Young Taekwondo students sit on the floor, observing their teacher.

Taekwondo

Taekwondo at the Y

Little Ninjas giving out a courages shout during Taekwondo class

Little Ninjas

“Building Little Ninjas Today To Become Strong Leaders Tomorrow”

Ages 3-4 

We teach Taekwondo to the Little Ninjas, a dynamic Korean martial art.  The class focuses on both the physical and the mental.  On the physical side, which the kids love so much, we do a lot of gross and fine motor skills, agility, balance, control and timing drills.  We use imagination and cool martial arts games to make it super fun for the kids – and it’s a great way to burn off all the extra energy in a positive way. On the mental side, which the parents really appreciate, we focus on four key areas: 1) Listening; 2) Self Control; 3) Respect and 4) Building Confidence. We challenge them in a positive and encouraging environment.  These life skills and character development training help to prepare them for strong future academics and at home.

Little Ninjas Taekwondo class striking foam pad

Little Dragons

“Developing Little Martial Artists Equipped With Powerful Life Skills”

Ages 5-6 

Our Little Dragons program is focused on developing respect, self-control and listening in the young martial arts students. By breaking boards, mastering Taekwondo kicks, demonstrating strong push ups, learning Korean words and showing off their martial arts skills in order to earn new belts — Little Dragons become instilled with unshakeable self-confidence.  Dragons also learn the powerful Four Dragon Rules of Focus – Focus your Eyes, Focus your Ears, Focus your Mind and Focus your Body.  And rest assured, along with all the focused life skills & martial art skills learning we always make time in each class for equally important fun, smiles and laughter. 

Beginning Taekwondo student preparing for a kick

Beginning Taekwondo

“Empowering Amazing Kids To Become Respectful & Confident Peaceful Warriors”

Ages 7-12 

Child Taekwondo is a fun & fast paced martial arts class structured explicitly to build dynamic, fit, resilient kids.  Students will learn teamwork, patience and the correct way to embrace competition with partner based training and bully defense drills. They will also delve into the traditional side of martial arts and learn Korean terminology, the old-fashioned rules of martial arts respect such as bowing upon entering the training area and saying “yes sir” and “yes ma’am” to black belt instructors.