BGSU Taekwondo Club

2025 Fall Semester Class Times:

Mon and Thu 6:30pm - 8pm, BGSU Rec Center, Martial Arts Room

Contact: Chris Cavera <CCAVERA at BGSU dot EDU> 

Who can join?

• • • Classes are free of charge to all BGSU students faculty and staff. Beginner to advanced are welcome.

What will I learn?

• • • A blend of traditional Taekwondo as well as Olympic-style (WTF) and Hapkido.

Do I need a uniform?

• • • Only if you want to stick with it. At first, just dress for full range of motion. If you are interested in purchasing a uniform, we recommend shopping around for a plain white dobok or karate gi.

What is a typical class like?

• • • 1/2 hour warm up including jumping jacks, push-ups, sit-ups, and lunges. Basic kick practice followed by pad work and/or forms and sparring drills.

If I practiced TKD in my home town, can I pick up where I left off?

• • • This is considered on a case by case basis. If you hold rank in another style, bring your current belt as well as a white belt and speak to an instructor before class.

How long will it take to get a black belt?

• • • It varies, but expect it to take at least 4 years of consistent and focused training.

How often are promotions / tests? 

• • • We try to have 2 per semester. One around mid-terms and another around finals. We typically charge $10 (the cost of the new belt).

Who were your instructors?

• • • Our club is a satellite of Lee's Martial Arts located in Bloomington, Indiana.