Raiders Martial Arts | Taekwondo, Hapkido & Self Defence in Sembawang, Singapore

About Raiders

Welcome to the Raiders family

Raiders Martial Arts' spacious studio (130 sqm) at Sembawang Shopping Centre caters to the growing population in the North: Yishun, Canberra, Sembawang and Woodlands.

Founded by Madam Koh Poh Ling in 2002 and assisted by Master Polo Teo. Both started by coaching children and adults in community clubs (CCs). With 200+ active members, they felt the need for a studio. The benefits of training in a studio include:

Safer and cleaner
Focus on small groups
Cushioned flooring
Kicking bags, air-con & full-length mirrors

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Core Team

Meet your coaches

Founder / Chief

Madam Koh Poh Ling

Taekwondo Black Belt 4th Dan

一份耕耘一分收获. I believe in hard work and teach with passion. Every parent who sends me their child is entrusting their gem to me, and trusts that I have the ability to instil discipline and perseverance in their children. It is my duty and responsibility to take good care of them as if they were all my very own.

Everyone is different and unique in their own ways. I will beautify them in accordance with their strengths and weaknesses. They will all glow in their own special ways. The motherly love inside me will help to glow each and every one of them. They will all shine like the different stars high up in the sky!

Head Coach

Master Polo Teo

Taekwondo Black Belt 5th Dan Kukkiwon Int'l Taekwondo Master (3rd Class) Hapkido Black Belt 4th Dan

No one is a born champion but I will work it out for them. A good coach never gives up a hardworking athlete despite his weakness. I believe in hard work and perseverance. No one is a failure for each setback is an experience clocked. A champion sees setbacks as setups. Such are valuable life experiences and I teach my athletes to be resilient and never give up.

I can be their mentor, friend and even confidant.

The Benefits

Why learn martial arts?

For young children

Improve motor skills
Build mental strength and physical fitness
Learn to make new friends – improve social skill
Learn self-defence – deter bullying

Teens

Build mental strength
Improve physical fitness, strength, agility & flexibility
Learn to make new friends – improve social skill
Learn self-defence – deter bullying

For adults (of all ages)

Improve physical fitness, strength, agility & flexibility
Relieve stress
Great chance for parents to bond with child
Make new friends & learn self-defence

What We Teach

Courses offered

Taekwondo

A Korean martial art, characterized by its emphasis on head-height kicks, jumping and spinning kicks, and fast kicking techniques. It teaches more than physical fighting skills — it is a discipline that enhances spirit and life through training body and mind.

Hapkido

A Korean martial art and form of self-defense that employs joint locks, grappling, throwing techniques, kicks, punches and other striking attacks. It also teaches the use of traditional weapons, including nunchaku, short stick and middle-length staff.

Self Defence

Helps prepare you for unexpected situations and also helps develop increased mental and physical health. By learning the basics of self-defense, you help prepare yourself for unforeseen circumstances.

In Their Words

What our members say

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Since I joined at age 6 the coaches have been patient, fair and just. They are more than willing to go the extra mile to bring out the best in us and then some. The camaraderie at Raiders is second to none: everyone is welcome here and we are all here to learn and be a better us through Taekwondo.

Andy

Member · training since 2004

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A family-oriented martial arts club, that welcomes families, parent and child/siblings to bond while developing new skills. A good form of exercise to keep fit and healthy. Building character first. Respectful among one another, camaraderie in a multiracial community.

Mdm Masitah

Mother · training since 2016

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I joined Raiders when I was 7. I have been with Raiders for over 8 years and I know that this is the place I want to be training at for the rest of my life. Starting out might be difficult but fret not, as long as you are willing to put in the time and effort, the coaches and teammates at Raiders would definitely be more than happy to help regardless of your skill level. To me, Raiders is my second home.

Shao En

Member · training since 2012

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I remember I joined Raiders when I was 7 years old. It is not just a sport or exercise, it is something that you will remember for life, and in the face of danger, it will come in handy. Raiders has helped me to become a more persevering person. Even if you want to give up, the trainers are very helpful and always give their best to make sure that you will succeed.

Grace

Member · training since 2013

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I joined Raiders TKD when I was in primary one. TKD is not just a sport or a simple activity that you do to keep fit or safe — many skills learnt can be used in everyday lives. We build endurance when we spar with each other, and you get to make lots of friends, making training even more enjoyable than it already is.

Gregory

Member · training since 2013

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As a parent, I constantly worry about whether my children are equipped to handle the challenges in life. But their experience at Raiders has influenced them in many positive ways — they've learnt not to give up easily, to handle pressure, and to understand sportsmanship, teamwork and camaraderie. I have great faith in the Raiders team.