[ Updated: April 25, 2007 ]

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.
 

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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Omaha Elite Taekwondo Club: S/SW YMCA 132nd & Atwood Ave Omaha, NE 402.334.8487