Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser
Club of the week
Ultimate Force Taekwondo
What difficulties does the club struggle to overcome?
The main struggle is accessing funding to assist with the purchase of new kit or equipment or sending competitors to competitions both nationally and internationally. The clubs are fortunate to have a fantastic sponsor in Hallcraig Dental Care.
How does the club benefit the community?
The clubs offer quality martial arts instruction at low cost. This provide valuable skills, discipline and confidence to the students. Several students who were shy and withdrawn are now confident young people who have gained a lot from the clubs. They also put on activities like ten-pin bowling and demo nights to build on the skills learned and ensure everyone in the club feels welcome.
What youth options do the club have?
The clubs are open to all students from four years and above. There are students for early years to those in their fifties. The club is a friendly safe environment for all students to learn.
How much work goes into running the club?
There is a lot of work required in running the clubs, from teaching, grading, attending seminars and competitions and the associated paperwork
How would someone join your club?
The head coach can be contacted on 07932441473, or by e-mailing chesworth taekwondo@sky.com. You can also find out more about the club if you visit website www. airdrietaekwondo.co.uk and filling in the contact form. Someone from head office will get back to them as soon as they can.