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TIGER NO BELT
Curriculum for Tiger students (usually ages 4 to early 6) who currently have no belt KICKS/STRIKES: 1. Single punch 2. Front snap kick BLOCKS/STRIKES: 1. High block SELF-DEFENSE: 1. Kicking paddle to head a. Cover head block b. Single punch, front snap kick FORM: 1. Stepping forward in front stance executing high block (left) 2. Stepping forward in front stance executing high block (right) 3. Stepping forward in front stance executing middle punch (left) TKD KNOWLEDGE: 1. What type of martial arts do you practice? Taekwondo 2. What does Taekwondo mean? Feet – hands – mind 3. Why do we practice Taekwondo? To develop a strong mind – a strong body – and self defense techniques 4. Why do we bow? To show appreciation and mutual respect 5. When do we bow? We bow to the flags when entering the dojang (studio/workout floor), when class begins and ends, to the grand master or master instructor, to instructors, to higher ranking belts, and to other students. The bow is used anytime as a greeting and display of mutual respect. KOREAN TERMS: 1. Bow - Kyungye 2. Ready Stance - Joonbee 3. Uniform - Dobok 4. Studio / Workout Floor - Dojang 5. Attention Stance - Chariot |
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