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The following instructors run the classes at Vella Taekwon-do Institute Cardiff: Master Tony Vella Click link below to see video Master Vella Sparring in BTC Champs 1991 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ejVY7I3Gn90
Master Tony Vella has been training in Taekwon-do since 1982. He attained the rank of Black Belt in 1985. He is currently a 7th Degree Black Belt master, making him one of the highest ranked instructors in the United Kingdom. As well as these grades, he is also an "A" class International Instructor and Grading Examiner and holds an "A" class International Umpire and Referee certification. He has trained with some of the world's finsest masters in the art of Taekwon-do and was graded to 5th Dan personally by Grand Master Choi Hong Hi, the founder of Taekwon-do. Tommy Hayes 3rd Degree Black Belt 22 Year Old Tommy Hayes has been training since 1991. He took over the running of the
Shaftesbury ITF Taekwon-Do club in 2005. He is a avid competitor winning medals in both sparring and Patterns. Mr Alex Heslop Black Belt 2nd Degree Mr Alex Heslop has been practicing Taekwondo since 1/11/2001 and was graded for his black belt by Master T Vella on 21/10/05. As an active member of The Vella Institute of Taekwondo he still trains regularly with the club and has now opened a town in his town, Cheltenham about one hour away from Cardiff. '' As a youngster I always loved martial arts but didnt start untill I was about 19. I chose Taekwon-do because I belive it suits me best. It is a dynamic martial art with lots of depth but is still a pratical form of self defence in the modern world we live in. Great fun too.......''
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