks
"Love training at Thames Valley Pro Taekwon-Do. Feels like a family, and provides very high quality sessions for every age group and ability level with extra attention input from the head coach himself."
Tiger Whiteley
"I am so proud to be part of the Thames Valley Pro Taekwon-Do team. We help each other out at training sessions and make amazing memories like going to competitions, winning medals, and making friends. Everyone is very friendly and always supportive to me.
I’m so happy training with..."
Natasha Whiteley
"I am recovering from having a herniated disc and needed to increase my mobility and strengthen my core after being sedentary for several months. I have been doing FiiT45 once a week for 14 weeks and am already noticing the difference. My stomach muscles are tighter, hip flexors are more..."
Sarah Kearney
"What an amazing group Thames Valley Pro Taekwon-Do! I joined at 50 and absolutely loving it. Everyone is so friendly and we all help each other out. Over the past 6 weeks Senior Master Whiteley has carried on a variety of morning and evening classes online using..."
Heather Lewis
"As a long time student of Thames Valley Pro Taekwon-Do I can confidently say that this is a school that offers something for everyone, from those looking to improve their fitness and flexibility to those with aspirations of becoming a European or World Champion.
The excellent instruction and technical approach to..."
David Tee
"A great Taekwon-Do School, with great instructors that support you in every aspect of training. My two sons have both been training since 2009 and 2012 respectively - both have achieved so much from training with Thames Valley Pro Taekwon-Do. They have achieved multiple medals at National level competitions..."
Claire O'Donnell
"Great Taekwon-Do school. I spent the best part of 10 years training there. The instructors are second to none. Training there will teach you a dynamic martial art, self-control, discipline, confidence and keep you fit and healthy. I had the opportunity to gain many National level competition titles..."
Charles Holden
"There are many reasons for choosing Taekwon-Do: fitness, flexibility, discipline, self confidence, self defence.
At Thames Valley Pro Taekwon-Do there are range classes that fit a wide range of ages and abilities. I personally chose this Taekwon-Do school so I could train with highly skilled and experienced practitioners..."
Sahil Dean
"I have encountered many martial arts classes over the years. Finding Thames Valley Pro Taekwon-Do was the best move I ever made, just annoyed that I hadn't joined sooner (when I was younger)! The support from all Instructors is amazing and the knowledge, motivation and inspiration from Senior..."
Julia Graham
"My 8 year old son has been with Thames Valley Pro Taekwon-Do for over 3 years. I couldn’t recommend this school highly enough. He primarily attends the Rivermead Leisure venue in Reading but occasionally takes advantage of some of the other classes, especially when a competition is close...."
Eli Johnson
Thames Valley Pro Taekwon-Do offers specialised self defence and fitness training for all age groups and ability levels with fully qualified and insured instructors following a structured and internationally recognised syllabus. Martial Arts offer all the normal benefits of sports exercise: fitness, strength, endurance and flexibility, but with the additional benefit of self defence.
Safeguarding Code
Safeguarding Code
You will receive a booking confirmation by email to the email address provided when making your booking.
This email confirms details of the lesson you have booked, the school’s location, the day and time of your class and other useful information you may need to know before attending your class.
You can either print the email confirmation and bring it with you to your lesson, or you can show the instructor the email on your phone.
Trial lessons vary in length from school to school but details relating to the class you have booked will be outlined in your booking confirmation email, along with the school’s contact details if you’d like to speak to them direct. Details of lessons can also be found on the booking page for each club.
No. The trial lesson is obligation-free and there are no extra charges for this introductory session beyond the trial fee if there is one.
We generally recommend that you wear loose comfortable sports clothing, such as a tracksuit for your taster session. There is no need for specialist martial arts clothing.
The special suits are only generally required if you choose to join a school. Schools often provide free suits when you join. Check with your school first if you have any queries.
Apart from wearing the right clothes, there is nothing else which you have to bring with you on the day. Changing and refreshment facilities vary so we advise that you come prepared in case there are limited facilities available. For example: You may wish to bring a bottle of water.
No. There should be no extra charges for the introductory lesson and there will be no hidden charges.
If you choose to join a school after your trial, there may be a joining fee. Joining and tuition fees vary from school to school. Speak to the instructor if you would like to find out more about their class pricing or membership fees.
You are welcome to bring a friend with you for a trial lesson but your friend will need to have first booked a trial lesson with the school through this website, in order to check there are sufficient spaces available. Your friend may need to pay a trial lesson fee if the lesson has a fee.
If you would like to attend the same class with a friend, we recommend that you make both of your class bookings at the same time.
If you need to cancel your booking, please contact the Instructor, either by telephone or email no less than 24 hours before your scheduled lesson time.
After booking your session through this website, you will receive a confirmation email containing the contact details for your school.
NEST has several hundred members across the UK and so in most cases, there is likely to be a school near you.
If however you are struggling to find a school near you, contact us by using the form on the contact us page. We have many members who do not currently feature on our website who we may be able to put you in touch with.
You have a few choices. You can either choose to book a lesson with another school or you can choose to book a different class type, date or time with the same school or select the enquiry next to the lesson you’d like to attend.
Yes. The purpose of the trial lesson is for you to find a martial art style and a school that you’ll love.
In almost all cases, people choose the school they try first but if for whatever reason you would like to try another school, simply book another lesson through this website in the same way as you did with the first school.
It is the school’s responsibility to ensure that anyone attending a class is adequately insured. If you would like to see evidence of a school’s insurance, ask to speak to the Chief Instructor who will happily make this available for you to see.
Almost all schools require students to become members if they wish to continue lessons after the trial lesson. However, all schools differ and your chosen school may choose to offer an extended introductory period.
When you attend your lesson, ask the instructor what the school’s membership policy is. They will be able to tell you about the different schemes they run, for both adults and children.
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