Why Southbury Taekwon-do?
Southbury Taekwon-do teaches Taekwon-do, a Korean unarmed art of self-defense which provides the student many physical benefits at an affordable
price.
Participants learn sparring techniques, blocking and striking, age-appropriate self-defense,
situational awareness, and much more. For kids, Taekwon-do helps them learn respect
for themselves and for others, heightens concentration, and increases self-discipline
and self-restraint. Adults gain improved health, better balance and flexibility,
and personal protection. Southbury Taekwon-do offers different levels of classes to provide the most-appropriate
lessons for every student: one class for beginner students, one for advanced students,
and a special class for very young children.
Classes are offered though the Southbury Parks & Recreation department by award-winning
black belts. As a town program, using the town's facilities and
resources, students pay only $145 a semester for the first family member and $120 for each additional family member — about 1/3 of some private martial arts schools.
Getting Started
It is very easy to get started with the program.
First of all, register for the class use the town's online registration portal or in-person at the Parks & Recreation Office.
Taekwon-do classes are listed under 'Sports & Fitness'.
Next, order a uniform and protective gear. The equipment page offers a number of recommendations
for where to get these. Everyone should get a uniform, mouthguard, gloves, and foot pads. If you are still waiting
for these items to arrive by the time classes start, just come in loose, comfortable clothes, such as a t-shirt and sweats.
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Show up! At your first class, one of our instructors will give an introduction and walk through how classes take place.
Southbury Taekwon-do Spring Schedule
Registration has opened for the Spring 2024
semester of Taekwon-do.
All classes are held at the Parks and Recreation Building located at 561 Main Street
South, Southbury, CT on Mondays and Wednesdays:
- 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Beginners (Ages 7 through Adult)
- 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Advanced (Ages 7 through Adult)
Please note that certain safety precautions are still in effect. These include the following:
- Students are asked to not drink directly from the building's water fountains. Instead, you may use the water fountains to fill your water bottles.
- The Senior Center side of the building will be off limits. We may use the P&R lavatories located off the mat room.
- No one is allowed to attend classes if they exhibit any symptoms of any illness. This includes parents and other family members.
- Students must sanitize their sparring equipment prior to use in class.
We recommend that students bring with them a towel to help remove perspiration. Parents are asked to minimize the number of non-participants that they
bring with them, when possible.