All About Taekwondo

[iRabbit]

Going to sign ds up for Taewondo soon, at his request (his friends are doing it). A few newbie questions regarding this sport. Thanks.


Will learning martial arts make one violent?

Are they many branches of Taewondo locally?

What are the different belts and their significance?

[ChiefKiasu]

FQW:

Going to sign ds up for Taewondo soon, at his request (his friends are doing it). A few newbie questions regarding this sport. Thanks.


Will learning martial arts make one violent?

Are they many branches of Taewondo locally?

What are the different belts and their significance?

I switched my Sec 1 son from fencing to Taewondo and the difference was notificeable after 6 months. He filled up quite nicely, become more assertive, and less gangley in his gait. He is now moving with a lot more confidence. They get graded every quarter so they get to see themselves improving step by step, with the color of the belt to show for their hard work. That's very motivational!

All in, I thought it was a pretty good switch.

[iRabbit]

That sounds good, Chief. I like all the grunting when they unlease a kick. Hope it’ll also help my son to be slightly more assertive (he’s usually quite laid back).


I’ve found one Ctr that is perfect in terms of timing and venue. Since ds asks for it, I’m naturally supportive. Thanks for your input.

[Imami]

ChiefKiasu:

They get graded every quarter so they get to see themselves improving step by step, with the color of the belt to show for their hard work. That's very motivational!

Chief, do u know if they can \"jump grade\"? Like learning piano, the students can skip grades and jump to a higher grade?

[ChiefKiasu]

Imami:

ChiefKiasu:

They get graded every quarter so they get to see themselves improving step by step, with the color of the belt to show for their hard work. That's very motivational!

Chief, do u know if they can \"jump grade\"? Like learning piano, the students can skip grades and jump to a higher grade?

Yes. It's called a \"double promotion\". About 10% of students that go for each grading exercise may get a double promotion, depending on what the judges think about their performance during the grading process. That essentially saves you 3-4 months towards the ultimate \"Black Belt\" status.

[Imami]

Thanks chief.

[KATEEEEEEE]

I was thinking of sending my kids to learn taekwondo. Any idea what’s the difference between the CC and the private schools?

[iRabbit]

ChiefKiasu:

I switched my Sec 1 son from fencing to Taewondo and the difference was notificeable after 6 months. He filled up quite nicely, become more assertive, and less gangley in his gait. He is now moving with a lot more confidence. They get graded every quarter so they get to see themselves improving step by step, with the color of the belt to show for their hard work. That's very motivational!

All in, I thought it was a pretty good switch.

Just witnessed ds having his first Taewondo lesson. Was perspiring like mad after an hour's worth of training. But he super liked it. I like the fact he has to shout during every movement. I hope that (the shouting) helps to toughen him mentally.

[Twinklesss]

Any kids in Cheng San cc or YCK cc learning taekwondo? Any review?

[lapapillion]

FQW:

Going to sign ds up for Taewondo soon, at his request (his friends are doing it). A few newbie questions regarding this sport. Thanks.


Will learning martial arts make one violent?

Are they many branches of Taewondo locally?

What are the different belts and their significance?

I've learnt TKD in my secondary school days because it's compulsory. It's a Maris Stella thingy

Anyway, I don't think learning martial arts will make one violent. If anything, it had made me more peaceful, knowing that I can defend myself and others in certain situations. Do have to be careful not to let the punching and kicking get into your head and become a 'hero'. The most useful thing that I learnt is to be confident enough to block blows and kicks, not to attack.

Regarding the different belts, they go in order:

1. White
2. Yellow
3. Green
4. Blue
5. Brown
6. Black

In between, there's also white with yellow tape or blue with brown tape etc. There's more after black belt too..dan 1, dan 2 etc..but think black is more than sufficient for now