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 and one for advanced students.
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 $155 a semester for the first family member and $130 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!
Southbury Taekwon-Do Winter 2026 Schedule
Registration has opened for the Winter 2026
semester of Taekwon-do.
All classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays at:
Parks and Recreation Building
561 Main Street South, Southbury, CT
- 6:05 pm - 6:55 pm Beginners (Ages 7 through Adult)
- 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Advanced (Ages 7 through Adult)
Please note the following important dates:
- January 19: No class in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
- March 18: Belt Testing
- March 25: Promotions
Self-Defense Seminar Raises Money For Shelter
On Saturday, January 3, 2026, Crystal Wood and James De Carli conducted a seminar on 'Safety and Self-Defense.'
Topics included:
- Situational Awareness
- Avoiding Violent Encounters
- Recognizing Pre-attack Indicators
- Usage of common self-protection devices, such as pepper sprays
- Simple techniques for defending yourself and escaping commonly-used restraints
- What to do after a vilent encounter
The seminar did more than teach self-defense, it also raised funds for Safe Haven of
Greater Waterbury, Inc. Safe Haven is a non-profit organization that provides emergency shelter and free comprehensive
support services to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Safe Haven relies heavily on support from our community. While 65% of their funding comes from state and federal sources, 35% is raised through
contributions from United Ways, foundation grants, donations, and fundraising events such as this seminar. If anyone would like to make a donation,
please make Checks payable to:
Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury
P.O. Box 1503
Waterbury, CT 06721
You can make donations online using Safe Haven's website, SafeHavenGW.org.