TAEKWONDO

Homeschool Day Class: Tuesday, Thursday: 10:45am - 11:30am

Beginner: Tuesday, Thursday: 5:30pm - 6:15pm

Intermediate/Advanced: Tuesday, Thursday: 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Sparring: Wednesday: 5:45pm - 7:15pm

The Way of the Hand and Foot:
The Origin of Taekwondo

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art which was introduced to the United States after WWII. Its popularity grew globally and in 2000 became an official sport of the Olympics. It is known for its speed and kicks.

The Five Tenets of Taekwondo sum up the philosophy of the martial art and what drives our instruction: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, Indomitable Spirit.

Who Will Benefit from Taekwondo Training?

Do any of the following apply to you?

Looking for improved muscle tone, strength, and stamina?
Need more flexibility, agility, and faster reflexes?
Want more self-confidence or self-esteem?
Looking to develop leadership skills?
Need to improve self-discipline, concentration, and focus?
Want to learn a martial art?

Then you'd be perfect for Taekwondo! Because students advance at their own pace, age and experience really don't matter. Children (at least 5-years old), teens, and adults are all welcome!

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About Our Classes

Homeschool Day Classes are offered during the morning hours for homeschoolers searching for a physical fitness curriculum option. The classes follow the same structure and requirements as our evening classes. Students must be in kindergarten or older.

Evening Classes are 45-minutes, twice a week. They include:

Warm-ups (eg. running, exercises)
Stretches
Technique (learning new forms and kicks)
Practice/drills for forms and kicks
Physical fitness requirement (eg. push-ups, burpees, squats, planks)

We have a dedicated sparring class, 1.5 hours once a week for yellow belts and higher.

What to Expect

Students advance through a belt system, starting at white belt and eventually progressing to black belt. Each new belt level has new forms, kicks, and requires passing physical fitness requirements.

Sparring is also a crucial part of training. Without it, students never get to apply what they learn. Trying to kick a moving target, that now kicks back, requires much more skill and concentration than drilling on pads or bags.

During belt tests, students demonstrate all aspects of what they've learned in class: forms, kicks, sparring, fitness, and board breaking. It's always an exciting time to celebrate with family and friends.