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We hear lots of positive feedback from our students and their parents.  Here are some key things you should know:

  1. Master Chung is present and teaching during every single class.* Every time you or your child attend, they will be taught by a 7th degree Master! *(One recent exception: We recently started a 90 minute advanced class for high ranking belts, which is run by one of our 4th Degree Black Belt Instructors. This is open for adult black belts, but is strictly invitation-only for children and colored belt ranks.)
  2. Tae Kwon Do classes last one hour, including  (a) Warm-up, (b) Forms/Self-defense, (c) Kicking practice, (d) Sparring (for yellow belts and up)
  3. Contact sparring is available at every class for all age levels. Protective gear is required for contact sparring, and safety rules are closely enforced.
  4. If you miss a class, NO PROBLEM!  Since every class is open to all belt levels, there’s another class available to you within 24 hours (except Sundays). This is a huge advantage, as many martial arts schools only have 2-3 classes available weekly for many belt levels or age groups.
  5. Master Chung has developed a deep “bench” of high ranking black belts to assist him during classes.  These assistant instructors are mature adults that have typically worked closely with Master Chung.

beginnerBeginners: Foundations

Starting anything new feels slow and difficult at first.  Work hard and be patient.  As long as you work hard, your first colored belt is never more than 8 weeks away!  In your first few months we’ll work on the following:

  • Getting your body used to moving differently
  • Basic stances, blocks, strikes, and kicks
  • Coordinated movement
  • Flexibility

colorbeltColored Belts: Learning

As you progress into colored belt ranks, you’ll build on your foundation.  This period lasts about two years, and consistent workers typically progress to a new belt every two  months or so.

During this learning period, you will:

  • Perfect the basics
  • Learn advanced movements
  • Master over 25 self-defense situations
  • Get a great workout!

blackbeltBlack Belt: Where Learning Really Begins

Many people think that achieving a black belt represents the end of their learning experience.  This couldn’t be further from the truth!

Although you “know” all the moves, you don’t know everything!  (Keep in mind that it takes additional years of practice to earn progressive degrees of black belt).  A typical fourth degree black belt has trained consistently for 12 years or more.

Our black belts focus on:

  • Perfecting their technique (speed, accuracy, coordination, & power)
  • Mastering sparring abilities
  • Mastering real-world self defense abilities
  • Teaching others when assisting Master Chung
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