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Training in Tae Kwon Do
will be great fun for everyone including all members of your family.
As well as helping you to defend yourself TKD will help you and
your children to improve fitness, stamina, flexibility, focus, concentration
and general well being. TSX TKD provides a safe, fun environment
for you to learn Tae Kwon-Do.
Below are some of the most frequently
asked questions. We hope that this information provides the answers
to your queries and look forward to meeting you at our classes.
Please come along for a FREE introductory class or contact us.
Who
• Can
I learn Tae Kwon-Do?
• Can
children learn Tae Kwon-Do?
• Can
I be a black belt?
• Can
I start Tae Kwon-Do at any age?
• Can
my family all learn Tae Kwon Do?
What
• What
is Tae Kwon-Do?
• What do
I learn?
• What clothing
should I wear?
• What classes
will I be in?
• What
level of fitness and flexibility can I expect to achieve?
• What
is a grading?
Where
• Where are TSX
TKD classes held?
• Where can
I get my training suit if I want one?
• Where are
gradings held?
• Where do
I train after my black belt?
When
• When are
TSX TKD classes?
• When
are FREE classes held?
• When can
I start Tae Kwon-Do?
• When can I
grade?
• When can
I take my black belt?
How
• How do I enroll
in your classes?
• How will
Tae Kwon-Do help me?
• How do I
find your classes?
• How many
classes can I take?
Can I learn Tae Kwon Do?
You can become an expert at Tae kwon-do. It is very easy to start
and with the help of our professional instructors you can develop
your self defence skills. From the day you start, your training
program will be tailored to your individual needs to ensure that
you progress at the best pace for you.
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Can children learn Tae Kwon Do?
There are many children studying Tae Kwon-Do normally starting around
6 years old as, by this age, children often have the necessary basic
motor skills required. TKD will help them to improve these basic
skills, instill confidence, along with respect, concentration and
discipline. Children enjoy the new skills they learn at Tae Kwon-Do
and follow our structured training program which provides the necessary
challenges to keep them interested as their training progresses.
If your child is interested, (even at younger than 6 years old),
please contact us to arrange a FREE class for your children.
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Can
I be a black belt?
You will be able to achieve Black belt in Tae Kwon-Do. There are
ten steps or 'belts' to black belt starting with White which we
will give you at the beginning of your training. It takes three
to four years to progress to black belt depending only on your training,
development and commitment. After your Black belt you can study
the Black belt syllabus, instruct others and become more proficient
in the art of TKD.
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Can
I start Tae Kwon-Do at any age?
Yes you can start TKD at any age. You are never too old to start.
We treat you as an individual and will tailor your training needs
to help you improve on you current level of ability. We train all
kinds of people including those with disabilities.
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Can
my family all learn Tae Kwon Do?
Yes, we have many classes where two or more members from the same
family enjoy training together. This helps you with travel arrangements
to/from classes and all of the family get to enjoy improving their
self protection and fitness skills.
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What is Tae Kwon-Do?
Tae Kwon-Do is A Korean self-defence martial art. It is many things
including an open hand and foot art for self-protection and unarmed
combat. Also TKD is a great way to keep fit and have fun.
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What do I learn?
The syllabus for techniques and skills is exactly the same for all
people. As your training progresses you will learn self-protection
skills, and ways of applying them. This includes various blocks,
kicks, punches and evasive maneuvers as well as improving your own
fitness, flexibility, stamina, focus and concentration.
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What clothing should I wear?
We suggest that you wear light tracksuit bottoms or shorts and a
tee shirt or other loose fitting top.
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What classes will I be in?
You will be in a class with other people of similar abilities. Your
fellow students will be practicing the same techniques, which will
help you to develop a high level of skill during your training.
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What level of fitness and flexibility
can I expect to achieve?
We will train you according to your abilities and therefore it does
not matter how fit or flexible you are when you start. Your level
of fitness, flexibility and Stamina will definitely improve as your
training progresses. How much you improve will also depend on your
on individual effort and commitment.
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What is a grading?
A grading is an opportunity for you to gain another higher ranking
belt as your training progresses towards Black belt level. After
each three to six month period you can grade to the next colour.
The gradings are not compulsory but should you test for the grade,
you will be asked to demonstrate the techniques and knowledge that
you have acquired in your classes. The syllabus for gradings is
the same for all people who have the same colour belt as you.
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Where are TSX TKD classes held?
Please look on our schools page.
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Where can I get my training suit if I
want one?
You do not need to buy anything to start Tae Kwon-Do. Later, when
you are ready, TSX SPORT will provide your training suits and any
other equipment that you need. Once you have decided to train regularly,
please ask your instructor for details. TSX SPORT supplies quality
equipment to all of our instructors and their students. Safety and
comfort is our main concern so we ensure that you get high quality
materials.
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Where are gradings held?
Gradings will be held in your area. They will be held at the club
where you train or at another TAGB club in your area.
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Where do I train after my black belt?
Once you have achieved Black Belt you can continue to learn even
more advanced techniques within Tae Kwon-Do. Your instructor will
be qualified to continue teaching you and instructing you in the
Black belt syllabus. Additionally you may wish to receive instruction
on how to be a referee or judge at our tournaments or qualify to
become an instructor yourself.
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When are TSX TKD classes?
Please check out our schools page for details of the TSX TKD classes
in your area. You are welcome at all of these venues.
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When are FREE classes held?
FREE classes are available now. We will arrange this for you when
you contact us or when you come along to join in at one of our venues.
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When can I start Tae Kwon-Do?
As soon as you are ready to watch or try a FREE class, then contact
us or come along to one of our schools and you can start learning
TKD straight away.
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When can I grade?
To give you time to learn and practice new skills, there is a minimum
time between your gradings. At the early stages you can grade every
three to four month intervals. As you get near to black belt level,
your gradings are at 6 to eight month intervals. Your instructor
will make sure that you have covered the necessary training.
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When can I take my black belt?
There are ten grades to black belt starting with a white belt which
we will give you at the beginning. Training to your black belt takes
a minimum of three to four years depending on your training, development
and commitment.
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How do I enroll in your classes?
Enrolment is very easy. After you have taken your first free class
and decided to train with us, your instructor will provide you with
our simple enrolment information.
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How will Tae Kwon-Do help me?
Tae kwon do is inherently a self-defence martial art. As your training
progresses you will learn the necessary self-protection skills,
disciplines as well as ways of applying them. Tae Kwon-Do is a great
way to have fun and relieve the stresses of your usual routines.
TKD will help you, your children and your friends to defend yourselves
and improve mobility, concentration, fitness, flexibility, stamina,
and general well being.
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How do I find your classes?
Details of all of our classes are given on our schools page along
with maps if you need them.
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How many classes can I take?
You can take as many classes as you like. When you enrol with TSX
TKD you will immediately become a full member and you can study
TKD at any of our schools. Each venue provides instruction for people
of your age and ability.
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