Separate Classes for Children & Adults
All students work through a complete grading syllabus.
Personal tuition available by appointment.
Open All Year
Classes run all year. Through summer and holidays.
First Lesson Free
Come and give it a try.
About the School
Alan Sparks School of Taekwondo
Based in York, UK, the school was established in 1983 and is taught by Master Alan Sparks, 8th Dan Black Belt.
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art, which although having roots in the ancient Orient, was developed to its present day form in the middle of this century.
Translated from Korean “Tae” literally means to jump, kick or smash with the foot. “Kwon” means a fist, mainly to destroy or punch with the fist. “Do” is a well known term meaning way, method or art.
Taekwondo is generally interpreted as meaning: The Way of Hand and Foot
Taekwondo incorporates many areas, such as self defence, flexibility, discipline, confidence and fitness building.
It is one of the most effective forms of unarmed combat. More »
News & Events
New additional first aiders: Sarah Selway - Ben Ford - Ruth Lambley
Congratulations to the following students on achieving their Black belt Dan grades.
Judith Pearson 4th Dan - Craig Shutt 3rd Dan - Daniel Slawson 3rd Dan
Mattia Chan 3rd Dan - Ben Ford 1st Dan
Public classses at Haxby Academy run all year. We do not close during school holiday's
Training Times
Children
Tuesday 6pm - 7pm - Haxby Road Primary School
Adults
Tuesday 7pm - 8:30pm - Haxby Road Primary School, York, YO31 8JN
Thursday 7pm - 8:30pm - Haxby Road Primary School, York, YO31 8JN
University of York (STUDENTS & Staff Only)
Friday 5pm - 6pm - University of York. email taekwondo@yorksu.org
Discount training fee's for York University students
School Merchandise
Approved sparring equipment, Embroidered school fleece, Jackets, Hoodie's, Sweat shirts, Sports bag's etc are available. Please see Master Sparks for details.
