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Here are the following questions that people like to ask.
Q: [What is Taekwondo? ]
A: [Taekwondo is a striking martial art which originated out of Korea. The origins of taekwondo
are unknown, ranging from a martial art adapted from the Japanese karate, to a fighting style for Korean peasants to
defend themselves without weapons, to the fighting style of the Korean military. Our style of taekwondo focuses on
striking with hands and feet, forms, sparring, board breaking, self defense, and weapons, and the practical application
of taekwondo.
]
Q: [What must I do to achieve a black belt? ]
A: [Colored belts must earn merit stripes and receive instructor approval to test for higher rank. Merit stripes for the
lower ranks involve knowledge of basic techniques, combatives, which are short self defense and sparring segments,
and form. Higher ranking colored belts must show knowledge of their ranking combatives and form, weapon, and board
breaking. All material must be done with skill appropriate to the individual and their rank, and with a positive
black belt attitude. These training points, in addition to sparring, lifeskill knowledge, and Safety N.E.T. Kids
curriculum, make up the testing requirements. Each student has a different martial arts journey, and some will
learn and test more quickly than others. We have had students achieve black belt in 2 years, others might take longer,
it is all about the individual's journey.
]
Q: [What does your program cost? ]
A: [We will be happy to provide you prices for our program. Simply stop in to see our facility, or contact us via email or
phone. We have great family rates, and offer a free individual or group lesson to try our program out.
]
Q: [Will I/my child get hurt in your program? ]
A: [While safety is our number one priority, like football, soccer, or any sport, there is always the risk of sport related
injury. Our instructors stress proper technique, fitness and control in class to minimize the risk of injury. We work
with your limitations and individual needs to make sure you are performing technique the best way for you.
How old do you have to be to train in the martial arts?
At Legacy, we believe there is a martial art for every age and every body. Our taekwondo curriculum starts
with children as young as 5 in our Karate Kubs program and we have seen students in their sixties start and
earn their black belts. Our tai chi curriculum starts as young as age 13, and there have been students in
their nineties who continue to train. Remember, as with any physical activity, we do recommend a physician's
approval before starting your training.
]
Q: [What is tai chi? ]
A: [Tai chi is a Chinese martial art that uses slow, subtle movement and emphasizes learned motor skills over
brute strength. The philosophy is that from slow movement, we can breed quick, efficient motion. Health
benefits from tai chi include improved strength, balance, cardiovascular function, improved quality of sleep,
stress reduction, and prevention or slowed progression of arthritis and osteoperosis.
]
