Jung's Tae Kwon Do
Teaching the Traditional Martial Arts, Since 1973, Jung's Tae Kwon Do has been a global leader in promoting the art and philosophy of TaeKwonDo. Affiliated with over 30 schools throughout the United States, thousands of students, with more than 3000 achieving the rank of black belt, have been trained by Jung's TaeKwonDo Academy.
What is Tae Kwon Do?
Tae Kwon Do is an action philosophy, the Korean art of self defense. Literally translated it means "Foot - Hand - Art." However, there is much more to Tae Kwon Do than kicking and punching. It is designed as a non-violent art system of the entire body combining mental discipline with a deep philosophy.
Benefits of Tae Kwon Do
Self-Defense Training
Improved Self-Discipline
Greater Self-Confidence
Leadership Development
Improved Concentration
Effective Weight Control
Helps with Stress Relief
Body and Muscle Toning
Make New Friends
OTHER OPPORTUNIES FOR STUDENTS
DEMONSTRATION TEAM
For the students who love the high flying theatrics found in Bruce Lee, Jet.Li, Chuck Norris or Jackie Chan movies. Confidence and tenacity is evident in everything they do. In the Demo Team, these students receive special training to practice and perfect athletic and impressive martial arts maneuvers. If they have high energy levels, love to train and practice, then being on the Demo Team is for them.
JUNIOR LEADERS
For the students that enjoy working with others, helping around the Dojang (training facility) and enjoy sharing their skills with others the junior leaders may be for you. Our Junior Leaders are appointed by the instructors to help teach Tae Kwon Do to other students. As a Junior leader students may be asked to lead floor exercises,
work with students on forms, one steps or three steps, or even help someone with their free sparring or self defense techniques. As a Junior Leader you gain the confidence to lead, the respect from fellow classmates and the satisfaction of helping others.
PARADES
Students wishing to participate in parades will have the opportunity to show their pride of being a Tae Kwon Do student. This is an opportunity to walk or ride with fellow classmates. Students get to throw candy, hand out flyers and most of all have a great time.
DEMONSTRATIONS
Students wishing to take part in Demonstration have an opportunity to show their skills different from the Demonstration Team students have the opportunity to do forms, one and three step sparring, board breaking and self defense moves.
TOURNAMENTS
Tournaments are a fun family oriented event for students to test their skills against other students from other schools within the same age, sex and belt color. This helps build confidence, acknowledge areas of improvement and to enjoy the thrill of competition. Students can compete in Forms, Board Breaking, and Free Sparring.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
As Martial Artist it is important that we continue to help support our community. Community Service Projects give students a chance to work with fellow classmates outside of the Dojang (training facility) to help improve our community.
BLACK BELT CLUB
Our Black Belt Club is an honorary group of students who have attained the rank of Black Belt and who continue their involvement with Tae Kwon Do. Black Belt Club members are made of Students, Junior Leaders, Assistant Instructors, and Instructors. Black Belt Club Members have the opportunity to attend special Black Belt Classes, Seminars, and Workshops
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
The Manchester Martial Arts Academy want to emphasize the importance of a good education and we like to recognize students for their hard work in ~academics. Students with a B+ average will be given an academic achievement patch to be proudly displayed on their uniform.
SELF DEFENSE CLASSES
Our self defense classes are designed to educate the students in the areas of awareness, preparedness, physical protection, restraint, pressure point control tactics, Verbal Judo and documentation. At the Manchester Martial Arts Academy, we teach simple every day motions and put them to use to allow you the protection you need and the confidence to use it.
Classes are scheduled based on demand. One day course, once a week for one to two months or even small group one hour introduction classes are available. For information on our upcomming Self Defense Classes by calling 563-927-4243
KIDS CLASSES - MIGHTY WARRIORS
WHAT IS TAEKWONDO FOR KIDS LIKE?
Our kids program is designed to improve your child's fitness, learn self-defense, build self-discipline, learn self-control, increase self-confidence, and develop proper sense of value and personality. Our exceptionally qualified and energetic instructors make getting in shape fun and exciting and your child will look forward to coming to class.
Tae Kwon Do is a total learning activity. Lessons are tailored to your child's age and skill level. Your child begins by practicing basic patterns and forms, board breaking, kicking, blocking, striking, and punching. These fundamental skills increase your child's physical coordination, flexibility, balance, and mental acumen.
Tae Kwon Do develops your child's athletic abilities and self-awareness, and improves the child's capabilities in self-defense.
WHAT ARE MIGHTY WARRIOR CLASSES?
Our Mighty Warrior class is for students between the ages of 4 to 7 years old. The classes teach young students Tae K won Do basics while focusing on essential physical and life skills. Students improve their balance, coordination, reaction time and flexibility while also learning the values of respect, discipline, and obedience to their parents. The Mighty Warrior classes also strengthen listening and communication skills. Also, because we live in an uncertain time and world it is important to teach our children self defense skills to protect them. In our Mighty Warrior classes we instruct young children on the correct way to conduct themselves if they ever encounter danger
HOW WILL MY CHILD BENEFIT FROM TAEKWONDO?
Above and beyond everything else, studying at the Manchester Martial Arts Academy will improve your child's DISCIPLINE and RESPECT. These are the two pillars of traditional martial arts, and they are very strongly emphasized at our school. At the same time, with regular attendance you can also 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.
