About Us
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, and are proud to be supported by the university's Performance Sports programme and partnered with B:Active.
At UOBTKD, we are certain that you will meet like-minded people regardless of your skill-level and background. Our community includes people who have never touched a sport, all the way up to international-level Taekwondo athletes. Training sessions are led by qualified coaches and student leaders with an inclusive approach.
Beyond training, we are proud to present a fun and packed 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!
Wherever you may be in your Taekwondo journey, we are excited to meet and welcome you into our sports club!
Training Information
Training Timetable 2025/26
Membership Details 2025/26
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.
Regular Membership (£60/year)
- Ideal for those attending sessions regularly!
- Access to Carpenter Room sessions (Tuesday, Sunday) at no additional cost
- Access to any ad-hoc training sessions booked at no additional cost
- Discounted tickets to socials and trips
- Subsidy of tournament costs
- Ability to buy protective gear at wholesale prices
Half-Year Membership (£40/term)
- Exact same as regular membership but for one term only
Social Membership (£20/year)
- Discounted tickets (£3/session) to Carpenter Room sessions and any ad-hoc training sessions
- Discounted tickets to socials and trips
- Ability to buy protective gear at wholesale prices
- Subsidy of tournament costs
- Can upgrade to regular membership by paying the difference in membership cost at any time
Competition Add-On: SEH Access Pass
- To be purchased in addition to a regular/half-year/social membership
- Access to training sessions held in the Indoor Sports Centre (Thursday, Saturday) at no additional cost
- Please note, Saturday's session is Women's Only
- If you have already purchased the SEH Access Pass through another society, you don't need to get another one with us
FAQs
What do I need to bring to training?
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.
Do I need a uniform?
Absolutely not! Wear anything you feel comfortable doing sports in. Most of us wear a t-shirt and dobok trousers to training.
I have never done martial arts before, can I come?
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!
Do I have to fight others?
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.
Is there contact when fighting?
Yes, but its light contact while training! Strikes delivered unto others during training are not meant to injure.
Am I flexible enough for Taekwondo?
Yes! There are exercises and progressions for all levels of mobility. Practising Taekwondo often will certainly improve your flexbility and mobility.
Contact Us
The Committee 2025/26
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