Sooo... What actually is Taekwondo?
It's a Korean martial art focusing on kicking. Similar to other martial arts, we have a belt ranking system of white, yellow, green, blue, red and black. We teach Taekwondo in both the mental and physical aspects of the art, consequently developing self-confidence and a deep respect for yourself and others.
Training Times
Coached sessions (Congregation Hall 01.19)
Tuesday: 19:45 - 22:00
Friday: 17:45 - 20:00
Open Training: (Congregation Hall 01.19)
Saturday: 12:00 - 14:00
BUCS Competition Training: (Congregation Hall 01.19)
Saturday: 14:00-16:00
Sunday: 11:00-12:00
The Tuesday and Friday sessions are coached by Grandmaster Jervis and Saturday's 12:00-14:00 session is open practice, self led training for Sparring or Poomsae. Saturday's 14:00-16:00 and Sunday's training are competition focussed sessions, led by our Poomsae and Sparring captains.
Socials
Instagram: @ueataekwondo
TikTok: @ueataekwondo
Email: uea.tkd@gmail.com
Committee
President: Michelle Ho
Vice-President: Dhara Ranavaya
Treasurer: Emily Anderson
Poomsae Captain: Isabelle Lee
Sparring Captain: Jason Gu
Social Secretaries: Savnoor Gill
Publicity Secretaries: Grace Simons & Evie King
Equality and Diversity Officer: Roanna Fernandes
Health and Safety Officer: Emmeline Pearson
Competitions Manager: Grace Simons
Charity & Collaborations Officer: Erica Hall
Welfare Officer: Emmeline Pearson
Kit Coordinator: TBD
Union Council Representative: TBD
First Year Representative: TBD
The Real Cost of Sport
The 'Real Cost of Sport' initiative, a project reviewed and rebranded by the Students' Union in partnership with uea+sport, aims to provide prospective members with a comprehensive overview of the potential costs of joining their chosen sports club. This year, I have worked closely with the clubs to ensure these tables are as accurate and up-to-date as possible.
This guide is intended to serve as a general reference. The compulsory cost includes the uea+sport membership fee of £55, which is a one-time payment that covers membership across all clubs.
When considering additional expenses, it is important to note that some clubs may not have any extra costs, while others might incur additional fees. These costs often depend on the level of competitiveness within the sport; recreational or social participation is generally less expensive. Additionally, some equipment, such as shoes or gum shields, may be used across multiple sports, potentially reducing overall expenses.
For any specific questions or further information about a particular club, please contact the club directly or contact us at union.opportunities@uea.ac.uk for more details about the project.
All the best,
Olivia Hunt
Your Activities & Opportunities Officer 24/25