The video is up! Check us out in the latest episode of FoxSports: The College Experiment: http://msn.foxsports.com/video/shows/collegeexperiment (at 10:45)

Thanks to FoxSports Alison Skipper and Dave Strumpf for giving us the opportunity to spread our name and the sport out to the rest of the nation!

The Texas Taekwondo Team will be competing at National Collegiates in Denver on April 17-18. Currently, they are training hard on a daily basis to prepare for the competition. Wish them luck!

Check-In will be at 9:00am. Competition will start at 10:00am. Please check-in on time!

The location is the Recreational Sports Center. The physical address is 2001 San Jacinto Austin, TX 78712 . But everyone please park in Manor Garage which is located behind the RSC at 2017 Robert Dedman Drive.

Don’t forget to bring some cash for food, beverages, and T-Shirts!

For any questions, please contact me at (713) 259-2870 or Maddy Kirklighter at (361) 739-3265

See you guys on Saturday!

Everyone please park in Manor Garage which is located behind the RSC at 2017 Robert Dedman Drive.

Below is the link for parking info. Be prepared to pay ~$7 for parking for the day.

http://www.utexas.edu/parking/parking/garages/pg5.html

Fight-Offs is approaching quickly! If you haven’t registered, please do so ASAP!

The deadline for the application AND payment will  be Thursday, February 25th.

Please email texastaekwondo@gmail.com if you have any questions.

NOTE: It is MANDATORY to PAY ONLINE. Please go HERE to pay.

We know Texas ain’t just about football.

The University of Texas Sport Taekwondo Team will be hosting the Southwest Conference Taekwondo Fight-Offs once again. After last year’s success, we will be doing it bigger and better. This competition will be all about Olympic style sparring.

From college teams like Texas A&M, Baylor, Sam Houston, Rice, national team members, and those ambitious athletes who want to prove themselves, we have some serious match-ups.  Most of these schools are preparing for National Collegiates in April and have been training hard throughout the year. It’s time to test their skill level against the best.

A ranking system will be implemented into the competition for future Southwest Conference competitions. Certified WTF Officials will be running the matches. There will also be a certified medical trainer on board to provide assistance.

Eligibility to Compete:

- Must be at least 17 years old to compete
- College participants must bring identification of enrollment in a university to the event*
- Complete online application before the deadline, tba

*If the participant fails to present a form of ID that proves enrollment in college, the individual will have to pay the Non-College Competitor’s ticket price at the door

ALL SPARRING:

Rules: WTF-AAU  2 points for head shots in all divisions. One point for body shots.

The Gap and Cap rule will be applied:

Gaining a 7-point lead or when a competitor scores a maximum of 12 points the match will be stopped and a winner declared.

EQUIPMENT:

• Clean uniform
• Protective arm guard and shin guards made of foam rubber or vinil covered,
• Protective cup
• Chest guards
• Mouth piece
• Groin cup
• Head gear

*All is required. Head gears must not have face shields of any kind.

This event is sponsored by the UT Division of Recreational Sports

Admission is FREE for all spectators!

Please RSVP through our Facebook Event!

Our first official practice of the Spring will be on Thursday, January 21st at 7:00-9:00pm at the Recreational Sports Center: Martial Arts Room.

Just wear something comfortable to workout in. If you are interested in joining the team, we recommend attending our regular practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays 7-9pm in order to be familiar with the program.

If you have any questions, email us at texastaekwondo@gmail.com

Please help the Texas Taekwondo Team compete at National Collegiates in Denver, CO by contributing a donation of $25 for one shirt. If you would like two or more shirts, we are only asking for $20 each.

If you are interested in purchasing a shirt, please email us at texastaekwondo@gmail.com. Thanks!

White:

Texas Orange:

Charcoal:

Special thanks to Hieu Nguyen and Tri Diddy for photography and lighting!

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Here are a couple of events to look out for:

January 21, 2010: First Official Practice of Spring

February 27, 2010: 2010 Southwest Conference TaeKwonDo Fight-offs (more details soon)

And for our Poker Social last weekend, congrats to those who won and received the new Texas Taekwondo Longsleeve Athletic Shirt (on sale soon!).

The First Round:

The Loser’s Table:

Down to the Final Two:

Good luck to everyone who still have finals! Have a great Winter Break and don’t forget to keep checking our site for updates!

A&M Fightoffs was a success! The UT Taekwondo Team was finally able test their skills on the mat. There is no doubt that each team member win or lose was able to come out of this competition with pride from representing Texas.

Coming out of this competition, the team can now focus on their weaknesses and build on it to fully develop their game. With a fresh sense of confidence, the team will continue to train for the big dance, Collegiates, in the Spring. Great job guys!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

The double elimination competition will take place on Sunday, November 15th at 9:30am- 4:30pm. Location: College Station, TX at the READ building, Rm# 303.

We would like to thank GT Sports for visiting Austin to kick with us this weekend. Special thanks to Coach Joseph Gjonaj, Daren Tubbs, Selina Tubbs, and the little ones for making practice awesome!

Happy kicking.