Meet the Instructors
The Romsey Taekwondo Club first opened in 1994 and operates under a national governing body.
We are members of the Taekwondo Council UK, which are a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.
We’re always happy to welcome new members who are interested in joining our club.
Mr Alex Overy, 4TH DAN
Club Instructor
My journey into Taekwondo began in 1998 and in 2017 I started A.O Taekwondo. I achieved my 4th Dan with Distinction and continue training as well as teaching.
I love teaching my students and watching them grow in skills and confidence. I feel grateful to have such a great group of students and helpers. The club has become part of my TKD family.
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Miss Abbi Stoneman, 3rd Dan
INSTRUCTOR
Miss Stoneman joined our club in 2017 after moving down from Bristol where she started on her Tae Kwon-Do path.
Abbi achieved her 3rd Dan and helps teach lessons in the week. She is awesome with adults and children, supporting everyone through their Tae Kwon-Do journey.
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Mrs Jo Worthington, 2nd Dan
INSTRUCTOR
Mrs Worthington started her Tae Kwon-Do journey with her family in 2018, she has achieved her 2nd Dan. Mrs Worthington teaches in many lessons as well as lots of work behind the scenes. Jo is a true asset to our club.
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Mr Juuso Santti, 2nd Dan
INSTRUCTOR
Mr Santti joined our club in October 2018 after taking a break and starting a family, he started his Tae Kwon-Do journey in Finland. Juuso trains with his 2 children and achieved his 2nd Dan Black Belt. He’s awesome in self-defence!
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Mr Henry Steward, 2nd Dan
INSTRUCTOR
Mr Steward trained with the club as a young boy. He took a short break to go to university and start his career, coming back to the club in 2019. Henry is the main Instructor for Little Ninjas and the beginners class on Thursday, and has plenty of enthusiasm and knowledge.
Mr Steward and Mr Santti always put on a good show when practising self-defence!
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Students at the A.O. Taekwondo
Average weekly attendence.
And we never stop growing together.
Every day, we grow, both in mindset and fitness. Train together, Be strong together.
OUR JOURNEY
Romsey Taekwondo Kicking strong since 1994!
Welcome to the club.
For 30 years, we’ve been building strength, discipline, and a supportive community, one kick & punch at a time.
Mr Overy joined Romsey Taekwondo
From a young age I have always been intrigued with martial arts, growing up with Bruce Lee movies, I started Judo at the age of 10, I have tried my hand at Karate and Kickboxing until I came across Tae Kwon-Do in 1998.
My Tae Kwon-Do journey began in 1998 when I joined Romsey TKD.
As with all White belts, I remember feeling anxious in my first lesson and at the same time excited to start my journey. In 2006 I obtained my Black belt and have continued to train regularly to work my way up the Dan grades, I achieved my 4th Dan in October 2022 and continue aiming to hit the next level.
A.O. Tkd takes over the club
In 2017, I was lucky enough to be offered the opportunity to take over Romsey TKD which of course I jumped at. At the time it had approximately 25 students and I rebranded the club to A.O. Tae Kwon-Do. I’ve always dreamed of running a large club to pass on my knowledge to others, we currently have over 150 students. In June 2021 we changed organisations and joined The International Tae Kwon-Do Council (TCUK), which has created new opportunities under this National governing body.
Romsey Taekwondo: Kicking Strong Since 1994!
Over the years I have added more to the club, like knife defence, bo staffs and learning the applications of Taekwondo.
We offer classes 5 days a week, 2 to 3 classes a day to suit all levels and abilities from 5 years to 64 years old.
Come and try a class.
I look forward to seeing what the next chapter in A.O. TKD is.
