The Student National squads are united teams that welcome all styles of Taekwon-Do practitioner. Currently housing University & College students from 46 Institutions across the UK and Ireland, representing all ITF and WT groups. The teams train throughout the year at various locations, preparing for an array of International Championships. Being part of a squad means insurance and all training sessions are completely free.

All squad athletes are supported through the BUTL Athlete Development Programme. Athletes have a bespoke plan deigned to help them to achieve their goals and targets. With 1-1 support, access to personal nutritionists, psychologists, progress reports and on hand mental and well being support, the programme aims to assist and develop all squad members inside and outside of training. Athletes are rewarded throughout via the athlete Reward and Recognition Scheme. All athletes work with our squad nutrition and psychologist staff, all provided as free services.

Established in 2017, the UK squad has attended one World Championship and two European Championships. The current team success tally from these events stands at 3 World Champions and 13 European Champions. A further 89 International Silver and Bronze medals have been won by the squad at these events. The Irish squad was established in January 2021. We believe in both squads and are incredibly proud of all their achievements win or learn.