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Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQ )
Here you will find answers to common beginner's questions about taekwondo and Taekwondo America.
What is the difference between
taekwondo and karate?
Does martial arts training make a child aggressive?
Do I have to bow? Why?
How old do you have to be to train in taekwondo?
Do I have to buy a uniform?
How do students earn a new belt?
How long does it take to earn a black belt?
When do we learn to spar?/Do I have to spar?
Do women and girls train in taekwondo?
What is the difference between
taekwondo and karate?
Taekwondo is a Korean art, while karate is a Japanese art. Taekwondo uses
most of the same hand techniques as karate but emphasizes the kicks more.
Taekwondo is well known for its flashy, high, aerial and/or spinning kicks.
However, all martial arts have benefits. We believe that it is more important
to be comfortable with the academy's overall goals, the instructor's teaching
skills, and the learning atmosphere than to choose a school based only
on the style of martial art, the location, or the price.
Does martial arts training
make a child aggressive?
We teach a practical, responsible self defense program. Children learn
that martial arts is not about violence but about developing skills they
can use safely in a tough situation. Any aggression the child brings in
to the program usually disappears with continued training and increased
self-esteem. Also, we recite the Student Oath and
Six Tenets at the end of every class and discuss their meanings and
applications.
Do I have to bow? Why?
Bowing is a way to show respect. It is comparable to a Western handshake,
not worship. There is no religion in taekwondo. You
bow to your instructors and to other students to show that you respect
them. They will also bow to you to show you the same respect.
How old do you have to be
to train in Taekwondo?
We train students as young as 5 years old. You are never too old to start
taekwondo, as long as you do not have existing joint or back problems.
Properly taught, taekwondo does not usually create injuries, but it can
exacerbate existing conditions.
Do I have to buy a uniform?
No, most people wear shorts or sweats at first. You won’t need a uniform
until your first testing. However, we try to keep all sizes in stock.
The uniforms come with top, pants, and white belt. Denton Taekwondo Academy T-shirts
are a popular option for workouts.
How do students earn a new belt?
Taekwondo America students must pass a test to earn a higher rank. Promotional
testing is an exciting event for us! We hold a testing every two months.
Parents and friends are invited to come and watch. No classes are held
on testing days. After a successful testing, the student is awarded a
new rank and given a rank certificate in class.
How long does it take to
earn a black belt?
This depends somewhat on your age (young children take longer), your abilities,
and how much time
you can devote to classes and personal workouts. It takes most students
90 - 120 hours, spread out over 15 – 18 months of in-class training under
the supervision of a Certified Instructor to achieve the rank of Red Belt.
At this point, self-defense should be automatic and instinctive. After
Red Belt it takes another 10 – 14 months to earn the rank of First Degree
Decided Black Belt. At this point you have mastered the basics.
There is much, much more to learn.
When do we learn to spar?
/ Do I have to spar?
Green belt level, and yes, you do. To learn how to defend yourself, it
is important to practice against a moving opponent, similar to a real
confrontation. Students develop enhanced reflexes, quick judgment, timing,
and distancing. Our students begin learning to free spar at green belt,
about 6 months into their training. It’s better to learn to block, punch,
and kick without hurting ourselves before trying the techniques on moving
targets. Then we learn how to spar using respect and good control. Sparring
is always supervised closely by the instructor, and students are required
to wear protective gear.
Do women and girls train in
taekwondo?
Sure! Some of our best martial artists, including instructors and assistants,
are female. Because taekwondo is a kicking art, it is particularly effective
as a practical self-defense program for women and children.
Call (940) 388-4445 for more information!
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