DISCOVER THE ART OF ITF TAEKWON-DO

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Harris TKD is a traditional ITF TaeKwon-Do club led by Master Hay Harris VII Dan, where over 50 years of experience helps guide students of all ages from their first steps to their highest potential

Taekwondo instructor sitting cross-legged on the floor, teaching four young students in Taekwondo uniforms during a class.

KEY ASPECTS

  • Two individuals practicing martial arts or taekwondo in a spacious, empty training room with wooden floors and a large mirror on the wall.

    PATTERNS

    ITF patterns (tuls) are a series of set movements performed in a specific sequence, passed down through tradition, designed to develop correct technique, power, balance, breathing, and mental focus while preserving the history and principles of TaeKwon-Do.

  • Two taekwondo practitioners in black belts practicing in a gym, wearing protective gear.

    SPARRING

    ITF sparring is fast, dynamic, and tactical, built around speed, movement, and sharp technique.
    It develops timing, distance, and the ability to read an opponent in real time.
    Footwork, angles, and combinations are key, rewarding intelligence as much as athleticism.

  • Martial arts students practicing in a studio with a large mirror, wearing martial arts uniforms with patches and belts.

    linework

    ITF line work is the foundation of TaeKwon-Do, where techniques are drilled repeatedly across the floor to build power, accuracy, and strong fundamentals.
    It sharpens stances, balance, and coordination through precise, disciplined movement.

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A martial artist practicing a punch in a gym, wearing a traditional uniform with a black belt, in front of mirrors and workout equipment.

MASTER HAY HARRIS VII

Master Hay Harris is a kind and highly respected 7th degree black belt with over 50 years of experience in ITF TaeKwon-Do, well recognised throughout the ITF community for his commitment to tradition, excellence in patterns, and success in competition. A Royal Air Force veteran who grew up in Cambodia and later coached the Cambodian national team, he continues to teach hands-on in the dojang, leading with quiet authority, high standards, and genuine care that inspires students to reach their full potential.

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