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.

Young Children - Tiny Tigers       4-6 yrs.

Children - Karate for Kids (K4K)      7-11yrs.

Teen and Adult        12yrs & Up

Prequalification for Black Belts:

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.