Bozdag Taekwondo

Elite Taekwondo in Hackney · Est. 1997

Real Taekwondo for kids and adults in Hackney.

A master-led dojang on Kingsland Road where complete beginners train alongside national competitors, and every class is taught by Master Seyit Bozdag himself.

No experience needed, beginners welcome every term

Master teaches every class personally

Programmes from age 5 to adult, white belt to black

Rated 4.9 across 120 Google reviews
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020 7033 4660

Rated 4.9 across 120 Google reviews

Robbie Palmer

“Genuinely amazing Academy. Seyit is the best Taekwondo teacher you can get in London, I fully recommend you start ASAP.”

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M.A.S

“Joining our son up at Bozdag Taekwondo Academy is one of the best decisions we have made as a family… a safe space for children to develop their confidence and their skills.”

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Lula Laura Velasco

“I knew nothing about taekwondo before joining but Sir Seyit's knowledge and passion quickly rubbed off on me.”

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Michael

“Been going for 6 years and achieved 1st dan… very fast paced and you learn a lot. You learn how to defend yourself against real life situations.”

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Hannah Xu

“I have been training with Master Seyit Bozdag for 6 years now and achieved my 3rd Dan black belt. Truly a friendly environment.”

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Sara Chen

“From ones who want to compete on international stages to if you just want to get fit, have fun and make friends, a very good club, for everyone really.”

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Musleh Ahmed

“One of the best taekwondo academies out there. Seyit Bozdag is a genius when it comes to training kids.”

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Mariline Khieu

“Each class is challenging and demanding, yet very rewarding, I improved my cardio, gained core strength, flexibility and more confidence in myself.”

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Philip Arthur Sasu

“Miss Julie and Master Bozdag are very friendly, kind, supportive… knowledgeable and always available to assist.”

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Aurélien Tristan

“There is a special sense of community, everyone is genuinely invested in each other's success.”

Google review

Robbie Palmer

“Genuinely amazing Academy. Seyit is the best Taekwondo teacher you can get in London, I fully recommend you start ASAP.”

Google review

M.A.S

“Joining our son up at Bozdag Taekwondo Academy is one of the best decisions we have made as a family… a safe space for children to develop their confidence and their skills.”

Google review

Lula Laura Velasco

“I knew nothing about taekwondo before joining but Sir Seyit's knowledge and passion quickly rubbed off on me.”

Google review

Michael

“Been going for 6 years and achieved 1st dan… very fast paced and you learn a lot. You learn how to defend yourself against real life situations.”

Google review

Hannah Xu

“I have been training with Master Seyit Bozdag for 6 years now and achieved my 3rd Dan black belt. Truly a friendly environment.”

Google review

Sara Chen

“From ones who want to compete on international stages to if you just want to get fit, have fun and make friends, a very good club, for everyone really.”

Google review

Musleh Ahmed

“One of the best taekwondo academies out there. Seyit Bozdag is a genius when it comes to training kids.”

Google review

Mariline Khieu

“Each class is challenging and demanding, yet very rewarding, I improved my cardio, gained core strength, flexibility and more confidence in myself.”

Google review

Philip Arthur Sasu

“Miss Julie and Master Bozdag are very friendly, kind, supportive… knowledgeable and always available to assist.”

Google review

Aurélien Tristan

“There is a special sense of community, everyone is genuinely invested in each other's success.”

Google review

Why Bozdag

More than a martial art.
A school that's shaped students since 1997.

You don't need any experience, and neither does your child, most students walk in for the first time having never thrown a kick. Master Bozdag and his black-belt team take it from there.

Taught by the master, every class

Taught by the master, every class

Master Seyit Bozdag doesn't hand classes off, he teaches, demonstrates every move, and corrects each student personally. It's why reviewers call him “the best Taekwondo teacher in London.”

Real progression you can see

Real progression you can see

Belt-graded programmes take students from white belt to black, with gradings, poomsae and sparring. Members reach 1st-3rd Dan over the years; kids build focus and confidence term by term.

Built for confidence, on and off the mat

Built for confidence, on and off the mat

The “Yes, I can” philosophy: a strong mind builds a strong body. Parents see it in their children's focus and self-esteem; adults find self-defence and resilience that carries into daily life.

A family club, not a fight gym

A family club, not a fight gym

A warm, supportive community where international competitors and nervous first-timers train side by side, and everyone is invested in each other's success.

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What to expect

Never done Taekwondo? Here's what your first class looks like.

No jargon, no prior knowledge required, here's exactly how your first visit goes.

  • A warm welcome

    Turn up a few minutes early; we'll show you around the dojang and introduce you to the group.

  • The right group for you

    We match you (or your child) to the correct class for age and level, beginners always welcome.

  • Learn from the master

    Master Bozdag or a black-belt instructor takes you through the basics, hands-on. No kit needed, just comfortable clothes.

  • See the discipline in action

    You'll get a real taste of technique, patterns (poomsae) and controlled drills, taught as a complete martial art, not a fitness class.

Still not sure if it's for you?

Most students, kids and adults, start as complete beginners. There's nothing to prepare and no experience required. Book a free trial, come and watch a class, and see the discipline for yourself before you commit.

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Programmes

Find the right programme, from Little Tigers to elite competitors.

Not sure where you or your child fit? Book a free trial and we'll place you in the right group.

Little Tigers coordination and balance drill

Little Tigers (5-6 yrs)

Big life skills, little ninjas.

The starting point for our youngest students: self-confidence, focus, discipline, motor skills and flexibility through structured, fun classes.

Kids Taekwondo class on the dojang mats

Kids (7-11): Beginner to Advanced

Confidence that grows belt by belt.

Belt-graded Taekwondo for school-age children, from first white belt up. Focus, respect and real technique, with gradings to mark every step.

Adult Taekwondo class doing pad-work

Adults (12+): Beginner to Advanced

Start from zero. Train for real.

No experience required. Learn genuine Taekwondo: technique, fitness and self-defence, at your own pace, alongside students of every level.

Poomsae workshop with a visiting champion coach

Elite Poomsae

Pattern, precision, podium.

For students ready to compete in poomsae (forms). Sharpens technical precision toward grading and competition.

Two youths sparring in the dojang

Elite Sparring

Controlled. Fast. Competitive.

For students moving into competitive sparring, speed, timing and ring craft, coached toward real competition.

Our dojang

A proper dojang on Kingsland Road

One dedicated school, not a shared hall, with the space, mats and equipment to train Taekwondo as a complete discipline.

Around the gym

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Training Zones

Main training floor at Bozdag Taekwondo

Main training floor

2,000 sq ft of Olympic-standard matted floor with 8 ft ceilings, room for full classes, poomsae and sparring.

Parent & guest seating at Bozdag Taekwondo

Parent & guest seating

Open seating so parents and guardians can watch every class in comfort, with air conditioning throughout.

Changing rooms at Bozdag Taekwondo

Changing rooms

Private men's and women's changing rooms with showers.

Member facilities

Olympic-standard mats

Full sprung matting plus complete Taekwondo equipment, pads, targets and training kit.

Air conditioning

Air conditioning throughout, bright lighting, and fast, secure Wi-Fi.

Shoe rack & shelves

A shoe rack and item shelves so your kit stays tidy while you train.

Location

Bozdag Taekwondo

60-64 Kingsland Road
London, E2 8DP

Hackney / Shoreditch (Haggerston)

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A parent's story

Four years on, the change isn't just physical

When their son started at Bozdag he was nine and brand new to martial arts. Four years on, the change isn't just physical, it's his focus, his self-esteem, his confidence. The atmosphere, his parent says, is warm and welcoming from the first class.

“My 9-year-old son has been here for over 4 years and I can really see him progressing, not only physically, but also strengthening his focus, self-esteem and confidence. The atmosphere is very friendly and warm.”

- a Bozdag parent
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A Bozdag black belt holding a competition medal

Master & our black belts

Taught by a master,
backed by black belts

Master Seyit Bozdag teaching a class at the dojang
Founder & Head Master Instructor

Seyit Bozdag

Leading the school since 1997

Master Seyit Bozdag has led this school since 1997 and still teaches every class personally, demonstrating each move, correcting every student, and investing in each person's progress. Reviewers across London simply call him the best Taekwondo teacher they've trained with.

Whether he's coaching a five-year-old's first kick or preparing a black belt for competition, his standard is the same: real technique, real discipline, and a “Yes, I can” belief that students carry well beyond the mat.

“A strong mind builds a strong body.”

Our black belts

Zakir Williams, youth black belt at Bozdag Taekwondo

Zakir Williams

Youth black belt

Stuart Boother, adult black belt at Bozdag Taekwondo

Stuart Boother

Adult black belt

Yigit Taze, youth black belt at Bozdag Taekwondo

Yigit Taze

Youth black belt

Spencer Boxer, adult black belt at Bozdag Taekwondo

Spencer Boxer

Adult black belt

Siv Nilsen performing a kick at the dojang

Siv Nilsen

Adult black belt

Also on the team: Miss Julie, instructor & assistant.

Meet the team on your first visit

Our story

Built on discipline
since 1997.

Master Seyit Bozdag founded Bozdag Taekwondo in 1997 to teach Taekwondo the way it should be taught, as a complete discipline, not a watered-down fitness class. Decades on, he still teaches every session himself.

That's why students stay for years and reach black belt, why parents trust us with their children, and why the EFC named us the UK's Fastest Growing School in 2019. It's a serious school with a family feel, and it always will be.

How to start

Start with a
free trial class.

No confusing tiers or joining-fee games. Book a free trial, find the right programme, and we'll talk you through term and membership options on the day, no pressure.

  • No experience required
  • All ages from 5
  • Family-friendly community
  • Membership & term pricing shared at your first class

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£25limited-time package

We keep pricing simple and personal. Your first class is free, book a trial, find the right programme, and we'll talk you through term and membership options on the day.

  • Your first class is free, no experience, no commitment
  • Belt-graded programmes for every age and level
  • Every class taught by Master Bozdag and certified black-belt instructors
  • One dedicated dojang on Kingsland Road, not a shared hall
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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers, ask us anything else when you visit.

No experience required

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for yourself.

Tell us who's training (you or your child) and we'll find your first class.

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Choose a class type, then pick a session that works for you.

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Upcoming Little Tigers (5-6) sessions

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