Fantastic November Grading!

A huge congratulations to all of our students who took part in the club grading, 9th November 2026. We are incredibly proud to have achieved a 100% pass rate with 10 of our students earning A Grades! Hard work, dedication and commitment to training has truly paid off. Every student should be extremely proud of their achievement. Our next club grading is scheduled for Monday 8th February at Thrapston Plaza – we can’t wait!

www.1st-taekwondo.com/grading

 

Beat the Alarm, Beat the Day!

Join Ollie’s Early Bird Training Session every Thursday from 6am-7am at Kettering Martial Arts Pavilion.
Designed for all levels, these morning sessions focus on improving fitness, discipline, confidence and focus while helping you build positive habits that set you up for the day ahead. Weather you’re new to Taekwondo or an experienced student, you’ll find a welcoming and supportive environment where consistency creates results.

TAGB British Championships 29th Nov ’26

We’re heading for the last competition of the year and it’s going to be a good one! TAGB British Championships at Worcester Arena on 29th November 2026. Let’s get our crew together for this one! Students, comp pack details will be with you soon!

NEW 6-Week Beginners Course for Teens and Adults!

Starting Monday 28th Sept — our 6-Week Beginners Course for Teens & Adults! No experience needed. No judgement. Just start.
📅 Course starts Monday 28th September
💷 Just £8 per session
📍 Classes across Kettering, Corby & Thrapston
Choose from:
🕕 Monday 6–7pm, Thrapston Plaza
🕗 Monday 8–9pm, Oakley Vale, Corby
🌅 Tuesday 9.30–10.30am, Kettering — perfect if the school run’s just finished!
🕖 Tuesday & Thursday 7–8pm, Kettering
🕖 Friday 7–8pm, Brooke Weston Academy, Corby
☀️ New from 15th October — Ollie’s Early Bird Session, Thursdays 6–7am at Kettering. Beat the alarm, beat the day!

Try our Teen & Adult Classes! Join us today…

Train with us. No experience needed. No judgement. Just start.

Looking for a fitness challenge, a stress‑buster after work, or a new skill to commit to?

Why train with us:
  • Real fitness, no gym membership needed. Build strength, stamina and flexibility class by class.
  • Practical self-defence taught properly not just for show.
  • A genuinely friendly club – many of our adult members say the people are the best part of coming back each week.
  • Nearly 40 years experience – taught by Philip Weston-Riley, 6th Degree Black Belt, training since 1987 and teaching this community since 1993.
New: 6-Week Beginners Course
Not ready to jump straight into a full class? Our 6-week beginners course is the easiest way to try Taekwondo — no kit, no experience, no pressure. Just £8 per session.
Next intake starts Monday 28th September 2026.
👉 [Find out more and book your place]
Our Classes
Monday
  • 6pm – 7pm — The Plaza, Thrapston
  • 8pm – 9pm — Oakley Vale Community Centre, Corby
Tuesday
  • 9.30am – 10.30am — Martial Arts Pavilion, Kettering, NN15 7JT — Focus on Fitness (morning class)
  • 7pm – 8pm — Martial Arts Pavilion, Kettering, NN15 7JT
Thursday
  • 6am – 7am — Ollie’s Early Bird Session, Martial Arts Pavilion, Kettering, NN15 7JT
  • 7pm – 8pm — Martial Arts Pavilion, Kettering, NN15 7JT
Friday
  • 7pm – 8pm — Brooke Weston Academy, Corby
Join us at any of the above classes 
Teenagers
Building confidence, focus and fitness doesn’t stop at primary school. Our teen classes give young people a positive challenge, a chance to make new friends outside school, and a real sense of achievement as they progress through the grades.
👉[Book your FREE TRIAL today]
📍 Kettering • Corby • Thrapston
🎉 Free trial sessions available

Train with us. No experience needed. No judgement. Just start.

Whether you’re after a serious fitness challenge, a stress buster after work, real self-defence skills, or simply something new to commit to — Taekwondo at East Northants 1st Taekwondo is built to fit around real, busy adult and teenage life.

Book a FREE TRIAL with us today! – 1st Taekwondo

July 2026 Medal Winners at the TAGB North Midlands Championships

A huge well done to our crew who competed in the North Mids Champs on Sunday 19th July. Every one of our students represented the club brilliantly – strong effort, great attitude and fantastic team spirit throughout. We brought home some medals too! Congratulations to you all – what a fantastic competition!

July 2026 Club Grading!

A huge congratulations to all students who took part in our club grading on 13th July. We are delighted to report 100% pass rate, reflecting the consistent effort and dedication shown throughout training. Well done everyone!

Local Comp Medal Winners!

We had a brilliant time at a local competition over in Stamford on Sunday 10th May ’26. Our students took home over 35 medals too! Well done everyone, we’re proud of you, and thank you to the organisers.

TAGB 2026 Midlands Champs!

Well done to our crew who took part in the TAGB Midlands Championships on Sunday 8th February.

This is a special one for us, as it’s our local TAGB competition, in Kettering – we took home some medals too!