We train our
students to the best of their ability. Some students come to us in shape, while
others have come to us 100 pounds overweight. Most come to us with limited
flexibility, Adults start at any age, as we have had some adults who started as
late as age 65, and have still earned their black belts. As a student, you are
looked upon as an individual, never compared to anyone else. Our instructors
will be there every step of the way. All that is expected is a willingness to
try.
Here are some benefits you can expect from training in Taekwondo:
Fitness - The principles of
Taekwondo techniques are based on the design of your body. For power you
develop the larger, powerful muscles of the torso. The speed of the techniques
comes from the fast, agile muscles of the arms and legs. As you progress in
Taekwondo, you will learn to coordinate this speed and power, and develop a
concentration to focus all of your body's strength into a small, hard striking
surface like the edge of the hand or the heel of a foot.
Self-Defense - When the speed
and power developed through Taekwondo is used in a self-defense situation
against the vulnerable parts of an attacker's body, the results can be
incredible. Taekwondo allows a woman to emphasize many of her natural physical
strengths, such as power in the legs, while learning a method of self-defense
efficient against a much larger opponent. Knowing you can defend yourself,
your confidence will grow. And confidence alone is usually enough to deter
potential attackers.
Self-Confidence - This does
not come naturally for many people, but self-confidence can be developed over
a period of time. Through Taekwondo, as you accomplish new goals, your
confidence level increases. Taekwondo instills a sense of discipline and
self-confidence that can carry over to all aspects of your life.
Training is divided into three age levels to find
out more about the curriculum targeted for each level click on the following
links.
The purpose of prequalification is to make
stronger, more physically fit black belts. Prequalification
will allow us to promote 100% of testers regardless of whether or not they
break their boards in
testing on the first try. We want to avoid situations in which
grandparents are flown in from out
of state and a child does not pass because he doesn’t break his boards.
This is also a test of self-discipline and dedication. Successful
prequalification will require independent
preparation. We recommend that students begin preparing well in advance.
Please, don’t
wait until the last possible day to attempt prequalification.
Prequalification will take place on Saturday mornings at 7:00 am. Check
the newsletter and watch
the mail for postcards.Click
here for PDF file of current Prequalification requirements.
