About the club
More Than a Martial Art
Leinster TaeKwon Do is a family-friendly club teaching Taekwon-Do, kickboxing and self-defence to all ages across four towns in Co. Wexford and Co. Wicklow.
Head Instructor
Meet Tom Thornton
[TBC] — Tom's bio: years training, rank and why he teaches. Tom to supply 2–3 sentences in his own words.
What we can say today: Tom Thornton is the Head Instructor of Leinster TaeKwon Do and leads classes across all four clubs in Wexford and Wicklow.
Every enquiry through this site goes directly to Tom — he personally replies about class places, ages and getting started.
The art
What is Taekwon-Do?
A Korean art of self-defence — and a way of training body and mind together.
Taekwon-Do is a Korean martial art of self-defence, best known for its dynamic kicks and fast hand techniques. The name translates roughly as “the way of the foot and the fist”.
Training combines patterns (set sequences of movements), sparring, self-defence and fitness work. Children build focus, confidence and respect; adults build fitness, flexibility and practical self-defence — all at their own pace.
Kids Taekwon-Do
Ages 4–12
Focus, confidence and anti-bullying skills in a structured, encouraging class.
Teens Taekwon-Do
Ages 13–17
Discipline, fitness and respect — a positive outlet for teenage energy.
Adults Taekwon-Do
Ages 18+
Fitness, self-defence and the black-belt journey, at your own pace.
Kickboxing & Cardio Self-Defence
All levels
High-energy fitness with practical, real-world self-defence.
Progression
The belt journey
Every student starts at white belt and grades up through the colours toward black belt.
- WhiteBeginner
- YellowGrade 1
- GreenGrade 2
- BlueGrade 3
- RedGrade 4
- BlackGoal
Students grade through the colour belts as they progress. Tom confirms grading dates and what is required for each belt in class.
Trust
Affiliations & credentials
- Listed in the Irish Taekwon-do Council directory — all four clubs.
- Club members have competed at the Taekwondo International World Championships.
- A family-run club teaching across four venues in Wexford and Wicklow.
The people
Meet the team
The instructors behind our four clubs.
Tom Thornton
Head Instructor
Caroline
Club Enquiries
Four clubs
Where we train
The same coaching and syllabus at every club — pick the one nearest you.
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