ADDITIONAL TRAINING INFORMATION

LEADERSHIP CLASS These classes are for advanced students who

have shown good leadership potential by setting an excellent example for other stu-

dents. Lessons focus on leadership skills, Taekwondo instruction, demonstration

events, and leadership concepts.

ELITE COMPETITION CLASS These classes are for any student interested

in the sparring competition aspect of TKD and taking their training to the next level.

Yellow belts and above are eligible for this class. These classes are held on scheduled

Fridays and Saturdays at the Fargo Northwest Martial Arts gym. Contact the

Northwest Fargo Gym for more information

regarding training at (701) 237-3430.

Northwest Martial Arts

Bringing out excellence in every student, every class.

West Fargo Taekwondo

NEW STUDENT PACKET

WWW.NORTHWESTMARTIALARTS.COM

NEW STUDENT WELCOME I would like to welcome you to the Northwest Martial Arts West

Fargo Taekwondo Program. You have joined an elite group of martial

artists and I would like to extend my congratulations to you on choosing the best organization in the area.

At Northwest Martial Arts, we strive to provide our students with

the highest quality of instruction by teaching valuable Taekwondo techniques and essential principles of self-defense in a well rounded

curriculum. We feel it is important for our students to learn and be challenged in a safe, supportive, and fun atmosphere. Northwest offers

opportunities to suit a variety of abilities and interest levels, from the

beginning youth student to the elite national level competitor. The training possibilities and growth potential of any student is only limited by a

student’s desire to achieve.

As a student in our school, we expect you will have many questions during your training. This orientation packet and the student

handbook are designed to provide information about the martial arts and the programs available at our school. These sources of information provide

answers to many of the questions you may have. They will also provide

valuable review information for what you will learn in your first classes.

If you have additional questions beyond what is found within this resource, please do not hesitate to ask your instructor or members of our

school’s leadership team, who are available before and after each lesson.

Success in training,

Master Chris Kalsow Head Instructor, Northwest Martial Arts

West Fargo Tae Kwon Do

TAEKWONDO SCHOOL INFORMATION LOCATION Northwest Martial Arts

West Fargo Taekwondo

217 Main Ave. E West Fargo, ND 58078

(701) 371-7648

Northwest Martial Arts Fargo Headquarters Gym

1430 Main Ave Fargo, ND 58103

(701) 237-3430

HEAD

INSTRUCTOR Master Chris Kalsow 5th Degree Black Belt

VP Northwest Black Belt Association

INSTRUCTOR EMAIL wakekicker@hotmail.com

INSTRUCTOR PHONE # (701) 371-7648

For More Helpful Information, Visit Us Online!

WWW.NORTHWESTMARTIALARTS.COM

Class Information, Belt Curricu-lum, Special Events,

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EVENING CLASS SCHEDULE Students should arrive for class 5 minutes before the class begins. This

time should be used to prepare for class, stretching, or skill practice.

Morning classes are held dur ing the summer months on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 am for Youth Advanced Students and 10 am for Youth Novice/Beginners. Thurs-day youth evening classes are held only during the school year, not in the summer. Mondays and Wednesdays are the same all year long for all ages and ranks.

RESPECT & RESPONSIBILITY IN THE GYM

Throughout a students training, respect and responsibility are continually encouraged and enforced. As students learn, self-discipline, traditional

values and a positive attitude are an important part of the overall martial arts experience. Students will participate in class while practicing respect

in all areas of their lesson, including answering “yes sir” to instructions,

bowing to others, and address others with Mr. or Ms. with their name. Respectful and responsible students ensure a safe, friendly, and positive

learning environment for everyone.

UNIFORM New students should wear comfortable sports clothing until they have a

uniform to wear. Shoes and socks are not worn on the training floor. Once a student has a uniform, it must be worn for every class. It is the

student’s responsibility to keep their uniform neat and clean. A dirty and/

or wrinkly uniform is not acceptable. During the summer months, from May 15th to September 15th, students may wear summer T-shirt uniform

tops in place of the traditional top.

EQUIPMENT Equipment is not required for class participation. Optional equipment for

use in class can be purchased anywhere, but it is strongly recommended

that it be purchased through your instructor. Specific equipment and brands are used for quality and safety reasons. Most equipment is stocked

and available at all times, although some is available only by order. All equipment must be kept clean and in good working condition. Worn or

broken equipment can cause injury to the student and fellow classmates.

Class Wednesday (All Year)

Thursday (Sept thru May)

Monday (All Year)

Preschool Little Ninjas

4:15 pm

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Youth Novice

5:00 pm

6:00 pm

5:00 pm

Youth Advanced

6:15 pm

5:00 pm

6:15 pm

Adult and Middle/High School

7:15 pm

7:15 pm

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FIRST LESSONS As students enter the gym, there will be supervised free time before each

class on the training floor. During this time, students can visit with friends and/or practice with the available equipment assigned by instructors. In

the first couple of lessons, the student will learn a variety of Taekwondo

technique including kicking, striking, and blocking skills. It is important to note these techniques are only to be used in emergency situations or

practiced at home where and when parents see fit. New students will have assistance and close supervision from an instructor during much of the first

couple of classes and can complete tasks by following other students. New activities may be difficult, so each student is encouraged to try their

best to complete activities. Students will learn new and exciting skills each day, while continually improving skills they already have learned.

CLASS STRUCTURE Warm Up:

Each class starts with a 15 minute warm up and fitness routine, this section prepares the student for the demands of Taekwondo. Fitness concepts

such as flexibility, strength, endurance, and agility are focused on as students complete a variety of activities.

Group Lesson: Students have a 10 Minute group lesson which focus on different specific

Taekwondo skills, situations, Self-Defense concepts, or principles.

Curriculum: For 20-25 minutes, students learn, practice, or apply the belt curriculum for

the rank which they are individually progressing. Activity:

In many classes, students will participate together in a closing activity to help them strengthen concepts learned in class. These games end class in

a positive light and help keep the students motivated through their hard work in each class. After all, having fun is an important part of learning.

Stripe Challenging:

The last 5 minutes of each class is reserved for individual practice and stripe challenging. (explained on page 4)

The Best Athletes Train with the Best Equipment

Ask your instructor about our available and recommended Taekwondo Equipment.

Century, Best, and Adidas

Taekwondo Equipment Available

MATERIAL The first classes of training are an “Intro to Martial Arts.”

A student will learn / review the following skills to make sure they have the fundamentals for successful training:

_____ Life Skills _____ Straight Punch

_____ Responsibility _____ Elbow Strike _____ Attention _____ Circle Block

_____ Ready Stance _____ Palm Block _____ Front Stance _____ Front Kick

_____ Sparring Stance _____ Side Kick

_____ Escapes _____ Roundhouse

WHERE TO TRAIN AND PRACTICE / WHEN TO USE A student can and should train and practice at home (in a safe location)

and in Tae Kwon Do class. A student should NOT train and practice on the Playground or in other public places. There will be no unauthorized TKD

demonstrations, TKD use in school settings, or instruction without Head

Instructor permission. A self-defense situation is the only time TKD should be used without prior approval.

WHO TEACHES MATERIAL

Only Adult Black Belts are certified to teach material to students. Although, students can review material with an assistant instructor or each another

after they have been taught the material. TERMINOLOGY

Student will learn a few Korean terms as part of the tradition of Taekwondo training, these are reviewed at each belt advancement.

The 4 basic commands that are used in class are:

Counting in Korean from one to ten that is used in class:

Repetition of the Korean terminology will occur in every class. Students are encouraged to memorize these terms within the first few weeks of training.

(Korean terminology is written phonetically) 3 to 4 additional words will be learned at each belt level.

Attention Bow Ready Stop

CHAR YUT KYONG RAE JHOON BE GHER MAN

1-One 2-Two 3-Three 4-Four 5-Five

HANA DUL SET NET DA SET

6-Six 7-Seven 8-Eight 9-Nine 10-Ten

YO SET IL GUP YO DUL A HOP YUL

CURRICULUM STRIPES As a part of our goal setting and award criteria, the material a student is

learning at each belt level is broken into 4 training sections. These sections have color-coordinated stripes that will be earned and displayed on the

student’s belt. The color stripes for White Belt students are:

The student will be given opportunities to challenge for their stripe when

they have learned the material and are prepared to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the material.

PROMOTION TESTING Testing for belt ranks is not a part of your monthly tuition and is an

optional motivation tool for students. Testing is a decision between the instructor, parent, and student. In order for a student to have the privilege

to test for belt promotion they must fulfill the following requirements: 1) The student must have earned all their stripes.

2) The student must have completely filled out the required Belt Promotion Form and returned the form with the testing fee.

3) The student must have a positive attitude for a successful test.

If a student does not fulfill all the requirements, testing may be postponed

PARENT’S ROLE Parents play a very important role in their child’s training by providing

support and encouragement when your child is being challenged. Much like in school, there are times when a child has difficulties and may have to

work hard to earn accomplishments. This is an important part of the learning process. A parents’ role is important if the student is struggling

and may not want to attend. If a student is struggling in any area, please

ask an instructor for assistance. Encouragement, support, and even requiring attendance can help your

child advance. Overcoming challenges will help the student develop a “never give up attitude” which carries over into other aspects of a student’s

life. Behind every successful student is a supportive family giving encouragement to the student to do his or her best. Reminders to practice

material, occasional extra class attendance, reviewing material, and prizes for accomplishing a goal are popular methods of parental support. Parents

are encouraged to watch class, but are not required to attend. Spectators

should not interject with comments from the sidelines to interrupt class.

Yellow Red Green Blue

Self Defense Skills

Kicking Combinations

Hand Techniques Pattern