Training
Location:
All
classes are two hours in length. All you need is a pair of tracksuit
bottoms and a t-shirt. For the first few weeks of the semester,
beginners can come to every class. After the first month the classes
are broken down as below. All classes are held in the UCD Sports Centre
(Belfield).
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Remember we train in the Belfield Sports Centre, which is located
beside to Student Union Centre, between the grass and astro-turf
pitches, and across the road from the tennis courts (beside the water
tower).
Training
Times: All
classes are two hours in length. All you need is a pair of tracksuit
bottoms and a t-shirt. For the first few weeks of the semester,
beginners can come to every class. After the first month the classes
are broken down as below. All classes are held in the UCD Sports Centre
as mentioned above.
Monday (5-7pm) Beginner
Class, Hall A (Top Half) This is the beginners class and is
geared towards our new members. We tend to focus on basic sparring
techniques, flexibility, fitness and self defense as well as sparring
and breaking after the first few months. The class is given by Ms.
Lynch. (Generally the largest class with anything up to 80 people
training during fresher's week).
Class size varies from 30-40 students.
Tuesday (6-8pm)
Senior Class, Hall A (Bottom Half) This class is primarily
for students who have training in Taekwon-Do before, i.e. yellow belts
up to black belts. If you are finding the beginners class too easy by
all means feel free to train with the higher grades. This class is
given by Mr. O'hAodha or Mr. Hargaden, and tends to focus on sparring
and patterns with some breaking near the end.
Class size varies from 20-30 students.
Thursday (5-7pm)
Sparring Session, Hall A (Top Half) This is the tougher
class with the focus mainly on sparring, endurance and fitness. This
class is for seniors only. New members are more that welcome to join
the class after a few months, just have a look at what's expected
before you dive in at the deep end! This class is given by Ms. Lynch
Class size varies from 15-20 students.
Friday (1-3pm)
Sparring & Patterns class, Small Hall This class is
taken by Brian and Ms Moriarty. This class is a great chance to
"brush-up" on any aspect of Tkd you need work on, be it Sparring,
Patterns, Breaking (Destruction), Self-Defense, or Techniques/Theory.
Class size varies from 10-20 students.
Sunday (1-3pm) Mixed
ability, Hall A All members are welcome to participate in
this class. Mr. Chris Quinn takes this class each Sunday. This again is
a less formal class and is an ideal opportunity to brush up on sparring
techniques and patterns due to the small class sizes.
Class size typically 10-15 students.