🥇 “Where Science Meets the Spirit of Martial Arts”
London Taekwondo Warriors: The UK’s Only Kukkiwon Grading Centre Led by Three 6th Dan Academic Masters
At London Taekwondo Warriors (LTW), we don’t just teach Taekwondo—we define it. Founded in 2003, LTW has risen as the UK’s most academically and internationally accredited Taekwondo institution. It is the only UK-based academy offering official Kukkiwon Poom & Dan grading services under the direct supervision of three Kukkiwon 6th Dan Masters, each holding international instructor and examiner licences, as well as exceptional academic and professional credentials.
🚨 Apply now for your Kukkiwon Poom & Dan Grading
🎯 Official. Certified. Respected Worldwide.
🎓 Beyond the Dojang: The Neuropsychological Advantage
At LTW, our instruction is grounded in sport neuropsychology, cognitive-behavioural pedagogy, and human performance science. We don’t just build black belts—we forge mentally resilient, emotionally intelligent, and strategically capable individuals, utilising evidence-based frameworks such as:
- Self-Determination Theory (SDT) – enhancing intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy
- Executive Function Training – improving attention, emotional regulation, and working memory
- Trauma-Informed Coaching – ensuring all students learn in psychologically safe, inclusive environments
👨‍🏫 The Triumvirate of Mastery: LTW’s Elite Leadership
🔵 MASTER DR. JAWED SADIQI – 6th Dan Kukkiwon Black Belt
Founder & CEO | Taekwondo Visionary | Academic Leader
With over 25 years of martial arts experience and two decades of teaching, Dr. Jawed Sadiqi exemplifies transformational leadership in sport and academia. He is the architect of LTW’s excellence culture and a trailblazer in aligning traditional martial philosophy with modern educational standards.
🧠Academic Credentials:
- PhD in Business & Management – University of Bradford
- PGCert in Higher Education – University of Bradford
- MSc in Management – Brunel University London
- BSc (Hons) Business IT – Bucks New University
- Lecturer at Brunel University London
- CEO – London Academy of Business and Management (LABM)
🥋 Taekwondo & Global Recognition:
- World Taekwondo Citation for Contribution (2007)
- National & International Champion (2004)
- Olympic Demonstration Team – London 2012
- Kukkiwon 6th Dan | British Taekwondo DAN Promotion Test Award
- Safeguarding in Sport | Welfare Officer | Enhanced DBS
- First Aid Certified
🧠Applied Sport Psychology Insight:
Dr. Sadiqi’s teaching incorporates Bandura’s Social Learning Theory, using modelling, guided discovery, and motivational reinforcement to develop both skill and self-belief in students.
🔵 MASTER DR. SHAMS SADIQI – 6th Dan Kukkiwon Black Belt
Chief Instructor | PhD Researcher | Sports Law Specialist
Dr. Shams Sadiqi brings an unmatched blend of combat discipline and legal-academic brilliance. With a PhD focused on justice and equality in Taekwondo, he delivers martial arts instruction rooted in fairness, inclusion, and psychosocial development.
🧠Academic & Professional Qualifications:
- PhD in Sports Law : A Rawlsian analysis of UK Taekwondo’s justice system
- LLM in Employment Law
- LLB/BA Hons in Laws
- Law Lecturer – Middlesex University
- Former Caseworker – House of Commons UK Parliament
- Former Research Assistant – Middlesex University
🥋 Taekwondo Credentials & Impact:
- Founder – Middlesex University Taekwondo Warriors
- Olympic Test Event Participant – London 2012
- Kukkiwon 6th Dan | WT Master & Instructor Certificates
- World Taekwondo Citation (2011)
- Shotokan Karate 1st Dan
- DBS Certified | Child Protection & Safeguarding Officer
🧠Legal & Ethical Frameworks:
Dr. Shams applies Rawls’ Theory of Justice and Equity within martial governance—advocating athlete welfare, procedural fairness, and ethical grading standards. His work is reshaping Taekwondo pedagogy across the UK.
🔵 MASTER ARIAN SADIQI – 6th Dan Kukkiwon Black Belt
Elite Athlete | Senior Lecturer | Global Para-Sport Leader | ANutr Registered Nutritionist
Master Arian Sadiqi is an internationally respected Taekwondo ambassador, senior educator, and Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr)—a unique fusion of expertise that bridges martial performance, psychology, and para-sport diplomacy.
🧠Academic Background:
- PGCE in Secondary Education
- MSc in Sport & Exercise Nutrition
- BSc (Hons) in Sport Science
- Senior Lecturer – LABM
- Former Teacher – Rosedale Hewens Academy & Brookside Primary
🥋 Competitive and Diplomatic Accomplishments:
- Team GB Competitor: Dutch, Belgian & Paris Opens
- Chef de Mission: Tokyo 2020 & Indonesia 2018 Paralympic Games
- IPC Delegate & International Relations – NPC Afghanistan
- GLL Sport Foundation Award (2011)
- World Taekwondo Citation (2011)
- British Senior National Medallist
- SEN Level 3 | Safeguarding | Mental Health in Sport | First Aid
🧠Neuroscience & Nutrition:
Master Arian integrates nutritional neuroscience and inclusive coaching models to enhance physical performance and cognitive resilience. His work is grounded in psychomotor learning, helping students optimise performance through science-based recovery, nutrition, and skill acquisition.
🔗 Join the UK’s Only Kukkiwon Grading Centre Led by Academic Masters
Whether you’re a first-time Poom grader or an experienced black belt pursuing higher certification, LTW is the gold standard. We don’t simply promote ranks—we award international recognition backed by neuropsychological and educational mastery.
🎯 Your official Kukkiwon certification is one click away.
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