Where are you located?Where can we park?What is the difference between taekwondo and other martial arts?Can a student take more than one program like hapkido and taekwondo?My child has ADD, ADHD, Asperger's or some other medical condition, can he/she still participate?Do you have contracts?What about cancellations due to weather or illness?How many times a week should a student attend classes?When can a student test for the next belt?How do students get patches on their uniform?What equipment does a student need?Are private lessons available?Where are you located?
132 N.
Washington Street (84th St) Papillion, NE 68046 -- About 4 block south
of 6th St (Cornhusker) -- Between 1st and 2nd streets, next to the
Runza and City Park
Although most students enter through our back
door, you can also enter through our front door. The doors are normally
unlocked 30 minutes before classes start.
Where can we park?
Most
students park in the back in the city parking lot after 6pm. Before
6pm, you can park on 1st or 2nd street or in front of the school.
Please do not park or wait for a student in the parking lot (photograpy
shop) right next to our school as it is a separte business. Let us
know if you have any questions.
What is the difference between taekwondo and other martial arts?
Karate
is a 'hard' style emphasizing power. Kung Fu is a 'soft' style
emphasizing flow. Taekwondo is the balance of 'hard' and 'soft' styles.
It teaches power while keeping the flow. Taekwondo is also known for
its high kicks, however, a student does not need to kick hight to earn
a black belt.
Can a student take more than one program like hapkido and taekwondo?
Yes, current students can take additional programs for a small additional fee.
My child has ADD, ADHD, Asperger's or some other medical condition, can he/she still participate?
Yes.
On the child's first visit/class he/she will be evaluated to see what,
if any, modifications need to be made. Occassionally there is a student
who is not ready for our classes or needs more one on one attention.
Overall, we have many students with different needs taking the same
classes as those students without medical conditions. We find
that students learn positive behavior from each other as well as
tolerance
toward others.
Do you have contracts?
No.
We have a monthly service agreement. It means you pay a lower monthly
fee provided you pay every month including when you take vacations.
Otherwise you pay our regular monthly fee just for the months you
attend.
What about cancellations due to weather or illness?
A
general rule for weather is if the city of papillion has declared a
snow emergency, then the taekwondo school is closed. If you are not
sure, look on the home page of our website or give us a call. For
unexpected school closings like illness, we send out e-mails, call
students, and post it on the home page of the website.
How many times a week should a student attend classes?
We
recommend coming to at least two classes a week to ensure the student
performs his/her best. *Our Tiny Tigers program only meets once a week.
When can a student test for the next belt?
A
student has to have a minimum of 20 hours of class time in between
blets to test. This usually takes about 3 months. If a student is not
ready, he/she will not be allowed to test that month. This ensures that
our students will be successful when it comes time to test.
How do students get patches on their uniform?
A
couple, like the Korean or American flag, can be purchased to put on
uniforms. We offer a variety of patches to earn. Theses include a star
patches for command voice and Korean words, a splits club patch, 100%
effort patch, best tester of the month patch, excellent front kick
patch, excellent stances patch, a patch for academic achievement, and
many more. The majority of patches are earned when an instructor
observes a student in class. A few, like the korean words star patch,
require a mini-test usually in class or right after class.
What equipment does a student need?
The
first item to be purchased is a uniform. The second is a mouthpiece.
These both should be bought within the first two weeks of joining. By
yellow belt, we prefer a student to have shin scok gear and a helmet.
After that, it depends on the student and his/her preferences. All
equipment can be purchased through the school. Order forms are in the
folders on the wall.
Are private lessons available?
Yes,
we have private lessons available for current students who need a
little extra help with a certain technique or who wants a review before
belt testing. We do not offer private lessons as a sole means of
instruction.
How does a student become a junior leader?
Junior
leaders are normally chosen through observation in class. Those
students who have a tendancy to help others, encourage others, and have
good behavior are asked if they want to be a junior leader. If a
student is not asked but is interested, we work on what is needed to
help them reach their goal of junior leader.
Can I take weapons?
Any
current student in good standing above the age of 8 is allowed (sharp
weapns like sword and knife requrie a student to be 14 and older).
Ask instructor for permission.
What is elite class?
Elite
class is a faster paced class where sparring drills and sparring is
emphasized. It is optional for all our students but is required for
those students who wish to compete at the Junior or Senior National
Championships. Elite classes meet every other Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.