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Training Programme
for Juniors
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The
Training Students wishing to enrole in the Junior Blackbelt Programme will find the curriculum and the training methods extensive and varied. Students will learn traditional Tae Kwon-do fundamental movements and familiarise themselves with the application of these movements in patterns and practical fixed sparring exercises. Students can then test the effectiveness of their techniques in various ways. Power and accuracy is demonstrated by the breaking of boards (according to age/size). Speed and co-ordination is demonstrated in free sparring and close quarter fighting situations. A central element of Taekwon-Do are its 24 Patterns (Tul) which are learned as a student progresses through the grades. Patterns are sets of various fundamental movements, both offensive and defensive, against an imaginary opponent. These are performed in a fixed and logical sequence to help the student to develop correct technique, balance and precision. Moral culture is a fundamental part of Taekwon-Do with emphasis placed on courtesy to others and self discipline. This is embodied in the five Tenets of Taekwon-Do:
Training methods used, range through individual, partner and team exercises with extensive use of kick shields and focus pads. The learning of Tae Kwon-do techniques provide excellent cardio vascular fitness with calisthenics conditioning and strengthening the body. The training also involves stretching and strength building exercises to help helps improve flexibility and improve techniques. |
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Progressing
through the syllabus Membership provides training twice a week and we recommend students to attend both classes where possible in order to fully benefit from the programme. |
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The
Merit Badge System Merit Badges must be collected for various disciplines before advancement to the next level. Technical
Disciplines - each grade level has a specified number of
badges in various technical disciplines. Personal Development / Blackbelt Attitude (Courtesy to everybody, enthusiasm in class, willingness to help others and to be the best they can be, in class, home and school).
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Belt Promotions The gradings for belt promotion are held approximately every six weeks. Although these dates are assigned, it does not mean that students are eligible to sit all grading examinations. The grading criterion is that student should have taken the required number of classes and completed the required standard for that grade level. Competitions Although the Gordon Wallace Blackbelt Academy is a Traditional Martial Arts School, the school actively participates in Sport TaeKwon-do (Competitions). The schools students are regular travellers to competitions all over the UK and in some cases, have represented their country in the National Team at International events. Our Competition Results will give you details of some of their successes. |
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