A friendly family orientated Academy, dedicated to providing Authentic ITF Taekwon-Do as created by our founder Grand Master Choi Hong Hi 9th Degree Blackbelt, 1918-2002.

Taekwon-Do is the original & complete martial art from Korea, when translated means the way of the foot and hand. Tae means to smash with the feet; kwon means to strike or smash with the hand; and do means way or art.

At Saltire, we strive to inspire each and every student to strengthen their mind, body and spirit through our invigorating and enjoyable age specific training programmes... Ninja Kidz (4-6yrs), Dragon Warriors (7-9yrs), Juniors (10-12yrs), Youths/Adults (13+), Familes & Korean Kickboxing.

While there are many martial arts Instructors that will happily give belt promotions to appease and retain students. We do not follow this philosophy as it does not build self-esteem and only serves in the student developing a false sense of security concerning their ability to defend themselves.
 
We work together to provide: Individual attention through understanding our students' needs and encouraging them to attain their personal best, in a curriculum rich in tradition and enhanced by modern life application. It emphasizes physical skills and development of individual characters to provide life-long benifits.

The Schools moto "A place to challenge yourself" is taken from the literal translation of the Korean word for school which is "Kwan". Our goal is that each student challenge themselves both physically and mentally.
To challenge yourself leads to growth, confidence, strength and discovery.

As part of sport TaeKwon -Do & Kickboxing, Saltire have produced many students who are competing at all levels in National and International competitions representing both Scotland & Britain. For photo's of some of our students in action click here.

A black belt is not something you wear , A black belt is something you become!!
 

73RD INTERNATIONAL INSTRUCTORS COURSE : 11 - 13 MAY

BLACKBELT PROMOTIONS - MARCH

Congratulations to Mr Andrew Eaton, Mr Daniel Graham & Mr Blair Tennant on their successful promotion to 1st Degree Black belt at the recent UKTF exams (25th March) in Livingston.

Examiners
Master Sheena Sutherland 8th Degree,
Master Michael Thompson 7th Degree &Master Sandy Dunbar 7th Degree

UKTF THREE MASTERS SEMINARS - 24TH MARCH

TKD & KKB GRADING RESULTS

ABERDEENSHIRE SPORTS AWARDS - 23RD MARCH

Congratulations to Mr Dean Sutherland I Degree on receiving the award for outstanding achievement at the Aberdeenshire Sports Council Awards. He won the award in recognition of his achievement of 2011 when he became Double European Kickboxing Champion in Venice.
Dean also came second in the Young Sports person of the year catagory (he won in 2011) receiving a high commendation certificate. He was pipped by another very tallented young boxer selected for the 2016 Olympic games.

Latest Graduation Results from 18th March 2012 can be seen on results pages.

Candidates picturd with Master Michael Thompson VII Degree & Miss Lyn Cameron III Degree

UKTF THREE MASTERS COLOUR BELT SEMINARS

10 members travelled to Inverness for the 1st UKTF colour belt seminar with three of the countries top Masters. Pictured with Master Sutherland VIII Degree, Master Thompson VII Degree & Master Dunbar VII Degree: Luke Fitzpatrick, Arran Walters, Daniel Walters, Jamie Sutherland, Aaron Eaton, Alexander Bushby, Euan Stewart, Marcus Muniz, Jack Mackinnon & Julia Wotton.
A great day was had by all, thank you to the Masters.

7TH MSBA OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS - 4TH MARCH

23 members travelled to Livingston & return home with 10 Gold, 10 Silver & 13 Bronze.

Saltire came 2nd in the overall medals just behind local club Livingston.

Full results and photo's can be viewed on our results page.