All About Taekwondo
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titank:
Really? I didn't know that. DS1 said he does not want to learn TKD, so I did not ask in detail. But i thought the fees for 2x weekly lessons are quite reasonable, and only slightly higher than 1x weekly lessons.
This TKD school said there is no make up lessons if the lesson falls on a public holiday.mummy of 2:
Sorry I don't really know what Rain looks like :oops: all I can say is the coach is good-looking. Go check him out yourself.
In terms of facilities I would say it's good, and it's dedicated space for TKD whereas the CC are usually at some basketball court or similiar venue. The coach said such venues hinder learning as not all moves can be carried out at such venues, cos the impact will be too hard. Makes sense to me. -
Hi Mummy of 2,
Yes once per week at $100 where twice a week at $120.
The only advantage if falls on public holiday then there is no make up! -
Hi All,
Maybe we can compile a list of TKD schools for reference. I had manage to find 3 of them.
Hyun TKD Academy
http://www.tkd.com.sg/index.html
JH Kim TKD Institute
http://www.tkd-singapore.com
Island Taekwon-Do Centre
http://www.itf-singapore.com/index.htm
Don't know are they register under STF a not.
I also manage to find out from CC where 12 lessons cost $40 (PA Passion Card Member) -
titank:
Wah lessons at CC are so much cheaper!Hi All,
Maybe we can compile a list of TKD schools for reference. I had manage to find 3 of them.
Hyun TKD Academy
http://www.tkd.com.sg/index.html
JH Kim TKD Institute
http://www.tkd-singapore.com
Island Taekwon-Do Centre
http://www.itf-singapore.com/index.htm
Don't know are they register under STF a not.
I also manage to find out from CC where 12 lessons cost $40 (PA Passion Card Member) -
Ya CC charge about 12 lessons at $40. Difference between with those TKD school is that CC mainly is at outdoor.
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titank:
Ya CC charge about 12 lessons at $40. Difference between with those TKD school is that CC mainly is at outdoor.
Yar, and according to the devastatingly handsome Korean coach , that is a big disadvantage. You may want to go for a trial class and ask them to explain it to you. Not that I'm trying to promote this academy over others. Since they offer free trial, no harm taking up their offer. -
Sorry to hijack the tread a bit…
But have u considered Akido instead? TKD ultimately is a contact sport that defends through offensive actions…
I believe that as parents, the primary aim is for self defence n fitness… Akido is all about self defence, breaking the advances of an attacking opponent…
btw, I am no Akido practitioner, infact I have a black belt in TKD… but if I want my children to pick up martial arts, this will be it… -
Hi Mummy of 2,
This TKD academy is good just that on make up lessons due to Public holiday they are not so good. The JH Kim TKD Academy they also offer free trial & heard they have 5 branches in Singapore. Price I not sure is it comparable with Hyun TKD Academy. -
hmsg:
Hi Hi Hmsg,Sorry to hijack the tread a bit...
But have u considered Akido instead? TKD ultimately is a contact sport that defends through offensive actions...
I believe that as parents, the primary aim is for self defence n fitness... Akido is all about self defence, breaking the advances of an attacking opponent...
btw, I am no Akido practitioner, infact I have a black belt in TKD... but if I want my children to pick up martial arts, this will be it...
Akido? Someone tell me to also consider Karate. Wow like that TKD, Aikido & Karate which is good? Maybe go Shaolin Temple is the best choice. Does Singapore have Shaolin Temple? -
titank:
lol... my intent is for them to learn defensive skills... less aggressive... shaolin is also defensive in nature!!! not sure if there is a \"branch\" here... :? :? :?Hi Hi Hmsg,
Akido? Someone tell me to also consider Karate. Wow like that TKD, Aikido & Karate which is good? Maybe go Shaolin Temple is the best choice. Does Singapore have Shaolin Temple? -
Wah so confusing...so many different types of martial arts :?
Anyway DS1 is not really keen and at 4 years old, I think I can affoord to wait till he's older to sign him up for such lessons.
For TKD i happened to chance upon their free trial. That's how I got to know about it and decided to give it a try. Did not really do research. -
//Moderator's note: Topics merged.
Hi All,
Is there any parents intend to let the kid learn Taekwando (3-5years) in the CC around Bukit Merah/Redhill area? I had spoken to a instructor when he can conduct either 1-1 or small group by using the musci room facility in the community centre.
This is quite a good alternative as compare with those TKD schools where they charge about $100/month for 4 lessons (45 min).
If you have interest can either drop me an PM & see how we can proceed from here. -
Hi Titank!
Can you please PM me the details? Thanks. -
Just wondering, will kids become ‘violent’ or like to ‘spar’ with other kids?
I want to let my boy try, but my hb is hesistant. He says that we are exposing him to violence (which we try our very best to avoid - esp TV shows & cartoons).
Anyone can give me something good to convince my hb? -
mrswongtuition:
Hi,Just wondering, will kids become 'violent' or like to 'spar' with other kids?
I want to let my boy try, but my hb is hesistant. He says that we are exposing him to violence (which we try our very best to avoid - esp TV shows & cartoons).
Anyone can give me something good to convince my hb?
Learning TKD is good which can helps in thier motor skills & also as a self defence. I'm intending to let my DD & DS to try TKD but also have to see whether they like this activity a not. -
qms:
Had PM you where we can discussed from there.Hi Titank!
Can you please PM me the details? Thanks. -
mrswongtuition:
oh dear, then he cannot watch news, read newspapers...all the killing and bombing in the world...Just wondering, will kids become 'violent' or like to 'spar' with other kids?
I want to let my boy try, but my hb is hesistant. He says that we are exposing him to violence (which we try our very best to avoid - esp TV shows & cartoons).
Anyone can give me something good to convince my hb?
he also cannot go to the wet market...see the fishmonger chop the fish, scarly grow up learn how to chop ppl...
and he better don't go downstairs...see cats fighting, or birds killing worms, all these are violence LOL
the benefits of learning martial arts are numerous.
1) strong and fit body
2) strong and tough mind...u will learn perseverance....never give up...because giving up halfway during a fight could result in serious injury...u learn to push yourself all the way....either win or die
3) people who learn martial arts are, on the contrary, unlikely to be violent nor engage in fights, because they know that in any fight, anyone has a good chance of being the loser, and getting seriously injured....so they learn not to use violence easily.
4) Violence is sometimes necessary in our horrible world....u would want your child to be able to defend himself if and when necessary....and when that happens, you would want him to be the winner, right? -
skunk:
Eh, in SG wet markets, they are no longer allowed to kill live animals in front of the public. There's a special 'killing room' to do that.oh dear, then he cannot watch news, read newspapers...all the killing and bombing in the world...
he also cannot go to the wet market...see the fishmonger chop the fish, scarly grow up learn how to chop ppl...
and he better don't go downstairs...see cats fighting, or birds killing worms, all these are violence LOL
My hb did not grow up in a good environment, so it's understandable that he's very protective of our boy.
Plus, my nephews are always fighting after they were exposed to Ultraman.
Actually I want my boy to learn because they are trained to be disciplined. And afterall, he'll need to go NS, it's good to start some form of physical training from young.
Will rope in my brother to help convince my hb Thanks for your help! -
mrswongtuition:
that's not \"fighting\", that's \"playing\".
Plus, my nephews are always fighting after they were exposed to Ultraman.
there's more harm than good in being over-protective...well, at least u already know this -
skunk:
Hm...theirs would be considered fighting more than playing as they are really out to get each other until 1 person is injured or cries to surrender.that's not \"fighting\", that's \"playing\".
there's more harm than good in being over-protective...well, at least u already know this