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[peasants]

junemum72:

peasants:

For Induk, I give you this analogy, consider STF as NTUC, Induk and other Korean club as NTUC Finest, those clubs at CC as NTUC Fairprice, and clubs at RC as Cheers 24hrs. They are each different in price, ambience, operations, but they are still reporting to NTUC at One Marina or rather STF.


White belt to yellow tip grading is still 3 step skipping and turningkicks forward/backward. Any school under STF should suffice, unless you needed fancy waiting areas.

My opinion is not towards best TKD training school, but rather of a school not within the commercial franchise mentioned above. If those Korean coaches aren't tied down by STF, then it will be worth to consider. I know of one Korean school did just that and is banned!

Like that which TKD school would you recommend? :?:

Oh, TKD is always a sport as long as the schools are under
STF. For me, I want my daughters to learn TKD in original
martial art form, therefore Singapore TKD Academy (ITF) is the
one they go to for now.[/quote]

errr...sorli so chim for me. So you mean Induk is a franchise?[/quote]

Imo, yes, a franchise of STF, a high class one too.

[mysunflowers]

Any good Taekwondo Studio to recommend in the Yio CHu kang or Ang Mo Kio area>

[titank]

Hi Peasant,


So what are the main differences between ITF & STF? It seem like most schools belong to STF & also the high class ones. :rahrah:

[sweetbaby]

I heard there some childcares that offer lessons as enrichments. is this true? any info to share?

[peasants]

titank:

Hi Peasant,


So what are the main differences between ITF & STF? It seem like most schools belong to STF & also the high class ones. :rahrah:

Main diff is ITF uses both hands and legs movement in balance
ratio, WTF focus 90% on legs movements. Competition between
ITF and WTF is always using WTF rules, cos ITF allows
hitting on face, head where WTF dun allow.

STF is backed up by PA, MCCY and Sports
Council. Clubs using STF to gain recognition
are common. I dun like the way STF claiming
they are the only recognised society for TKD.
That is discrimination. One hv to be in their
organisation long enough to open worm cans.

[tayobus]

tkd helps my child to focus and improve on the movement

it not only help physically but mentally
also help to protect oneself of any attack. once a bigger sized bully tried attack my child using badminton racker. my child was able to block the attack, make the bigger sized bully down on the ground, sit on the big bully, hold the arms and shouted for help. w/o knowing all these steps, my child might be badly beaten up

[Lina Chua]

mummyJune:

hi all, i saw this school at upper thomson road. is this a new school?


http://www.hankuk.com.sg/

It started early this year. The main branch for this school, which has been around longer, is in Aljunied. I'm learning TKD @ the Thomson branch with my 9 year old daughter in a family class. My 4 year old son learns at a class for younger kids. The instructor's very good, esp. with kids. I'd recommend very much.

[peasants]

titank:

Anyone have any review of these TKD schools? Seem like now have more as compare the time only have JH Khim.


Induk Taekwondo School
HanKuk Taekwondo School
Hyun Taekwondo Academy’s #02-01D
ILDO Taekwondo (Bukit Timah Shopping Centre, #B02-20
Kyung Hee Taekwondo Academy (Seem like have close shop no where to be locate)
Taekwondonomics (SAFRA Toa Payoh)
JH Kim Taekwondo

ILDO jas mostly Korean expats, the whole
level is like a little Korea.

[jedamum]

peasants:

White belt to yellow tip grading is still 3 step skipping and turningkicks forward/backward. Any school under STF should suffice, unless you needed fancy waiting areas.

is there a fixed routine?
my younger boy is going for yellow tip grading soon and what he needs to do is hardly what you stated above. all he needs to know are a few commands and kicks with 2 legs one direction while 'bobbing around'.
even my husband is surprised. he has not heard of coloured-tip grading as he had been getting solid coloured belts when he did TKD in his time (he said need to know a series of steps to clear) - is it a different system?

[junemum72]

jedamum:

peasants:

White belt to yellow tip grading is still 3 step skipping and turningkicks forward/backward. Any school under STF should suffice, unless you needed fancy waiting areas.

is there a fixed routine?
my younger boy is going for yellow tip grading soon and what he needs to do is hardly what you stated above. all he needs to know are a few commands and kicks with 2 legs one direction while 'bobbing around'.
even my husband is surprised. he has not heard of coloured-tip grading as he had been getting solid coloured belts when he did TKD in his time (he said need to know a series of steps to clear) - is it a different system?

My hb was equally surprised when he signed up for my son last yr. His time was solid coloured belts as well. Time has changed.

With this change, they probably earn more as every 3months or so, there is a grading test, so we pay more then.