Seminars & Courses
Instructor Qualification Course
Swindon - Sunday 11th January 2026
Instructor Qualification: Open to Dan grades aged 18+.
Assistant Instructor Qualification: Open to Red belts (2nd kup) aged 16+ or Blue belts (4th kup) aged 18+. (NB. Younger students aged 14+ are allowed to participate at their instructor's discretion).
Do you have what it takes to teach Taekwondo?
This 1-day Instructor Course by Global Tae Kwon-Do International (GTI) provides essential knowledge and skills for instructors, assistant instructors, and those beginning their teaching journey.
The first part is about learning the theory of teaching and how to maximise the learning of the student, including:
- Health & Safety essentials in a martial arts environment
- Safeguarding responsibilities and awareness
- Structuring and delivering effective lessons
- Understanding learning styles and student development
- Effective communication and presentation
- Practical teaching methods and classroom management
- Handling common situations
This course includes group discussion, scenario-based learning, and interactive activities.
This 1-day course provides the essential foundation required to step into an instructor role. It covers the minimum legal and practical requirements — including health and safety, safeguarding, basic lesson structure and delivery, an introduction to learning styles, and key communication and presentation skills.
Drinks will be available, but please bring along a packed lunch. You will also require your dobok & belt, safety equipment, and a pen and paper.
If you’d like to attend then please ask your Instructor for an application form. If non-GTI then please contact the GTI National Secretary on the email shown below.
To book, please contact the following:
GTI members: Mr Newman by email to events@gti-taekwondo.com or by text/WhatsApp on 07828 273055
Non-GTI: Mr McGinley by email to secretary@gti-taekwondo.com
Doors open: 9.30am
Duration: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Venue: Phoenix Studio, Unit 8, Transfer Bridge Industrial Estate, Swindon SN1 2HW
Cost: GTI members £140. Non-GTI £170. If taking as a refresher course or for current qualified assistant instructors now wishing to take the instructor qualification there is a nominal charge of £35.
Tutor: Mr. Newman, 5th dan
Umpire & Referee Qualification Course
Liverpool - Sunday 12th January 2025
The GTI Tournament Umpire and Referee Course is open to GTI and non-GTI members.
Course Description: This FREE one day course is open to any TKD red belt (2nd kup) aged 16+ or blue belts (4th kup) aged 18+. Completing the course will enable you to develop the required skills to become a competent official at GTI competitions.
The blue Umpire and red Referee officials’ polo-shirts are issued upon completion of the required follow up training which involves officiating, under the supervision of a senior official, at a minimum of three GTI events to gain the relevant experience required.
Drinks will be available, but please bring along a packed lunch. You will also require your dobok & belt, safety equipment, and a pen and paper.
If you’d like to attend then please ask your Instructor for an application form. If non-GTI then please contact the GTI National Secretary on the email shown below.
Time: 10am to 4pm
Venue: Whiston TKD, Unit 15 De Silva Street, Liverpool, L36 6BD
Cost: GTI members FREE, Non-GTI £65
Tutor: Master Bhadeshia 7th dan
Enquiries to: secretary@gti-taekwondo.com
