About
Vision Taekwon-Do is a renowned martial arts school located in Crowborough, England. Led by Master Philip Lear, a 7th-degree black belt, and his team of experienced black belts, Vision Taekwon-Do offers high-quality training for individuals of all ages, from 3 years old to 65 years old, in Crowborough, East Sussex.
Affiliated with the ITF (International Taekwon-Do Federation) and the AETA (All England Taekwon-Do Association), which are members of the BTC (British Taekwondo Council), Vision Taekwon-Do guarantees that all their black belt instructors are trained to the highest standards in safeguarding and health and safety, following UK Sport policies.
With over 25 years of experience, Vision Taekwon-Do takes great pride in their ability to train students to achieve black belt status, helping over 100 students reach this significant milestone. Additionally, the school has trained numerous competitors to international levels, with past students representing England and winning both world and European titles.
The primary focus of Vision Taekwon-Do is to provide students with the opportunity to learn the art of Taekwon-Do and carry on the legacy of its founder, Grandmaster General Choi Hong Hi. Students who join Vision Taekwon-Do will not only learn self-defence techniques but also develop important skills such as focus, self-confidence, awareness, discipline, a sense of achievement, determination, and patience.
Vision Taekwon-Do invites individuals to start their four-week trial today and discover the joy and sense of accomplishment that comes from learning Taekwon-Do. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced martial artist, the instructors at Vision Taekwon-Do are dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential.
Master Philip Lear, the founder of Vision Taekwon-Do, has a fascinating personal journey that led him to establish the school. In 1994, at the age of 23, he moved to Malaysia to pursue a career as a post-production editor for TV commercials. It was during this time that he encountered Master Tan, an instructor from Malaysia, during a training session in Tunbridge Wells, England. Inspired by this encounter, Master Lear planned his move to Kuala Lumpur, centred around training with Master Tan, whom he greatly admired.
However, finding Master Tan proved to be a challenge due to the commonness of his surname in Malaysia. After extensive searching and weeks of effort, Master Lear finally located Master Tan in the suburb of Section 16, Petaling Jaya. Master Tan's old-school teaching style pushed Master Lear to improve and strive for excellence. Despite initially feeling confident as a black belt, Master Lear quickly realised that he still had much to learn.
For two years, Master Lear dedicated himself to training with Master Tan, often practising Chon-Ji, Dan-Gun, and Do-San, the foundational patterns of Taekwon-Do. Master Tan's teaching style and the deep desire to make him proud motivated Master Lear to persevere and continually challenge himself.
Now, with his own martial arts school, Vision Taekwon-Do, Master Philip Lear aims to pass on the invaluable lessons he learned from Master Tan to his own students, fostering a supportive and encouraging environment where students can grow and excel in their martial arts journey.
