Adult Taekwondo
Classes in North London
All fitness levels. All experience levels. Olympic-standard coaching by Master Sammy — 7th Dan Black Belt, 25+ years teaching adults.
Adult Classes — Every
Starting Point Welcome
Complete Beginner
Never trained before. Don't know a sidekick from a roundhouse. That's fine — that's exactly where most adults start. You'll be placed with other beginners and progress at your own pace.
Returning Martial Artist
Trained years ago and want to get back into it? Your body remembers more than you think. Master Sammy assesses where you are on day one and builds from there.
Fitness-Focused
Want a workout that isn't the gym? Taekwondo builds cardiovascular fitness, leg strength, core stability, and flexibility — while actually being interesting.
What You Get From
Adult Training
Full-Body Fitness
Cardio, strength, flexibility and coordination all improve simultaneously. Most students notice changes within 8 weeks.
Mental Discipline
Focus, stress management, and composure under pressure. Many adult students say taekwondo is the best hour of their week.
Real Self-Defence
Kukkiwon striking technique combined with situational awareness. Practical, not theoretical.
Belt Progression
Adults follow the same belt curriculum as juniors. Each grading is a tangible achievement with real standards attached.
Community
Training with the same group of people builds genuine bonds. Karoon students look out for each other.
Personal Coaching
Master Sammy teaches every class personally. No assistants. He knows where you are and what you need to work on.
Adult Classes — All Three Venues
First adult session is free. Pick the venue and day that works for you.
Old Street
Holloway Rd (Ramsay)
Holloway Rd (Lorraine)
What to Expect as an
Adult Student
First Class
Show up in sports clothing. Master Sammy introduces himself, assesses your level, and places you with the right group. No uniform required, no pressure.
Building Technique
Weekly sessions focus on Olympic kicking and blocking combinations, patterns (Poomsae), and controlled sparring. You improve week on week with clear feedback.
Grading & Goals
When you're ready, you grade for your next belt. Grading has real standards — you earn it. Many adult students reach black belt within 3–5 years of consistent training.
Personal Coaching by
Master Sammy
Every adult class is taught personally by Master Sammy Shajirat. Not an assistant. Not a cover coach. The same instructor, every session, who knows your name, your level, and what you need to work on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. All adult classes at Karoon are structured to accommodate complete beginners alongside more experienced students. Master Sammy adapts instruction to your starting point from day one.
None. Taekwondo itself will build your fitness. Classes are structured progressively — you work at your own pace and intensity increases naturally as your fitness improves over weeks.
Yes — the belt progression system applies to all students regardless of age. Grading is based on technique, not speed, so adults progress at a pace that suits them. There is no age limit to achieving black belt.
Adult Taekwondo follows the Olympic Kukkiwon curriculum — belts, patterns, sparring and competition pathways. MMA/Self-Defence has no belt system and focuses on practical striking and real-world techniques. Both are taught personally by Master Sammy.
Comfortable sports clothing — leggings or joggers, a t-shirt, and socks or bare feet on the mat. No shoes. If you decide to continue, we'll guide you on buying a dobok (taekwondo uniform) between your first and second session.
"I started at 38 with zero martial arts background. I was certain I'd be the oldest and worst person there. Within six months I graded to yellow belt and I'm genuinely fitter than I was at 30. Master Sammy treats every adult student with the same seriousness as competitive athletes."
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First session free. No uniform needed. No commitment.
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