Choi Tae Kwon Do Club
About
Tae Kwon Do, “a Korean martial art, which requires the use of only hands and feet, without weapons” was developed during the years of 1954-55 by General Choi Hong Hi. Its roots lie in the ancient Korean martial arts of Taek Kyon and Subak.
The Choi Tae Kwon Do Club of the University of Wisconsin, Madison was started by Drs. Jack Nitschke and Carmen Alonso in 1998. The club provides traditional martial arts training and is dedicated to promoting individual growth through a non-competitive environment.
Classes generally are for an hour and a half. The first 30-45 minutes is a workout/warmup which consists of push-ups, sit-ups, and stretching. The remainder of class concentrates on a wide range of Tae Kwon Do technique, as appropriate to the individual’s experience level. The final few minutes of every class are used for meditation/contemplation and announcements.
New students interested in joining the club can simply attend one of the scheduled classes in loose fitting, comfortable workout clothing (i.e. sweatpants, sweatshirt). Questions can be emailed to club contacts.
Class times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 5-6:30pm, and Sundays 10-11:30am. Class times and locations are posted on our Facebook page.
ALL CLASSES ARE FREE!