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Typical
Questions on Martial Arts
Q: How many classes per week
should I attend?
A: We recommend 3 classes per week with a minimum of 2,
plus a certain amount of practice time in between
classes as the perfect level of training. This allows
the student time to work on material between classes and
become proficient before new concepts are introduced.
Unlimited classes are available at no extra cost.
Q: When are my classes?
A: Classes are at convenient times Monday through Friday
nights and Saturdays. Classes are an hour long. We offer
classes year round and classes on minor holidays too.
Q: Will there be other beginners
in my class?
A: Starting your training at Eagle Tae Kwon Do is easy!
You will join a series of sessions called the
“Orientation” where you will learn a foundation of
basics and fundamentals at your own pace. You will feel
at home here in no time at all.
Q: Will the Eagle Tae Kwon Do
program make my child overly aggressive?
A: At Eagle Tae Kwon Do, children are taught that the
martial arts are not to be used in aggression, but
rather to defend oneself in problematic situations.
Aggressive behavior is channeled into respect and
assertiveness to increase the child's self esteem,
increase self discipline and build character. Our
program also helps the shy child to develop self
confidence and become more assertive.
Q: How will we learn sparring?
A: We introduce students to sparring over 8 to 10 months
through a four-step, systematic Eagle Tae Kwon Do method
of gradually learned techniques. Students learn safety
rules and self control. In order to participate in
sparring, we require students to wear safety equipment
for their own belt rank level. At Eagle Tae Kwon Do,
sparring is easy to learn and lots of fun.
Q: How long will it take me to
become reasonably proficient?
A: The time it takes to become proficient varies with
each individual depending on the effort they put forth.
At Eagle Lee Tae Kwon Do, students are very often amazed
by their own ability and accomplishment in as little as
six months. This training will give you the confidence
of knowing that you can defend yourself in most
situations. Your real goal, however, should be to attain
the rank of Black Belt. This levelof proficiency
typically takes three years. Once again, however, this
will vary depending on your level of effort and desire.
Q: What happens when I earn my
Black Belt?
A: “A Black Belt is a White Belt who Never Quit”. By the
time you earn your Black Belt you will understand how it
can serve in many areas for the rest of your life. And
when you earn your Eagle Tae Kwon Do First Dan Black
Belt, you don’t have to quit. You can continue to
improve yourself. You can become an expert! “Black Belt
is a New Beginning”. You can continue to improve
yourself as long as you desire! “Be a Master of the
Art”!
Q: What is the difference between
Tae Kwon Do, Karate, and Kung Fu?
A: Nationality. Tae Kwon Do originated from Korea,
Karate is from Japan, and Kung Fu is from China. All
martial arts have the same common goal – to accomplish
strength in mind and body, to create confidence and
peace. A similarity of common goals among martial
artists can be seen if you compare them to different
teams climbing to the top of a mountain with the same
difficulty but from different directions. The teams may
start differently, but sooner or later they will both
have similar experiences in order to reach the top of
the mountain.
Q: Why are some schools called
“Korean Karate”
A: Due to the Japanese occupation of Korea (1910-1945)
and then because of Korean War, Tae Kwon Do was not
introduced to the United States and the rest of the
world until the late 1950's. By this time the word
"karate" had become a generic term for the martial arts
(as “Kleenex” is for facial tissue). This is why, even
though Tae Kwon Do is now practiced by more people than
all of the other martial arts, it is still sometimes
referred to as "Korean Karate."
Q: Why do some with a lower rank look better than those
with a higher rank?
A: Grandmaster H.K. Lee teaches that the growth of the
individual is important. Since different people have
different physical abilities, they are not judged in
comparison with others, but on their personal
improvement. Like the fable of the “Race Between the
Tortoise and the Hare”, the race does not always
belong to the swift, the one who has more talent. No
matter how much talent you have, if you do not continue
to do your best, then your talent is wasted. Only your
best effort and proper guidance with produce a winner.
Q: Why do martial artists bow?
A: Bowing demonstrates sincerity and respect along with
the deep appreciation of oneself and others. It also
teaches us to be humble while training to become
stronger and confident. Bowing is an Eastern form of
greeting. It is equivalent to the Western handshake.
Q: Why do martial artists yell?
A: Yelling has several purposes including but not
limited that it
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Develops physical and mental power, while gathering
energy.
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Breaks an opponent’s concentration and
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Is used to communicate with a partner in group practice.
Yell practice must be from the abdomen which we call
energy field”.
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