All About Taekwondo
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heutistmeintag:
... Hi, I was glad I found this forum and to be honest, I was kinda disrespecful when I saw the term kiasuparents (let's call ourselves KSPs, lol) but upon reading thru, I found it very informative and amazing what parents are prepared to do for their kids. This may sound corny - I was pleasantly surprised to find that you as a \"founder\" was more rational than I had initially expected. I thought you were the super KS type...
But I am the super KS type like most of the parents here. OK... maybe not as super as some :).heutistmeintag:
Ditto. In fact, it has been proven that adrenalin can flash short-tem memory into long-term storage. Some people will study first and then go for a jog or a swim to better process what they have learnt....Personally, I felt that health is as important as intelligence and other mind-oriented achievements. I was told by a school PE head that a recent MOE study showed that healthier kids performed better academically and this is also supported by mind shaping school like MindChamps too. I think it's logical and scientific but somehow neglected by some parents due to ignorance, personal experiences etc...
heutistmeintag:
No lah... I am but a product of combined knowledge of the community we have here. When we first started this portal... we are also blur like sotong... only know what the enrichment or childcare services tell us... even if \"swan\" us also dunno. Having interacted with the really great parents like jedamum and lizawa, I have learnt a lot and seen a great change to my own parenting style. I was an authoritarian parent to begin with... and now I'm trying learn to be authoritative. So me and my family has gained much from the community....BTW, you are like a role father model to me. As a father too, I have learnt quite a bit from your postings...
Amongst the things I do is part-time lecturing in one of the institutes of higher learning in Singapore. I've been doing that for the past 18 years... so I see the end result of the years of primary, secondary and pre-tertiary education provided by the Singapore educational system. But that's another story. -
ChiefKiasu:
so I see the end result of the years of primary, secondary and pre-tertiary education provided by the Singapore educational system. But that's another story.
Hi, ChiefKiasu,
A bit side track from the thread above.
I am very interested to hear from you on \"another story\" of singapore educational system.
I saw quite no. of articles quoted on the \"tuition nation\". I also heard from some parents that there is a big gap between primary school and secondary school standard. Through your teaching experience, what do you think? Is it something wrong with singapore educational system or is it the problem with our KS parents and society?
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heutistmeintag:
Thanks for the info, I will keep that in mind. Hmm, I stay in the east and hence would prefer one eastside to reduce a amount of travelling. Petrol is so expensive thiese days.
they have a branch in katong. give them a call. its great if your kid takes an interest. my son has been in JH Kim since he was 4.5 or 5. he will be getting his red belt this month and probably black by mid year. it has done wonders for his fitness and confidence levels. -
Thanks for the additional info and my apologies for responding late.
My older boy have gone to sec1 and my daughter is in P6. Their interests in TKD are declining and they decided to complete their poome grading and competitions this year. They want to move on to other sports.
It's kind of waste to stop here coz I know TKD will become an official sports in the inter-school calender in 2010 and they could have an opportunity to do well there. Oh well, they have a mind of their own now. ... -
learningtobekiasu:
[/quote]That's nice to hear. My son has a trial at JH Kim next weekend - Turf City. Hopefully he likes it.heutistmeintag:
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my son has been in JH Kim since he was 4.5 or 5. he will be getting his red belt this month and probably black by mid year. it has done wonders for his fitness and confidence levels.
He seems interested in MA because I do it but I'm not keen for him to learn the style that I am doing now at his young age. -
If I am not wrong, poome belt is the equivalent of black belt, except that it is meant for children below 15 years old. That means to say, if your child achieved poome belt when he is 10 years old, he will stay at that level, until he take a test to convert his poome belt to black belt when he reaches 15.
My 9 year old DS1 is currently holding a black tip. We intend to let her continue for as long as possible, as a form of exercise, self-defence, and also hopefully to instill some form of discipline and responsibility; since poome belt (aka senior belt) is also expected to do some form or coaching to the white belts. -
Did any of your kids join the recent TKD Inter-school? I've a clip to share.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKn3h6tE2Go -
Hi All,
Does the Community Centre TKD course ok to enroll? Intend to let my child learn some \"Kungfu\". -
titank:
I believe the CC TKD courses are run by some of the TKD clubs. They are relatively affordable but when the crowd gets big, the individual child gets less focus. If you want the child to excel, then either go to a good club or practise more often at home.Hi All,
Does the Community Centre TKD course ok to enroll? Intend to let my child learn some \"Kungfu\".
Which CC are you looking at? BTW, take note if the clubs are affiliated to the Singapore TKD Federation (STF). TKD will be recognized as an official school sports in 2010 and the child's achievement is only official recognized if trained by STF coaches. -
heutistmeintag:
Oh looking at Bukit Merah CC since it is nearest to me. Sorry you mean CC the coaches some of them is not STF coaches?
I believe the CC TKD courses are run by some of the TKD clubs. They are relatively affordable but when the crowd gets big, the individual child gets less focus. If you want the child to excel, then either go to a good club or practise more often at home.titank:
Hi All,
Does the Community Centre TKD course ok to enroll? Intend to let my child learn some \"Kungfu\".
Which CC are you looking at? BTW, take note if the clubs are affiliated to the Singapore TKD Federation (STF). TKD will be recognized as an official school sports in 2010 and the child's achievement is only official recognized if trained by STF coaches. -
titank:
Oh looking at Bukit Merah CC since it is nearest to me. Sorry you mean CC the coaches some of them is not STF coaches?
You could check with the coach first and validate here
http://www.stf.sg/modules/aff/
Caveat: The lists may not be updated. You could call STF directly and ask them too.
Well in case you and your child want to see some actions by the CC's TKD senior students (red belt and above), there is a PA-STF Kyorugi (sparring) competition this weekend. The whole competition will last 2 days at Yishun indoor stadium and I think the children bouts are scheduled partially on Sat and whole of SUnday. You could get more info here http://www.stf.sg/modules/news/article.php?storyid=515.
Do share your thoughts after you have attended. -
Original Title: start taekwando at what age???
Hi I would like to find out what is the good age for girl to start learning taekwando as I have heard they might get 'blue-black' on legs during training.. :? -
vlim:
Hi I would like to find out what is the good age for girl to start learning taekwando as I have heard they might get 'blue-black' on legs during training.. :?
Hi,
I also wonder to know as my girl (12 yrs) asked me to let her join taekwando also. :idea: -
fxchow:
i think 12 yrs old shd be ok. I have niece who joined it at age of 9 and 10vlim:
Hi I would like to find out what is the good age for girl to start learning taekwando as I have heard they might get 'blue-black' on legs during training.. :?
Hi,
I also wonder to know as my girl (12 yrs) asked me to let her join taekwando also. :idea: -
Community Centre i went to said official
entry age is 7 years old. In Primary schs
that offer taekwondo as CCA, the students
can take from P1. More to running training
and exercise regime for P1 i find.. My DD2
being a tom boy is quite interested.. So we
will see how. She can already do karate
without the proper training..
Lets see if she needs to add taekwondo to
what she is already capable of doing now. -
buds:
Can Age 4 able to take TKD? SHould try the Community Centre or those serious TKD school?Community Centre i went to said official
entry age is 7 years old. In Primary schs
that offer taekwondo as CCA, the students
can take from P1. More to running training
and exercise regime for P1 i find.. My DD2
being a tom boy is quite interested.. So we
will see how. She can already do karate
without the proper training..
Lets see if she needs to add taekwondo to
what she is already capable of doing now.
By the way, Aikido & Karate similar to TKD? -
Mummies, you can get more info here http://www.stf.sg/
My children (1 boy & 1 girl) started learning TKD at 9/10 yrs old and there are some children in their group who started at 4-5 yrs old. Some are there for the fun, some to learn some strokes for self-defence and some gradually progress into competitive sparring.
For beginner sparring, you do not get blue black that easily because (most) children do not know how to \"focus\" their strength or execute the right kicks. They are also required to wear protective arm and calf guards. For competitive sparring, they will usually know how to block kicks and they will also be required to wear additional gears for their upper torso, head and mouth.
However as in any other sports, there are bound to be accidents although the earlier TKD incident could have been avoided. Parents must be mentally prepared for it. My kids have been mildly injured before and I think there's a lesson learnt for them for every injury suffered. -
The coach at the RC near my place told me 5yo is the minimum age he accepts.
Apparently for silat, can start at 3yo.
For girls, I think starting anytime from 6-7yo onwards would be good. Let them learn for self-defence. -
think most kid level martial art grp are not into competitive contact sparring until they are much older.
My kid’s karate club takes in 4~5 yo AFAIK. -
Those of you who wish to start your kids younger than 5 years old can consider this Korean academy.
http://www.tkd.com.sg/
Brought DS1 (3+) to a trial class and find their facilities and coaches quite good. Too bad DS1 did not want to sign up for lessons. The fees are quite reasonable too for 2x weekly. The people there are quite friendly and it's easy to arrange a free trial class.
p/s mummies - The male coach is very good-looking. Looks like Korean star