Taekwon-Do Program

Stripe testing is the first stage in qualifying for the next level.  It is a series of mini-tests that evaluate four different areas of the curriculum.

STRIPE #1 - FUNDAMENTALS (CORE)

This section covers all your hand and foot movements (punches, strikes, blocks, kicks etc).  To pass this area you must show that the student has become skilled at their fundamental movements.

STRIPE #2 - PATTERNS & STEP-SPARRING (MEMORY)

This section covers Patterns and Step Sparring (either 3-Step, 2-Step or 1-Step Sparring).  This area is stripe is comprised of items that are memorized, choreographed and follow a certain rhythm.

STRIPE #3 - SPARRING & SELF-DEFENSE (PRACTICAL)

This section covers sparring drills, movement drills, self-defense exercises and drills.  It involves the practical applications of items learned in Stripe #1 & Stripe #2.  It is the final physical stripe before qualifying for rank testing.

STRIPE #4 - KNOWLEDGE STRIPE (UNDERSTANDING)

This section of the program is an "open-book" type of exam where the goal is to inspire each student raise their knowledge and interest by questing for answers and asking more questions to the instructors.  The information covered in each test are on the physical and moral aspects of the program as well as the school (Warrior Code) and the art of Taekwon-Do itself.

Stripe testing is offered for an entire week each month.  Students should not be aiming to simply get the stripes.  The stripes are merely symbols of the skills we intend each student to achieve.  When a student demonstrates the skills, they will EARN the stripes.

The Knowledge Stripe can be earned at any time by simply completed the assignment and submitting it to the instructors.  To be eligable for rank testing, the homework assignment must be turned in at least 3 weeks before the date of the rank testing. 

Our school is always looking for ways to grow and develop.  Another perk of being a member of the International Taekwon-Do Federation is having access to world-class development for our members.  Whether it is additional trainings for students, higher level coaching for athletes or developing umpires or coaching; our academy operates with a growth mindset.

Every year we host three to four seminars with guest instructors.  These seminars feature specialties from world renowned Grand Masters, Masters, Coaches and World Champion Athletes.

This additional training opportunity helps us continuouslt raise the technical level of our school and the confience level of our students.

Belt Graduations are the final step in the growth process.  It is a celebration of all the work, struggle and growth that was done while looking ahead at future challenges.  When we take moments like these with our families, and community to celebrate the achievements of the graduating members, we raise their level of serotonin which helps instill pride and confidence as it is also known as the LEADERSHIP and STATUS chemical in our bodies and minds.

When people are given something, they feel good; when they earn something and are recognized for it - they develop true confidence because no one can take it away from them.

For this reason we believe that each belt graduation is a life transformation.