Taekwondo

START YOUR TAEKWONDO JOURNEY WITH US

You can start Taekwondo practice at any time, welcome aboard!

The discipline of Taekwondo is suitable for all ages – we have classes from age 5 and upwards and classes for families, where parents and kids can practice together. You do not need previous experience in Martial Arts or a sports background to start Taekwondo training.

We are known for our classes’ encouraging and positive atmosphere! There is currently training taking place in the center of Helsinki and in the Pakila area.

Read more about Taekwondo in Finnish here.

TRAINING GROUPS

Level 1: Beginners - 7.kup (white belt - second grade yellow belt)

Level 2: 7.kup - 5.kup (second grade yellow belt - second grade green belt)  

Level 3: 4.kup (blue belt) and over

Basic Poomsae: 30 min technical training for everyone (included to once a week - training program)

Poomsae Team: Competiton team training for forms

Kyorugi Team: Competition team training for sparring

Taekwondo starts with the Level 1 training group.

As a new trainee, select the Level 1 training group(s) appropriate for your age. More information about our training groups can be found here. If you have previously practiced taekwondo and have a belt category of 7 Kup or higher, you can enter Level 2 or Level 3 groups according to your respective belt category.

Registration for Taekwondo training is performed via an online form: Register here

In the registration form, select the group you want to participate in (age, group & location). If you want to train several times a week, select “all groups” in the form. Following registration, you can come to the training session of your choice.

In the registration form, choose whether you will only train once or several times a week. Your choice can be changed later on. More information about payments and payment policies can be found in Finnish here.

TRAINING SCHEDULE
 

ATTENDING YOUR FIRST TRAINING SESSION

You are welcome to join our training sessions after completing the registration form.

Pre-registration is required for every session through myClub. You can conveniently do this using the myClub mobile app, which can be downloaded to your smartphone from this link. If using the mobile app is not possible, you can also register for sessions by logging into myClub via the website.

If you need support in using myClub or guidance on how to get started, you can contact our combat sports IT support:
henri-mikael.nuorimaa@hnmky.fi.

When you arrive at the gym, please inform the instructor that it is your first time. Our helpful instructors and assistant instructors will guide you and answer any questions you may have. New participants are always given guidance during the sessions. You are welcome to ask the instructors for advice.

For your initial taekwondo sessions, wear flexible indoor sportswear and bring a water bottle. We practice barefoot. You will need to acquire a taekwondo uniform before your first belt test, but you may purchase it earlier if you wish. The uniform can be purchased affordably through our club.

A warm welcome to join us!

More information about Taekwondo in Helsingin NMKY can be found here.