Taekwondo for Women & Girls in Leicester
What is taekwondo?
Meaning "the art of hand and foot", taekwondo is a military martial art originating in Korea over 60 years ago. It is known for its strong kicks and elements of self-defence.
As a sport, taekwondo offers the perfect combination of fitness, strength, balance, flexibility and self-defence. It's also really good fun and a great confidence booster.
Taekwondo is for All
We are proud to be one of the only women's taekwondo clubs in the country.
We believe that taekwondo can be adapted to suit everyone, regardless of age or ability, and the benefits of the sport go beyond the physical - it inspires personal improvement, improves focus and builds confidence.
Why not come along to one of our friendly classes here in Leicester and see for yourself?
EMPOWERMENT
SELF DEFENCE
We also offer separate sessions in evidence-based empowerment self-defence, taught by a female instructor with a trauma-informed approach.
I have been going to Tamsin’s class for about 6-7 weeks now and I just love it. Tamsin is a great instructor and makes you feel at ease and I feel like I’ve had a good work out by the end of the class. The exercises are brilliant, I enjoy the line work, sparring and building my core strength. The stretches are amazing too!
Raksha P, Taekwondo4Women student
ALL CLASSES
Women's Taekwondo
Syllabus class (10+ yrs)
THURSDAYS
@ St Anne's Community Hall, Letchworth Rd, LE3 6FN
7.30pm - 8.00pm
Syllabus class for beginners up to green belts (6th kup), cementing the foundations of taekwondo.
8.00pm - 9.00pm
An hour of taekwondo exercises, movement, pad work and techniques suitable for all levels including beginners.
9.00pm - 9.30pm
Senior students - syllabus class for blue tags (5th kup) upwards.
Women's Self-Defence
Women's class (12+ yrs)
~FROM JANUARY 2027~
MONDAYS
@ Thorpe Astley Community Centre, Lakin Dr, Leicester LE3 3RU
6.30pm - 7.30pm
This session focuses on developing functional self-defence skills in a supportive, relaxed and trauma-informed environment.
Drawing on material from Empowerment Self-Defence and Systema, a combat martial art, this class explores movement, awareness, physical techniques, relaxation and breathwork.
Classes will follow a term time rotation, allowing participants to drop in to classes on a per/session PAYG basis.
Suitable for both beginners & those with experience.
Women's Kickboxing
Women's class (10+ yrs)
~FROM JANUARY 2027~
MONDAYS
@ Thorpe Astley Community Centre, Lakin Dr, Leicester LE3 3RU
7.30pm - 8.30pm
This hour-long class explores kicking and striking techniques drawn from kickboxing and taekwondo, with sessions incorporating technique practice, sparring combinations, power and control, using partners and strike pads to practice with.
Designed to complement our Thursday taekwondo sessions, or as a stand alone session for those dropping in on a per/session basis.
Own boxing gloves recommended (spares available to borrow).
Suitable for both beginners & those with experience.
1-1 Classes
Private tuition
WEDNESDAYS & SUNDAYS
@ Braunstone Avenue LE3 0JF
From 9am
One-to-one taekwondo or self-defence sessions at my home studio in Leicester, bookable in blocks of 30mins, 45mins or an hour.
These lessons are tailored to students' individual needs, whether they are new to the sport and want to build confidence, or to accelerate their learning in taekwondo or self-defence.
Please contact me to discuss your requirements or if you are ready to book, please click here to book your 1-1 session at a time that suits you.
Meet the Instructor
Tamsin Davis IV Dan
Lead Instructor
Hello, I’m Tamsin, and I’ve been practising taekwondo and other martial arts for over 20 years. I’m a 4th Dan black belt and a qualified instructor, holding an International Instructor’s Certificate.
Martial arts are a big part of my life, and I still love learning and exploring new things. In my spare time, you’ll often find me training in other disciplines, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Systema, spending time with my family or finding a little peace and quiet in the garden!
Alongside my martial arts qualifications, I’m fully DBS-checked and trained in trauma-informed coaching, safeguarding and emergency first aid for sporting injuries. I’m also a qualified self-defence instructor and run workshops teaching self-protection for women.
I’m particularly passionate about encouraging more women and girls to discover martial arts. Having taught for many years, I’ve seen time and again how much the benefits extend beyond physical fitness. The confidence that comes from learning new skills, facing challenges and achieving things you perhaps never thought possible can have a truly positive impact on everyday life.
For me, it's about creating a friendly, supportive environment where everyone feels welcome, can progress at their own pace and discover just how much they are capable of.
Why not come along to one of our friendly classes and see for yourself?
