What's included
24 live meetings
12 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students are encouraged to practice the techniques and forms on their own for improved retention and growth. Additionally, each belt will need to complete the "Home Rule" aspect. This will be explained in class as each belt has a different home rule. Also parents will receive a description via email.Assessment
Students will be evaluated for readiness throughout the 8 weeks and the last day of class will be the formal live test. Passing the test advances the student to the next belt.Class Experience
Welcome! This class will focus on the green belt curriculum of Tae Kwon Do. Classes meet for 8 weeks, 3x a week. Students will learn kicks, punches, blocks, stances and forms (poomsae) for their belt level. At the end of the course, students will be tested on what they have learned. Upon passing the test, students will have progressed onto the next belt level. Curriculum content: Basic kicks Basic stances Basic hand techniques Combination kicks Form (poomsae) Korean terms Breaking technique Testing Belt Progression: White belt Yellow belt Orange belt Green belt Purple belt Light-Blue belt Dark-Blue belt Brown belt Red belt High-Red belt Deputy Black belt Black belt
Learning Goals
By the end of the course, students shall demonstrate their knowledge and mastery in the following areas as well as other concepts (a full list will be emailed to parents).
Basic kicks
Combination kicks
Form
Breaking technique
Sparring techniques
Korean Terms
Home Rule
Other Details
Parental Guidance
An area large enough for the student to perform stretches/kicking and moving around without any tripping hazards or breakable objects nearby will be needed.
Supply List
I will email a curriculum guide on the first day of class. The guide will outline everything each student needs to know for their belt level. Additionally, a white v-neck Tae Kwon Do uniform (with a white collar) and a purple belt are also required. Students may use a uniform or belt that they already own.
Language of Instruction
English
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master Mark Tan is a 4th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do with 20 years of experience teaching students ages 5-70.
*1999 Open Karate tournament champion (lightweight)
*1999 Open Karate tournament champion (heavyweight)
*2011-2019 Sparring Team assistant coach
*2014 Illinois State gold medalist
*2021-Current Sparring Team coach
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Live Group Class
$480
for 24 classes3x per week, 8 weeks
30 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
1-6 learners per class