Instructor

Tess Duffy.

Tess joined the Newport School of Taekwondo in 1998 and is currently a third Degree Black Belt. Tess did her testing for Black Belt in June/July of 2004 and passed with flying colours. As the assistant instructor Tess is also a qualified first aider. As assistant instructor Tess concentrates on the younger members (Panthers)of the school teaching them dicipline and foundation techniques. Tess is also involved in the administration and day to day running of the school. Tess is very involved in our Self Defense program for women and put a lot of time and work into it. She holds numerous trophies for power breaking and sparring and recently came third in the World Championships in the power breaking section.

Last summer (2009) Tess set up the Newport Panthers club, this is for children under the age of 10 and introduces the children to Martial arts in a gentle way. The child learns disciplin, physical fitness, self confidence and above all, fun. There is no sparring but fighting concepts are introduced (punching and kicking) and an awareness of the need for self defence. Tess works tirelessly with the Panthers and generates a hard working and fun environment. The students are graded by us until they reach a level where they can graduate to the main classes when they are fully ready. Some Panthers have already moved up to our regular classes. Panthers classes are every Moday evening from 6:15 until 7:00 pm. Ages are from 4 to 10. Come and watch us in action some evening, all welcome.