Way Taekwondo

General information

About
The Founder of WAY TKD – Ista Gurung

Way Taekwondo was established in January 2014 and is affiliated with British Taekwondo, Governing body of WTF (World Taekwondo Federation) in the United Kingdom. Mr. Ista Gurung Chief Instructor started his Taekwondo career in 1995 in Chitwan Nepal and awarded 1st Dan Black Belt on the 30th December 1998 by the Nepal Taekwondo Association, presented by the then sports minister of Nepal Mr. Rukma Shamsher Rana. Ista joined the British Army as an infantryman in the Gurkha battalion in January 2001. Ista continued to progress within Tae Kwon Do and was awarded his 2nd Dan 2005 and 3rd Dan in 2008 from his Grand Master Indra Gurung, (President of Zen Martial Art Academy (ZMA). Recently, Ista was awarded with a 4th Dan Black Belt by British Taekwondo in May 2014.
Today, it has become a global sport that has gained an international reputation, and stands among the official games in the Olympics. Please visit the about page for more information regarding WAY TKD, including Taekwondo history. All instructors are DBS checked (Disclosure and Barring Service previously CRB)

During Ista’ Taekwondo career he has competed at all levels from County to World Championships. He has also represented the Army within Tri-service and combined Service until 2012. Ista has won numerous Championship Medals within various disciplines including Sparring, Poomsae and Weapons (Kukri).
While in the British Army, Ista was awarded the 2012 Sports Man of the year and retired in 2013. He has taught Tae Kwon Do at various venues in the UK, Nepal, Brunei and Germany since 1999 and has continued his passion for the sport by teaching at various Tae Kwon Do Seminars.
Way TKD has fully qualified and experienced instructors. Our instructors have varied secular backgrounds, including valuable knowledge of British Army physical training techniques.