About the Academy
The Ilyokwan Black Belt Academy is one of the longest established Martial Arts schools in Gloucestershire. Founded in 1995 by Worldwide Martial Arts Hall of Fame 'Master Instructor of the Year' Richard Olpin.
Classes available for Juniors 5-6, 7-12, Teens and Adults. 30 Days FREE trial programme available to all new students.
Latest News
- Happy New YearJanuary 8, 2024 - 14:38
- Christmas Break 2023December 18, 2023 - 00:01
- Kick or Treat!October 23, 2023 - 13:34
Team Ilyokwan Smashed it at Tough Mudder!
events, news, Success StoriesLast Saturday 11 of us took part in the gruelling Tough Mudder event at the Bathurst estate in Cirencester.
Team Ilyokwan at the Finish Line of Tough Mudder South West 2014
“Tough Mudder is a 10-12 mile obstacle course designed to test all-around strength, stamina, teamwork, and mental grit. Tough Mudder is Probably the Toughest Event on the Planet. Probably”
https://toughmudder.co.uk/events/what-is-tough-mudder
Want to join us for a future event? Keep an eye on our Tough Mudder page for more info
“Karate Kids” The benefits of martial arts
articles, blogFrom Parenting magazine:
https://www.parenting.com/article/karate-kids-the-benefits-of-martial-arts
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Instructor of the Year / New Junior Black Belts
Black Belt Promotions, news, Students, Success StoriesHere’s a little article in the Gloucestershire Gazette today about our three latest junior black belt promotions, plus Master Olpin’s promotion to 6th Dan and his “Instructor of the Year” award from last xmas (old news!).