"How do I join?"

Membership in the GW Taekwondo Club is open to all residents of the DC-Metro area. In order to join, please follow these simple steps:

1. Contact the club
   Contact Sara Cook, the club president at , and let her know you want to join the club. She will be happy to meet you prior to a regularly scheduled workout to complete your registration.
   
   
2. Medical Insurance
   Prior to this meeting, you must obtain medical insurance (if you haven't already done so) and bring proof of your medical insurance with you when you register. Saying that you have it, but forgot it at home, doesn't work. The university requires that all participants in the club have medical insurance and we cannot ignore this requirement; noone is exempt.
   
   Students can obtain insurance from their parents or through the university. In either case, proof of insurance must be provided at the time of registration.
   
   
3. Waivers
   All club members and prospective club members are required to submit a completed waiver prior to participating in any club workouts.
   

   •   GWU Students, Faculty, and Staff	GWU On-line Waiver
   Complete and submit the on-line waiver for GW students, faculty, and staff only.
   •   Non-GWU members	GWU Waiver
   Download this PDF file, print, complete, and turn in to either the president or treasurer.

   
   
   
4. Final Details
   Arrive at the class location at least 20 minutes prior to scheduled club hours on the day agreed upon with the club president. At this time, you will be requested to fill out our registration forms and pay the membership fee ($40 for GW students with a valid-ID or $60 for non-GW students). You may pay via cash or check (payable to "Taekwondo Club"). Your membership fee is valid for one semester (3 months). If payment in full is a problem, please inquire about our convenient payment plan.
   
   All members must create an account with myDCTKD in order to be on the club email announcement list and to register for all promotion tests.

Other Items

• Yellow belts and above
  Because of the current restructuring of the United States Taekwondo Union (USTU) by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), the Taekwondo Club is waiving the requirement for club members to register with the USTU.
  
  
• Black Belts
  In order to wear your black belt during club workouts, you must provide a copy of your WTF/USTU dan certificate in advance. This requirement is essential in order to have your dan rank recognized. Also, only V-neck, white doboks (no patches) are allowed. If your dan rank was issued by another organization, or if you have other questions, contact Master Brian Wright at .
  
  
• Uniform
  Within two weeks of joining, you will be required to obtain the essential equipment, the taekwondo uniform, or dobok. The uniform costs $23 and is available directly from the club. You may also purchase your dobok from another source, but it must be the V-neck style and will probably cost more. With proper care, this important piece of equipment should last for two semesters.
  

That's it! You're ready to begin.

 
Additional Questions?

• Read the FAQ : Frequently Asked Questions
  
  
• Contact us via email :
  Contact us at any time with any questions that you may have.
  
  
• See Our Slideshows : Taekwondo Club Slideshows
  See our slideshows of activities the club members sponsor and participate.
  
  
• Visit us in person during our regular workouts : Taekwondo Club Schedule
  The best way of finding out what the club is really like, however, is to visit us during class time and watch firsthand. See you soon!