The UGA Karate Club, founded in 1960, is the oldest active martial arts club at the University of Georgia. The Karate Club's aim is to provide good physical conditioning while teaching the art, history and philosophy of Tae Kwon Do.
Membership is open to all students, faculty and staff, and beginners are welcome.
Our instructors come from a variety of martial arts backgrounds. The club's primary style is the Moo Duk Kwan branch of Tae Kwon Do, although a number of other arts and traditions are represented within the membership. Our chief instructor, Master Jim Couch, has over thirty-five years experience in the martial arts and holds a 7th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a 6th degree black belt in Hapkido, and a 1st degree black belt in Judo. The club participates in open tournaments throughout the year and hosts the annual St. Valentine's Day Classic every February. In addition to being extremely competitive in tournaments, students learn self defense and self discipline.