Taekwon-do

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• Training

  Training sessions in St Andrews on Mondays and Wednesdays are run by our experienced student coaches, under the guidance of our head coach, Miss Zoë Tate. Miss Tate is a VI Dan Black Belt and international instructor. Shas been teaching since 1998 and was recently inducted into the BUTL Taekwon-do Hall of Fame for services to student Taekwon-do. Miss Tate additionally teaches classes on Saturdays in Dundee herself.

  Classes focus on:

  • Sparring
  • Technique and form
  • Patterns
  • Board breaking
  • Strength, conditioning, and flexibility

  Taekwon-do uses a belt system to denote different levels of experience. We attend four gradings a year, held in either Dundee or St Andrews, meaning that there is plenty of opportunity for students to progress through the belts.

• Competition

  There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in competitions. Competitions are open to members of all abilities.

  BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport)
  BUCS host three Taekwon-do competitions a year. The club attends these competitions regularly. Students can compete in ITF or WT style and can compete in both sparring and patterns.

  BUTL (British University Taekwon-Do League)
  BUTL hosts a yearly competition. This alternates between the National Student Championships and the University World Championships. Both competitions allow students to compete in ITF or WT style and to compete in both sparring and patterns.

• Additional information

  Beyond training, the club offers many opportunities to socialise and get to know other club members. We have social events on during most weeks of term time- these have included murder mysteries, movie nights, arts and crafts, bonfires, and potlucks.

  The club also organises an annual charity ‘Kickathon’ to fundraise money for charity.

• How to get involved

  Whether you are new to the sport or more experienced Taekwon-do practitioner, already attend the University or if you are thinking about attending, please get in touch to register your interest and find out more about our club.

  The University hosts a Sports Fayre at the beginning of each academic year during Orientation Week, giving prospective members the opportunity to talk to club members and sign up to ‘Give It A Go’ sessions.

  Please email the club to register your interest: [email protected]

  Club Membership

  All matriculated students at the University can join the Taekwon-do Club.

  Please visit the Saints Sport website for a full list of club membership options, prices and information on how to purchase your membership.