Blackburn Taekwon-Do Ltd.

Little Dragon Taekwon-Do

(3 to 5 Years Old)

Give your child a head start on life

Our Little Dragons program is a detailed curriculum that comes from our successful ITF Taekwon-Do Program. We break the material of two belt levels to help your child learn the material step-by-step which will help them develop all the motor skills to get them started in life with confidence.

Our system will enhance their listening skills and give them a foundation for respect & obligation that will ultimately point them toward success as they get closer to reaching the age where they attend school.

We believe that the preschool age is a critical time in a child's development. We also know that it is important for the teacher and the parent to have a positive relationship in order to provide the right kind of support and reinforcement to good habbits in the child's life. For this reason, it is expected that the parent must stay for each lesson, in order to understand the material and the rules associated with the school and the classes.

Our program focuses in on all the good life and family morals in a fun and safe environment which will be healthy for both the parent(s) and the child(ren).

Learn in a Fun and Safe Environment:

During the Blackburn Taekwon-Do Little Dragon Program, parents always take part in the child’s learning process. Our caring instructors will introduce Taekwon-Do to your children, bring you and your child closer together and make you feel right at home.

This program is divided into classes not exceeding 12-children per class. Each class will have one main instructor with one or two junior black belts assisting to serve and teach you and your child.

One parent or guardian per child is expected to attend each class and assist the child (holding targets) while the instructor with his/her assistants leading the classes.

Tradition, Confidence & Respect

Through the study of a Traditional Martial Art, your children will learn confidence, respect and honor. Little Dragon Taekwon-Do Students will learn a code (or set of rules for the program) and strive to become upstanding students in school as well as around the house like modern day Samurai.

We work hard to have the training they receive carry over into their every day lives.

We are confident that you will enjoy the benefits our Little Dragon's program as much as your child will enjoy the program itself.

Learning Does Not Stop Once They Leave the Mat

It is not all fun and games...Little Dragons are expected to practice their lessons at home under the supervision of their parents/guardians.

The children will earn "stripes" as a promotion through their accomplishments in and out of the school.

Every level along the way, we will focus on a life skill such as focus, patience, discipline, respect etc.

Here is our Ranking System to give you a general idea of what the children will be learning.

THE LITTLE DRAGON RANKING SYSTEM

1) THE WHITE BELT

YELLOW STRIPE ON ONE SIDE – Walking Stance Punch & Inner Fore-arm Block

YELLOW STR. ON BOTH SIDES - Ability to do 20-Front Rising Kicks (Both Legs)

GREEN STRIPE ON ONE SIDE– Walking Stance Fore-arm & Knife-hand Block

GREEN STR. ON BOTH SIDES - Ability to do 20-Front Rising Kicks (Both Legs)

BLUE STRIPE ON ONE SIDE - Pattern Saju Jirugi on (Right side ONLY)

BLUE STR. ON BOTH SIDES – Ability to do 20-Side Rising Kicks (Both Legs)

RED STRIPE ON ONE SIDE – Pattern Saju Jirugi on (Left side ONLY)

RED STRIPE ON BOTH SIDES - Pattern of Saju Jirugi (BOTH SIDES)

BLACK STRIPE ON ONE SIDE - Pattern Saju Makgi (Right Side ONLY)

BLACK STRIPES ON BOTH SIDES - Pattern Saju Makgi (Both Sides)

2) WHITE & YELLOW BELT

YELLOW STRIPE ON ONE SIDE – L-Stance Middle Inner Fore-arm Block

YELLOW STR. ON BOTH SIDES - Ability to do 20-Downward Kicks (Both Legs)

GREEN STRIPE ON ONE SIDE– L-Stance Middle Fore-arm Guarding Block

GREEN STR. ON BOTH SIDES - Ability to do 20-Outward Cres. Kicks (Both Legs)

BLUE STRIPE ON ONE SIDE - First 8-Movements of Chon-Ji Tul

BLUE STR. ON BOTH SIDES - Ability to do 20-Turning Kicks (Both Legs)

RED STRIPE ON ONE SIDE - Perform Full Pattern Chon-Ji Tul

RED STR. ON BOTH SIDES - Ability to do 20-Side Piercing Kicks (Both Legs)

BLACK STRIPE ON ONE SIDE - 3-Step Sparring #1, #2, #3 & #4

BLACK STR. ON BOTH SIDES - Break a Kiddy Board using Side Piercing Kick

Please note that there is a $25 charge for each student to be tested for each level. The promotion test will include the stripe or belt as well as a certificate of accomplishment.

Each test will involve a physical criteria as well as the techniques involved. This will give the child all the necessary skills and confidence to move forward in the program.

Then on to Taekwon-Do...

Once a Little Dragon has accomplished all the stripes and belts in the program, they graduate to the Taekwon-Do Program where they will receive an Official ITF Uniform and will begin their training in Taekwon-Do as a Yellow Belt.