Taekwondo CERN

28/09/2023

23/01/2023

Taekwondo lessons have resumed at CERN, with Dave taking the Monday evenings (focus on basics, self defence, poomsae) and Bernardo taking the Friday evenings (focus also on basics - mostly kicking, fighting and poomsae). Newcomers always welcome to give it a go! (access to CERN mandatory)

17/12/2022

Congratulations to Arnaud, Kathryn and Markus for all passing their grading last night at Il Gi Dojang last night! And thanks of course to Bernardo, our excellent trainer (currently having a well-deserved holiday) and Barbara too!

04/11/2022

Great lesson tonight Bernardo! Thanks so much! I think we will be aching for the next days! Or perhaps that’s just me?

03/10/2022

Our web site is functional and up to date!

Introduction to Taekwondo Taekwondo /ˌtaɪˌkwɒnˈdoʊ/ (Korean 태권도 (跆拳道) ) is a martial art originating in Korea. It combines combat and self-defense techniques with sport and exercise. In 1989, taekwondo was the world's most popular martial art. Gyeorugi (pronounced [kjʌɾuɡi]), a ...

03/10/2022

Trainings are on Mondays at 8pm and Fridays at 7:30pm. In the Pump Hall at CERN! Beginners welcome to come along and try (CERN access needed of course)

25/09/2022

Training is happening every Monday and Friday. Come along and have a try, free of charge, to see if you like kicking things! (Hint: you will!)

07/08/2022

We will probably focus on some self defense this week! Looking forward to seeing you on Monday and Friday!

11/07/2022

Brilliant to see CERN Summer Students trying Taekwondo at CERN! See you again on Friday at 7:30!

05/07/2022

Exceptionally, this year Taekwondo CERN will have trainings throughout the summer months (July and August) - subject to sufficient people attending! And these lessons (Mondays @ 8pm; Fridays @ 7:30pm) will be FREE! Note that only people with CERN access are allowed on site of course! For more information check out our web site at: https://taekwondo.web.cern.ch/CERNtaekwondo.html

07/06/2022

Next trainings: Friday 10th @ 7:30pm; Monday 13th @ 8pm. Please sign-up in the Google doc if you intend to come! (and contact Dave Barney for any questions)