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Curriculum Summary The Altoona Academy of Tae Kwon-Do is a traditional martial arts school instructing men, women, and children ages five and up. Classes consist of training in basic techniques, forms, self-defense and sparring. This regimen is combined with modern concepts of aerobic conditioning and flexibility exercises to offer a comprehensive, systematic approach to training. Our objective is to provide a program which helps release stress, build total body fitness, teach practical protection, and have fun along the way. With 9 Master Instructors and 10+ certified Black Belts Instructors available, each class is staffed by qualified men and women who exhibit excellence in techniques and teaching ability. The Academy is much like a family where each member provides strength and support for the common good. Within our school, respect and positive attitude form the foundation needed to ensure that all students strive for their personal best. Safety First Tae Kwon-Do is one of the safest systems of martial arts; however, athletes in any sport are robbed of their ability to participate if they are injured. For this reason safety is stressed. Students must wear safety gear when sparring. They must also follow the rules of the Do-Jang. A Note From Master Bender, chief instructor Altoona Academy of Tae Kwon-Do is family owned and operated. We believe strongly in the value of close family ties and take our responsibility toward our students in our program very seriously. Techniques in self-defense are blended with lessons in integrity, respect, and fair play. Students are encouraged to maintain excellence in every area of their lives from school work to behavior at home and conduct in public. It is our goal for children and adults in our program to gain an improved self-esteem and a strong sense of values, giving them the ability to make the right choices when faced with the temptations of our times. Program Specifics The Altoona Academy of Tae Kwon-Do accepts students for our regular classes from 5 years of age and up. (We also accept students for our Tiny Tigers program from 3 years of age to 6 years of age.) Advance standing students will be evaluated by Master Bender to determine current rank. Primary areas of instruction include (but are not limited to): > Basic tenchnique > Empty hand forms > Sparring > Self-Defense > Board breaking > Weapons > Grappling Training for competition is available in: > Empty hand forms > Weapons forms > Board Breaking > Point system sparring Students may advance rank through regular testing: > Color Belt (Gup) promotion…………….…Quarterly > Black Belt promotion…………………….. Semi-Annually > Degree Promotion………………………… Annually The Altoona Academy of Tae Kwon-Do seeks to provide a complete program that includes: > Holiday Parties > Special events |