Get ready for your first Taekwondo class the same way you would for any workout
- Wear comfortable clothes that won’t restrict your motion. a T-shirt and shorts, yoga pants, or sweats is fine. You’ll probably get warm during training, so multiple layers usually aren’t recommended.
- Remove all visible jewelry, including all rings, piercings, and anything around your neck (even if partially hidden by clothing or hair) and put them in a safe place. We have cubbies at the dojang to store your belongings.
- Plan to remove your shoes and socks, since we practice barefoot.
- Don’t eat a large meal too close to class, but do make sure you’re adequately hydrated. When in doubt, drink a little extra water before class starts. Bring a water bottle, and during the hot months of summer, consider bringing two.
More Resources
If you have questions about what you’re getting yourself into, or if you’d like to understand some of the rules and etiquette we follow in the dojang, check these additional posts:
Safety Check
Taekwondo training is physically rigorous, and you should do a few things to make sure our classes will be safe for you.
If you have any doubts, ask your primary care provider if there’s any reason you shouldn’t practice Taekwondo. Make sure you don’t have any cuts or open wounds on your hands, feet, or other areas of exposed skin.
If you have any injuries, trauma, or other conditions that make aspects of Taekwondo training problematic for you, notify the Head Instructor in advance. Workouts are challenging, but we don’t want to aggravate known injuries or other health conditions you may bring to the dojang.