All About Taekwondo
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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 -
Wuah seh.. then must go liao. :love:
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Haha the coach mentioned to me that he also conducts classes for adults and he has many female students. I was thinking of cos lar, with your looks :lol:
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Hahahaa! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Ya lar, of course right?
Sounds like he seemed
to be hitting on you lar
mummy of 2!
He's hinting to you to
sign up for the adult
female class. -
No lar he's just trying to recruit more students. DH was there too. Anyway later we discussed in private both of us agreed that he looks like some Korean star and most have of his students must have signed up becos of that
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Wow is the Korean Instructor like \"Rain\"?
How is the martial art academy compare to those at the community centre?