FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: “Does Taekwondo make you more violent?”

This really depends on who's teaching you...  Taekwondo is about peace, harmony, and diplomacy. With added confidence and your trained assertiveness, you will not be viewed as an easy target.  With our program, you are taught that martial arts is to be used only as a last resort.

Q: “Does I face a risk for injury with Taekwondo?”

Our program is extremely safe. We have measures upon measures in place to insure your safety. As with any contact sports or activities, injuries can happen - but in our program, they're quite rare.

Q: “Can I participate in Taekwondo if I'm not athletic?”

Absolutely!  Our program will help you to become more coordinated, have better balance and to become stronger.  In addition with lots of practice, you will start to become more athletic and gain the confidence to excel in other sports and physically demanding activities.

Q: “Is Taekwondo fun?”

It's incredibly fun and empowering.  Our classes are well-balanced between tradition, excitement and fun.  You are taught that when it's time to work, "work hard" and when it's time to play, "play hard", this teaches you a good work ethic. Try out our trial and experience it firsthand. You have nothing to lose and so much to gain!  

Q: “Will Taekwondo improve my confidence?”

Yes!  Taekwondo is a powerful source of confidence for you. You practice hard and learn techniques in order to advance through the belt ranks. And as you accomplish your goals, you will be empowered with achievement, fulfillment, and confidence.  After all, you're the one doing all the work - so we want you to feel great whenever you learn a new move... achieve a new belt... or get praised by your fellow students and/or instructors.

Q: “What ages are the other kids in the Taekwondo class?”

Our class accepts students from 6 years old and up, so all ages.  Everyone learns the same techniques and lessons but everyone moves at their own pace.  Our system allows you to work in a group setting with our live online classes, individually, in our online learning platform, and one on one in our weekly private lessons.

Q: “Do boys and girls take Taekwondo?”

Yes!  We have a good mix of both girls and boys in our classes!  Some people think that boys are much “stronger and tougher,” but in reality, this is not true. In fact, often girls are the stronger ones!

Q: “Can martial arts cause injury?”

Every form of physical exercise, from running to walking to martial arts, comes with a risk for injury. However, our program is run by trained experts who place a tremendous focus on injury prevention.  Taekwondo training makes you more balanced, limber & flexible - it generally leads to LESS injury in people's lives. Not the other way around.

Q: “What level of fitness is required for Taekwondo?”

People of all fitness levels come to us to learn. We get natural-born athletes, and we get people who have a harder time with athletic endeavors.  If you're not in great shape, don't worry. Go at your own pace, and we'll do everything we can to help you learn each and every technique. Soon enough, your physical fitness and coordination will improve, and you'll be in better shape than ever!  

Q: “I've heard martial arts is violent. Is this true?”

Absolutely not!  Taekwondo is about peace, balance & harmony. It's about becoming in touch with your body and all of life. It's about happiness and fulfillment and only to be used as a last resort to save your life.  The self-defense techniques you learn help you become flexible and strong. They help you become confident and assertive.  The guiding principles of martial arts help you diffuse situations before violence becomes a part of them. However, if a hostile situation does ever come about, you'll have the tools you need to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.