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:

Megan San
President
Thomas Anley
Treasurer
  • Responsible for the groups finances
Jasmine Sorrell
Social Secretary
Ana Nathaniel
Welfare Officer
Sophie Chandler
Female Team Captain
Evan Tomlinson
Kit Sec
Austin Li
Male Team Captain
Justine Barrera Bravo
Secretary
  • Responsible for the administration of the group
Isabella Gover
Social Secretary
  • Responsible for all social aspects of the group

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.

You must be a member of the Students' Union to join a club or society
NameCostValid PeriodDetails
Full Year Membership £125.0024/09/2025 - 24/09/2026The 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!

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Constitution

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Health & 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

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