Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taekwondo and how it is different from Karate or other Martial arts?
Taekwondo is a traditional Korean martial arts well known for dynamic kicking techniques. In Traditional Taekwondo, students practice blocks, punches, kicks, hands strikes, throws and joint locks. Like many martial arts, goal of Taekwondo is self-defense but it is much more than just learning the techniques. Taekwondo training focuses on improving both physical and mental discipline. Taekwondo style is simple but effective and straight forward while some martial arts are too complex and too artistic like a dance or gymnastics. Some of the modern martial arts have become too aggressive so they have become more of fighting tactics rater than self-defense. During the last 30 years, Sport Taekwondo has been developed and it became an Olympic sport. Sport Taekwondo uses kicking and punching techniques to score.
What programs are available at W.T.A.?
There are teens/adults program, children's program for ages 5-12 and little dragons program for ages 3-4. There are also after school program with free pick-up from area schools( only available at Gaithersburg school currently), Winter, Spring and Summer Camps are available. Also a competition team is available for students interested in participating in competitions. Private lessons are available for students who need/want personalized instruction.
How often students practice?
Little Dragons practice once a week. Beginning students practice two times per week. Children, teens and adults practice two to three times per week. Competition team practice three to five times per week.
How long does it take an average person to earn a black belt in Taekwondo?
It takes about 30 months for average students to receive 1st degree black belt at our schools.
How much is the tuition?
Our tuition varies based on programs. Our current rate is based on $10-$15 per class. Tuition is collected monthly or quarterly. We understand offerdablity is important so we try very hard to keep the tuition low. We encourage you to make an appointment to visit our school to view a class and start with our trial program.
Please call 301-208-1919(Gaithersburg) or 301-570-1490(Olney).
What is Taekwondo and how it is different from Karate or other Martial arts?
Taekwondo is a traditional Korean martial arts well known for dynamic kicking techniques. In Traditional Taekwondo, students practice blocks, punches, kicks, hands strikes, throws and joint locks. Like many martial arts, goal of Taekwondo is self-defense but it is much more than just learning the techniques. Taekwondo training focuses on improving both physical and mental discipline. Taekwondo style is simple but effective and straight forward while some martial arts are too complex and too artistic like a dance or gymnastics. Some of the modern martial arts have become too aggressive so they have become more of fighting tactics rater than self-defense. During the last 30 years, Sport Taekwondo has been developed and it became an Olympic sport. Sport Taekwondo uses kicking and punching techniques to score.
What programs are available at W.T.A.?
There are teens/adults program, children's program for ages 5-12 and little dragons program for ages 3-4. There are also after school program with free pick-up from area schools( only available at Gaithersburg school currently), Winter, Spring and Summer Camps are available. Also a competition team is available for students interested in participating in competitions. Private lessons are available for students who need/want personalized instruction.
How often students practice?
Little Dragons practice once a week. Beginning students practice two times per week. Children, teens and adults practice two to three times per week. Competition team practice three to five times per week.
How long does it take an average person to earn a black belt in Taekwondo?
It takes about 30 months for average students to receive 1st degree black belt at our schools.
How much is the tuition?
Our tuition varies based on programs. Our current rate is based on $10-$15 per class. Tuition is collected monthly or quarterly. We understand offerdablity is important so we try very hard to keep the tuition low. We encourage you to make an appointment to visit our school to view a class and start with our trial program.
Please call 301-208-1919(Gaithersburg) or 301-570-1490(Olney).
