{"id":21,"date":"2013-12-16T23:22:59","date_gmt":"2013-12-16T23:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tkdkids.co.uk\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2019-03-05T11:57:38","modified_gmt":"2019-03-05T11:57:38","slug":"the-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tkdkids.co.uk\/?page_id=21","title":{"rendered":"The Syllabus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-574\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tkdkids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC00832-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tkdkids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC00832-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tkdkids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC00832-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tkdkids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC00832-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tkdkids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC00832-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">TKD Kids uses the values of Taekwon do \u2013 as described in the tenets of Taekwon do \u2013<strong> Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control and Indomitable spirit<\/strong> to help children reach their potential. The syllabus teaches the following skills<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\">Life Skills<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Independence<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Learning how to do things independently: Get dressed, tie their Taekwon-Do belt, prepare for school or Taekwon-Do, get washed, tidy \u00a0up etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Being Organised<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Teaching Children to understand why it is important to be organised. Kids learn <strong>Basic Organisation Skills<\/strong>: Grouping; Sorting and Categorising. <strong>Organising Space<\/strong>: Tidying Up; Lining Up in Class. <strong>Organising Time<\/strong>: Telling the time, Preparing in advance, Basic time management.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Teamwork<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Kids learn the definition of a \u2018Team\u2019 and \u2018Teamwork\u2019, and how to do good teamwork.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\">Leadership<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Children are taught the definition of \u2018Leadership\u2019, and how to be a good leader.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Following Instructions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Who to follow instructions from. the benefits of following instructions from leaders. They are also taught the Definition of \u2018Responsibility\u2019and what to do if you are responsible for a task.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\">Fitness and Health<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Fitness<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Kids are taught about Stamina, Stretching, and Strength and are taught \u00a0that fitness can be improved by doing exercises.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Hygiene<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The definition of \u2018Hygiene\u2019 and why hygiene is important.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Healthy Eating<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">TKD kids are taught \u00a0about the \u2018Food Groups\u2019and Healthy Eating Habits<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\">Taekwon-Do Skills<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Taekwon-Do Techniques<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Kids are taught Taekwon-Do Stances:\u00a0to form Taekwon-Do Tools such as Fist and Knife-Hand. They will constantly practice Taekwon-Do Hand Attacks,\u00a0Blocks and\u00a0Kicks so they can understand the importance of repeated practice and a work ethic<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Footwork<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Kids will learn dodging methods and the\u00a0\u00a04 basic turning methods<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Fundamental Exercises and Patterns<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Children Practice basic Taekwon-Do Exercises.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\">Mind Skills<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Memory<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Children are made aware memory can be improved by practicing memory games and that important information should be remembered.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Concentration<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Concentration can be improved by playing concentration games and doing puzzles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Taekwon-Do Knowledge<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Kids are taught basic knowledge about Taekwon-Do. They have to learn to count to 10 in Korean and Learn basic Taekwon-Do terminology in Korean.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\">Taekwon-Do Attitudes<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The Taekwon-Do Promise<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">All lessons are started with the Taekwon do kids promise. Kids have to learn the TKD Promise and how to keep the promise. through this they learn how to be kind and caring and have a basic understanding of Empathy,\u00a0Fairness, Trust, and Respect.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The 5 Tenets of Taekwon-Do<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Kids Learn the 5 tenets of Taekwon-Do and how to observe them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\">Coordination Skills<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Balance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Children practise basic static and non-static balancing exercises to improve agility balance and coordination<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Movement<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Practise basic arm movements, trunk movements and leg movements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Aiming<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Practice to improve their aim with a punch or kick. Focus: No contact, touch contact and hitting. Learn the Taekwon-Do reference lines<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\">SUPPLEMENTARY SYLLABUS<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Such as Danger, Danger Awareness and \u00a0Dangerous and Hurtful Behaviour<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\nTKD Kids uses the values of Taekwon do \u2013 as described in the tenets of Taekwon do \u2013 Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control and <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":40,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tkdkids.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tkdkids.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tkdkids.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tkdkids.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tkdkids.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=21"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/www.tkdkids.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":576,"href":"https:\/\/www.tkdkids.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21\/revisions\/576"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tkdkids.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=21"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}