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"As
a new student to Tae Kwon-Do, what will I be doing?"
Over
the coming months you will be learning the basic stances,
blocks, punches and kicks of Tae Kwon-Do, together with
some basic self–defence techniques. You will also
improve your fitness levels via a wide range of exercises,
stretches and pad work. After learning these basic techniques,
you will build upon the foundation of your Tae Kwon-Do
abilities and continue to learn new exciting skills and
methods of self-defence. |
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"Do
I need a training suit?"
When you first start learning Tae Kwon-Do, just wear
loose clothing (i.e. t-shirt and tracksuit bottoms).
You may purchase a training suit (Dobok) at anytime
up until your first grading which will be your first
formal occasion (typically after 3 months of training).
You
should also bring a non-fizzy drink and a small towel
to your training classes. No footwear is needed and
you should remove any jewellery/watches etc before a
training class begins.
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"Do
I need insurance?"
Yes, towards the end of your first month of training you
will need to purchase your annual licence/insurance. This
combines your membership of the club as well as an insurance
policy (via WAKO GB) against accidental injury and member to member
liability. |
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"What
are gradings?"
When you first start training you might only be thinking
of getting fitter and learning self-defence, however gradings
are an integral part of Tae Kwon-Do, a barometer of measuring
ones skill. Each time you pass a grading it enables you
to learn a new set of skills, therefore a student will
never tire of Tae Kwon-Do. |
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"I
think I’m too unfit?"
Your fitness level will be built up gradually and depending
on age and ability you’ll be surprised how much
fitter you feel after just one months training. |
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"Am
I too old to start?"
You’re never too old to start Tae Kwon-Do. We have
experience of teaching all age groups, from 6 years to
60+. |
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"I
think I’m too shy?"
Classes are structured so that no one feels embarrassed
or incapable. Training classes will also build confidence
and every member of the group is treated with equal respect. |
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"Can
I attend on my own?"
Of course you can, many people start Tae Kwon-Do not only
to learn a self-defence but to make new friends. |
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"How
much will training cost?"
When you start training in Tae Kwon-Do, your first induction lesson
is absolutely FREE. This provides you with an opportunity
to try Tae Kwon-Do at no cost to see if you enjoy the
classes and wish to continue. After your first lesson,
you can continue training by paying monthly training fees. |
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"We’d
like to come as a family, but are worried about the cost?"
We offer special discounted rates for families, these
are available from your instructor. |
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"Are
there any other costs involved during my initial training
in Tae Kwon-Do?"
Following your first free lesson, you will be required
to pay monthly training fees.
During your first month you will also be asked to purchase
a licence/insurance and given the opportunity to purchase
a Dobok. As you progress through your training and belt
grades, you will also need to purchase safety equipment
(head/hand/feet protectors etc for sparring), but that
won’t be for several months after you’ve
started your training.
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"I’ve
done Tae Kwon-Do before, will I have to start from scratch?"
It depends on how long it’s been since you last
trained and what organisation you last trained with. Your
instructor will discuss this with you. Sometimes a re-grade
may be necessary just to determine your current level
of ability.
For more information, select 'Experienced in TKD' from the menu. |
