About the MIT Korean Karate Club
The MIT Korean Karate Club practices Chung Do Kwan, a traditional style of
Tae Kwon Do, emphasizing five tenets to mastery: speed, power, focus, accuracy,
and balance. We are part of the World Tae Kwon Do Association, founded by ninth
degree black belt, Grandmaster Duk Sung Son.
Part of the philosophy of Chung Do Kwan is no-contact sparring, allowing full
power and focus without injuries. No-contact sparring is not wimpy -- artists
of the style are renowned for their powerful strikes. All members of the MIT
Korean Karate Club learn to break wood, and many break cinderblocks, too.
The MIT Korean Karate Club is led by 6th degree black belt Master Poh Lim, an MIT alumnus who began Tae Kwon Do practice as a white belt while an undergraduate at MIT. We are an informal and fun-loving bunch, and we feel that getting together for
two hours three times a week to do Tae Kwon Do is a great way to work off MIT
stress, to stay in shape, to gain self-esteem, and to learn self-defense.
Beginners are always welcome, especially those with no martial arts experience.
Upcoming Events
Tuesdays, Thursdays
Regular Classes
Stop by on Tuesdays and Thursdays on 7-8:30 P.M. No experience necessary! Due to COVID-19 we follow social distancing and regular disinfection. To get here, see Directions