Taekwondo
SUTKD is the university’s Taekwondo club, open to all levels from beginners to black belts in WT and ITF. The club trains in sparring, patterns, and self-defence, combining powerful punches and flashy kicks. Studio 3, First Floor, Jubilee Sports Centre Extension. Find us on Instagram (@sutkd_).
Our University Taekwondo Club welcomes students of all levels to train in both ITF and WT styles. We focus on self-defence, sparring, and patterns while building confidence, discipline, and community. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced competitor, you’ll find opportunities to learn, train, and compete as part of a supportive team.
Training times in Studio 3, First Floor, Jubilee Sports Centre Extension -
- Mondays - 6-8pm
- Wednesday - 6-8pm
- Thursday - 4-6pm (ITF focused session)
- Sunday - 1-3pm
Competitions - We offer the opportunity to compete at LEAST 3 times a year at BUCS, BUTL competitions and Varsity, and will subsidise these costs heavily so everyone, no matter their background, can afford to compete.
FREE TASTER SESSIONS: Saturday 19th September 15:00 - 17:00 and Sunday 20th September 13:00-15:00 in Studio 3 in Jubilee Sports Centre!!!
After this, you need to book into sessions via the UoS app and our Google Forms sign-up sheet (found in our Whatsapp Group). If you want to try taekwondo, you are able to have 2 FREE TRIAL SESSIONS AT ANY POINT THROUGH THE YEAR before needing to buy a membership. Please contact a committee member to arrange this. After these, you must have a membership and a valid BT license in order to train (details about how to get these are on our Whatsapp group). Any other queries can be directed to sutkd@soton.ac.uk or our Instagram @sutkd_
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The Committee
All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Taekwondo this year are:
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Female Team Captain
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Kit Sec
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Male Team Captain
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President
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Secretary
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Social Secretary
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Social Secretary
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Treasurer
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Welfare Officer
Membership Information
These are the current membership fees offered by Taekwondo, although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.
| Name | Cost | Valid Period | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Year Membership | £125.00 | 24/09/2025 - 24/09/2026 | The full-year membership offers access to training sessions (up to 4 sessions a week), club equipment, British Taekwondo Insurance, subsidised tournament fees/transport, and kit for the entire academic year. By purchasing the year membership, you save approximately 10% compared to buying two separate semesters, and this covers summer training too! |
Products
Available products to purchase for Taekwondo
Constitution
All SUSU clubs & societies must have a Constitution which governs how they run
Download ConstitutionHealth & Safety
All clubs & societies are required to risk assess their activity to ensure it is carried out in a safe manner for members. Current risk assessments for Taekwondo are available to view below
Upcoming Events
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