Olympic-style Taekwondo
Built on National Standards
Taekwondo Tribe is a sports club where every member has the coaching, support and opportunity to progress, achieve and discover how far they can go. Whatever their ambition, we help them become capable, confident and respected martial artists, ready for whatever comes next in life.
Our Mission
We will deliver outstanding grassroots coaching of Olympic-style sport taekwondo that builds confidence, character and sporting excellence. Whether a student joins for fun, fitness or dreams of representing their country, we are committed to helping them achieve their own personal best while creating the East of England's most well respected taekwondo community.
Our Vision
To be the East of England's most respected taekwondo club, recognised for developing exceptional martial artists and creating a community where every member has the opportunity to succeed both inside and outside of the dojang.
Our Coaching Team
Taekwondo Tribe combines elite national-level competitive credentials with a supportive, family-first environment in our little corner of East Anglia. Structured programs ensure that beginners of all ages can confidently build physical fitness, confidence, and self-discipline.
Mr Matthew Fagg
International medallist and current member of the British Taekwondo National Poomsae Squad, Matthew has trained in martial arts for over 25 years, focussing on taekwondo over the last 10 years. He coaches Cambridge University's Student competition team, having had several athletes qualify to international championships. Matthew brings high-calibre taekwondo training directly to local Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire communities.
Qualifications:
Kukkiwon 3rd dan
UK Coaching Taekwondo Coach Level 2
British Taekwondo Referee L2
Cambridge University Sport Taekwondo Coach
DBS checked
Junior Assistant Coach
Felix Walker-Fagg
Felix has been training and competing since the age of 11. He is a British Taekwondo National Championships Junior silver medallist and brings youthful energy and spirit to the club. He likes to inspire the teenage and younger members of our tribe as well as offering competitive tactics to our competing athletes.
Awards:
Gold - Kixstar Open 2025
Silver - British National Championships 2024
Silver - LMC Open 2024
Silver - Ultimate Summer Open 2024
Silver - Best Leg Championships 2023
Welfare Officer
Mr Richard Tyte
Richard is Taekwondo Tribe's Welfare Officer. A seasoned martial artist and club coach himself, he is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of our members. Richard is the first point of contact should any safeguarding concerns be raised.
Taekwondo is a lifelong journey that brings the wonderful gifts of focus, resilience, and friendships, provided you remain persistent, consistent, and patient.
Matthew Fagg, Head Coach
Begin Your Journey Today
Your first class is always completely free. Join East Anglia's premier Olympic-style taekwondo club in Haverhill today and train with active national competitors in a supportive environment