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Taekwon-do TOTs Classes for 4 to 7 Year Old Boys & Girls

Dear Taekwon-do TOTs & Parents,

I hope you are enjoying your Little Ninjas Classes. Below you will find a full list of the Skill Stripes that are taught in Togher Taekwon-do TOTs Classes The Stripes are in sequence..
When theTaekwon-do TOTs achieve the full eight stripes on their belts they are then reviewed at the next Skill Stripe class and awarded a different coloured belt.

The following are the Life Skills that are taught in the Taekwon-do TOTs Classes
1.FOCUS, 2. BALANCE, 3. MEMORY, 4. CO-ORDINATION,
5. TEAMWORK, 6. DISCIPLINE 7. SELF-CONTROL 8. FITNESS

(1) Focus & Concentration
This quality skill will help your child’s listening, aim, attention and reaction skills. They will excel faster in any physical activity. Your child will also become a better listener and a more focused student in school.
A Red Stripe is placed on theTaekwon-do TOTs belt when they achieve a Focus skill.

(2) Balance
Balance is an important skill for ninjas to have to properly develop their martial arts kicks. Having good balance will also increase their speed and agility. Balance especially leads to better posture, which will make your child appear more confident.
This skill is crucial to develop at an early stage. Your child is beginning to participate in many physical activities that are challenging, like riding a two-wheel bicycle.
A Yellow Stripe is placed on the Taekwon-do TOTs belt when they achieve a Balance skill.

(3) Memory
Memory is a valuable skill that Taekwon-do TOTs will develop. As they train they will begin to retain techniques and lessons. They will remember the important things that they are shown and taught in our classes. Remembering their martial arts techniques will also prepare them for our Taekwon-Do classes where memorising their pattern movements is required.
Developing a good memory is exercise for your child’s brain. Our class activities are constantly helping your child think and leads to a more active and alert child.
A Grey Stripe is placed on the Taekwon-do TOTs belt when they achieve a Memory skill.

(4) Co-ordination
Co-ordination is all the body parts working together to produce the desired movement. Co-ordination goes hand in hand with balance to attain the gross and fine motor skills. Children are developing at this time, and co-ordination is necessary for any sport or physical activity. Fine motor skills are the ones using small muscles, such as fingers, while gross motor skills use the larger muscles, such as legs and arms. Your child will learn their left side and their right side. They will become better physical participants in sports and activities.
A Brown Stripe is placed on the Taekwon-do TOTs belt when they achieve a Co-ordination skill.

(5) Teamwork
Teaching teamwork to young children is very important. Taekwon-do TOTs are exposed to positive interaction with other children. By having an organised game plan and instructor supervision tiger tots & Taekwon-do TOTs will learn together and have fun in the process.
Teamwork skills are necessary for any young child to develop. The more confidence your child shows towards working with others, the more they will get on and begin to express their opinion. Your child will develop character, which will help him / her make new friends.
A Blue Stripe is placed on theTaekwon-do TOTs belt when they achieve a Teamwork skill.

(6) Discipline
Discipline is what martial arts are based upon.Taekwon-do TOTs Instructors teach ninjas how to discipline themselves to have self-control. Taekwon-do TOTs must have self-control of their body and mind. Once they learn to have good discipline, they will become better students who are focused on their goals.
We utilise the Taekwon-do TOTs drills to help create the vision that discipline is fun and rewarding. Your child will take pride in doing the right thing. They will also follow directions better.
A White Stripe is placed on the Taekwon-do TOTs belt when they achieve a Discipline skill.

(7) Self - Control
Control will help ninjas to respond and perform correctly. They will strive to be cool, which means not losing their temper and not being too rough. The Taekwon-do TOTs

classes will help ninjas develop control of what they say, how they feel, and what they do physicallyTaekwon-do TOTs also learn at an early stage not to give up.
Having control means making good decisions. Whether your child is handling a pet or handling a problem, your child will learn to make the right decisions with good control. Control builds confidence in children.
A Green Stripe is placed on the Taekwon-do TOTsbelt when they achieve a Control skill.

(8) Fitness
Fitness is an important element in our classes and in every day living. Physical activity takes place in all parts of our classes and plays a part in children’s health & growth.
A Black Stripe is placed on the Taekwon-do TOTs belt when they achieve a Fitness Skill.

  Mr. Jack Sheehan Instructor II Degree Black Belt      
Mr. Wayne Delea Club Instructor IV Degree Black Belt