Competition Class with Master de Silva – 2026 Calendar
19 December 2025
Open Competition Squad Training with Master de Silva – January 2026
13 January 2026
The Warrior Open is back on Saturday 7 March and Sunday 8 March 2026, at Byron Hall in Harrow Leisure Centre.
For those new to our academies, the Warrior Open is an International Taekwon-Do Championship hosted by Master De Silva, along with our dedicated team of instructors, Black Belts, and volunteers.
Rhis event offers our students an incredible opportunity to compete against some of the world’s top Taekwon-Do athletes. Last year, we welcomed seven world champions, and this year, competitors from South America and Asia have already confirmed their participation.
The Warrior Open is a requirement for grading for De Silva Taekwon-Do members from Yellow Belt onwards, and attendance is expected as it’s not only a unique opportunity to compete locally in London, but face some of the best competitors, not just from the UK, but also from around the World.
Tournament participation is an important element of training for all our students allowing them to practise the skills they learn in class.
Our Lil’ Warrior students (3-6 years) and our White Belt or White Belt with Yellow Stripe students will not be required to compete, but of course, they are invited to come and watch and support our other members. They will be taking part soon enough, so they can get a sneak peak at the action.
There will be two disciplines, Patterns and Sparring. All yellow belts and above will be expected to participate in both events.
All competitors are divided into different categories. These categories are based on gender, age, grade and height or weight. This means that students will only compete against someone of roughly the same age, experience and size.
The event is spread over two days, but students only need to attend on the day which is specific for them.
Black Belts (all ages) - Saturday 7 March 2026
Yellow Belts & Above - Sunday 8 March 2026
Each day will be spread into different sessions of roughly four hours, and both events will be held in the same session. Students can attend for their session alone, although being present for the whole day will give them the opportunity to support friends and other students in different sessions.
Confirmation of which categories will be provided once entry is closed, and the draws are published on Friday 27 February 2026.
Tournament Details:
Saturday 7 March 2026: Black Belts (12 Years and above) | Time: Approx. 08:00-20:00
Sunday 8 March 2026: Yellow Belts and Above (7 Years and above) | Time: Approx. 08:00-18:00
Venue & Address: Byron Hall, Harrow Leisure Centre, Christchurch Avenue, Harrow HA3 5BD
Entry Fee:
As we are hosting the event, all De Silva Taekwon-Do members benefit from a reduced entry fee.
| Non-Members | DSTKD Members | |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Belts & Above | £50 | £35 |
| Black Belts | £75 | £60 |
TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 5PM ON THURSDAY 13 FEBRUARY 2026
*Entry is not guaranteed for Students who fail to register in time, or they may be charged an additional Administration Fee.
EQUIPMENT
All De Silva students must wear their association tracksuit* (top & bottoms) upon arrival, and change into their White De Silva TKD Club Uniform.
IMPORTANT - No sparring equipment will be available to hire on the day, please bring your own.
Equipment list:
- White De Silva TKD Club Uniform.
- Head-guard
- Semi-contact gloves
- Semi-contact boots
- Mouth guard
- Shin pads
- Groin guard (males)
If you are missing any items, they can be purchased on the True Warrior website.
To visit the True Warrior shop click on the red button below.
