Taekwondo has the largest university-competition scene of any martial art in the UK! Our practice is renowned for spectacularly fast, powerful, and beautiful kicking techniques. At our club, we celebrate both the traditional and the modern sports aspects of the martial art. We are proud to be supported by the university's Performance Sports programme and partnered with B:Active.
Regardless of your background and skills, you are certain to meet like-minded people with similar goals here! Our community has it all - university first-timers to international-level Taekwondo athletes. Training sessions are led by qualified coaches and student leaders with an inclusive approach. Beyond training, we boast a packed and fun social calendar with activities you do not want to miss! In the most recent Bristol Rate My Group survey, 100% of our participating members strongly agreed that “being part of my student group has helped me to feel part of a student community.”
We compete three times a year at the BUCS Taekwondo Championships, which provide a route for qualification into the EUSA Games for the highest-level athletes, and a fun weekend away for all involved! Participation in competitions is highly encouraged for all and is made accessible through heavy subsidy of related costs. Our club is one of the few in the country that has electronic point-scoring equipment to train with regularly!
Where you may be in your Taekwondo journey, we are excited to meet and welcome you into our sports club!
Hello! We're glad to see you here. Please bear with us as we finalise our training details - all descriptions will be filled out soon! In the meantime, why not watch some Taekwondo!
Regular Membership (£60/year)
Half-Year Membership (£40/term)
Social Membership (£20/year)
Competition Add-On: SEH Access Pass (£25/year)
Bristol SU recognises that the costs of participating in student groups can be prohibitively expensive for some students. The Activity Hardship Fund was created to support those students who wouldn't otherwise be able to participate in their chosen activity due to the cost.
Just some water! If you're expecting to do sparring, please bring your own protective gear if you have any. Contact us if you have any questions about your gear.
Absolutely not! Wear anything you feel comfortable doing sports in. Most of us wear a t-shirt and dobok trousers to training.
Of course! Many of our members started learning Taekwondo at university. Also, everyone is keen to share their knowledge, just ask the person next to you if you need extra help with something!
We will never make you do something you're not comfortable doing! The purpose of sparring is to experiment and learn techniques that are effective against resisting opponents. Rest assured, our student leaders are experienced and know how to conduct training safely. Any behaviour deemed reckless and/or dangerous will be stopped immediately and sanctioned accordingly.
Yes, but its light contact while training! Strikes delivered unto others during training are not meant to injure.
Yes! There are exercises and progressions for all levels of mobility. Practising Taekwondo often will certainly improve your flexbility and mobility.