Taekwondo is a Korean striking martial art known for its powerful, high-speed kicks with an emphasis on training the body and mind.
Please Note: You do not need uniform or sparring gear to train with us; comfortable sports-wear is absolutely fine. It is only if you want to grade or compete you will need some items.
Doboks:
The uniform worn for Taekwndo (dobok) consists of an upper-body piece and trousers. You will need this should you wish to grade or compete. The size of your dobok will roughly be your height in centimetres, each brand will have their own size guide.
Sparring Gear:
If you want to spar in competitions, you'll need protective equipment. The two styles, ITF and WT require different gear. We, as a club, have gear that can be borrowed for competition so you won't need to buy everything.
ITF Gear:
To spar in ITF competitions, you will need:
- Headguard
- Mouth-Guard
- Gloves + Semi-Contact Boots
- Groin Guard
- Shin + Forearm Guards (optional)
WT Gear:
To spar in WT competitions, you will need:
- Headguard
- Mouthguard
- Body Protector (Hogu)
- Groin Guard
- Forearm + Shin Guards
- Foot + Hand Protectors
