LITTLE DRAGON
 TRADITIONAL TAEKWONDO
PROGRAM

Oh Ryung Hon Taekwondo

Taekwondo is a martial art of Korean origin. “Taekwondo” is a Korean term which “tae” means foot, “kwon” means hand and “do” means the way. The way of the hand and foot. It is an ancient art that is used for physical exercise, self defense, sport application, and career advancement in film and movie production.


Traditional Taekwondo emphasizes the complete development of the student in Mind and Body. Oh Ryung Hon style of Taekwondo incorporates a mix of different styles of martial arts within the basic Taekwondo system.

Our Little Dragons’ Program is developed specifically for preschool age children ages 4-6. The classes are designed with the following goals in mind:


    Development of basic motor skills

    Create a foundation of fitness and fun! Taekwondo provides exercises as it tones and develops the body and muscles including the heart. Its movements also increase flexibility which aides in injury prevention.

    Develop Life Success Skills including the ability to focus, goal setting, understanding of application and reward concepts, and other building blocks needed to set patterns for success in future aspirations.

    Teaching of character qualities such as courtesy, respect, self-control, integrity, confidence, self-esteem, perseverance, dedication, and honor for oneself and others.

    Self defense and safety awareness skills.

The classes are 30 minutes long and include interactive games and activities designed to teach techniques and concepts of Traditional Taekwondo. Positive reinforcement is used to guide students towards their program goals. Our unique Little Dragon Belt program, award stripes, and star chart rewards are all tools we use to reward our students for setting and reaching their Individual goals (please see the Little Dragons award and patch system below for more detailed description of belt program and awards program).

Little Dragons Award and Patch System


Little dragons earn different colored belts to recognize their level of progression in our program. Dragons who have completed their belt level requirements will have the opportunity to promote to the next level belt at our “Little Dragons Belt Testing and Award Ceremony” held once every ten weeks. The Ceremony is 30 minutes long during which the Dragons demonstrate to their Instructors and their family what they have learned and accomplished over the ten week training cycle.

Parents also have the opportunity to sign up for a Parent/Instructor conference to review their child’s testing and set ongoing goals for the next cycle after each Belt Testing Ceremony.



BELTS:

Our Little Dragons advance at ½ rank intervals.


    Solid belts represent recommended ranks

    Striped belts represent decided ranks

Beginner Ranks

White Recommended/ White Decided

Orange Recommended/ Orange Decided

Yellow Recommended/ Yellow Decided

Camo Recommended/ Camo Decided (begin to spar at Camo Rec level)

Green Recommended/ Green Decided

Purple Recommended/ Purple Decided

Blue Recommended/ Blue Decided (evaluated for KforK)

KNOWLEDGE STRIPES:

Little Dragons will receive black stripes on the right side of their belt to indicate knowledge levels.

1. Knowledge of techniques for their belt level.

2. Form requirement met.

3. One step/ board break/ self defense demonstrated to passing level.


ACHIEVEMENT STRIPES:

Little Dragons will occasionally receive an achievement stripe on their belts. These stripes are placed on the left side of the belt and are awarded for repeated demonstration of the life skills we teach during the classes (courtesy, respect, honor, honesty, compassion, goal setting…etc.). Straight A report cards and excellence in their Taekwondo training also will earn an achievement stripe accordingly. These stripes are not required for testing.

STICKER CHARTS:

Little Dragons will receive a personal sticker chart upon joining the Academy. Your child will receive stickers for good class room behavior including showing respect for the Instructors and students during class. Upon filling their sticker chart (25 stickers), they can cash it in for a special prize out of our achievement box. They are then awarded a new sticker chart to begin again.

How do I sign up my child

First, set up an appointment for a tour of our facility and to meet our Instructors. We will assess your child’s readiness for the program and give you the opportunity to view a Little Dragon Class. Once it is established that your child is ready for enrollment, we will discuss with you our membership options which includes our Little Dragon’s Belt enrollment program.

Call today for your no-obligation tour of our facility. Don’t worry, we don’t submit to high pressure sales tactics. We allow our program to sell itself! Call today, and decide for yourself if our program is the right one for your Little Dragon!

CHARACTER BUILDING POWER WORDS:  Our Character Building Power Words program is designed to help our students build the character and life skills necessary to be successful and productive leaders of our Community.  Students are introduced to a new life skill each month, working on projects to achieve understanding and implementation of that skill into their daily lives.  Character words such as Discipline, Self Respect, Honor, Goal Setting, Manners, Perserverence, and honesty are a few of the many attributes the students are taught.

PROGRAM COST: Most students pay $11-$13 dollars per class based on a term membership.  Terms range from one month to one year.  Students may attend two classes a week.  Additional classes may be added to any membership for those wishing to train more often.  (25%-50% discounts for additional family members)

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