What is Tae Kwon Do?

Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art, which requires the use of only the hands and feet, without weapons. This martial art was developed during the years of 1954-55 by General Choi Hong Hi. Its roots, however, lie in the ancient Korean martial arts of Taek Kyon and Subak.

Who can join?

UW-Madison students are welcomed to attend class and try along with us regardless of age, physical ability, or skill level. New students interested in participating in the club should simply attend one of the scheduled classes. Wear loose fitting, comfortable workout clothing (i.e. sweatpants, sweatshirt).
ALL CLASSES ARE FREE!

What should I expect?

Classes last around an hour and a half. The first 30-45 minutes is a workout / warmup which consists of pushups, situps, and stretching. The remainder of class concentrates on technique appropriate to the individual’s experience level