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Our Tiny Tiger Program is designed to introduce young children (ages 3 to 6) to the art of Taekwondo. It will take a Tiny Tiger student approximately 18 months to complete the Tiny Tiger Program (white belt - black belt). There is a mass of knowledge to be learned in Songahm Taekwondo. Therefore, Tiny Tigers begin by learning 1/2 of the material. After completing the Tiny Tiger Program the Tiny Tiger Black Belt will start attending the Karate for Kids (ages 6 to 12) white belt classes, in order to learn the remaining material for every belt level. Depending on the age, maturity, and physical skill of each Tiny Tiger, Mrs. Matthews may decided to advance them into the Karate for Kids white belt class before completing the entire Tiny Tiger Program. |
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| This dynamic program offers children a strong foundation in essential character qualities such as: | ||
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Courtesy |
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Respect | |
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Self Discipline | |
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Improve children's motor skills | |
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Enhance their ability to pay attention and follow directions | |
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Develop self esteem and self confidence | |
Monthly Life Skills and Value System
All classes are taught using the most safe, fun and exciting instruction methods
available for this age group. This program works in conjunction with the Karate
for Kids program, thereby emphasizing the same important monthly themes and
life
skills. Tiny Tigers even have their very own student
oath.
Victory Patch
Tiny Tigers have their own unique
Victory Patch and "Victory Stars." Stars are earned in the same way as
the Karate for Kids program, with slight modifications in recognition of the
preschool age of the child. Students receive daily report cards, in
class which parents can also share their own comments about the good deeds their
children do.
Tiger
Curriculum and Belt System
Just like in the Karate for Kids program, Tiny Tigers curriculum allows students
to test for their belts and work toward their black belt. Tigers test at
the same rate as the regular Karate Kids, but test on different materials and
standards.
The material is taught in smaller increments, compared to the Karate Kids
program, but all students eventually learn the same material and physical skills.
