Start Taekwon-Do!

It’s great that you’re interested in starting the sport. Welcome to begin a new hobby in our club! Below you’ll find practical information on getting started with the sport in our club. You can also contact us by email if you have any questions about the sport or how to get started.

Beginners' course

The next beginners’ course is planned for autumn 2026. Classes are held in Liikuntakeskus Alfa, Raunistulantie 15, Turku. The minimum age for participation is 13 years, and the course is suitable for people of all fitness levels. If you are interested in starting before the new beginners’ course starts, please contact us!

During the beginners’ course, you will take your first steps along the path to becoming a Taekwon-Do practitioner. You will learn the fundamentals of Taekwon-Do and get to know different parts of this martial art. You’ll be training with a fun and welcoming group of people with a broad range of backgrounds and interests. Taekwon-Do is the perfect place to make new friends! The course is suitable for everyone, no matter your age or physical fitness level. We make sure that our classes accommodate all new students in a way that allows them to progressively get fitter and stronger whilst practicing this fantastic traditional Korean martial art. The course is taught in Finnish and in English, if necessary.

For your first training sessions, we recommend that you wear a comfy t-shirt, and loose sports trousers or leggings. You need to be able to kick comfortably in whatever you choose to wear. We also recommend slippers or flipflops for walking between the changing rooms and the training area, as well as a water bottle. Watches and jewellery should not be worn during trainings, and new piercings should be protected with tape.

NOTE: Please check your leisure-time insurance, as not all insurance policies cover accidents that may occur in martial arts. When moving on to the Continuation course, you can also purchase insurance together with the training license. After completing the Beginners’ course, you are welcome to join the training sessions of the Continuation course which are our regular classes.

At the end of the autumn season, you may choose to participate in a belt exam conducted by the head teacher. A Taekwon-Do uniform (dobok) must be purchased separately. Usually, practitioners get their dobok after their first belt exam. You can ask our instructors about possible group orders.

Why you should start Taekwon-Do?

  • You will learn to punch and kick
  • You get to boost your fitness and increase your energy levels
  • You learn self-defence and gain extra confidence
  • You get to develop yourself mentally through the philosophy of Taekwon-Do
  • You will learn Korean and about Korean history
  • You will be able to challenge yourself and progress at your own pace
  • Taekwon-Do is a diverse martial art so you will not get bored!

Pricing

The price for the beginners’ course is 60 €. The fee includes your own training bracelet, instructed trainings, a theory package, club’s patch and the training fee for the rest of the period. To be able to participate in the belt exam, you will also need a training license which will cost 38 € for 1.1. – 31.12.2026.

NB, If you find yourself in a position where you are unable to pay all the necessary fees to participate in one of our courses, you may request a discount. The board members will consider such requests on a case-by-case basis.