Beginners
The West Side Taekwondo Beginner’s Program provides an introduction to the basic techniques of modern Taekwondo, while increasing your strength, flexibility, coordination and cardiovascular fitness. Whether your goal is to earn your black belt or simply to get into shape, you will find our program fun and challenging, and the benefits of training rewarding!
Intermediate
After your successful Yellow Belt Promotion Test, your time in Taekwondo will become more intense and exciting! The Intermediate program at West Side Taekwondo offers different types of classes across 7 days of the week. In addition to three Level 1 classes, we offer Basic and Advanced Sparring Classes, basic intermediate classes, Cardio Kickboxing, Boxing, MMMA (Mixed-Martial Arts) classes. All these classes become available to you after you successfully pass your yellow belt test!
Advanced
For the serious Taekwondo practitioner, we offer Special “Black Belt Only” and other advanced level classes in poomsae, Olympic Style competition sparring, self-defense and board-breaking.
Benefits of Taekwondo
Here are some of the benefits you can expect from training in Taekwondo:
- Fitness and Weight Loss: Taekwondo training incorporates extensive stretching and constant aerobic exertion. The results are increased aerobic capacity, strength and awareness of one’s body.You will burn tons of calories, build muscle, and in general, get your metabolism kicked into high gear. Our workouts are a great way to help you shed those unwanted pounds.
- Self Defense: Taekwondo is recognized as the martial art with the most highly developed arsenal of kicking techniques. When combined with powerful strikes, blocks, throws and joint-locks, Taekwondo becomes a complete system of unarmed combat for self-defense. Through constant practice of techniques and total body conditioning, the Taekwondo practitioner becomes mentally and physically prepared to defend oneself, should the need arise.
- Self-Confidence and Positive Outlook: Taekwondo training instills a sense of discipline, control over one’s mind and body and ultimately, self-confidence. You’ll be encouraged to take on challenges and to push yourself past your own pre-conceived limits and reach new heights of self-confidence that will carry over to all aspects of your life . You can expect to go home from each class with a renewed vigor and love of life.
