Find a membership that fits you and become part of the Taekwondo Club!
Watt is Taekwondo?
Taekwondo literally means “The Art of Hand and Foot” but it is much more than that. Here at Heriot Watt, we train the ITF style of Taekwondo which emphasises the traditional and self-defence aspects of the martial art.
The first lesson that the students learn are the five tenets of Taekwondo, which are: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control and Indomitable Spirt. Taekwondo is a martial art that develops both the body and mind to the highest level.
You learn techniques such as respect, self-discipline, confidence and self-defence. The aim being to become stronger, fitter and develop the skills and confidence to protect yourself.
Competitions, Gradings and other opportunities
By joining Taekwondo, you will have the opportunity to compete locally and across the country with different universities. Competitions happen regularly throughout the year, where you can put your sparring and patterns to the test against others. Even if you don’t want to compete, students are encouraged to go along and support their classmates and experience what the competitions are like.
Regular gradings and seminars take place throughout the year for those who wish to progress to the next belt. Gradings are an excellent opportunity for students to test their own skill level.
Heriot Watt Taekwondo has also began working closely with the other University clubs in Scotland, which has allowed us to host competitions and seminars from a variety of Masters across Scotland and meet likeminded people from around Scotland.
Training
| Monday | 19:45-21:45 | Studio 1 |
| Thursday | 19:15-21:15 | Studio 1 |
During the first semester our training sessions focus more on welcoming beginners, focusing on patterns and movements with some sparring practice and an introduction to self-defence techniques. In the second semester, once students’ fitness levels have improved, training ramps up to incorporate more intensive combat drills, self-defence and sparring, along with sharpening all the techniques learned in the first semester.
Summer Training
During the summer, training sessions continue at the Oriam and there are also opportunities to grade for those staying in the area.
Coach
Training sessions are run by Master Frank Lindsay VII Dan
Committee 26/27
President: Peter Richards
Vice President: Elodie Gray
Treasurer: Harris Sexton
Socials
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If you have any questions drop us an email: taekwondo@hw.ac.uk