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Frequently Asked Questions:

The following is a list of frequently asked questions. Please take a moment to read this page. It answers many questions that we are asked.

1. Who is Blythewood Tae Kwon Do?
2. What is Tae Kwon Do?
3. What are the benefits of Tae Kwon Do?
4. What are the Six Tenents of Tae Kwon Do
5. What are the Blythewood Tae Kwon Do Rules?
6. Tell us about Korean Terminology.

 

Who is Blythewood Tae Kwon Do? (((Back to Top

Blythewood Tae Kwon Do is a privately owned and operated business. The owner and master instructor is Mrs. U-Yong Skroback who is a fourth degree black belt and native of South Korea. She has been studying Tae Kwon Do for 16 years and has been teaching in Blythewood since 1998. U-Yong has a genuine love and concern for all young people and wants to see them gain self-confidence through her program. She also loves the Lord and has a strong desire for all of her students to grow in the knowledge of Him through their studies of Tae Kwon Do in her Do Jang.

What is Tae Kwon Do?(((Back to Top

Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art which originated over 2,000 years ago. Translated literally, Tae Kwon Do means “the way of hand and foot.” “Tae” means to kick or jump with the foot. “Kwon” denotes a fist. “Do” is the art, the way, the method. Collectively, Tae Kwon Do indicates a technique of unarmed self-defense. Although the students learn how to defend themselves they are first taught to avoid trouble and to walk away whenever they can.

What are the Benefits of Tae Kwon Do?(((Back to Top

Tae Kwon Do instills self-confidence, develops physical coordination relieves stress and teaches one to focus. Many parents report that their children do better in school and at home. The training and exercises, which involve the movement of the entire body, will keep you in good health, trim and fit. The self defense skills will give you the confidence and advantage if you are ever faced with having to use it. Christian values are enforced and practiced. Finally students learn Korean words, phrases, and culture.

What are the Six Tenents of Tae Kwon Do?(((Back to Top

Learning Tae Kwon Do is a rewarding, enjoyable and interesting experience that takes persistence and patience. Students are expected to learn and follow the six tenets:

1. Courtesy
2. Integrity
3. Perseverance
4. Self-Control
5. Indomitable Spirit
6. Humility

What are the Blythewood Tae Kwon Do Rules? (((Back to Top

1. Whenever entering or leaving the Dojang, execute a bow of respect to the displayed national flags.
2. Execute a curtsey bow upon meeting an instructor or higher belt.
3. Remove shoes upon entering the Dojang. Shoes are not to be worn on the training floor.
4. Avoid bringing valuables to class.
5. The Dobok must be clean and complete at all times.
6. Remove all jewelry prior to engaging in training.
7. Observe a high degree of personal cleanliness. Toenails and fingernails should be kept trimmed to avoid injuring other students.
8. Each class will have a formal opening and closing ceremony consisting of a bow to the national flags and the instructor.
9. Strict attention is to be given to the instructor at all times. Conversation is to be kept to a minimum during class.
10. Proper respect will be displayed to all persons holding higher rank.
11. Profanity, loss of temper, horseplay, loud laughing and talking, or any display of a lack of self-discipline will not be tolerated.
12. There will be no smoking, gum chewing, ingestion of liquids, lounging against the walls or on the floor or anywhere within the Dojang while wearing your Dobok.
13. Those who arrive early for a class should take the opportunity to do warm up exercises, stretching All students should be on time for classes, or practice their Hyungs (forms).
14. Students should practice only those Hyungs which have been taught to them by the instructor. They should not try to skip ahead by observation of higher belts.
15. Do not complain about strenuous conditions.
16. Free sparring is not allowed without permission from the instructor and the instructor watching.
17. The title of Mister, Mrs., or Miss followed by the applicable last name will be used to address all instructors or black belts.
18. When using Korean, address the Head instructor as Sah Bum Nim and instructors as Kyo Sah Nim.
19. Blythewood Tae Kwon Do techniques are not to be applied out of the Dojang unless circumstances involving your safety or the safety of others are overriding.
20. All application (for black belt testing, color belt testing and moneys due) must be turn in at the appropriate time.
21. Every student is subject to the school’s rules and regulation. Non-compliance will result in the following penalties: Warnings

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