Taekwondo
High, fast kicks, patterns and sparring in a Korean martial art.
Taekwondo
- To start
- $60
- Each month
- $50
- Time
- 3 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1 hour or more
- Where
- A local facility
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It gets your body properly working.
- There's a real game to win.
- It comes with people built in.
- It keeps you off screens.
You’ll like it if
- You want to get moving
- You want to get really good at something
- You want to meet people
Maybe not if
- You would rather not get hit
- You want to enjoy it from day one
- You want something gentle on your body
Heads upGetting hit
What it feels like
TaekwondoAverage sport & Fitness hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$60Costs more to start than 68% of hobbies
$50Over a year, more than the kit
$660About $4 an hour at 3 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the facility for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Join a beginners' class and learn the front kick, the turning kick and the first moves of a simple pattern.
1 hour or moreA local facilityVery easy to start
Questions
How much does taekwondo cost to start?
About $60 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $50 a month once you are going.
How much time does taekwondo take?
About 3 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1 hour or more.
Where do people do taekwondo?
At a facility most towns have, like a pool, gym or club.
Is taekwondo good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Join a beginners' class and learn the front kick, the turning kick and the first moves of a simple pattern.
Do I need other people for taekwondo?
No. It works fine on your own, though plenty of people do it together.