Mr Alex Overy, Club Instructor
A.O. Tae Kwon-Do follows the style of Chang Hon Tae Kwon-Do founded by Major General Choi Hong Hi.
We are proud to be members of Tae Kwon-Do Council UK
Get a kick out of life with A.O. Taekwondo
Welcoming all new members
Come and join our friendly club to learn new martial art skills.
You can learn Tae Kwon-Do at any age and ability. No previous knowledge is required.
All you need is perseverance and patience.
Tae Kwon-Do gives you a goal and focus in life, which is great for your mental health, all whilst learning vital life skills.
As you progress at your pace through your belts you’ll be overseen and supported by our dedicated Instructors. When you come to class, you’ll be immediately accepted into our supportive, friendly community.
Romsey Tae Kwon-Do was formed in 1994 and since Alex Overy took it over in 2017 it has become the most popular, successful Tae Kwon-Do club in Romsey.
Offering classes 5 days a week, 2 to 3 classes a day to suit all levels and abilities from 4 years to 64 years old.
Come and try a class. See our class times to find one that suits you.
Laura Sheldrake3 October 2023My two boys (aged 4 and 6) have started Little Ninja sessions recently and they LOVE it. They talk about it all week and are excited to learn the new skills. Really good instructors and a great space at Countess Mountbatten.Elizabeth Baker27 September 2023I was very hesitant about starting a martial art but couldn't find any self defense classes that fit my schedule. From day one I was totally thrown out of my comfort zone. I'm normally pretty confident and not afraid to look like a wally in public but this was another level. Attending these classes made me realise areas of insecurity that I didn't know I had and helped me get passed this "fake it till you make it" facade. I've learned how to be vulnerable and sit with that discomfort to then build it up again, and actually learned a lot of self defense along the way. Plus it turns out I really like hitting things - and that's much cheaper than therapy. Everyone has been really welcoming and friendly and there's a real feeling of being part of a team. Alex shows you how the, pretty silly looking, moves actually translate into real life and I feel a lot more confident, from a self defense point of view, because of it. Thank you for not letting me leave when I tried to change my mind before the first class!Tom Holland13 April 2023We have been coming to AO Taekwondo for a little over a year now. Our children - 15, 11 & 7 absolutely love it! The classes cater for all ages and abilities, with knowledgeable, patient and fun instructors. Watching from the sidelines for some time, my wife has now decided to join too and they all look forward to classes and learning new skills every week. Thank you Mr Overy & Team ????henry steward13 April 2023Amazing family club with lots of great practitionersBoost Addicts3 April 2023My daughter has been going for years and absolutely loves itIan Patient21 June 2022Excellent instructor, still always developing his considerable skills and passing on the knowledge to his students. Very friendly club. Lessons throughout the week, and Saturday mornings. Also does after-school clubs, as arranged by various schools.Mark Biacsi29 March 2022I've done taekwondo for a number of years on and off but AO taekwondo is by far the best club I have attended. The club instructor Alex Overy is very welcoming to any student that walks through the dojang door doesn't matter about age or fitness levels. The club also has a number of other black belt instructor's which are very knowledgeable and also willing to help where and when they can. So for a fun and family friendly club give AO Taekwondo a call and come join a great clubAbigail Stoneman29 March 2022I've been part of this club for many years now. It's like having another family. Classes are fun and informative with lots of excellent instructors and other students to help. Learning Tae Kwon-Do has helped improve my fitness and my self confidence, I'll always be grateful for A.O. Tae Kwon-Do.Juuso Santti29 March 2022Amazing club! We have been training for a few years now and even through lockdowns the club managed to stay active. Alex is always full of energy and keep lessons interesting. Taekwondo has helped with my son's confidence and focus massively and for me... Good to stay active inside and outside the dojang with regular socials to keep the club spirit afloat. I would recommend to all beginners and experienced martial artists. Also kids and adults and families are catered for.Jo Worthington18 August 2020We joined A.O. Tae Kwon-Do as I've always wanted to do a martial arts and it gave us an activity we could do as a family. The club is really friendly, run by a professional and fun instructor. It's been great for learning self defence, for keeping fit and for the children and our self confidence. I highly recommend this club to anyone who wants to do a martial art.
Benefits to learning Taekwondo
INCREASING YOUR SELF-ESTEEM
As you advance through your grades and earn your next belt your confidence will increase alongside your skills and techniques. With the encouragement from our instructors, you’ll start to believe in yourself and your abilities. That feeling of pride and achievement will boost your self-esteem. We also have a very supportive community in our club with adults and children cheering each other on and the senior students helping the junior grades.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Practising the art of Taekwondo takes physical ability as well as mental ability, improving your coordination and concentration capabilities. In our classes, we offer a mixture of fitness alongside learning strikes, punches, patterns and kicks. You’ll find your stamina, flexibility and strength will increase.
SELF-DEFENCE
Taekwondo teaches you the skills to defend yourself using varying proven techniques such as blocks, kicks and punches. As you progress through your grades you will learn sparring techniques which start off as basic steps leading to more advanced counter moves.
A SOCIAL CLUB
At A.O. Taekwondo we’re a social, friendly bunch and by joining us you’ll make new friends. We offer a mix of classes for adults and children, which means you can join with your friends and family or come as an individual.
YOUR JOURNEY TO BLACK BELT
DREAM, BELIEVE, SUCCEED
WHITE BELT
The start of your Taekwondo journey begins here.
GRADING
Learn new skills, self defence and patterns to move up to the next grade.
TRAINING
The more you train, the more you gain!
BLACK BELT
Imperviousness to darkness, the ultimate goal!