White Belt

This belt is the most unique of all the belts, for it marks the intent of an individual willing to learn. The will to learn a martial art is a special one, as it requires you to push yourself to new limits. This Will- that an individual begins to cultivate is represented in the White belt marking a transition in life. All other belts just compound this Will, making it stronger.

This newly developed Will power is essential for studying any other art and will most definitely help any individual within many other avenues of life. This outlook of new beginnings makes this belt the most unique of all. But the greatest thing about the White Belt is that it evokes humility. You must overcome your ego to truly learn something new.

Make sure you empty your cup, before seeking to fulfill it!

1- Techniques .
All techniques require repetitive conditioning, as the basis for power, and accuracy demand it. Practice the techniques you learn in a relaxed to slow pace so that your brain has an easier time communicating with your body. Speed can be confusing for the brain when learning new things.

2- Forms .
Forms are to help you understand the art of movement. They have been made to demonstrate a certain skillfulness of movement for each belt. Practice these slowly; just as you would the techniques, and remember that demonstration of form is not a race.

They are also a pattern of movement that is expressive of the power and agility that Taekwondo commands; and as such, many of the things learned in forms do not transfer to sparring or other activities of motion that require contact.

3- Self-defense .
This concept is at the heart of all Martial arts; and like all others, Taekwondo seeks to defend instead of destroy. The ideas learned here will go with you throughout the rest of your life. These techniques help to provide confidence within the individual that they can truly protect themselves from malicious harm.

Practice these movements with care when working with a partner as many of these actions can cause serious injury. And as with all other things taught here; work it slowly at first to gain proper control of your technique and your self-control.

4- Breaking .
A formidable demonstration of the techniques learned; this activity provides you a chance to prove to yourself that you have truly mastered a technique. The required force to break boards is all within the technique learned.

5- Knowledge .
All of the things learned have been passed down and recorded through history. To study something with such gravity without the knowledge behind it only gives the student a partial education in the Arts.

Knowing why things are- the way they are- teaches critical thinking. In all walks of life, Knowledge is power; the Martial Arts are no different. You will learn about Taekwondo, its history and the history of other Arts to help widen your scope of respect.

You will also learn about the religions and philosophies that played a part in the development of the arts. We do not seek to promote any religion or belief, only to educate you in the beliefs of the practitioners of these styles as these beliefs served to cultivate and strengthen the arts in those times. History and religion cannot be separated as religion has often been the driving force behind the actions and development of civilizations.