Taekwondo Tiger Cubs, Taekwondo Tigers (Children)

Tuesdays: 5.45 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. (Tiger Cubs - 5 to 8 years of age)

Saturdays: 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. (Tiger Cubs - 5 to 8 years of age)

Thursdays: 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. (Tigers - 8 to 12 years of age)

Saturdays: 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. (Tigers - 8 to 12 years of age)

The Taekwondo Tiger Cubs/Tigers Trial Program is an introduction to martial arts, designed specifically for children. It is a preparatory course for entry into the regular Taekwondo Tiger Cubs Program or Taekwondo Tigers Program. Children learn dojang etiquette, stretching techniques, and some very basic Taekwondo blocks, kicks, punches, and self-defence. However, the primary focus of classes is the development of self-control, goal-setting, respect, and self-esteem. Classes are an organised mixture of martial arts, fun and games. Students benefit in the following ways:

• Increased social skills through positive interaction with children their own age.
• Development of discipline and growth of good behaviour thus setting a positive example for others.
• Builds coordination, balance, control, and fitness.
• Increased attention span, improvement in memory skills and development of responsibility.
• Builds confidence through achieving goals and skill improvement.
• Reinforcement of family values through class discussion of life skills.
• Burns off excess energy.

Once students have completed the Trial Program they enter the formal training system and begin working toward rank promotion.