Hi and welcome to NGTKD
My name is Neil Gimbel and I am the founder and Head Instructor of the Cowbridge and Porthcawl T.A.G.B. Taekwondo Schools. I am a 5th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and hold full Instructor, Umpire and Referee qualifications from the Taekwondo Association of Great Britain (T.A.G.B.) and the British Taekwondo Council (B.T.C.). As a qualified and registered Instructor, I am also CRB/DBS checked, have full Instructor indemnity insurance with the B.T.C. and First Aid qualifications.
I have over 30 years of experience in Martial Arts training including, Shotokan Karate, Kickboxing and Taekwondo. I also study and train in Submission Grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and hold the rank of Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I am a former Taekwondo National Team member with Wales and had the privilege to travel the World and compete at International events such as Fight Nights, European Championships and World Championships.
What we do:
If you are looking for a way to encourage your children to take part in more physical activities, gain confidence or learn to protect themselves, it is worth considering a Martial Arts class designed for youngsters. I specialise in teaching Taekwondo to children and have broken down and adapted the syllabus to make it more accessible for younger students.
The Junior Taekwondo Program:The Junior Taekwondo program (5 years +) has been specially designed and adapted for children and will teach them valuable life skills and values as well as self-defence, sport Taekwondo, will help boost their self-confidence and raise their fitness levels. Classes have a very limited number of students to provide the best instruction possible and each session is focused on your child's specific grade.NGTKD can also offer a great pathway for students wishing to perform at a local, national and international level with events organised throughout the year. As a member of the Taekwondo Association of Great Britain (T.A.G.B.) and the British Taekwondo Council (B.T.C.) the Governing Body for Taekwondo in the UK, we provide the best platform possible for development and a direct access to the Welsh T.A.G.B. National Team squad training.
As well as the competitive route, NGTKD will help your child achieve their dream of becoming a Black Belt through the T.A.G.B. grading syllabus. They will receive National Governing Body (B.T.C.) recognised grades for all their efforts and dedication, and with gradings held on a regular basis, every student makes constant progress.
Our program will teach your child core values such as discipline and respect and by starting at an early age, they will develop positive habits and confidence to last a lifetime. I believe in bringing out the best in your child and have designed our classes to be entertaining and informative. Taekwondo training will also help your child channel their energy and you will see a great improvement in a matter of weeks!
