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Blackman Taekwondo Academy

Childrens

Dear Parent:

Welcome to Blackman Taekwondo Academy! Now YOU have the opportunity to see for yourself what happens to your child when their true potential is released. It’s an opportunity to join a winning team of dedicated individuals who are all striving to be the best they can be through the study of the Blackman Taekwondo Academy System.

Blackman Taekwondo Academy provides the most exciting and innovative programs YOU and YOUR child will ever experience in the area of child development. When answering the question, “What do your expect your child to gain from the study of the Blackman Taekwondo Academy System?” the majority of parents indicate that they want their children to learn the values taught at Blackman Taekwondo Academy: respect, responsibility, confidence, self control, perseverance, indomitable spirit and self discipline. If you are a parent searching for ways to counterbalance the negative messages bombarding your children from movies, television and other forms of pop culture, search no further!

Tiny Tigers – Age 3-5:

Originated by Master Phillip Blackman, hundreds of kids as young as 3 have benefited from experiencing the discipline and camaraderie martial arts offers, at a very young age. You will be amazed by the level of martial arts ability and confidence your child can achieve at this early age. We have geared this program specifically to the “unique” attention span of 3-5 year old children. Children train in tumbling, jumping, coordination drills and relay races that are fun and challenging. Kids are encouraged to have a good time and develop a big head start on training for their Black Belt! The confidence and discipline your child develops now will stick with them for life, and they will become unstoppable in everything they do!

Children’s Afternoon & Evening Classes – Ages 6-12:

Goals of this Unique Program:

1. Develop social skills. One of the main functions of the taekwondo class will be to promote social skills with other children and adults. Students will learn to show respect for others with a bow, saying encouraging comments to others, working and talking with adult teachers and team leaders, to learn to introduce themselves to others, and learning to be partners with others. Social skills will also be evident in playing group games, learning line up and following instructions.

2. Develop motor skills. Every activity you will see during a class session has a definite purpose. While the students are having fun with games and relays, they are unknowingly developing motor skills appropriate for their age. This will include coordination skills, right and left side development, flexibility, muscle strength, timing, speed drills, mobility skills, etc. In addition, taekwondo training is one of the best sports for overall development that will have benefits that will transfer to other sports.

3. Promote self discipline. While we try to make classes fun and exciting, there will be times when taekwondo requirements are just plain work to learn. This is where self discipline will gradually develop through practice, repetition and memorization. At this age, practice at home should be light and fun, never made to be drudgery or critical. Also, self discipline will involve the control of emotions and behavior in class and at the dojang.

4. Develop learning skills. The learning process is multifaceted. Learning involves the combination of mental, physical and emotional including listening skills, following directions, becoming aware of one’s body and how it moves in space, receiving supportive and encouraging instruction. Age specific learning skills and styles will be important.

5. Teach child safety. This will include dialing 911, rules to follow when around strangers, the correct way to talk on the phone or answer the door, our basic self defense techniques, and much more. Our goal is to teach these concepts in a non-threatening environment through games, discussion and practice, with the comfort of parental involvement and trustful teachers.

6. Develop self confidence. You might consider the development of self confidence and self esteem as the culmination of all of the above points. Every taekwondo student comes with specific goals and desires. By attaining these goals the student builds confidence and establishes higher goals, not just in taekwondo training but for all aspects of life.