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Gaithersburg School 8035 - F Snouffer School Road, Gaithersburg MD 20879 (301) 208-1919 |
E-mail: wtamd@hotmail.com |
Olney School 3460 Olney- Laytonsville Rd. Suite 218 A Olney, MD 20832 (301) 570-1490 |
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, Spring and Summer Camps are available. Also a competition team is available for students interested in participating in competitions.
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 before receives 1st degree black belt.
How much is the tuition?
Our tuition varies slightly based on programs. Our current rate is about $10-$15 per class. Tuition is collected monthly or quarterly. Please schedule a FREE Intro lesson so you can visit the school, meet the instructor and learn the detailed rates of our programs.