| TAEKWONDO (WAY OF HAND AND FOOT) |
|
||||
|
The National Progressive Taekwondo Association offers training in two distinct forms of Taekwondo. We offer the traditional Chon-Hon (BLUE COTTAGE) system, and the modern Pilsung (CERTAIN VICTORY) system. Both offer excellent training in the martial art, and are available to all NPTA students. The Chon-Hon system of Taekwondo was developed by General Choi, Hong Hi, with the name Taekwondo being officially adopted in 1955. General Choi worked for decades perfecting his art, not being satisfied until 1985. The General brought techniques from several different backgrounds together in Taekwondo: some of the sweeping, circular movements from Chinese arts, the linear, powerful techniques of Shotokan Karate (Japan), and the ancient Korean kicking arts of Soobak and Taekyon. General Choi designed the system to build upon itself, preparing the body for the more advanced techniques to follow. Study of the Chon Hon form system of Taekwondo is a fascinating study of history, culture, physical fitness, self defense, and character development. This is the traditional system of Taekwondo, and will always be the system taught by the NPTA for rank advancement.
Pilsung Do Kwan is only taught as an add-on program---students must be currently training in the Chon-Hon form system to participate. Pilsung Do Kwan is Master Perry's own form system, with one pattern for each rank up to 5th Degree Black Belt. Students may learn the forms up to their current rank, and use them in open forms competitions. To earn rank in Pilsung Do Kwan, students will be given opportunity during regularly scheduled belt testings to be tested on the Pilsung forms they have learned. NPTA Taekwondo is taught on basic principle. 1) Foundation (Stances) 2) Form (Pre-set fighting patterns) 3) One-Step Sparring ( Self Defense Sets) 4) Free Sparring 5) Breaking (Power Test) 6) Knowledge (Taekwondo History) Kicking By the Numbers: The NPTA uses a number system to denote where a kick originates and where it terminates. This helps the student learn a multitude of kicking variations quickly and efficiently.
|
|||||
| Youth Testing Requirements | Ranking System, Patch System | Testing Dates, Required Written Assignments | |||
|
In an effort to ensure our youth students are fully prepared for the belt testing experience, the NPTA has instituted a pre-qualifying step that must be completed before your child is recommended to test. This pre-qualifying step means your child must have his/her form, and sparring ability, approved on 3 different occasions, by 3 different NPTA Black Belts. Once the youth's form, or sparring, has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Black Belt, your child will receive a "Good Job" card for that skill. Once 3 "Good Job" cards have been obtained for that skill, they must be presented to your Chief Instructor, who will place an "Excellent Form" stripe, or a "Sparring" stripe, on his/her belt. Demonstration of form or sparring must be done on student's own time, either before or after class. All NPTA Black Belts will be happy to help---all your child has to do is ask! The final step to being placed on the testing list is the "Breaking" stripe. Each child must complete their required breaks in class before they will be allowed to test. This requirement will give your child an extra incentive for practice at home, and will also ensure the techniques are being executed with the proper form and power. This will also help with self-esteem, as fewer kids will be going away from testing with wood unbroken! These 3 pre-requisites to youth testing will sometimes mean extra time in rank---however, these requirements will produce better martial artists, and ultimately, better people. Please remember that your child's martial arts journey is not about receiving a black belt before any one else---it is about our children learning life principles that will help guide them through the rest of their life. The NPTA is proud to help your child become the best they can be!
|
The NPTA uses a 10 belt system for ranking students in Taekwondo:
The NPTA uses a progressive Patch Award System.
|
All testings will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church, unless otherwise noted August 9, 2008 October 11, 2008 December 13, 2008
Required Written Assignments for Belt Rank Advancement
|
|||
| All Content provided by NPTA | |||||
