Children age six and older are welcome to train at Axe Taekwon-Do. Parents are welcome too, and family participation is encouraged.
Age guidelines
Most children under six are still developing the attention span needed for Taekwon-Do training. Exceptions may be considered individually.
What students practice
Repeated practice builds patience and the resolve to work through difficulty. Developing power and skill also helps students build confidence.
Sparring develops humility, courage, alertness, accuracy, adaptability, and self-control. Patterns develop flexibility, grace, balance, and coordination. Fundamental exercises build precision and teach the methods, principles, and purpose behind each movement.
The 24 Taekwon-Do patterns represent 24 hours in a day and, symbolically, General Choi’s life.
Tournaments
Students may attend tournaments in the local area. Competition is one opportunity to grow, but it is not a measure of mastery. A collection of trophies alone does not mean a student has mastered Taekwon-Do. Tournament attendance is optional until red belt rank.
Adapted from Axe Taekwon-Do’s original training page.