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TKD Program Syllabus<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Ultimately, the purpose of self-defence combined with Moral Culture (\u2018the Do\u2019) is to cultivate a fruitful life in a more peaceful world. Hence, as well as basic coordination skills and Taekwon-Do skills, the programme also teaches the basics of moral culture, cognitive skills, fitness and health and also important life-skills.
\nThere is also a supplementary section on danger awareness which teaches them to be aware about hazards and how to stay safe. It also teaches awareness of dangerous and hurtful behaviour including reckless behaviour, deviousness, child abduction, making trouble, bullying and aggressive behaviour. The syllabus not only teaches them to be aware of others behaving dangerously but also encourages them to avoid behaving in a manner that is dangerous to others.<\/p>\n

MAIN SYLLABUS<\/h2>\n

Life Skills<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Independence<\/strong>
\nLearn the definition of \u2018Independence\u2019.
\nEncouarge the children to do things independently: Get dressed, tie their Taekwon-Do belt, prepare for school or Taekwon-Do, get washed, tidy up.
\nBeing Organised<\/strong>
\nRealise why it is important to be organised.
\nBasic Organisation Skills: Grouping, Sorting, and Categorising.
\nOrganising Space: Tidying Up, Lining Up in Class.
\nOrganising Time: Telling the time, Preparing in advance, Basic time management.
\nTeamwork<\/strong>
\nLearn the definition of a \u2018Team\u2019 and \u2018Teamwork\u2019.
\nHow to do good teamwork.
\nLeadership<\/strong>
\nLearn the definition of \u2018Leadership\u2019.
\nHow to be a good leader.
\nFollowing Instructions<\/strong>
\nWho to follow instructions from.
\nBenefits of following instructions from leaders.
\nResponsibility<\/strong>
\nLearn the definition of \u2018Responsibility\u2019.
\nWhat to do if you are responsible for a task.<\/p>\n

Mind Skills<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Memory<\/strong>
\nBe aware that memory can be improved by practicing memory games.
\nRemember important information.
\nConcentration<\/strong>
\nBe aware that concentration can be improved by playing concentration games and doing puzzles.
\nTaekwon-Do Knowledge<\/strong>
\nLearn basic knowledge about Taekwon-Do.
\nLearn to count to 10 in Korean.
\nLearn basic Taekwon-Do terminology in Korean.<\/p>\n

Taekwon-Do Attitudes<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Taekwon-Do Promise<\/strong>
\nLearn the TKD Promise and how to keep the promise.
\nLearn how to be kind and caring.
\nHave a basic understanding of Empathy, Fairness, Trust, and Respect.
\n The 5 Tenets of Taekwon-Do<\/strong>
\nLearn the 5 tenets of Taekwon-Do and how to observe them.<\/p>\n

Fitness and Health<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Fitness<\/strong>
\nLearn about Stamina, Stretching, and Strength.
\nBe aware that fitness can be improved by doing exercises.
\nHygiene<\/strong>
\nLearn the definition of \u2018Hygiene\u2019.
\nLearn why hygiene is important.
\n Healthy Eating<\/strong>
\nLearn about the \u2018Food Groups\u2019.
\nLearn the \u2018Healthy Eating Habits\u2019.
\nLearn what a balanced meal is.<\/p>\n

Coordination Skills<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Balance<\/strong>
\nPractise basic static and non-static balancing exercises.
\nMovement<\/strong>
\nPractise basic arm movements, trunk movements and leg movements.
\nAiming<\/strong>
\nPractice to improve their aim with a punch or kick.
\nTypes of focus: No contact, touch contact and hitting a target.
\nLearn the Taekwon-Do reference lines (Imaginary lines) to help aim their techniques to an imaginary target.<\/p>\n

Taekwon-Do Skills<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Taekwon-Do Techniques<\/strong>
\nLearn to adopt Taekwon-Do Stances: Attention Stance, Parallel Stance, Sitting Stance, Walking Stance and L-Stance.
\nLearn to form Taekwon-Do Tools: Fist and Knife-Hand.
\nPractise Taekwon-Do Hand Attacks: Punch, Knife-Hand Strike and Back Fist Strike.
\nPractise Taekwon-Do Blocks: Wedging Block, Low Block, Middle Block, High Block and Rising Block.
\nPractice Taekwon-Do Kicks: Front Snap Kick.
\nPractice Taekwon-Do Kicking motions: Downward Kick, Turning Kick, Side Kick and Back Kick.<\/p>\n

Footwork<\/strong>
\nPractise dodging methods.
\nLearn 4 basic turning methods
\n Fundamental Exercises and Patterns<\/strong>
\nPractise basic Taekwon-Do Exercises.
\nLearn 4 Direction Punch
\nLearn 4 Direction Block
\nLearn pattern Chon-Ji<\/p>\n

SUPPLEMENTARY SYLLABUS<\/h2>\n

Danger<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Danger Awareness<\/strong>
\nLearn the definition of \u2018Danger\u2019
\nBe aware of different kinds of hazards.
\nStaying Safe: Be aware that there are different degrees of danger. Learn to reduce the risk of something dangerous happening.
\nEmergencies: Learn the definition of an \u2018Emergency\u2019. Learn what do to in an emergency. Understand which emergency service is required.
\nFire Safety: Learn basic fire safety rules. Know what to do if they are on fire. Know what to do if there is too much smoke.
\n Dangerous and Hurtful Behaviour<\/strong>
\nReckless behaviour: Learn the definition of \u2018Reckless Behaviour\u2019. Learn to say \u201cNo\u201d to reckless behaviour.
\nKidnapping: Learn the definition of \u2018Kidnapping\u2019 and \u2018Stranger\u2019. Learn how to deal with strangers. Be aware of luring tactics. Learn to choose wisely if they need help from a stranger. Know what to do if they are lost.
\nBeing Devious: Learn the definition of \u2018Devious Behaviour\u2019. Be aware of the dangers of keeping secrets.
\nMaking Trouble: Be aware or what kinds of behaviour can make trouble. Learn to say \u201cNo\u201d to trouble making behaviour.
\nBullying: learn the definition of \u2018Bullying\u2019. Learn how to deal with bullying.
\nBeing Aggressive: Learn the definition of \u2018Aggressive Behaviour\u2019. Learn how to deal with aggressive behaviour. Learn to be assertive rather than aggressive.
\nGangs: Learn the definition of a \u2019Gang\u2019. Learn how to deal with gangs that are aggressive or bully others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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