New padded floor for Chi Fishburn Taekwondo

Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, United Kingdom

New padded floor for Chi Fishburn Taekwondo

£510

Target: £1,155

We have raised 44% of our target 44%

21 supporters

36 days left


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Aim: With a growing class and aging mats, a new larger area of padded flooring to train on would make a big difference to Chi Fishburn Taekwondo.

Who am I?

I'm the mother and wife of members of Chi Fishburn. My husband and son both train once or twice a week and take part in community displays to support the club.

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My nephew and brother-in-law are also part of this club. So it's quite a family affair.

Why am I crowdfunding?

To raise funds to buy new padded flooring mats.

These interlocking mats are laid down before each class to allow the students to train safely and comfortably whilst bare foot.

The current mats have had a long life and while have served the club well, they are now passed their best and laying them has become some what of a jigsaw puzzle.

With the class having grown over the last year, they are also pushing the boundaries of the floor area, so increasing the flooring area is also a must to allow ample space for current students and those to come.

About Chi Fishburn Taekwondo.

The class has been running since 1995 and currently has approx. 30 regular members.  Over 70% of the members are children under 16.

There is a wide range of abilities in the class. 3 adults and 1 child achieved their black belts in the last 12 months.

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The class is ran by 5th Dan black belts Master Phil and Master Mike, show above.

How we’ll spend the money raised

This money will be dedicated to purchasing new padded flooring mats.

These aren't the regular interlocking mats you may use at home, these are significantly thicker and denser, designed specifically for martial arts.

Expanding the floor area I have calculated we need 7 by 11 mats. Giving a total of 77 mats.

Each of the mats is £15 with no discounts. We may be able to get a discount, if this happens additional mats with be purchased in case of future damages.

I am aiming to raise a total of £1155 to cover the whole cost of the new flooring.

Community impact

The club is located in Fishburn at the Fishburn Youth & Community Centre. But serves people from many surrounding areas such as Sedgefield, Spennymoor, Ferryhill, Wynyard and the Trimdoms.

They club also takes part in demonstrations within the community such as the Sedgefield Medieval Event and Sedgefield Show.

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This is a club that supports and encourages children and adults to learn self defence, improve their taekwondo skills and gain confidence in themselves, in a kind and supporting environment.

Taekwondo is a great sport that increases fitness and flexibility while allowing a sense of progression and achievement while doing it; by earning your next belt.

There is currently a series of member introductions on Chi Fishburn Facebook page with quotes from the students themselves about 'Why this class?'.

How you can play your part

There are 2 ways to help reach the goal of £1155.

1) How to help buy a mat.

15 people donating £1 each.

3 people donating £5 each.

1 person donating £15.

Every single pound is appreciated. Thank you.

2. Spread the word.

Share this project with friends, family and your local community. Support Chi Fishburn and the Taekwondo students to continue to thrive and achieve.

Thank you for taking the time to check out my project and any help is greatly appreciated. 


Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 17th August 2025 at 12:01pm


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