Senior Taekwondo at Kontula Community Centre

Senior taekwondo is designed for people seeking varied physical activity in a welcoming group. The programme develops memory, balance, strength and functional ability through taekwondo methods. Training takes place standing and with support if needed - there is no running or jumping during the session. When possible, exercises are done barefoot, and suitable clothing includes jogging trousers and a t-shirt or other comfortable attire.

The group is led by taekwondo teacher and master Dae Jin Hwang, who brought taekwondo to Finland from South Korea. Hwang has teaching experience from the Finnish Association for the Disabled as well as from Finland, South Korea and the USA. He won the South Korean championship in 1962 and 1963.

Training is held in a small living room where participant numbers are limited to six. If numbers increase, activities can be moved to larger spaces at the Kontula service centre. Please note that the City of Helsinki does not provide insurance for session participants.

Register in person, by phone (+358 40 334 3188) or by email (yhteisotalo.kontula@hel.fi).