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T aylor’s Tae Kwon Do

GIVING STUDENTS OF ALL AGES THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE
THEIR PHYSICAL FITNESS AND DISCIPLINE, INCREASE THEIR
CONFIDENCE, LEARN KOREAN CULTURE, AND SO MUCH MORE!

Looking for an activity for after kicking and punching drills, one- each belt level. These forms are
school or work, a way to stay active, step sparring, and self-defense. Tae imaginary fights against multiple
or an opportunity to learn more Kwon Do proves to be a great way opponents so students can learn
about other cultures? Consider to enhace one’s physicality, as well how to kick and punch with both
attending Taylor’s Tae Kwon Do! as one’s discipline. hands and feet while moving
At Taylor’s both kids and adults in a particular sequence. The
can attend classes and build upon In the beginning, students are forms improve coordination,
various skills, work to earn new taught techniques on how to defend balance, concentration, power and
belts, and build enough strength to themselves against punches, kicks, determination. Each of these are
break bricks. and various holds. They learn how great techniques that can be easily
to both defend and escape each translated to life outside of Tae
Each class incorporates traditions hold. Students must practice each Kwon Do.
associated with Tae Kwon Do move until they perfect it; this is
including using Korean terminology, where the importance of discipline Once students perfect the forms,
bowing to the instructor, and comes in! they move on to free sparring.
honoring belt order. Each class Free sparring is a favorite among
also focusses on physical activity, As students advance, they students at Taylor’s Tae Kwon Do!
with participants engaging in light move on to forms, or katas, which Students wear protective equipment
exercise warm-ups, stretching, are patterns that they learn with including boots, gloves, and head

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