Youth TKD (Ages 6-13)
Building Character
Taekwondo develops character building skills to mature their perseverance and patience. Taekwondo teaches students to set goals and works towards achieving those goals. Your child will work on these skills by gradually increasing their knowledge and expertise in Taekwondo to further master advanced techniques and earn higher belt ranks. The time and patience it takes to master each skill sets for each belt levels will further the student’s discipline and perseverance to help students achieve their goals in every area of life.
Official World Taekwondo Curriculums
All our students learn official World Taekwondo Headquarters (WT. Kukkiwon) curriculum. That’s the same curriculum Olympic Taekwondo athletes train in! As they learn techniques, they earn colored tapes on their belts to show progress. When a student earns all their tips, they are eligible to test for their next belt level.
Standing up to Bullies
Growing up, the unfortunate truth is that children often deal with bullies. Our martial arts training teaches our students the skills needed for self-protection in any circumstance. Through learning the skills and techniques of martial arts, your kids will develop self-confidence, respect, and self-discipline that is needed to diffuse a situation without violence whenever possible.
FAQs
Q. Will my child need any previous martial arts experience?
No! We prepare our classes so that any person of any age and any level can participate. That means no previous experience is required. Our experienced members can and will help new members to ensure that everyone feels part of the family on their first day of class.
Q. Does Martial Art classes mean my child will learn how to “fight”?
Martial art does teach students self-defense moves. However, your child will not be "fighting" anyone or getting hurt. Our students do practice some sparring drills, there is always potential for injury with any sports activity, however, our instructors take extra precaution to make sure no one gets injured.
Q. Will My Kid Have Fun While Learning Martial Arts At Ohn Top?
Our priority at Ohn Top martial arts classes is to focus on core principles such as focus, respect, perseverance, etc. all while making sure our students have fun in a safe environment. Come and experience the fun with a class for yourself – everyone has a blast!
Q. Can Studying Martial Arts Help with My Child’s Temper Tantrums?
Yes! Do not worry, your child is not the first and will not be the last to have temper tantrums. Our instructors help children learn the importance of emotional control and respect for others. These are lessons can then carry over to the classrooms.
Q. My child is out of control physically and can be very destructive. Can martial arts help with this Behavior?
Our Martial art classes focus on respect and discipline. These skills will aid with learning how to control emotions and master their actions, emotions, control, and strength. They will learn how to control their movements and not act off their emotions.
Q. What skills will my child learn to help themselves do better in school?
Martial arts training teaches focus, discipline, self-control, and respect. These traits help children let go of petty grievances and learn to pay attention to the things that can carry over to their everyday life.
Q. My child isn’t physically coordinated. Will they get hurt?
Our instructors are trained so that anyone of any abilities and ages can learn skills without getting hurt and injured. Your child will learn at a pace that is comfortable for them. We make sure the environment and atmosphere put everyone’s safety first.