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Building Fairness, Discipline, and Equality Through Taekwondo

At London Taekwondo Warriors (LTW), integrity and fairness are as vital as physical skill.

Leading this principle is Dr. Shams Sadiqi, 6th Dan Black Belt from Kukkiwon and a PhD researcher in Sports Law, whose vision combines the discipline of martial arts with the ethics of justice and equality.

A Distinguished Martial-Arts Leader

With over two decades of experience in Taekwondo and martial-arts education, Dr. Shams Sadiqi holds:

🎓 6th Dan Black Belt from Kukkiwon – World Taekwondo Headquarters, Seoul

🥋 Certified Class 3 International Poom and Dan Promotion Examiner

🌍 World Taekwondo Master Certificate and British Taekwondo Instructor Licence

📜 World Taekwondo Citation Certificate (2011) for outstanding global contribution

👊 Participant in the London 2012 Olympic Games Demonstration Team and Test Event

His journey represents a lifelong pursuit of technical mastery, teaching excellence, and ethical leadership in sport.

Chief Instructor and Director at London Taekwondo Warriors

As Chief Instructor and Director of LTW, Dr. Sadiqi ensures that every class upholds the club’s high standards of professionalism, discipline, and inclusivity.

He personally mentors instructors, develops training curricula, and maintains direct alignment with Kukkiwon HQ and World Taekwondo standards.

His coaching philosophy blends traditional Taekwondo values with modern sports science and education, creating a structured pathway from beginner to black belt — and beyond.

Academic Excellence and Ethical Leadership

Beyond martial arts, Dr. Sadiqi is an accomplished academic:

🎓 PhD in Sports Law (Middlesex University) Exploring fairness and equality in UK Taekwondo governance through the lens of John Rawls’ theories of justice.

⚖️ LLM in Employment Law 📚 LLB/BA (Hons) in Law

He also lectures in Law at Middlesex University, where he earned the Best Teacher Award (2016) — recognition of his passion for knowledge, fairness, and student empowerment.

This academic depth makes Dr. Sadiqi one of the few Taekwondo masters in the UK who bridge martial-arts practice with legal and ethical scholarship — ensuring LTW operates with transparency, safety, and equality at its core.

Safeguarding, Welfare, and Community Commitment

Dr. Sadiqi holds Level 2 Safeguarding in Sport and Child Protection in Sport Unit (Welfare Officer) certifications, ensuring every LTW student trains in a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.

As Director of Communication and Trustee at Daanish Foundation UK, he extends his leadership to community development, youth education, and charitable initiatives.

A Vision of Fairness and Empowerment

Dr. Sadiqi believes that Taekwondo is not just about competition — it’s about building character, equality, and justice in action.

His vision for LTW is to create a fair, transparent, and inspiring sporting system where every student, regardless of gender, age, or background, can thrive.

“True leadership in sport is not measured by medals, but by fairness, integrity, and the positive impact we leave on others.”

— Dr. Shams Sadiqi

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