Tae Kwon Do 2010-2011

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Session Dates
September 7th, 2010 – August 27th, 2011
No Classes: Sept. 9th, Nov 2nd, Nov 24th-28th, Dec 24th-Jan 2nd, Jan 17th, Feb 21st, April 18th -23rd, May 30th, July 4th 
Fall Registration:
Online: August 16th    
Member: August 23rd      
General Public: August 25th 
Fees:
Members: $15 Reg Fee (prorate after March 1st $10) Additional membership fee may apply, please see Program Desk or Sales for  information.
Unlimited classes a month for any TKD student, it is suggested that all TKD students  take at least 2-3 classes a week.

General Public: All TKD students must be NAC members. The General Public may do a 2 week trial, free of charge (please see TKD Director for more details). All General Public students must get approved by TKD Director.
TKD Membership: $90/month + enrollment fees (for unlimited classes)

NAC Tae Kwon Do is a FUN sport/art that builds self-confidence and athletic ability and provides a systematic approach to achieving one’s goals. Parents enjoy watching their children progress through the program, improving self-discipline and providing an outlet for their physical energy.
NAC TKD is a certified school with USA TKD (Olympic Governing Body) (School #5595). Over a dozen instructors with 4th degree or higher, which is unheard of anywhere else in the USA!

Class Descriptions:
4 Years
This 30 minute class will introduce your children to TKD. They learn self control while releasing their physical energy. These children will earn belts by exhibiting self control and skill.
5-8 years (White, Yellow, Green Belts)
This class covers the introduction of TKD on an advanced level. Students will be expected to perform all necessary requirements while showing a high level of self control. Emphasis will be placed on physical fitness, forms, and self defense.
9-12 years (White - Red Belts)
In this class sparring with protective gear is introduced for the 1st time. Students will learn forms and techniques such as punch and kick combinations and self defense during sparring.
Adult (13 + years) (All Levels)
This class gives you a tremendous chance to learn a mind and body art while offering great stress relief. It is an excellent work out and in this class you learn the ability to protect yourself. Each student in the Adult class receives a curriculum specifically designed for them.

Demo Team: (By Invitation only)

Rank Advancement
Progress is measured by the awarding of color belts and stripes in accordance with the student’s knowledge and skill, as well as the time and effort the student has dedicated to the program.

Parents Responsibility
An adult must escort all children to the TKD studio. No one is permitted in the TKD studio prior to class time. Any child escorted from Kid's Club will be taken back to the Kid's Club after class, unless you receive a pick up pass from the kids club. All others must be picked up promptly after class by a parent. The NAC TKD Instructors are not responsible for you child once class has ended.

Attendance Policy
Students who are not able to attend class must call the TKD office at ext. 123 to let the department know that you will be absent. The NAC reserves the right to drop students who miss more than two consecutive weeks of class.
Attire
All students are required to wear a white TKD uniform with the NAC logo. Uniforms must be purchased at the NAC for $46.50 (includes NAC TKD t-shirt). Students who spar (Green belt and above) are required to use sparring equipment approved by the NAC Tae Kwon Do department. This consists of headgear, mouthpiece, forearm/shin & instep gear, footgear, chest gear and groin protector for boys and men. All Tae Kwon Do equipment must be purchased at the NAC.

Belt testing takes place quarterly. There will be a fee for any student that is testing. To achieve a higher rank belt, the student must attend the minimum number of classes, learn factual TKD material relative to their belt level, and demonstrate appropriate self defense moves and Forms.
Belt Testing Dates: November 6th, 2010 12:00-3:00
February, May, August: Exact Dates: TBA
Fees:
Tiny Tigers (age 4) $30 + $5 Reg Fee
Little Tigers – Adult (ages 5+): $50 + $5 Reg Fee

NAC Program Desk 215.968.0600 Ext 112 Programs@newtownathletic.com
NAC TKD Director: Grand Master Smith TKD Office: 215.968.0600 Ext 123 tkd@newtownathletic.com