20 Years of the Taekwondo Club
Established in 2006, the Taekwondo Club celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026, marking two decades of sporting achievement, personal growth and a thriving club community.
Since its formation, the club has introduced hundreds of students to the martial art, providing opportunities for members of all abilities to develop their skills, build confidence and represent the University in competition.
Recent Notable Achievements
- UK Student National Championship (BUCS): 2x Bronze (A-class), 3x Gold (B-class)
- Scottish National Championships: 1x Gold (A-class), 1x Gold (B-class)
- Lanarkshire Open: 1x Gold (B-class)
Beyond competition results, the club's greatest strength has been its supportive and welcoming environment. Generations of members have found a community that encourages personal development both on and off the mats, helping students gain cofidence, resilience and lifelong friendships.
"Practicing taekwondo allows me to destress and completely focus on the moment. The club gave me the space to grow confident in being loud and the mental resilience to take criticisms, ultimately allowing me to get better and better. As I watch the club evolve, give back to the community and embody the taekwondo mindset, I feel incredibly rewarded to be part of this journey".
- Sophie Addison-Smyth (Club Member 2022-26)
"EUTKD gave me some of my fondest memories at university, becoming a big part of my uni experience. Coming in with no TKD background, the training pushed me well beyond what I thought I was capable of, while sometimes challenging, but ultimately rewarding in what it taught me about myself. What made it special was the community that built around it; the longer I was involved, the more the feeling grew. It was wonderful to see the club expand during my time, welcoming more new members, embracing beginners and becoming more involved in representing Edinburgh University at competition".
- Sumit Sah (Club Member 2015-19)
Photograph of the Taekwondo team at the BSTF competition in 2016