When can I join?: you may join at anytime
What do I need to start?: Wear a T-shirt and lose pants
What are the benefits?: Students of all ages will experience:
Improved muscle tone
Increased strength
Increased stamina
Improved flexibility
Improved agility
Faster reflexes
Increased coordination
Improved self-esteem
Improved concentration
Reduced stress
Discipline
Respect for self and others
What does Taekwondo mean?
Tae......means foot or kicking
Kwon.....implies hand, fist
Do......means art or way
Why do you bow?
it's a sign of respect
When do you bow?
when you enter/leave the gym
at the beginning/end of class
when a black belt enters
to begin/end a sparring match
What is a kihap?
a loud yell
How do I perform a kihap?
should originate from the abdomen and be a loud release of energy
When do you kihap?
on the first move
when you change directions or stance
end of combination moves
When do you lift and turn instead of looking over shoulder first?
When performing an outside block
When performing a strike or punch as first move
Class line up order
Rank starts at the right by belt rank and seniority
second line starts at the right also, standing behind someone in the front row
What does Taekwondo mean?: Tae......means foot or kicking
Kwon.....implies hand, fist
Do......means art or way
Why do you bow?: it's a sign of respect
When do you bow?: when you enter/leave the gym
at the beginning/end of class
when a black belt enters
to begin/end a sparring match
What is a kihap?: a loud yell
How do I perform a kihap?: should originate from the abdomen and be a loud release of energy
When do you kihap?: on the first move
when you change directions or stance
end of combination moves
When do you lift and turn instead of looking over shoulder first?: When performing an outside block; When performing a strike or punch as first move
Class line up order: Rank starts at the right by belt rank and seniority
second line starts at the right also, standing behind someone in the front row