Introduction

Every Wednesday and Saturday from March to December at Gyeonghuigung Palace, a Taekwondo Performance will take place in the front courtyard of Sungjeongmun. Foreign tourists visiting the palace can also learn Taekwondo, as classes are held here three times a day (except Mondays).

Taekwondo Cultural Performance

The Taekwondo Cultural Performance will introduce visitors to the energy and skill of the martial art Taekwondo one of Korea's national sports, which has fans throughout the world. This is a particularly special performance as it presents both traditional Korean classical music and Taekwondo in the same show. On every second and fourth Saturday of the month, a group of Korean children perform Taekwondo, which is always a hit with the audience.

Taekwondo classes for foreign visitors

Taekwondo classes are held in the Taeryeongjeon Jeongak and the front courtyard of Gyeonghuigung Palace. Here visitors can learn the basic forms of Taekwondo, the art of self-defense, and wood breaking. Classes are only one hour long, so can be easily included in a busy sight-seeing schedule, although those who want to make a day of it can do all three classes. Learning this traditional sport in a beautiful, historical setting will really enable you to experience Korea's culture. The classes are offered daily (excluding Mondays), three times a day. Be sure to check the schedule as different classes are taught at different times, and to make reservations through the website a day in advance.