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Can
I stay and watch my
child during
classes?
Absolutely.
In fact, we prefer
the parents stay and
watch. This
way the parents will
know exactly what
their child is
taught. Also,
the parent can
listen to the
corrections given to
their child by the
instructor and take
a proactive role in
helping the child
practice at home.
What
do you do to ensure
the safety of your
students?
We
do not allow
students under the
age of 16 to perform
breaking techniques
nor joint locking
techniques. Performing
breaking techniques
can cause damage to
the growth plates
found at the ends of
the bones of
children. If
the growth plate is
damaged it could
cause the growth of
that particular bone
to be stunted.
Joint locking
techniques can set a
child up for
potential joint
problems later in
life.
It may not be
apparent at the time
of executing the
techniques, but many
years later,
problems could
develop that were
caused by performing
these techniques at
such a young age.
The human
body does not
develop and
strengthen enough to
withstand this type
of training until
around the age of
16.
Free sparring will
not be permitted
until the student
has enough
experience and
control of their
technique.
Plus, they will have
to wear the
necessary protective
gear.
How
much do classes
cost?
There
many payment plans
and discounts for
multiple family
members - too many
to list here.
Please contact us
for more details.
How
do I know the
instructor is
qualified to teach?
There
are absolutely no
governmental
regulations
regarding the
martial arts
industry.
Anybody can open a
school and represent
him/herself as an
instructor.
Therefore, do not be
afraid to ask
questions, but do
not cross the line
from polite
information
gathering to
interrogation.
Do your research to
make certain your
future instructor is
authentic, and
qualified to teach
the art(s) he/she
represents.
While there
are many good,
quality martial arts
instructors out
there, there are
also many who have
been permitted to
skyrocket through
the ranks without
acquiring anything
but the most
superficial
knowledge of their
art.
Generally
speaking, someone
with at least 10
years of training,
in the discipline
they are teaching,
will have a broad,
firm knowledge base.
Typically, a 1st,
2nd and many times
even 3rd degree
black belt is not
experienced or
knowledgeable enough
to adequately teach
an authentic martial
art.
If the school
claims to teach a
Korean martial art,
make certain the
instructor descends
from an authentic
Korean lineage.
Also, the
term
"Master"
is used much too
loosely. If
the instructor
claims to be a
master ask for
authenticity of
this. The
instructor should be
at least a 4th
degree black belt in
order to have earned
this title.
Click here
to see the
qualifications of
our instructors.
I
have heard the term
"belt
factory", what
does that mean?
We
have high
expectations for our
students and their
abilities, ensuring
they truly earn
their rank.
While it is possible
to reach the black
belt level in 2
years with us, most
will take 3 to 4
years. Recently,
many commercialized
schools have begun
promoting students
prematurely.
For example,
it literally takes
years of daily
practice to develop
the technical
ability that is
worthy of a black
belt. But,
some schools will
promote students to
the black belt level
in a matter of
months instead of
years. It is
unfortunate that we
of the McDonald’s
and Internet
generation are
always looking for a
shortcut, a quick
fix. It makes many
of us miss a lot of
very valuable and
important
information.
Click here
to see our belt
system.
How
often do students
test?
Testing
is offered once a
month, but only for
those students that
meet the minimum
time requirements
and the technical
expectancies.
Testing should not
be the primary focus
- concentration on
perfect execution of
each and every
technique should be
more important, then
the test will take
care of itself.
What
ages are appropriate
for martial art
training?
Every
child's attention
span is different,
but according to Parents
magazine, the best
age to start a child
in the martial arts
is 6 years
old. Our
experience has shown
this to be
true. It seems
the age of 6 is when
most children
develop the ability
to focus enough for
this type of
training.
We
will accept students
into our traditional
Taekwon Do
program as young as
6 - there is no such
thing as too old to
start martial arts.
We
will accept students
into our traditional
Hapki Do
program as young as
16 due to the joint
locking techniques
that are prevalent
in this system (see
the question on
safety above).
We
will accept students
into our weapons
program as young as
6 - there is no such
thing as too old to
start martial arts.
What
would you consider
to be the most
important factor in
seeking a martial
art school?
The
instructor.
Look for an
experienced,
clean-cut,
articulate
instructor with an
authentic
resume. Be
cautious with those
who act tough, tell
tales, and cover
themselves in rank
and titles. Whatever
school you choose,
totally devote
yourself to that
school, that art,
and that instructor
in order to grow
both physically and
mentally. Only
by complete
commitment will you
ever begin to
understand the art
you have chosen to
study.
Also, trust
your instincts - if
something about the
school doesn’t
feel right with you,
then it probably isn’t
going to suit your
needs
When
can I start martial
art training?
You
can sign-up at any
time. Our
classes are
structured so we can
accommodate new
students at any
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