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. 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:
President
Treasurer
- Responsible for the groups finances
Social Secretary
Welfare Officer
Female Team Captain
Kit Sec
Male Team Captain
Secretary
- Responsible for the administration of the group
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.
| Name | Cost | Valid Period | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 Membership 26/27 | £70.00 | 10/09/2026 - 22/01/2027 | This membership provides access to training sessions (up to 4 sessions a week), club equipment, British Taekwondo Insurance, subsidised tournament fees and transport and access to kit during Semester 1. Perfect for those who have never tried Taekwondo before and would like to try it out before committing to the whole academic year. | |
| Full Year Membership 26/27 | £125.00 | 18/09/2026 - 18/09/2027 | 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 access to 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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