Member Health and Safety
British Taekwondo puts the health and safety of its members at its highest priority. Our objective is to minimise the risk and impact of injury for everybody participating in Taekwondo.
Taekwondo is a martial art and a full-contact combat sport, and therefore by its very nature there is always a risk of some minor injury, however, no one should be seriously hurt through participation in the Martial Art or Sport of Taekwondo.

The British Taekwondo Member Health & Safety Guidelines are based upon eliminating any serious injuries and an on-going commitment to continually work to reduce risks.
You can find each of the key documents in the menu below:
The British Taekwondo Member Health & Safety Guidelines comply with all current UK Health and Safety legislation.
The British Taekwondo Member Health & Safety Guidelines detail the processes necessary in order to meet our Health & Safety objectives. Use of these Guidelines should bring many benefits including:
- Reduced accidents or harm to members
- Assured compliance with UK H&S legislation
- Continual improvement of H&S performance
- Improved management and control of risks
- Increased member satisfaction and confidence
Your Health & Safety Support
If you have any health and safety problems, concerns or queries please call the British Taekwondo Health & Safety Help-Line or email us as follows:
British Taekwondo Membership Services
Help-Line: 0161 697 5330
Help-Email: membership.services@britishtaekwondo.org
British Taekwondo Health and Safety Advisor
Help-Line: 07710 011730
Help-Email: tom.stammer@britishtaekwondo.org
Health & Safety Consultation
We are always happy to receive feedback on any issues to do with the Health and Safety of our members. Internally we are keen to have members who regularly discuss feedback or comment on Health and Safety issues or improvements for Taekwondo. Please contact the Health and Safety Adviser if you wish to discuss or query any points of interest on Member Health and Safety.