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Here are answers to some of the questions you might have about Taekwon‐Do. If you want to find out more about the sport or how our club works, just get in touch...
Q. What is Taekwon‐Do?
A. It is a martial art that originated in Korea. It uses both hands and feet, although it's particularly well know for kicks.
Q. What will I learn?
A. You'll learn how to spar with a partner, patterns (a series of movements), breaking boards with your feet and hands and much more.
Q. How long will it take to become a black belt?
A. The fastest time you can do it in is 2.5 years. You will be put forward for grading by your instructor when he or she feels that you are ready. You will also need to have at least 80% attendance to be eligible.
Q. How many colour belts are there before I get to black belt?
A.There are 10 levels in total. Each level, you learn a new pattern and other techniques such as sparring and breaking boards. You'll start as a white belt, and it will take around 8 weeks for you to get to the next level which is yellow tag, and around another 8 weeks to get to full yellow belt.
Q. How do I move on to the next level?
A. You will be tested at a grading by Master Sangha (8th Dan) or Mr Snelders (5th Dan). Gradings take place every 8 weeks, and to be eligible you need to have 80% attendance and be put forward by your instructor.
Q. What's the highest level anyone has ever achieved in TKD?
A. 9th Dan, which is currently held by the founder of our organization, Grand Master Choy. The founder of Taekwon-Do General Choi Hong Hi was the first 9th Dan.
Q. Will I get fit?
Q. Yes. We begin every session with a warm‐up, we practice kicks, punches and blocks, and we do a lot of pattern works, all of which is really good exercise.
Q. Will I get hurt?!
A. No. Our Taekwon‐Do is a non‐contact sport, so no‐one actually hits anyone. You will be taught safe and controlled techniques.
Q. Are there competitions?
A. Yes. We attend regular competitions run by our own federation and by others, so you will have plenty of opportunity to compete if you would like to.