[ Updated:
April 25, 2007
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Programs
- Youth Taekwondo Class
Our youth Taekwondo program consists of nine classes taught
on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. We accept students
starting at age 7. Our classes consists of warm-ups, basic techniques,
forms, self-defense and sparring. A strong emphasis is placed
on teamwork, discipline and etiquette. All classes are taught
by a Mr. Stevens a 4th degree black belt. [Click
here for our class schedule]
- Adult Taekwondo Class
Adults lessons are offered in at 5:45 am on Monday, Wednesday
and Friday. Adult lessons consist of everything taught in the
Youth classes with less emphasis on sport and more emphasis
on self-defense.
- Junior Olympic Team
A select team of students practice on Saturdays for three hours.
The Junior Olympic team training begins in January and culminates
in competing at the USAT Junior Olympic tournament held each
July.Team members receive video analysis and written homework.
The Junior Olympic team sessions focus completely on sport and
conditioning.
- Competition Training
Competition Training is one-month session consisting of 4 one-hour
lessons held on Saturdays. Class size is limited to six participants.
Competition Training focuses on teaching fundamental competition
techniques, mental techniques and fun fitness challenges and
test that students are expected master from one weak to the
next.
- Private Lessons
30-minute and 1-hour private lessons are available to be scheduled
at your convenience and your choice of location. Private lessons
are a series of one-on-one lessons catered to the indivual students'
needs.
- Video Analysis
Digital video is taken of a students technique or competition
form and processed with sports analysis software. A students'
video is then synchronized side-by-side with video of a black
belt perform the same technique. Angles are drawn and compared
on screen and the instructor's audio commentary is dubbed over
the video.
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Testimonials
"We never expected to find such a life-changing and meaningful
program at the YMCA. The credit goes entirely to my son's instructors
and their ability to motivate the kids and keep them excited about
an extracurricular activity that can benefit them over their entire
life."
"I wanted to pass along our sincere appreciation for your
'Superior' instruction and dedication to out children. Although,
you are Taekwondo instructors, your involvement with the children
goes above and beyond martial arts instruction. Darren and Dillon
are more responsible, more disciplined and they are world-class
athletes due to your credit."
"Mr. Stevens worked with Matthew in private sessions ...[his]
individual attention pinpointed the areas that Matt needed to
work on and correct while making Matt more confident. Matt's form
and sparring ability just exploded."
"You have made a HUGE impression on her. She told me on the
way home last night that she was so glad that she got to take
classes from you.... I don't think you TRULY realize what an IMPACT
you have on these kids... it is a VERY special gift you give to
them....Thank you"
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