Established by Mr James Miley (V Degree) in January 1999, the Trident Taekwon-Do Academy has achieved major successes in competitions and grading examinations.

The academy is part of the GTUK (Global Taekwon-Do United Kingdom) led by Master R. Oldham (VIII Degree) and adopts the ITF (International Taekwon-Do Federation) style of patterns.

The Academy has close associations with clubs in Liverpool, Penrith, Morecambe, Stockport and Leeds.

The Chief Instructor is Mr James Miley (V Degree), the most senior instructor in NW England, who has produced over 100 black belts since the creation of the Academy in Manchester. He has also coached many National, European and World Level Competitors who are based in the Academy. In addition he has acted as a National Coach in several European and World Championships as well as being a senior grading examiner for areas outside Greater Manchester.

The Trident Taekwon-Do Academy has nearly 500 members based in over 20 clubs situated across Greater Manchester, Chester and Warrington. Click here for a complete listing of the clubs which form the Trident Taekwon-Do Academy, and their training times and instructors.

More information on Taekwon-Do and Mr James Miley (V Degree).

1/ Congratulations to Lewis Baker and Karl Davis for representing England and the Scottish Championships.

2/ Congratulations to all those students who competed at the Scottish Championships and a big thanks to the parents for their fantastic commitment and support of the event. For medallists click on About Us and then Competition Results.

3/ The colour belt grading is fast approaching. Please make sure that you know all your syllabus and if you are not sure then ask your instructor asap.

Come along to one of the classes and your first session is free! See our new starters page for more information.

Taekwon-do is Korean art of self defence and was introduced to the UK in 1966.

Our association, GTUK, is part of the the International Taekwon-do Federation (ITF), and is affiliated to the British Taekwon-do Council (BTC).

Taekwon-do is similar in many ways to Karate, using hand and foot techniques. However, being quite a modern martial art, only starting in 1955, it has been developed using scientific principles of physiology and anatomy to maximise strength and power.

You will progressively build up your level of fitness and improve your flexibility and balance. Kids, in particular, benefit from improved coordination and concentration. Everyone will gain in confidence and self belief.