Gyeong-Rye

Taekwondoschool Gyeong-rye is a taekwondo club serving Den Haag and Leidschendam, offering training for children and adults, beginners and experienced practitioners, and recreational and competitive athletes. The club welcomes women and men, with members ranging from age six to 63, and holds training sessions three days a week. Classes are available in Den Haag, including Mariahoeve and Benoordenhout.

Gyeong-rye highlights its focus on poomsae, or style competitions, and Dan examinations. Head trainer Franklin Mac Gillavry, a sixth-dan practitioner, provides intensive preparation for national and international style events and Dan exams. The club says its trainers are knowledgeable about examination standards and reports strong pass results among its candidates. Its team includes six A-level trainers certified by Taekwondo Bond Nederland (TBN), and practitioners from other schools also attend preparation sessions.

Training and examinations cover forms, one-step techniques, sparring, self-defence, breaking tests and theory, following TBN guidelines. Prospective members can attend a free, no-obligation trial lesson without registering in advance; they need only bring sportswear.