What is Taekwondo?
Taekwondo is a Martial Art for all ages. The Art of Kicking and Punching is over 2000 years old and originated in Korea. This fighting system was developed for the King’s armies by a Buddhist monk to train warriors to defend the country from invaders.
Modern day Taekwondo consists of many self-defense techniques, kicking and pattern combinations to help develop coordination and discipline in the Martial Artist. Many of these techniques have not changed and are taught in most World Taekwondo Federation (W.T.F.)schools worldwide.
BTA, LLC is a member of the World Taekwondo Federation W.T.F., United States Chang Moo Kwan Taekwondo Union and a Greenquist Academy Taekwondo Association member.
Training...
Students learn respect, discipline, self -defense, self control and good manners while building confidence and self esteem. As they develop these life skills they will test to their next belt level when the Head Instructor recommends them.
Fees...
A yearly registration fee of $15.00 is due in January. Dues are $45.00 per month per student not including testing fees or equipment costs. Ask about family rates.
Adult Belt levels are...
White, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Purple Trim, Brown, Red and 1st Degree Black Belt. It takes approximately 3 years of dedicated training to earn a 1st Degree Black Belt for an Adult.
Children and Youth Belt Levels are...
White, Orange, Orange Trim, Yellow, Yellow Trim, Green, Green Trim, Blue, Blue Trim, Purple, Purple Trim, Brown, Red, and a Junior (Poome) Black Belt for Youth.
Black Belt Training...
Black Belt, Hapkido, weapons, and advanced training classes are offered at Taekwondo Black Belt level. See Head Instructor.
Gym Etiquette
From Greenquist Academy website
Taekwondo is for self defense only
Safety at all times
Good attitude and effort are required at all times
No shoes on the training floor
Drugs, alcohol, tobacco, gum, foul language and disruptive behavior are never acceptable as a Taekwondo student
Inform the instructor if you have an injury or illness before or during class
Uniforms, equipment, and the student should be neat, clean, and modest
Please refrain from using perfumes, colognes or strong body sprays-there are others with allergies
Remove watches and jewelry before class
Uniforms shall be worn during Martial Arts events only and a student's dress shall be modest in nature when attending any Taekwondo function
Students shall address instructors with respect in and out of the gym
Behavior outside the gym is expected to be of a Taekwondo nature
Students are to notify their instructors if they will be absent from class