peasants\" post_id=\"1925610\" time=\"1564657591\" user_id=\"75885:

DavidFhu\" post_id=\"1925279\" time=\"1564637182\" user_id=\"127622:

[quote=peasants post_id=1925035 time=1564582779 user_id=75885]My girls joined after watching Best of the Best. Also drawn over by the belts and the ability to kick high above the head. What they didn't expect are the painful splits, planks and knuckle push ups. These \"pains\" toughen them up. However, they don't compete in competitions, so no medals or DSA whatsoever. Their black belts don't even have dan or name prints.

Personally, I feel that all martial artist should compete in competitions to brush up their skills set. At least go for Poomsae Competitions.

Ya, seemed a bit slack. Both join more than 10 years but only one 1st place medal for the elder one. Some more this is like last minute to replace some one who didn't turn up for the sparring. Got activated when manning water point. Good thing is no need to pay.[/quote]What are they plan in TKD? If they are still active black belters, ask them to go for Poomsae Coach Course. Don't let it go to waste.

peasants\" post_id=\"1925603\" time=\"1564656669\" user_id=\"75885:

Yes, young one in ncc. I want to find out more about this ncc unarmed combat program leh. You have any idea?

Hi Peasants,

I don't have an answer for you. You might like to approach the School NCC Teacher for information.

peasants\" post_id=\"1925599\" time=\"1564655862\" user_id=\"75885:

cherrygal\" post_id=\"1925590\" time=\"1564654238\" user_id=\"9754:

Izzit too late to join TKD once you hit your teens? What's the latest age to join?

Never too late. I myself joined at late 30s, but stopped going when reach black. Now cheong 2.4km instead.

Hi Peasants,

Should never leave. Please come back! We need more black belter to be in the field.

cherrygal\" post_id=\"1925590\" time=\"1564654238\" user_id=\"9754:

Izzit too late to join TKD once you hit your teens? What's the latest age to join?

It depend on what you plan to achieve. I am a father of two. Do TKD from scratch last year. Current at Green belt.

I doing TKD with my son. Use it as bonding with my son. Keep fit for personal. Motivate parent to join their kids, instead of bench sitting.

Serendipity\" post_id=\"1925349\" time=\"1564643145\" user_id=\"9658:

DavidFhu\" post_id=\"1925263\" time=\"1564636175\" user_id=\"127622:

Yes! Your kids are in NCC?

There are two type of TKD badge for NCC.

NCC-TAEKWONDO BADGE (NOT THE SAME AS SAF-TAEKWONDO BADGE)
Require to Completed NCC TKD / Unarmed Combat Programme

TAEKWONDO BADGE
Require to attained the 1st Dan black belt
(Registered under Singapore Taekowndo Foundation)
Certificate must presented to RSM, HQNCC

What're the criteria for the NCC-TKD badge?

NCC-TAEKWONDO BADGE (NOT THE SAME AS SAF-TAEKWONDO BADGE)
Require to Completed NCC TKD / Unarmed Combat Programme

For more details, will need to approach School NCC teachers.

Or any School NCC Teachers here? Please advise.

peasants\" post_id=\"1925035\" time=\"1564582779\" user_id=\"75885:

My girls joined after watching Best of the Best. Also drawn over by the belts and the ability to kick high above the head. What they didn't expect are the painful splits, planks and knuckle push ups. These \"pains\" toughen them up. However, they don't compete in competitions, so no medals or DSA whatsoever. Their black belts don't even have dan or name prints.

Personally, I feel that all martial artist should compete in competitions to brush up their skills set. At least go for Poomsae Competitions.

peasants\" post_id=\"1925025\" time=\"1564579786\" user_id=\"75885:

Just found out school NCC also have TKD badge.

Yes! Your kids are in NCC?

There are two type of TKD badge for NCC.

NCC-TAEKWONDO BADGE (NOT THE SAME AS SAF-TAEKWONDO BADGE)
Require to Completed NCC TKD / Unarmed Combat Programme

TAEKWONDO BADGE
Require to attained the 1st Dan black belt
(Registered under Singapore Taekowndo Foundation)
Certificate must presented to RSM, HQNCC

Hi Ronda,


It depends on what is your reasons for doing Taekwondo.

Few of the benefits:

Enhance self-esteem by heightening your physical and mental powers.

Build confidence by encouraging you to succeed and to take control of your life.

Develop discipline by thoroughly training your body and mind in the tenets and techniques of Taekwondo.

Teach self-defense by training you to recognize situations in which physical self-defense may be necessary, and teaching you how to control such situations to your advantage.

Strengthen your mind and body through increased physical coordination and mental discipline.

Of course, it depends heavily on the club and trainer goals when delivery the training.

A lot of time, in Singapore, coaches do not teach TKD Philosophy


In Taekwondo, it adopt different philosophical underpinnings. Many of these underpinnings however refer back to the Five Commandments of the Hwarang as a historical referent. For example, Choi Hong Hi (Founder) expressed his philosophical basis for Taekwondo as the Five Tenets of Taekwondo

Courtesy (yeui / 예의, 禮儀)
Integrity (yeomchi / 염치, 廉恥)
Perseverance (innae / 인내, 忍耐)
Self-control (geukgi / 극기, 克己)
Indomitable spirit (baekjeolbulgul / 백절불굴, 百折不屈)

These tenets are further articulated in a Taekwondo oath, also authored by Choi:

I shall observe the tenets of Taekwondo
I shall respect the instructor and seniors
I shall never misuse Taekwondo
I shall be a champion of freedom and justice
I shall build a more peaceful world

From the underpinning, Singapore Taekwondo Federation come out with STF Pledge as below:

“We, the members of Singapore Taekwondo Federation, pledge that
· we shall remain humble, honest and helpful at all times,
· we shall respect our elders, parents, coaches, seniors and one another regardless of race, language, class or creed,
· we shall believe in ourselves and persist no matter how great the challenge to achieve our noble aspirations,
· we shall develop our characters, qualities and abilities to serve our community and our country and
· we shall abide by the rules and regulations of Taekwondo and the laws of Singapore.”

But again, only Brown Tip and above will learn about this.

peasants\" post_id=\"1923129\" time=\"1564148088\" user_id=\"75885:

Has any of the kids ever engage in all out sparring, totally disregard in techniques and just whack?

I guess all kids do that. Others than those that play by the rule, like my son.

My club has one teenage injury his wrist while kicked by others that go all out. Two week MC.