Training at the University
Schedule
- Wednesday: 7.30 - 9.00 pm
- Friday: 7 - 8:30 pm
- Sunday: 2 - 4 pm
Weekdays are dedicated to Tang Soo Do exclusively, while the topic of Sunday seminars are focused on the use of weapons (sticks, swords, knives) in various Martial Arts.. See the schedule for more information.
Wednesday class takes place in the Henry Crown martial arts room (first floor).
Friday and Sunday classes take place in the martial arts/dance studio in Ratner Gym.
How to Join
Show up at a class, and we will get you started!
Seriously, that's it. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to try Tang Soo Do for themselves before making a commitment. Simply come to one of our regular classes in some form of athletic clothing, and we will start showing you the basics of our martial art.
If you decide to join after a few classes, your first step will be to fill out an ITF Membership application form. This involves basic contact information, a risk waiver, and a one-time $35 Do Bok fee. You will also need to sign a risk waiver for the University of Chicago Athletics deparment.
Once you sign up, you will get a free Do Bok (uniform).
Club Membership
At the present moment there are no club fees - the club has all the equiment needed and enough money to pay the tournament fees (if you want to participate in any tournament - it's completely voluntary). Also, if you get a friend to join, you will get a cool Tang Soo Do hoodie.
At the end of each quarter, members may partake in a promotional test in order to advance in rank. The testing fee is currently $20 (this includes testing fee, a new belt and a breaking board).
Important In accordance with University policies, membership is restricted to UChicago students, staff, faculty, alumni, and spouses thereof. We encourage any who don't meet this criteria to visit our parent school, Fitzgerald's Martial Arts.
Why should you join UCTSD?
- Learn to defend yourself safely in a range of different situations.
- Tang Soo Do training will improve your strength, endurance, balance, and coordination.
- We put a strong emphasis on discipline, focus, and control (without being anal-retentive about it).
- All students are automatically members of the International Tang Soo Do Federation, meaning your rank will be recognized at any ITF school worldwide.
- In addition to club classes, members can train anytime at Fitzgerald's Martial Arts for free.
- The presence of multiple instructors ensure that each student gets plenty of personalized attention.
- Outside of class, the club regularly hosts study breaks, movie nights, game nights, and other forms of escapism.
- You get a guaranteed backup crew in case of a zombie apocalypse, alien invasion, machine uprising, etc.
Contact and More Info
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If you have further questions you can contact Ferdinand Taenzler at ftaenzler@uchicago.edu