Taekwondo for Children

We teach children ages four and up how to punch and kick ... correctly! Our instructors are experienced at working with children, encouraging their interest in martial arts in a nonthreatening way. As they progress in rank, they learn respect for themselves and others, gain fitness, and develop pride and self-discipline.

Develops Self-Discipline - When asked what they would like their child to get out of taekwondo, most parents cite, "self-discipline." Our program helps to increase the children's attention span, promotes concentration skills, and then rewards them for their accomplishments. Teaching a child how to discipline him or herself allows that child to perform well in other activities: school, scouting, sports, music, and later, college and careers. We're shaping the leaders of tomorrow!

Promotes Safety Awareness - Hundreds of children are abducted every year because they are not aware that they are in danger. The children in our taekwondo course learn how to recognize an unsafe situation, and what to do about it.

Increases Self-Confidence - As students achieve higher rank, they are proud of the progress they've made. They are shown respect by lower-ranking students and instructors. Taekwondo gives them the confidence to try other new things: enter a spelling bee, try out for band, drill team, or debate club. And because our students know how to defend themselves, they are less likely to fight. After all, aggression is a symptom of low self-esteem.

Enhances Flexibility and Fitness - As students become more physically fit, the exercises become more fun and complex. Students and parents report that taekwondo is a terrific supplement to other sports, keeping the children active and fit during off seasons of baseball, basketball, football, and soccer. However, martial arts is not just for natural athletes! It will greatly improve any child's fitness and flexibility. They're having so much fun that they don't know it's work!

Imroves Coordination - During their growing-up years, all children go through phases of awkwardness. Taekwondo teaches balance, grace, and coordination on both left and right sides. Children learn to simultaneously perform different movements with their feet and hands, balance and jump on one leg, and predict similar movements in the other students.

Teaches Social Skills and Respect - Our taekwondo program requires the children to learn and use courtesy. Simple but vital concepts such as taking turns, speaking respectfully to the instructors and other students, thanking each other, encouraging their classmates, bowing and shaking hands are an integral part of each class.

Taekwondo for Men and Women

Our taekwondo course offers a practical self-defense program for men and women. Students learn how to use the stronger parts of their bodies against the weaknesses of a potential attacker. Taekwondo as a martial art has many other benefits as well, aside from the feeling of enhanced security and confidence.

Complete Physical Fitness Program - Taekwondo is a complete workout, involving every aspect of athleticism: balance, coordination, strength, endurance, and flexibility. Training is both aerobic and anaerobic. As the students gradually progress in rank, the exercises become more strenuous and complex. Taekwondo is never boring!

Promotes Mental Awareness - An essential part of self-defense is recognizing a bad situation for what it is. Our students learn how to recognize an unsafe situation, and what to do about it. They also develop a personal style of self-defense rooted within their own belief systems.

Develops Self-Discipline - Self-discipline isn't just for kids. Our belt ranking system allows adult students to set short-term goals and then strive to meet those goals. Working toward goals in taekwondo carries over into other areas of life: college, continuing education, family, hobbies, and careers.

Increases Self-Confidence - As students achieve higher rank, they are proud of their progress. They are shown respect by lower-ranking students and instructors. Taekwondo instills confidence because there's really no way to fail. According to a study published in Psychology Today, martial artists have less anxiety, a greater sense of responsibility, are less likely to take risks, and are more socially intelligent.

Reduces Stress - There's nothing like pounding on a bag and yelling really loud at the end of a long day at work. Taekwondo is a safe outlet for frustrations at work, home, or during the commute. And ladies, bring your husbands in, too. We have terrific family rates!