Academy Information and Rules

Choose Us to Learn Taekwondo Techniques 

Taekwondo is a martial arts form that originated in South Korea. It is a powerful kicking and striking art developed for self-defense. Here at Woodward's Tae Kwon Do Academy, we offer classes for all ages that focus on taekwondo with a mixture of grappling techniques. If you are interested in competing, we offer various types of martial art competitions including forms, point sparring, Olympic taekwondo sparring, and board breaking. Call to get more information regarding our taekwondo classes. Should we miss your call, we'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Tenets of Taekwondo

• Courtesy
  
• Integrity
  
• Perseverance
  
• Self-control
  
• Indomitable spirit
  

Student Oath

• I shall observe the tenets of taekwondo
  
• I shall respect my instructors and seniors
  
• I shall never misuse taekwondo
  
• I shall stand for freedom and justice
  
• I shall help build a more peaceful world

Benefits of Taekwondo

These classes will help develop and improve our students in the following:



• Mental discipline, respect, and courtesy
  
• Physical coordination
  
• Physical overall fitness
  
• Balance and flexibility
  
• Ability to defend oneself
  
• Ability to know when to fight and when not to fight
  
• Positive attitude on life
  
• A stress outlet; on targets and through exercise
  
• Social skills: ability to get along with others
  
• Ability to set and reach goals

Belt Ranks and Their Meanings

• White: Signifies innocence, as that of a beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Taekwondo.
  
• Yellow: Signifies Earth, from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the taekwondo foundation is being laid.
  
• Green: This signifies the plant's growth as the taekwondo skill begins to develop.
  
• Blue: Signifies the Heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in taekwondo progresses.
  
• Red: Signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.
  
• Red or Black: This is the final test before the beginning of a new phase of training as a Black Belt.
  
• Black: Opposite of white, therefore, signifying the maturity and proficiency in taekwondo. Also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.
  

Korean Words Used in Class

• Chary-ut - Attention
• Kyungnae - Bow
• Choon-bee - Ready stance
• Si-jak - Start or begin
• Ki-hap - Loud expelling of air to produce energy, power, and confidence
• Sho - Return to attention (answer up "yes sir or ma'am")
• Parooh - Return to ready stance (answer up "yes sir or ma'am")

Basic Academy Rules

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. - Aristotle

• Have uniforms neat and clean for class
• Be polite and courteous
• Always try your best
• Be on time for class
• Call ahead if you can't make a class
• Always answer "yes sir" or "yes ma'am" to any command or direction given

Woodward's Tae Kwon Do Academy provides a family atmosphere in classes and our instructors are trained and good at teaching kids classes.