Getting Started!
At the Manchester Martial Arts Academy, new students are always welcome and getting started is easy. Simply call and make an appointment to come and see our state of the art martial arts studio or simply stop by and watch one of our many classes throughout the week. If you would like a private tour and explanation of our many programs simply contact us at 563-927-4243 and one of our instructors will show you around, explain the program in more detail, answer any questions you have and outline the cost involved.
WHAT IS TAE KWON DO?
Tae Kwon Do is a highly effective form of self protection and a great way to keep fit, reduce stress and increase your energy. You will see definite gains in your flexibility, strength and endurance. All this, while learning valuable skills that will increase your confidence and capability in a threatening situation.
Tae Kwon Do teaches so much more than just self defense. Life lessons and physical skills are part of the training, every step of the way. Becoming a black belt isn't just a goal. It is a journey that becomes a way of life.
As soon as you become a student, you join a community that works together toward improved physical strength and stamina, better overall health and stronger mental discipline. We respect each other. We encourage and support each other. We celebrate each other's successes.
These values are especially important in working with younger students. Martial arts build young minds and bodies by building confidence through knowledge. Dealing with bullies, mental self-defense, proper respect for adults and stranger awareness are all cornerstones of our program.
These values hold exceptionally true in the Manchester Martial Arts Academy.
We welcome students of all ages here at the Manchester Martial Arts Academy. The art of self-defense is tempered with the ability to seek alternatives to conflict. It's knowledge through enlightenment. It's finding resolutions through self-discipline.
Physically, our classes offer a solid workout, one that improves muscle tone and flexibility, aids in weight loss, lowers stress levels and increases energy.
Each of our instructors is committed to teaching the physical skills while 'applying attitude-shaping exercises aimed at bringing out the best character and physical potential in each student.
HOW WILL I BENEFIT FROM TAE KWON DO?
Studying at the Manchester Martial Arts Academy, you can expect to see better fitness, flexibility, balance, coordination, and concentration. As your child progresses, he or she will also become noticeably more self confident. From the beginning, we focus on developing the total person with our training. We aim to better develop and condition the mind, the body and the spirit. Tae K won Do is well known for enhancing a person's concentration and their ability to focus. Manchester Martial Arts Academy goes even further with the development of a person's individual qualities and creating greater belief in their true potential. The invisible aspect 'of a true martial artist is their indomitable spirit. This is the courage, the confidence and the non-quitting spirit a student develops in the journey to Black Belt Excellence.
Martial Arts Offers Many Benefits
Martial Arts: The way to a better you. Martial Arts will give you a better working body - a sharper, more focused mind - a stronger sense of confidence - who wouldn't want these thing~ for themselves?
Martial arts are not just about fighting, or self defense. Personal improvement is one of the significant benefits martial arts can provide to both children and adults.
Almost half of the 6 million participants are children ages 6-17, according to statistics from the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association. * It's not unusual for, the whole family to get involved; one-third of the students are women, many of them moms.
Tae Kwon Do is unsurpassed in building strength, cardiovascular fitness, and flexibility. Make no mistake about it, you will improve your muscle tone, weight loss, lower stress levels, and gain higher energy.
Martial Arts provides: improved physical fitness giving you a total body workout. It improves your stamina, muscle tone, flexibility, balance and strength.
Better self confidence: By learning these skills and improving your physical condition, you become more comfortable in all situations - whether you're in danger or simply doing a task that takes you beyond your comfort zone. Kids have a new sense of self-esteem, making them virtually "bully proof."
Increased social skills: Martial arts strongly emphasize self-discipline and self control - the Mayo Clinic specifically counts karate and taekwondo among the therapies or ADD/ ADHD because of martial arts' ability to focus the mind.
Stress relief: Kicking, punching and screaming are a great release, no matter what your age.
Respect for values: Honesty, courtesy, integrity, perseverance and excellence are some curriculum areas of focus. These qualities help both children and adults become great leaders.
IS EXPERIENCE NECESSARY?
No, absolutely not!
HOW ARE CLASSES STRUCTURED?
Most classes start with basic techniques and forms practice, followed by a variety of activities such as kicking or footwork drills, partner drills, and work with focus pads. Light-contact sparring drills are often included at, the end of class and there are sparring classes on Tuesday nights for those who wish to pursue this area of their training.
HOW OFTEN CAN I TRAIN?
Once you have begun your training you may attend as many classes each week as you like, and use the training facilities whenever it fits into your schedule. Ask us about the details.
