Academy of Taekwon-do

Mr Baxter began his Taekwondo journey in his second year at Loughborough University, in 2011, joining the University Taekwon-do Club. Grading up to 1st Dan as part of the GTUK in 2014. He then took a break from Taekwon-do and continued training in Kickboxing and Western Boxing for a period of 2 years. By 2016 he had moved back to London and found Rayners Lane Taekwon-do Academy where he has trained ever since, achieving his 2nd Dan in October 2018. Since then he has also trained sporadically in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Hillingdon Jiu Jitsu Club.

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Mr Baxter’s Taekwondo competition experience is extensive, having competed all through his time at Loughborough and whilst at Rayners Lane Taekwon-do Academy, achieving 16 medals in total. One of these being the Gold medal in sparring at the inaugural Black Belt Pure LTSI Championships in 2018.

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Although not a formal instructor at Rayners Lane Taekwon-do Academy, Mr Baxter does assist in teaching colour belts from time to time. He likes to focus on kicking technique when given the opportunity to teach, and particularly enjoys pad-work, and sparring.