Competitions
A chance to challenge your self and grow as and individual while making friends outside of our school.
Competitions happen several times a year. There are two different types and several different levels. They two types are Poomsae(forms) and Kyrugi (sparring).
Poomsae (Forms)
Poomsae(Forms) is the Korean term used to describe the forms/patterns in Taekwondo. In Poomsae competitions, students go up against other who competitors who are around the same grade performing their form and are scored on different attributes.
Kyrugi (Sparring)
Kyrugi (Sparring) is the Korean term used for sparring in Taekwondo. In this type of competitions, students go ahead to head against one another trying to defeat the other by scoring more points or by TKO (advance students and adults only)
Physical and Mental Benefits of Taekwondo
Character Development
Classes are taught from both a technical aspect as well as containing depth and descriptions about the reasons behind the exercises students take part in.
Improved Confidence
Classes are geared towards building the confidence and self esteem of our members.
Environment of Growth
Throughout our classes you will witness multiple opportunities for you/your child to grow both as a Taekwondo practitioner as well as a person. Coordination and Agility.
Tailored Classes
Classes are tailored to levels and needs of the respected age groups to ensure an equal amount of challenge and accessibility.
Improved concentration
Divided attention and multitasking often glorified, can actually result in reduced ability to focus. Our classes are designed to improve concentration through developing one's ability to focus single task.
Reduced stress
Classes are both active and challenging which result in the release of endorphins that help relieve pain, reduce stress and improve your sense of well-being.
Low Level Competition
Inter-club/One-to-One - the lowest level of competition in which matches are hand picked to make sure that both students in each math or of similar level. There are no headshots in these competitions and they are great for beginners to get their feet wet.
Local - Also pretty low level competition but matches go into drawing of lots and are randomly selected.
Mid - Advance Level
Regional -Competitions tat take place in different Cities and States in the US and mid - advance level competitions. Also randomly selected matches through a drawing of lots.
National - the highest level in the country. The winner of each weight category is crowned National Champion.
Advance - Elite Level
International - These events are for advance students only. These happen in different countries all other the world and attract some of the best competitors from around the world.
Major - This competitions are invite only. Athletes attend only by going through a rigorous selection process created by the National governing bodies, World Taekwondo Federation, or the International Olympic Commitee.
