MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING COMPANY

MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING COMPANY TAEKWONDO STUDENT GUIDE martialarts.com.au Name: Contact No: Version 2

! Dear Student/Parent Welcome to Martial Arts Training Company (also known as MTC*). This student pack has been designed with you in mind. It will assist you with your child s gradings, increase their development rate and overall learning ability, and at the same time give you a better understanding of what is required from a MTC martial artist. You are now part of a team who has made the decision to help you and your child begin the very exciting and unforgettable journey to reaching your ultimate goal: the Black Belt and beyond. With each goal they achieve while they train, they are rewarded with a coloured belt or stripe on that belt as acknowledgement of their advancement. Setting achievable goals within the ranking system will help them gain the inspiration they need in obtaining your Black Belt. Our goal is to provide you with all the assistance needed in reaching the highest belt (in the ranking system) and generally it will take for Little Dragons (5+ years), Musketeers (4+ years), Juniors (3+ years) and Titans / Seniors (2.5+ years). BLACK BELT TARGET DATE / / Date of Joining I,, agree to make a personal commitment to attain my Black Belt by the stated target date. / / Target Date Member s Signature 2 Page

We ask that you support your club by placing MTC posters or flyers available at reception, in a (legal) well-exposed area (eg: milk bar, school or shop) and return any unused ones. You can also support your club by inviting all your friends to try Taekwondo. They will receive a free trial period [conditions apply]. We would also appreciate any posts put on social media (ie: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc). Please use our website as a reference: www.martialarts.com.au Gradings: The advancement up the belt system is assessed in class at the middle and the end of each term. Students can advance up to a maximum of 1.5 stripes per term. The assessment is performed by the instructor, with advice from the assistant instructors. Parents: Please let us know of any problems or issues your child may face as we can adapt, improve, modify or change different aspects of a class structure to suit their needs. Remember you are now part of the MTC team and. Enjoy your student guide. Yours in Health, Fitness & Life Master Instructors Jamie Marsh David Cronin * Martial Arts Training Company s Taekwondo is aligned with Melbourne Taekwondo Centre 3 Page

About THE LITTLE DRAGONS PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAM At this early stage of learning, training and development for Little Dragons, MTC s Motto of Help Other People Every Day and sayings like sharing is caring and using our manners are some of the fundamental practices in each and every class. We base this program in part on ideas and processes from programs like Ready, Steady, Go and Gymbaroo. Fundamentally, it s about stacks, piles, tonnes of fun and heaps of small achievable goals with a weekly reward system that includes stickers, stamps, prizes, gifts and endless praise. Creating positive habits is one of our goals by guiding them in the right direction. Our focus is very broad at this early learning age and covers many topics including the following: Balance in life through talking, teaching and listening Confidence through self-demonstrations and extending their comfort zone in a supportive, fun and friendly environment that s non-threatening Co-ordination hand/eye/foot co-ordination in different drills and exercises Core Structure by sports-specific games Disappointment developing ways to understand distress, discontent, defeat, frustration and setbacks Discipline by example with the help of motivation, inspiration and goals Fitness by playing games and making exercises fun Focus through inspiration, motivation and rewards Maturity by including team leaders and helpers who are closer to their age group to lead by example and show them what is and isn t appropriate behaviour. This class is also age-specific and designed appropriately Memory through games, drills and exercises Motor Skills through games such as Simon Says and Follow the Leader, we practice hand, foot, ball, bat, Frisbee and beanbag skills, as well as obstacle courses, bag and mitt skills as part of our lesson plan Self-Control through practices like breathing and learning from mistakes Socialisation through games, activities and team-building exercises Teamwork showing the joy of working together, seeing and feeling the results first hand 4 Page

Each week, we have different themes and discussions points we work on that are interwoven and support the qualities and values we inspire. Week 1 Communication and Confidence Activities: Rolling, catching Vocal ability and body language Tone of voice Eye contact Week 2 Friendship and Leadership Activities: Throwing different objects (colours, size & weight), jumping How to show friendship Sharing is caring Words and actions of appreciation Time touching gifts Set the example Belief in your parents Belief in yourself Self esteem Self-worth Be honest; tell the truth Be responsible Say something and do that something Finish what you begin Week 3 Listening and Learning Activities: Balance, ball/frisbee skills The Five Listening Positions Listen and do Two ears, one mouth Listen twice as much as you talk Ask questions Try new things Challenge yourself You must try to triumph Week 4 Initiative and Manners Activities: Kicking, lifting Thinking ahead Sight a problem; solve that problem Being helpful Initiative Magic words Magic action A man has manners A girl has grace Week 5 Responsible and Reliable Activities: Colours, shapes Looking after your task Being trusted Doing that task Doing that task well Week 6 Teamwork and Reciprocation Activities: Numbers, count to ten - forward and back Work together Being on the same page Supporting and helping others Help other people every day Giving back You scratch my back; I ll scratch yours You help me; I ll help you 5 Page

Week 7 Discipline and Delegation Activities: Letters & alphabet Dedication Determination Asking others to help Assigning others a task Week 8 Inclusivity and Awareness Activities: Charades, noises and activities Include everyone No one is left out Non-judgemental Be aware of what s going on Always looking and listening Awareness of others feelings Week 9 Pride and Presentation Activities: Clean and tidy activities after play Pride in one s actions Pride in one s self How you look How you preform How you react / respond Week 10 Resilient, Resourceful and Reliant on Oneself Activities: Playing safe, talk about feelings & messages Being able to weather-the-storm Knowing things will be OK Knowing things will get better If you don t know, ask If you can t, who can? I can do it I can learn I will try THE LITTLE DRAGON S BELT RANKING SYSTEM The belt system follows the Korean belt system, starting at the 25th Gup and working downwards. As students may fall between levels, we also have half Gups (or boost gradings). This is signified by a single stripe on one belt end. 6 Page

The highest honour and greatest respect you can show to your Club, your Head Instructor and your Instructors, is by complimenting and referring this school to others. 7 Page

Club Oath I will always give respect and loyalty to the Club, the instructors, my family and friends. I will approach others with a spirit of friendship and heed social ethics at all times. I will endeavour to attain a high standard of physical fitness and develop my character and personal integrity. Club Affirmation Dream Believe Create Succeed Our Motto is One of H.O.P.E. Help Other People Everyday A Summation of our Mission Statement To promote the spirit and skills of Taekwondo while developing the strength of the mind and body. To improve health, fitness, self-esteem and confidence with knowledge, determination, discipline and desire. We will create a feeling of growth and achievement and help generate respect and admiration from your peers. Our Virtues Spirit Respect Pride Hope Love Courage Honour Loyalty Compassion Our Creed Loyalty to our country, club, family and friends. Respect your parents, teachers, elders, brothers and sisters. Finish what you begin. The Tenets of Taekwondo Courtesy Integrity Perseverance Self-Control Indomitable Spirit 8 Page

Taekwondo Gradings Gradings are an integral part of all our programs as it helps form a foundation for growth create a sense of achievement and improves self-esteem. It also establishes a means of measuring a student s progress. Gradings are also an opportunity to assess development and acknowledge the student for their commitment to training. Being awarded coloured belts and/or a stripe promotes confidence and rewards student achievement. Gradings require students to display a broad range of Taekwondo skills including patterns, selfdefence and Olympic sport competition drills. At the junior/senior level, students are required to learn about the history of MTC, Taekwondo, competition rules and the Korean terminology used by referees to control matches. Gradings for Little Dragons are conducted twice a term (in the middle and at the end) and are internally assessed by the by a certified examiner. Assisted by their coaches, students should train hard, practice and acquire the skills necessary to attain the next grading level. Grading certificates, stripes and recognition awards will normally be presented the following week (if the grading is mid-term) or in the first lesson at the club the following school term. As our Master Instructors, Mr Marsh and Mr Cronin, are registered with the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF), all gradings at MTC are recognised with the national body for Taekwondo in Australia in over 1,000 Taekwondo clubs throughout Australia, as well as internationally in 150 nations around the world. Once the Little Dragon student start to achieve their blue belt stripes, the Instructor will discuss with the parent to transition the student into the Musketeer classes. This transition period (usually 1-2 terms) allows the student to watch and join in with the more formal classes. 9 Page

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Little Dragon Syllabus LITTLE DRAGON SYLLABUS WHITE BELT / RED 1 STRIPE Following directions Listening to directions TECHNIQUES DESCRIPTION REMINDERS Listening and Doing Sitting and Listening Hand Technique Follow the Leader Follow Direction Legs crossed In Normal Stance Upper block Kicking Skills (left and right side) Wrist turns at end of blocking movement Fist on hips Check stance Front kick Flowing movement on the spot Bend knees on all kicks Hands up Self Defence / Hosinsul (left and right side) Sitting down Vocal: Stop! I ll tell Be loud Eye contact Speak with strength Bag / Mitt Work / Combination Skills Palm-heel-strike Fingers together Check stances Knees bent One-Step Sparring Free-Fighting (Sparring) / Kyorugi Theory / Terminology / History Questions: Answers: Charyot Attention Stand at attention or in ready stance Speak clearly and confidently 11 Page

LITTLE DRAGON SYLLABUS WHITE BELT / RED 2 STRIPES Need to know all previous grading requirements Following directions Listening to directions TECHNIQUES DESCRIPTION REMINDERS Listening and Doing Sitting and Listening Follow the Leader (more obstacles) Follow Direction Legs crossed Hand Technique (Defending & Striking) In Normal Stance Upper block Wrist turns at end of blocking movement Fist on hips Check stance Kicking Skills (left and right side) Front kick Flowing movement on the spot Keep knees bent Hands up Self Defence / Hosinsul (left and right side) Threat Bag Work In Sitting Position Vocal: Stop! I ll tell Be loud Strong body language Palm-heel-strike Flowing movement on the spot Bend knees on all kicks Return to fighting stance Hands up / on guard One-Step Sparring (left and right side) Free-Fighting (Sparring) / Kyorugi Theory / Terminology / History Questions: Magic words What do you do when enter / leave the classroom? What do you do when approaching an instructor? How do we sit? Your Master Instructor s name? Answers: Please, thank you, pardon me etc Bow Bow With legs crossed Mr Jamie Marsh Mr David Cronin Stand at attention or in ready stance Speak clearly and confidently 12 Page

LITTLE DRAGON SYLLABUS WHITE BELT / RED 3 STRIPES Need to know all previous grading requirements Following directions Listening to directions TECHNIQUES DESCRIPTION REMINDERS Listening and Doing Sitting and Listening Hand Technique (Defending & Striking) In Normal Stance Double push Kicking Skills (left and right side) Follow the Leader (more obstacles) Keep fingers together Follow Direction Legs crossed Fist on hips Check stance Front kick Flowing movement on the spot Keep knees bent Hands up Self Defence / Hosinsul (left and right side) Threat Bag Work In Sitting Position Vocal: Stop! I ll tell Run away (1) Be loud (2) Strong body language (3) Hands up Palm-heel-strike Double push Put them together One-Step Sparring (left and right side) Bend knees on all kicks Return to fighting stance Hands up / on guard Free-Fighting (Sparring) / Kyorugi Theory / Terminology / History Questions: Bow Attention Ready Magic words What is our safety word? Action words What is our safety call? Answers: Charyot Kyongre Junbi Please, thank you, pardon me etc Stop Stop, get away, police, stranger, Mum, help!, security etc Help Stand at attention or in ready stance Speak clearly and confidently 13 Page

LITTLE DRAGON SYLLABUS WHITE BELT / YELLOW 1 STRIPE Need to know all previous grading requirements Following directions Listening to directions Hand Ball Skills TECHNIQUES DESCRIPTION REMINDERS Ball Skills Listening and Doing Sitting and Listening Rolling, throwing, catching (different speeds) Follow the Leader (more obstacles) Hand Technique (Defending & Striking) In Normal Stance Palm Heel Double push Chest punch Face punch Upper block Kicking Skills (left and right side) Front kick Downward kick Wrist turns at end of blocking movement Flowing movement on the spot Self Defence / Hosinsul (left and right side) Follow Direction Legs crossed Dead Ants (down on one knee) Fist on hips Check stance Keep knees bent Hands up Threat Bag Work Fighting Stance Vocal: Stop! Go! I ll tell Run away Where do you go? Self defence from all previous gradings To Bag Palm-heel Front kick One-Step Sparring (left and right side) Flowing movement on the spot Bend knees on all kicks Return to fighting stance Hands up / on guard Free-Fighting (Sparring) / Kyorugi Theory / Terminology / History Questions: Magic words What is our Safety Word? Answers: Please, thank you, pardon me etc Stop Stand at attention or in ready stance 14 Page

Action words What is our safety call? Our Motto is one of HOPE which stands for? Count to 3 in Korean Danger Zones Stop, get away, police, stranger, Mum, help!, security etc Help Help Other People Everyday 1. Hana, 2. Du, 3. Set Alleys, carparks etc stance Speak clearly and confidently LITTLE DRAGON SYLLABUS WHITE BELT / YELLOW 2 STRIPES Need to know all previous grading requirements Following directions Listening to directions Hand Ball & Foot Ball Skills TECHNIQUES DESCRIPTION REMINDERS Ball Skills Listening and Doing Sitting and Listening Rolling, throwing, catching (different speeds) Follow the Leader (more obstacles) Hand Technique (Defending & Striking) Follow Direction Legs crossed Dead Ants (down on one knee) Hands Behind Back In Normal Stance Double push Punch Palm Heel Chest punch Face punch Upper block Wrist turns at end of blocking movement Fist on hips Check stance Kicking Skills (left and right side) Front kick Push kick Flowing movement moving forward, then turn with a Kihap Self Defence / Hosinsul (left and right side) Keep knees bent Hands up Bag Work Resource where to go Management can help Self defence from all previous gradings Push kick Front kick One-Step Sparring (left and right side) Flowing movement on the spot Bend knees on all kicks Return to fighting stance Hands up / on guard Free-Fighting (Sparring) / Kyorugi 15 Page

Theory / Terminology / History Questions: What areas should you avoid? (ie Danger Zones) Answers: Carparks, parks, alleyways, dark streets Charyot Kyongre Show me aggressive body language Show me passive body language Stand at attention or in ready stance Speak clearly and confidently Show me assertive body language Show me aggressive vocal ability LITTLE DRAGON SYLLABUS WHITE BELT / YELLOW 3 STRIPES Need to know all previous grading requirements Following directions Listening to directions Hand Ball Skills Foot Ball Skills Body Parts Hand & feet ball skills combined TECHNIQUES DESCRIPTION REMINDERS Ball Skills Listening and Doing Sitting and Listening Rolling, throwing, catching (different speeds) Follow the Leader (more obstacles) Follow Direction Legs crossed Dead Ants (down on one knee) Hands Behind Back and / or on belt Hand Technique (Defending & Striking) In Normal Stance Double push Punch Palm Heel Chest punch Face punch Upper block Body block Wrist turns at end of blocking movement Fist on hips Check stance Kicking Skills (left and right side) Downward kick (same leg) Push kick Flowing movement on the spot Keep knees bent Hands up Self Defence / Hosinsul (left and right side) 16 Page

Attack; Defence: Self defence from all previous gradings Bag Work Push kick Jumping push kick Front kick One-Step Sparring (left and right side) Flowing movement on the spot Bend knees on all kicks Return to fighting stance Hands up / on guard Free-Fighting (Sparring) / Kyorugi Theory / Terminology / History Questions: What is TKD used for? Answers: Self defence Show me aggressive body language Show me passive body language Stand at attention or in ready stance Speak clearly and confidently Show me assertive body language Show me aggressive vocal ability LITTLE DRAGON SYLLABUS WHITE BELT / BLUE 1 STRIPE Need to know all previous grading requirements Following directions Listening to directions Hand Ball Skills Foot Ball Skills Body Parts Hand & feet ball skills combined TECHNIQUES DESCRIPTION REMINDERS Ball Skills Listening and Doing Sitting and Listening Rolling, throwing, catching (different speeds) Follow the Leader (more obstacles) Follow Direction Legs crossed Dead Ants (down on one knee) Little Dragons Basic Pattern Hand Technique (Defending & Striking) Hand on hips, 3 steps forward Check fist on hip All long stances 17 Page

In Normal Stance Double push Palm Heel Chest punch Face punch Upper block Lower Block Body block Kicking Skills (left and right side) Push kick Jumping push kick Front kick Wrist turns at end of blocking movement Flowing movement moving forward, then turn with a Kihap Self Defence / Hosinsul (left and right side) Fist on hips Check stance Keep knees bent Hands up Threat Bag Work Fighting Stance Vocal: Stop! I ll tell Run away Push Pinch, push Self defence from all previous gradings To bag: Front kick Push kick Jumping push kick Theory / Terminology / History Flowing movement on the spot Both sides Bend knees on all kicks Return to fighting stance Hands up / on guard Questions: What do you do when approached by a stranger? Answers: Danger, walk away, yell fire, run, defend, seek a haven, seek help Count to five in Korean 1. Hana, 2. Dul, 3. Set, 4. Net, 5. Dasot Show me aggressive body language Show me passive body language Show me assertive body language Stand at attention or in ready stance Speak clearly and confidently Show me aggressive vocal ability Show me passive vocal ability Show me assertive vocal ability What s good touching? When you feel comfortable Hugs, High fives 18 Page

What s bad touching? What is a stranger? What is a good stranger? Are all strangers bad? Do we talk to strangers? When you feel uncomfortable Touching a private space Hitting, kicking Someone you don t know Grandmother, mum with kids, someone working, person in uniform No No This is the final stage in the Little Dragons Program. Once a student has reached this level, they will automatically be elevated to the level of Musketeer; either White Belt or White Belt with stripes. The exact level will be decided at the Head Instructor s discretion; taking into account, as always, the student s abilities and what will best suit their individual needs. martialarts.com.au 19 Page