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LEGEND OF THE WHITE TIGERI N S T R U C T I O N A L K E Y T O B L A C K B E L T
First Edition November 7 1995Second Edition August 15 1998Third Edition June 2000Fourth Edition June 2004Fifth Edition November 2004Sixth Edition November 2013Seventh Edition June 2015Eighth Edition August 2016Ninth Edition March 2017
White Tiger Taekwondo Inc retains all rights including copyright trademarks patents and other proprietarymaterials whether embodied in written materials computer storage media or otherwise This publication containsproprietary information belonging to White Tiger Taekwondo This information may not be used in any waywithout written authorization from White Tiger Taekwondo
Written and produced in Seoul Korea First printing in Korea Second printing in the United States of AmericaThird Printing in the United States of America No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrievalsystem or transmitted in any form or by any means whether electronic mechanical photocopy or otherwisewithout prior written permission of White Tiger Taekwondo
White Tiger TaekwondoYong In Gun Kyunggi do Yong In Eup U Bang Ri 6201
37-0841
USA1605 NW Maynard RoadCary North Carolina 27513copy White Tiger Taekwondo 2000 copy White Tiger Taekwondo 2004
919-469-3553
ENDORSED BYTHE WORLD TAEKWONDO FEDERATION
SEOUL KOREA
iii
INTROD
UCTIO
NTABLE OF CONTENTS
Endorsed by Kukkiwon iii
White Tiger Poem vii
White Tiger Mission ix
Welcome to New Students 1
Login System 2
What every new Student and Parent should know 2 amp 3
Doe-jahng rules and regulations 5
Why bare feet Why Key-hahp 6
Benefits of Martial Arts 7 amp 8
Martial Arts Etiquette 9
Doe-Jahng Etiquette 10
Taekwondo Doe-boke - uniform 11
How to care for the uniform 12
Free Chin-goo Uniform 13
How to care for the Dee - Belt 14
How to tie your Belt amp fold the Uniform 15
Class Procedure 16
Message to Beginners 17
Beginner Dorsquos amp Donrsquots amp Safety 18
The Key to your Successis in your hands 19 amp 20
Commitment to Training 21
Dispelling Martial Arts Myths 22
3 Areas of Martial Arts Focus 23
Which Classes are best for me 24
White Tiger Goals for Rank (chart) 25
Tips to keep Children Motivated 26
The Big Picture - Road to Black Belt 27
Rank Milestones 28 amp 29
Professional Associations 30
Association Patch Symbols 31
National Flags 32
Policies amp Procedures 33
vi
If there is virtue in the spirit
Then there will be honor in the character
If there is honor in the character
Then there will be respect in the home
If there is respect in the home
Then there will be harmony in the nation
If there is harmony in the nation
Then there will be peace on Earth
-White Tiger
vii
viii
WHITE TIGER MISSION
OUR MISSION
To provide Olympicquality instruction
for the only activity in the
world in which allparticipants
benefit physicallymentally and
philosophically
TAEKWONDOANCIENT ART FORM -
MODERN OLYMPICSPORT
ix
Dear Students and Parents
Taekwondo has been animportant part of my life fordecades Now you too havechosen a path in which thebenefits to your life will beimmeasurable
The disciplines of MartialArts are designed to makestudents non-violent toinspire them with feelings ofconfidence well-being andto make their life moremeaningful The study ofMartial Arts whileinstilling the student withmental physical and spiritu-al balance enables them toenjoy the benefits of societywithout being absorbed oroverwhelmed by it
We want your training to beuseful and rewarding Thisbook will give a basicunderstanding of the stepsto your training
I welcome you to ourMartial Arts family
Master Rondy
WELCOME TO NEW STUDENTS
1
Every White Tiger studentwill receive an ID Numberupon registration The officewill take your photo foryour account You mayupdate this photo when youlog into your account
Your ID Number will neverchange If you add morestyles to your membershipthe styles will separated inthe system - but will alwaysuse the same number
Write your name on theinside of your uniform so itwonrsquot be forgotten Uponentering class
bull Make sure you use the
correct tablet for the roomyou are attending
bull Simply key in your num-ber and select ldquoenterrdquo Ifyou have multiple stylesyou will be promoted toselect which style you areattending at that time
bull Your name photo rankand any attendancemedals will show up onthe screen You are nowready to enter the mat
bull If the file that appears isnot you - or you accident-ly key in the wrongnumber see the officeASAP They can help you
log in and receive creditfor the class
bull Be sure to log in for everyclass you take Failure tolog in will result in younot earning credit for theclass Class credits areimportant for earningawards and fulfillingthe requirements for rankpromotion
2
ID NUMBER amp LOG INTIGERTIPEvery student is assigned an ID number Thisnumber reflects the order in which you joinedand your place in White Tiger history Use thisnumber to log into your account and class Thelower the number the higher the rank
TIGERTIPWrite your number on theinside of your uniform incase you forget
WHAT EVERY NEW STUDENT AND PARENTinstructorsThe ownerrsquos name is Master Rondy Other instructors names are listed on the walls and flipcharts You should address all Black Belts as Sir or by their last name Mr or Ms________You may also call Masters by the Korean title Sa-bum-nim Master Rondy or the seniormaster may also be called Kwan-jahng-nim Female masters often use their first names whilemale masters always use their last name (Master Rondy is called Sifu Rondy in Wing Chun)
event informationAll information schedule changes closings testings demonstrations new classes specialscontests or parties etc is made available to you in multiple medias All information isprovided to you weeks and even months in advance the back of the class schedule has anevents schedule for the entire year Parents if your child is too young to read and properlyrelay the information to you you will need to check for yourself
bull Tiger Times Newsletter on our website Facebook emailbull Schedule of classes color coded per level schedule rack
bull Back of Schedule lists events for entire year schedule rackbull Instructor messages announced at end of classes
bull Tiger TV video plays in front entry cafebull Facebook page wwwfacebookcomWhiteTigerTKD
bull Pawcast radio show of the weekrsquos events plays in the locker rooms websitebull ldquoThis week at White Tigerrdquo email message sent every week (make sure to provide correct address)bull Table Tents on cafe tables bull Website wwwWhiteTigerTKDcom bull LED Flashing Lights cafe
uniform amp belt informationDont be shy to ask anyone with a higher belt to help you They were once white beltsIn time new white belt students will be asking you to help them
Taekwondo uniform the elastic stretches across your front to the other side and hooksaround the button put the elastic under the front of the uniform
Hapkido uniform women should put the right side over the left men put the left side overthe right and tie the strings together on each side
Men do not need to wear anything under the uniform topwomen need to wear a white t-shirt or sports top under the top(Black Belt women may wear a black garment)
NEVER wash the belt it is a symbol of your learned knowledgeof Martial Arts Never let your belt touch the ground Dont hangit around your neck If you forget your belt at class time you will be a no belt for the day Line up in rank after the white orlowest rank belts
The belts start with the lowest level 10th Gup or white belt Thenext level belt is 9th Gup which is a white belt with a yellowstripe Some schools have additional belts like orange purpleand brown but the colors shown on our wall are the only beltcolors accepted by the World Taekwondo Federation (OlympicStyle) For tournament purposes belts are grouped together byGup number
rules amp reGulationsTake time to read the rules and regulations of the school on the following pagesyou are responsible for following them They are also displayed outside the locker room
shoesStudents must take off their shoes and socks and place them in the belt-color shoe racks nearthe mat area Do not walk on the mat unless you are in uniform3
TIGER TIPThe Korean terms used inthis book are italicizedThe Korean language hasconsonants and vowelsthat we do not have ordo not sound exactly thesame in English Theterms in this book arespelled phoneticallysound them out how theyare spelled
Different books may spellthe same word different-ly The spellings in thisbook are by an AmericanEnglish speaker
TIGER TIP QR CODESDownload an app so you can read
QR code from your phonehttpsitunesapplecomusappqr-code-reader-and-
scannerid388175979mt=8
OF A NEW STUDENT SHOULD KNOWThe only shoes allowed on the mat are Taekwondo shoes do not use them for training(you cant pivot well and will injure your ankles) Leadership Teams may wear them forteaching Do not wear Taekwondo shoes on the mat if you have just walked in from outsidetry to keep the mat as clean as possible
terminoloGyWe use the Korean terms for many of the techniques in class The Korean terms are used sinceTaekwondo and Hapkido originated in Korea You will need to learn the terminology toadvance in rank You will also need to learn the terms if you plan to compete in tournamentsTaekwondo referees are trained to use only Korean Most of this terminology you will learnfrom hearing it everyday You may also refer to the terminology section in this manual Theterminology is spelled out phonetically so pronounce it how it looks The Korean wordsthroughout this manual are displayed in italics and are hyphenated to show syllables Phoneticspellings for the same word may vary from source to source Student Manual Study Class onFriday nights will also teach the terminology Visual and audio flash cards are available
testinGBeginners start with a white belt to get to the next belt level of yellow stripe 9th Gup youmust earn another two black stripes and a white stripe You will then be invited to formal test-ing to perform the requirements before the testing board There is a fee for this certified testingThe amount is proportionate with increasing rank but testings are spaced further apart Testingrequirements for each belt are located in this manual To test students (school age) must presentcopies of school report cards a home report card that has been graded by a parent or guardianand a letter of recommendation Testing is optional Results from testing are announced a fewdays after testing at the end of class private tests may take up to a week if you plan to testyour application must be turned in the thursday prior to testing day or before
The Tiger Tot class follows the same curriculum but is broken down into steps Tots test to earndifferent colored Sashes during regular testing times Check the manual chart attendance cardor poster near the classroom for Tiger Tot testing requirements
Testing is designed to build confidence not tear it down This is why we test by prequalifica-tion only Always strive to do your best As beginners you may become nervous and may notperform as well as you do in class In extreme cases of stage fright your instructors wouldhave you show them the techniques again the following week before or after class or at thenext test They will work with you until you do pass As your rank increases you will becomeless and less nervous
other equipmentBefore you test you must earn the 4 patches school association American and Korean flagsand have them sewn on your uniform A sewing service is available see the office
You must have a yellow stripe belt to begin sparring You must have full safety equipment tobegin sparring $145-$165 for insurance purposes only White tiger gear is allowed
tournamentsTournaments are optional Never compete in a tournament unless your instructor is present Youshould always have a coach If you wish to attend a tournament and it has not been postedbring it to your Masters attention - may wish to attend as a school Tournaments can cost from$50 to $75 and this fee is paid to the organization hosting the tournament not to White TigerThroughout the year White Tiger hosts internal tournaments These are low cost practice tour-naments with trophies or medals and ideal for a first time competitor White Tiger also hosts aHoliday Tournament in December complete with medals This Tournament is a free tournamentfor all White Tiger students
outside tournament info httpswwwfacebookcomwhitetigermastersref=br_rs 4
DOE-JAHNG RULES AND REGULATIONSTraining in Martial Arts is mental as well as physical in nature In addition to techniquesof self-defense we are learning an art which builds self-control discipline and respect forother people These mental states are attained by following of certain traditions and formalbehavior while within the doe-jahng
1 Respect and obey your instructors and higher ranking belts at all times
2 Always bow a upon entering and leaving the doe-jahng b upon entering and leaving the mat area c when first seeing the senior instructors and once again when leaving for the day d when beginning and ending practice with a partner e before and after asking the instructor for assistance or advice
3 Be in full uniform and on the stretch mat at least five minutes before class starts
4 Take off your shoes and store them on the appropriate color shoe rack by the mat
5 Keep all uniforms clean at all times Also pay respect to your own body and keep your-self clean and well groomed
6 Keep your fingernails and toenails trimmed short
7 No watches rings or jewelry of any sort will be worn during training except eyeglasseswhen necessary This includes removing wedding rings
8 No smoking drinking water or soft drinks chewing gum loud talking laughing orhorse play in class The instructor will let you know when it is time for water breaks
9 No unnecessary noise When not participating please sit or stretch quietly rememberthat by watching others practice you will also learn
10 No slouching reclining sitting or leaning against the wall is allowed in class
11 Do not sit on the gymnastics mats or touch the mirrors No weapons near mirrors
12 Do not use profanity
13 You should refer to higher ranking belts as Mr or Ms____ no matter what their age
14 The Senior Master Instructor of your school is always to addressed by their propertitle Sir or Kwan-jahng-nim Senior instructors are called Sir or Sa-bum-nim
15 In reply to a question or command requiring an answer all students should answerYes Sir or No Sir
16 Go to Leadership Team members with problem or with questions that need to beanswered before you see your instructor
17 Memorize the names of the Taekwondo movements in Korean
18 The doe-jahng will be kept neat and clean by its members
19 Never do anything to dishonor our school or your instructor
20 Never willingly fight for any reason
21 Parents Encourage your children Their efforts need to berewarded Do not compare them with others in the
class Each child is unique and will benefit differentlyfrom the next Parents and visitors are welcome to watch class
anytime however we ask that you do not talk to your childduring class time Please leave the discipline and coaching to us
22 No concealed weapons or anything that may harm others
23 Endeavor to develop yourself mentally and physically in the Martial Artsspirit and to keep friendship with other members5
Why Do martial arts stuDents taKe off their shoesbefore traininG There are five general reason why Martial Arts students take off their shoes before theyenter the doe-jahng
1 To create natural body balance and coordination
2 Ancient Oriental Custom It is said that the shoes bring in thetroubles of the street When visiting a friend in the Orient onedoes not bring him the troubles of the street or ones own personalproblems but to visit anothers home means to pay him and hisfamily respect and to hear what he may have to say
3 Prevention of injury from the hard leather shoe while sparringwith a fellow student
4 A method to keep the training area clean from pebbles and dirtfrom the street
5 A method to strengthen and condition the feet and ankles
Why Do martial arts stuDents yellThe yell or key-hahp plays a very important part in formal Martial Arts training If the key-hahp
is executed properly the yell comes from the pit of the stomach not the throat The key-hahpwhen applied properly will result in the following
1 You will obtain more power (breathing control)
2 You may possibly startle or intimidate your opponent
3 You many cause an attacker to hesitate creating your chance to react
4 You will reduce the tension in your own body
5 You will decrease your own awareness of pain
6 Repetitive key-hahps will condition the abdominal muscles thus allowing them toabsorb a harder blow
7 While absorbing a blow or while falling such as nok-bup techniques the key-hahp forcesthe air out of the lungs This prevents the air from being forced out (ie have your windknocked out) leaving you temporarily disabled
8 In practice such as one-step sparring the key-hahp is used as a signal to indicate to yourpartner that you are ready
9 The key-hahp helps to regulate controlled breathing which aides in increasing stamina
WHY BARE FEET WHY KEY-HAHP
6
TIGERTRIVIAIn Korea youmust removeyour shoesbefore entering a persons home
Restaurants willprovide you withslippers to wearafter you removeyour shoes andleave them bythe door
Place your shoes in thecorresponding color cubbie to your rank
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSMartial Arts will teach youhow to protect yourself inthe event of physicalconfrontation but this is themost modest of their bene-fits In addition to helpingyou get and stay physicallyfit Martial Arts can help youminimize stress develop bet-ter focus and self-disciplineand move you along theroad to self-discovery
In each Martial Arts classyoull learn how to harnessyour natural strength Notjust the muscular variety butthe power that lies in yourspirit and mind
chilDren
Childrens classes aredivided by both age and skilllevel All children are taughtat their own pace to developtheir present capabilities andbring out their hiddenpotential The Masters arecommitted to helping eachand every student improveThe goal of the White Tigerchildrens program is to pro-vide benefits that extend
beyondthe wallsof theMartialArtsschoolMany parents doctorsteachers and psychologists find that Martial Arts improve childrens academic progress ndash attention span listeningskills cooperative learning following directions andleadership skills are all areasof training that directly carry over to the academicclassroom
As a society we are becom-ing better educated about the needs of children who suffer from ADD (AttentionDeficit Disorder) and ODD(Oppositional DefiantDisorder) not to mentionpeer pressure andalienation A well-roundedMartial Arts curriculum canhelp your child cope withthese problems and develop
essential physical motorlinguistic perceptual andsocial skills Children asyoung as three years of
age learn fundamen- tal movements
that can improve their sense of balance
and coordination As boys and girls
advance through their training theyll beintroduced to more com-plex drills that will chal-lenge and improve theirability to concentratewhich in turn can elevatetheir self-esteem
teens
As childhood slips awayyoungsters enter a stagewhere they becomeincreasingly independentof their parents Theirphysical growth is readi-ly apparent but theirintellectual and emotion-al development cannot be
ACCURACY
ACHIEVE GOALS
AGILITY
AMBITION
ASPIRATIONSCONFIDENCE
ASSERTIVENESS
BONDING
BUILDS CHARACTER
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
COMMITMENT
CONCENTRATION
COOPERATION
COORDINATION
DEPENDABILITY
DISCIPLINE
EFFORT
ENDURANCE
ENTERTAINMENT
EXERCISE
FITNESS
FLEXIBILITY
FOCUS
FRIENDSHIP
FUN
GENTLENESS
GOODJUDGEMENT
HONESTY
HUMANITY
HUMILITY
IMPROVE GRADES
INCREASE ENERGY
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT7
TIGER TIPSome students havebeen able to discontin-ue medication for ADDand even depressionafter a few monthsof training
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSas easily measuredLines of communicationcan become crossedtangled strained and insome cases completely disconnected Unlikeorganized team sportswhich often fail tonurture the individualMartial Arts canprovide your son ordaughter with thechance to becomestronger and moreflexible and to improvetheir overall health andself-image Theyll cometo recognize the rewardsof hard work and disci-pline which often leadto improved academicperformance Theyllmake friends who sharea healthy interest andtheyll fortify them-selves against negativepeer pressureYoungsters who have
been taught to respecttheir bodies andminds are less likelyto fall prey to usinglife-endangering sub-stances or engaging inactivities that candestroy their health
aDults
White Tiger offersadults a comprehen-sive fitness programClasses are specifical-ly designed toincrease cardiovascu-lar capacity muscularstrength endurance and flexibility They can providean opportunity for weightloss and stress relief In addition training in MartialArts produces benefitsbeyond those of a traditionalexercise program
Martial Arts training isexercise with a purpose
While youimprove yourphysical fitnessyou will also bedevelopingimportant self-defense skillsYou will learn toconfront andcombat yourfears The confi-dence you gainfrom learningself-defenseimproving yourfitness and feel-ing better aboutyourself will
help you cope
with daily situations at homeand work
If you are concerned about your ability to stick with anexercise program MartialArts is the choice for youThe variety of Martial Artstechniques will provide aconstant challenge and therank system will showyour progress and keepyou motivated
families
Today many parents arelooking for activities thatallow the entire family tospend time together Parentsand children can traintogether effectively inMartial Arts because every-one starts as a beginnerDoing Martial Arts togetheras a family allows you towork hard together in orderto improve physical fitnessself confidence anddiscipline while havingfun at the same time
INNER STRENGTH
INTEGRITY
JUSTICE
KINDNESS
KNOWLEDGE
LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
MENTAL STRENGTH
MOTIVATION
OVERCOME PEER
PRESSURE
PATIENCE
PERSEVERANCE
POLITENESS
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
PRIDE
QUALITY TIME
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
REDUCE STRESS
SELF CONTROL
SELF DEFENSE
SELF RELIANCE
SHARING
SINCERITY
SPORT COMPETITION
STRENGTH
TEMPER CONTROL
TONE amp FIRM
TRUST
VITALITY
WISDOM 8
Why boWThe bow is to reflect respectfrom ones soul It can beconsidered the ultimatesymbol in showing respectthat would be difficult toexplain in words Unlike theAmerican handshake whichis sometimes taken forgranted this ancient customdates back to the beginningof time when one man firstapproached another man infriendship and wanted toshow respect for oneanothers presence When aMartial Art student bows tohis instructor he is showingrespect and recognition ofthe instructors higherauthority in the art Whenone student bows toanother he is showingrespect friendship and trustWhen students bow to theAmerican flag at thebeginning and end of classthey are saluting the flagand honoring what itrepresents If the Koreanflag is on display they showtheir respect by bowing to itin recognition of the fact thatKorea is the mother countryof Taekwondo
respectful boW The student comes to atten-tion with cupped hands athis sides The empty handsindicate that he has noweapon The bow is thenmade at least at a forty-fivedegree angle with the facelooking at the floor thenslowly back upward toattention Note This bowdemonstrates total trustrevealing the back of theneck a very vulnerable area
challenGinG boW The student comes to atten-tion with clenched fists atsides the fists as weapons
looking straight into hisopponents face while bowis made at about a thirtydegree angle then back tothe attention positionThis type of bow is usedprimarily for competingin tournaments
Note It would considereddisrespectful to use thechallenging bow whenaddressing your instructora black belt or higherranked student
respect to othersShowing respect to otherson or off the training floor ispart of being a student inMartial Arts While trainingone should show respect atall times including to onesopponents One shouldnever lose patience it is asign of weakness Maintainself-control and self-confidence at all times
9
RESPECTFUL BOW
CHALLENGINGBOW
MARTIAL ARTS ETIQUETTE TIGER TIPIn Korea they say it is themature rice stalk that bows itsfull head It is the hollow stalkwith an empty head that standsup straight defying a bow
DOE-JAHNG ETIQUETTE
sittinG in the doe-jahnGThere are only three ways that students are allowed to sit while wearing the training uniform dur-ing class at testings or special Martial Arts events With the legs crossed on the knees or with thearms wrapped around the knees Students in uniform are never allowed to slouch lean against thewall lean on each other sit on the gymnastics mats sit on the counter or lay down If they areattending an event and chairs are limited they should always offer their chair to a parent eldersenior or guest Do your best to follow the rules and have the confidence to practice them often
etiquette
1 GENERAL BOWING When you bow you must be in a position of attention with your head andupper body bent at 450 (the deeper the bow the more respect you are showing) You must cometo a complete stop and bring the heels of your feet together vigorously
2 BOWING TO SENIOR BLACK BELT When a senior Black Belt or Master Rondy enters theschool for the first time that day the highest ranking student should yell Cha-ryot At thistime no matter what you are doing you should stop completely to face the senior and then thehighest ranking student should say Kyung-nay All students then say Ahn-yong Ha-shim-ne-ka If the highest ranking student fails to do this the next in rank should take over
3 PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS When handing papers or something with writing on it-including an application or certificate always turn the document so the other can read it Bowand use two hands to pass it Always accept with two hands
4 PRESENTATION OF OBjECTS When working with weapons or targets in class always turnthem around to pass them to your partner offering them the handle
5 CONVERSATION Do not interrupt the conversations of others Hands must not be placedinside pockets at any time while conversing with a senior
6 INTRODUCTIONS When introducing people always introduce the junior to the senior
7 ATTENDING TO SENIORS When entering a room the junior must enter first then stand toone side and allow the senior to enter and lead the way
8 SITTING Before sitting down you must wait until your senior is seated comfortably
9 CEREMONY SEATING The seating must be arranged so that the highest ranking is in thecenter with the immediate lower ranking to the right and left and descending in rank
10 CLEANING THE SCHOOL Help with keeping the school clean If you witness a seniorcleaning the school you should immediately take over the task 10
It is very important for thewearer to keep the doe-boke
clean and wrinkle free at alltimes (do not wash the belt)Wear it correctly and treat itwith the respect owed tothis art When in doe-bokeremove all jewelry
(including watches ringsnecklaces and earrings)
Women should wear awhite t-shirt or sportstop under their uniform Black Belts may wear ablack garment under
their uniformYou must have all yourpatches sewn securely onyour doe-boke before yourfirst belt promotion testFollow the guide below toensure proper location ofthe patches
TAEKWONDO DOE-BOKE - UNIFORMThe doe-boke is considered a primary necessity in training for the following reasons
bull Wearing the doe-boke should instill pride in the wearer as a practitioner of Taekwondo
bull It identifies individual capacity and degree of Taekwondo cultural education attained
bull The style of the doe-boke is symbolic of Taekwondos heritage and tradition
bull Rank changes create incentives while at the same time preserve humility
bull It is practical and comfortable for training
AMERICAN FLAG PATCH Sewn two-fingers width belowthe center of shoulder Rightsleeve
TIGER TEAM BLACK BELT CLUB PATCHSewn two-fingers widthbelow the American Flag Patch Members onlyWORLD TKD FEDERATION PATCHSewn over right sideof chest
KOREAN FLAG PATCHSewn two-fingers width below center ofshoulder Left sleeve Red goes up
WHITE TIGER TAEKWONDOSCHOOL PATCHSewn over left side of chest Over your heart
NOTE The doe-boke pictured here is forblack belts only - it has a black V-neckColor belt doe-bokes will have a whiteV-neck New Students should ask aninstructor to write their name in Koreanalong the collarAll doe-bokes should have a large schoollogo on the back It you received yourdoe-boke from this school the logo willalready be screen printed on it The American Flag patch is worn on theright sleeve in martial arts symbolizingdefense only
TIGERTIPWhite Belts willearn a patch everytime they earn astripe The lastpatch is earned byturning in testingpapers
11 Ask the office for the patch sewing service
The simplicity of theMartial Arts traininguniform also serves as away to humble the studentEveryone starts off as abeginner
In Martial Arts it reallydoesnrsquot mater who you areor why yoursquore here Youmay be rich or poor male orfemale young or old blackor white We are all here tolearn the same lessons aboutourselves and about lifeOur status in life is left out-side the door of the school
The only status recognizedin the doe-jahng is yourearned rank All theuniforms are the samewith the exception of theleaders or instructors uniforms
alterations
It is not uncommon foryoung students still grow-ing to go through two orthree different uniforms bythe time they reach BlackBelt The uniform includedin your trial package ispurposely sized large If theuniform is turned up ratherthan cut it can be let downas the student growsIf the sleeves and pant legsare too long have themhemmed It is considereddisrespectful to roll up thesleeves or pant legs whiletraining Having theuniform hemmed will alsoprevent the student fromtripping if it comesunrolled Do not use safety
pins or any metal items onyour uniform This is unsafeto yourself others and themat while training
The smallest size doe-boke isa 000 and the largest regularsize is a 8
Only patches sanctioned byWhite Tiger are permittedon your uniform They mustbe placed in specific placesso everyone can be uniformin the school
WashinG
Keep your uniform cleanand wrinkle free Keep itfolded inside your gym bag
You can wash your uniformin the washer with otherlike colors Do not usebleach you will bleach outthe patches
You may line dry your uni-form or dry it in the dryerIf you use the dryer donrsquotover dry or use the hot set-ting When the uniform isalmost dry remove it andfold it promptly
You may iron your doe-bokebut donrsquot iron over theemblem on the back
styles
The White doe-bokes areused for Taekwondo theBlack doe-bokes for Hapkidothe Adidas 3 stripeuniforms are used for theLeadership Team andspecial colored doe-bokes areused for the demonstrationteams High ranking BlackBelts have different colors
for each degree
It is considered disrespectfulto wear a printed uniformfrom another school whiletraining here at White Tiger(unless you are a visiting guest
with prior permission)
Traditionally only the high-est ranking practitioner onthe mat can wear blackpants This rule excludesclasses in which all thestudents are wearing black
You may not wear just at-shirt and your doe-boke
pants for training in thesummer Our school is airconditioned in the summerand heated in the winter(A luxury not availablein Korea) Wearing theentire uniform is part ofthe discipline Do not mixand match tops amp bottoms
replacements
Of course you may pur-chase additional uniformsat any time break downand purchase anotheruniform when
bull There are yellow stainsthat wonrsquot come out
bull The pant legs only godown to your calf
bull It stinks even after youwash it
HOW TO CARE FOR THE UNIFORM
TIGER TIPUniform in Korean ispronounced Doe-boke with a longvowelnot Doe-bak
12
Want a free uniform
The greatest complimentyou can give your school isa referral that results in anew student White Tiger isproud to present a studentwho referred another with abeautiful embroideredldquoChingoordquo UniformChin-goo means friend inKorean Your referrals iswhat helps this school growand flourish - and we great-ly appreciate it
Need help referring afriend The office can assist
you with providinga VIP Card to give a Tiger TrialProgram or simplyprovide us withtheir address and we will send theminformation
The Chin-goo
uniform comes complete with allembroidered patches
Thank you verymuch
FREE CHIN-GOO UNIFORM
13
HOW TO CARE FOR THE DEE - BELTYour dee or belt is a symbolof all your learned knowl-edge of Taekwondo Your belt is like a blankpiece of paper waiting to bewritten on with all yourMartial Arts knowledge
Everything in Martial Artsserves a purpose There areno useless techniques ormotions with no reasonEven the belt serves to keepthe doe-boke secured and thecolor is a motivator to thestudent as well as a teachingguide to the instructor Aninstructor can glance atyour belt and know whattechniques you havelearned and what youneed to be taught
The knot on your belt hangsin the center just belowyour navel This area isyour key or energy centerThe knot protects thisvulnerable area
Dobull Keep your belt tied
properly
bull If you have an unevenamount of stripes stars orbars display the side withthe most on the right side
bull Keep your belt tiedaround your uniform soyou dont forget it
bull Leave your belt on at alltimes when in uniformunless instructed by yourMaster to do otherwise
bull Do practice only MartialArts techniques whilewearing a doe-boke and dee
bull Keep your old belts youmay want to display themsomeday
bull Tie your belt so the endsare even
Dontbull Let your belt touch the
ground
bull Throw your belt on theground when you arefinished training
bull Wear it draped aroundyour neck
bull Play with it or swingit around
bull Wash your belt(Dont wash out yourknowledge)
bull Remove or add any tapeon your belt
bull Curl or roll your belt itwill not hang correctlywhen you wear it
bull Dry it in the dryer -it will shrink
bull Worry if your belt getsthreadbare This meansthat you have beentraining hard If you area color belt it is probablytime to test for the nextlevel
If you are one of those peo-ple who has an unusuallyhigh ph level you may findthat some of the color beltswill rub color off onto youruniform when you sweatDont worry a black beltwill cover the stain
Since you dont wash yourbelt it will get dirty Longago your white belt wouldget dirtier and dirtier yearafter year until eventuallyit became black Luckilywe have different colorbelts now to symbolize thesame process
If you have just earned anew belt you will noticethat it is very stiff You can
always spot a new beltThe best remedy is to get afew good sweaty workoutsunder your belt to softenit up and make it hangstraight
A threadbare Masters BlackBelt is an emblem of anexperienced practitioner Asthe fabric becomes wornand loses its color the beltswhite inner core is revealedThis process also symbolizesthe cycle of Martial Artstraining the more youlearn the more you realizehow little you know
Your belt is your responsi-bility To remember to takecare of it and bring it toclass is part of your training
If you forget your belt youwill be a no belt for theday and line up after thelowest ranking belt in class
Humility is also part ofthe discipline
1st Degree whiteblack uniformWhite embroidery on belt
2nd Degree grayyellow uniformYellow embroidery on belt
3rd Degree blackgreen uniformGreen embroidery on belt
4th Degree blueblack uniform Blue embroidery on belt5th Degree redblack uniformRed embroidery on belt 14
HOW TO TIE YOUR BELT amp FOLD THE UNIFORM
1 Find the center ofyour belt and place itat your belly buttonseam facing down
3 With a belt end ineach hand take theright side and lay itover the left end andtuck it up under bothlayers
1 Lay the top of theuniform down logofacing the ground
2 Fold one side in atthe shoulder Fold thesleeve back
3 Repeat side andsleeve fold for otherside
4 Fold the pants in halfwidthwise
5 Fold the pants inhalf lengthwise
6 Fold in half againlengthwise
7 Place the pants onthe top and fold it up
8 Fold the belt in halfand loop to secure15
2 Wrap both sides ofthe belt around yourback and back aroundto the front For com-fort and to prevent itfrom falling off ifuntied tuck one insideof the other
4 Now take the leftside and lay it over theright side and bring theend up through thehole Pull tightly The knot forms atriangle that pointstoward your left
CLASS PROCEDUREbeGinninG class
1 Bow as you enter the school
2 Bow to your senior students and instructors
3 Bags can be placed in the locker rooms You may bring your own lock for a locker do notleave items in locker overnight Do not leave valuables unlocked or in your vehicle
4 Key your ID number into the tablet in the room where you will take class
5 You may warm up for class in the Stretching Station in a doe-jahng that is not in use ormay use the running track (14 + older or Black Belt) with a gym membership
6 Remove your shoes bow to enter the mat area and place your shoes in the colorappropriate shelf
7 When the instructor begins your class line up quickly and stand at attention BlackBelts (or highest ranking) will line up along one side from front to back The lines willcontinue while decreasing in ranks
8 The instructor will call everyone to stand at Cha-ryot - attention Never move or fidgetwhile standing at attention
9 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the flags
10 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow tothe instructor All students say ahn-yong ha-shim-ne-ka - How are you Sir- while performing this bow
11 Class will then continue at the instructors commands Remember to always answerYes Sir or No Sir
enDinG class
1 When the instructor calls for you to line up do so quicklyand in the same order as when class began
2 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay- bow to the flags
3 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the instructor All students say Gam-sa-hom-ne-da - Thank you Sir - while performing this bow
4 The instructor will have all students step out with their left foot bend over with feetapart grasping their ankles The instructor will say White Tiger then key-hahp or yelltwo times Each yell is echoed by all students then quickly slide the left foot in to meetthe right clap three times then with two fists raised in the air key-hahp once more Theinstructor will dismiss class you should bow once more before turning around to walkoff
5 Before you step off the mat bow to the flags
6 When leaving for the day turn around and bow inside while at the threshold of the door 16
TIGER TIPFemale and male instructorsin martial arts are allreferred to as Sir There is no gender in theDoe-jahng There is no raceno skin color no financialand no social statusStudents and instructors are recognized for their earned rank only
MESSAGE TO BEGINNERSTo those of you just begin-ning Martial Arts neitherfear your new found prac-tice nor expect too much ofit The majority of beginnersexperience a feeling of inad-equacy with regard to per-forming the movementsinvolved If you feel thisway dont worry it is com-mon and short-lived You arenot an expert yet and noone expects you to do morethan your best If you expecttoo much in the beginningyou will disappoint yourselfExample if you try to eatmore than your stomach willhold you are going to getsick You can digest only acertain amount each time
tips for beGinnersjust like the game SimonSays maintain your positionuntil you have been told tostop or pa-roh
When kicking bags ortargets remember thattechnique and accuracy aremost important It doesnrsquotmatter how fast or how hardyou can kick if you canrsquot hitthe target
When you are called outby the instructor to stepforward run donrsquot walk
If you are going to miss aclass for a week or so callthe school to let us know oryou will receive a call fromthe ldquoattendance policerdquoWe will not let you give upon yourself
Martial Arts are unlike anyother sport or activity Youwill need to use musclesyou didnt even know youhad and will need toacquire new balance andcoordination which willtake time Everyone stinksat this at first
If you are older or not veryflexible come to the schoolearlier to do additionalstretching before class
We want you to try yourbest but as a beginner youmust allow your body to getacclimated to this new activ-ity Trying too hard too soonmay result in an injurywhich will only slow downyour learning process
If you try to runup the mountainyou will fall off
You must train at least twotimes a week if you want tomake any measurable gainsAfter a few months youshould see a difference in theway you look and feel
School age kids should getinto the habit of saving acopy of their report cards -they will need to turn in acopy of it with their testingapplications for new beltsStudents with Ds and Fshave been able to pull theirgrades up to As and Bswhen their next color beltdepends upon it
Students who get involvedin the activities offered at thedoe-jahng make more friends
learn more andlearn faster
We train to music in manyclasses to motivate and toadd rhythm to the warm up drills Music is used inKorean doe-jahngs and for the Olympic training team
You may notice that the temperature is kept warm inthe doe-jahng This is to keepyour muscles warm andreduce injuries
Unlike the movies wherekicks are left sticking out inthe air rechamber your kicksquickly This prevents yourleg from being grabbed andallows for a second technique if necessary
Watch others and learn
Although we always havethe basics techniques areconstantly being replaced byquicker more efficient onesPerfect examples are the sidekick and kicking with theball of your foot These kicksare still great for forms butno longer very effective insparring situationsCompetitors have found that speed and flexibility are gained by pointing thetoes when kicking The side kick although powerfulis slow and can be detectedlong before it reaches its destination17
TIGER TIPAs a beginner youwill have twoenemies the lack ofself-confidence anddiscouragement ndashdont let eitherovercome you
BEGINNER DOS amp DONTS amp SAFETYIf you feel overwhelmedwith so much informationremember that Martial Artsis way of life It is a journeyrather than a destinationand takes a lifetime to fullycomprehend Take it slowlyone step at a time
Dobull Watch the Orientation
bull Make sure we have yourcurrent email address
bull Arrive promptly to warmup and practice
bull Maintain good hygiene
bull Bring necessary equip-ment to each class
bull Attend class regularly
bull Strive to follow schoolregulations
bull Respect the value of yourtraining
bull Log into your Kicksiteaccount to keep updatedon events testings tourna-ments and closings
- Newsletter- Tiger TV Video- Table Tents- LED signs - Facebook page- Website- Class Announcements- Eventsschedule- weekly e-mails- Pawcast bull Demonstrate emotional
and physical control
bull Strive to remain humble
bull Obey the instructor at alltimes
bull Have clean feet
bull Pick up your clothes in thechanging room
bull Kids wait inside to bepicked up
bull Practice your forms athome this is your MartialArt homework
Dontbull Be late for class
bull Wear a dirty uniform
bull Forget your equipment
bull Talk or play in class
bull Miss class
bull Neglect school rules
bull Abuse what you learn
bull Talk too long on the cour-tesy phone in the cafe
bull Show off or brag
bull Ask to go to the bathroomduring class unlessabsolutely necessary
bull Ask to rest unless yourefeeling sick
bull Chew gum in thedoe-jahng
bull Ask to get a drink of waterduring class
bull Powder your feet andtrack it all over the mat
beGinner safetyOften the most dangerousperson in the doe-jahng isyou Most injuries occurwhen students try to bemacho and attempt tokeep up with or outdo theadvanced students in classor fail to properly warm upand pull a muscle
Adults take it easy onthe jumping exercisesRemember whatever goesup must come down
Also be cautious whenturning or pivoting on knees and ankles Stretchout achilles tendons andhamstrings
New Hapkido students needto exercise caution withrolling techniques Use yourarms for rollbars so youdont support the weight ofyour body on your neck
It is the job of the instructorsto make everything LOOKeasy but you will soon dis-cover that the appearance ofease only comes with yearsoften decades of experience
Classes are always closelymonitored by certifiedinstructors If an injury doesoccur a first aid kit is keptnear the locker rooms andin the office
rice for injuries
rest ice compression and elevation Rest your
sore muscles apply icewrap up the injured areaand elevate it
TIGER TIPDont be nervousif your practicepartner is highranking THEY havelearned controlsometimes itsthe white beltsyou have to watchout for
18
THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoArdquo Has a current schedule Knows when the next testing takes place
Has done a projection for approximate date of reaching Black Belt
Plans on achieving black belt and beyond
Regular attendance of 3+ times per week
Arrives early stretches and warms up before class
Makes friends at the school Shows respect for seniors is helpful to juniors
Has a uniform that fits and a spare
Has proper sparring gear Refers other students to join the school
Asks if they can help out Writes and posts positive reviews
Lets staff know if they will be on vacation or will miss classes
Lets an instructor know if they need extra help with a technique
Knows about training aids provided and uses them
Joins a team when they are eligible
Joins us for summer camps Schedules their birthday party at the school
Parents train as well or stay and watch class
Participates in special events
Almost 100 will receive black belt
Welcome to quite possibly one ofthe fairest systems in the worldWhat goes in - is what comes outYou will find no short cuts to earn-ing your rank Rank cannot bebought borrowed or assumed
But also understand your ageyour gender your nationality orphysical condition cannot hinderyour success either There are noexcuses
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoBrdquo Usually gets to testing schedules a make up when they must
miss a test
Attends classes 2 times per week
Parents are usually present in the building during classesbut are sometimes preoccupied
Shows up for class just on time
Will let the office know if there is a spill on the floor or if the restroom needs paper towels
Attends some special events
Brings friends but always the same friends who never enrollto special events
Approximately 75 will receive black belt
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IS IN YOUR HANDS
20
Your amount of effort put forth(and your effort of your parentsif you are young) will deter-mine the level of your success
Decades of experience haveenabled your instructors to cre-ate a ldquoReport Cardrdquo to list whatit takes to achieve success in theMartial Arts
The fairness of the system issuch Absolutely Everybody canbe a ldquoArdquo student You just haveto make up your mind to beone No matter where you fallon the Report Card chart youalways have the ability toimprove your grade
Through Martial Arts you will learn alesson that is true for all goals andchallenges in your life
If you truly want some-
thing you will find a way
If you donrsquot
you will find an excuse
What do YOU really want
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoCrdquo
Attends classes 1 to 2 times a week
Misses weeks here and there
Puts other activities and sports first
Does not attend special events
Often says nobody told me about that
Doesnt open weekly emails
Turns in testing papers at the last minute
Asks to borrow a manual at the counter so the parent
can quickly find the test answers to turn in test application
Parent is not present for classes
Student has outgrown uniform but parent does
not want to spend the money to buy a new one
Always looking for a sale or cheaper price
Doesnt have proper sparring gear
Does not know about training aids newsletters
videos etc
Will most likely quit before Green Belt
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoDrdquo Gets dropped off for class parent does not come in
(younger students)
Student has to wait for long periods at the school to be picked upsometimes has to call for a ride
Shows up for wrong classes wrong times
Shows up for classes on testing days because they did not knowabout special events being held
No one answers phone messages or emails from the officeindicating that the student is falling behind
Wrinkled and dirty uniform
Is left unattended before and after class staff is expected to babysit
Checks may bounce or drafts fail due to NSF
Not likely to last very long in a membership
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
21
TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
23
WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
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TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
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WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
33
POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
First Edition November 7 1995Second Edition August 15 1998Third Edition June 2000Fourth Edition June 2004Fifth Edition November 2004Sixth Edition November 2013Seventh Edition June 2015Eighth Edition August 2016Ninth Edition March 2017
White Tiger Taekwondo Inc retains all rights including copyright trademarks patents and other proprietarymaterials whether embodied in written materials computer storage media or otherwise This publication containsproprietary information belonging to White Tiger Taekwondo This information may not be used in any waywithout written authorization from White Tiger Taekwondo
Written and produced in Seoul Korea First printing in Korea Second printing in the United States of AmericaThird Printing in the United States of America No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrievalsystem or transmitted in any form or by any means whether electronic mechanical photocopy or otherwisewithout prior written permission of White Tiger Taekwondo
White Tiger TaekwondoYong In Gun Kyunggi do Yong In Eup U Bang Ri 6201
37-0841
USA1605 NW Maynard RoadCary North Carolina 27513copy White Tiger Taekwondo 2000 copy White Tiger Taekwondo 2004
919-469-3553
ENDORSED BYTHE WORLD TAEKWONDO FEDERATION
SEOUL KOREA
iii
INTROD
UCTIO
NTABLE OF CONTENTS
Endorsed by Kukkiwon iii
White Tiger Poem vii
White Tiger Mission ix
Welcome to New Students 1
Login System 2
What every new Student and Parent should know 2 amp 3
Doe-jahng rules and regulations 5
Why bare feet Why Key-hahp 6
Benefits of Martial Arts 7 amp 8
Martial Arts Etiquette 9
Doe-Jahng Etiquette 10
Taekwondo Doe-boke - uniform 11
How to care for the uniform 12
Free Chin-goo Uniform 13
How to care for the Dee - Belt 14
How to tie your Belt amp fold the Uniform 15
Class Procedure 16
Message to Beginners 17
Beginner Dorsquos amp Donrsquots amp Safety 18
The Key to your Successis in your hands 19 amp 20
Commitment to Training 21
Dispelling Martial Arts Myths 22
3 Areas of Martial Arts Focus 23
Which Classes are best for me 24
White Tiger Goals for Rank (chart) 25
Tips to keep Children Motivated 26
The Big Picture - Road to Black Belt 27
Rank Milestones 28 amp 29
Professional Associations 30
Association Patch Symbols 31
National Flags 32
Policies amp Procedures 33
vi
If there is virtue in the spirit
Then there will be honor in the character
If there is honor in the character
Then there will be respect in the home
If there is respect in the home
Then there will be harmony in the nation
If there is harmony in the nation
Then there will be peace on Earth
-White Tiger
vii
viii
WHITE TIGER MISSION
OUR MISSION
To provide Olympicquality instruction
for the only activity in the
world in which allparticipants
benefit physicallymentally and
philosophically
TAEKWONDOANCIENT ART FORM -
MODERN OLYMPICSPORT
ix
Dear Students and Parents
Taekwondo has been animportant part of my life fordecades Now you too havechosen a path in which thebenefits to your life will beimmeasurable
The disciplines of MartialArts are designed to makestudents non-violent toinspire them with feelings ofconfidence well-being andto make their life moremeaningful The study ofMartial Arts whileinstilling the student withmental physical and spiritu-al balance enables them toenjoy the benefits of societywithout being absorbed oroverwhelmed by it
We want your training to beuseful and rewarding Thisbook will give a basicunderstanding of the stepsto your training
I welcome you to ourMartial Arts family
Master Rondy
WELCOME TO NEW STUDENTS
1
Every White Tiger studentwill receive an ID Numberupon registration The officewill take your photo foryour account You mayupdate this photo when youlog into your account
Your ID Number will neverchange If you add morestyles to your membershipthe styles will separated inthe system - but will alwaysuse the same number
Write your name on theinside of your uniform so itwonrsquot be forgotten Uponentering class
bull Make sure you use the
correct tablet for the roomyou are attending
bull Simply key in your num-ber and select ldquoenterrdquo Ifyou have multiple stylesyou will be promoted toselect which style you areattending at that time
bull Your name photo rankand any attendancemedals will show up onthe screen You are nowready to enter the mat
bull If the file that appears isnot you - or you accident-ly key in the wrongnumber see the officeASAP They can help you
log in and receive creditfor the class
bull Be sure to log in for everyclass you take Failure tolog in will result in younot earning credit for theclass Class credits areimportant for earningawards and fulfillingthe requirements for rankpromotion
2
ID NUMBER amp LOG INTIGERTIPEvery student is assigned an ID number Thisnumber reflects the order in which you joinedand your place in White Tiger history Use thisnumber to log into your account and class Thelower the number the higher the rank
TIGERTIPWrite your number on theinside of your uniform incase you forget
WHAT EVERY NEW STUDENT AND PARENTinstructorsThe ownerrsquos name is Master Rondy Other instructors names are listed on the walls and flipcharts You should address all Black Belts as Sir or by their last name Mr or Ms________You may also call Masters by the Korean title Sa-bum-nim Master Rondy or the seniormaster may also be called Kwan-jahng-nim Female masters often use their first names whilemale masters always use their last name (Master Rondy is called Sifu Rondy in Wing Chun)
event informationAll information schedule changes closings testings demonstrations new classes specialscontests or parties etc is made available to you in multiple medias All information isprovided to you weeks and even months in advance the back of the class schedule has anevents schedule for the entire year Parents if your child is too young to read and properlyrelay the information to you you will need to check for yourself
bull Tiger Times Newsletter on our website Facebook emailbull Schedule of classes color coded per level schedule rack
bull Back of Schedule lists events for entire year schedule rackbull Instructor messages announced at end of classes
bull Tiger TV video plays in front entry cafebull Facebook page wwwfacebookcomWhiteTigerTKD
bull Pawcast radio show of the weekrsquos events plays in the locker rooms websitebull ldquoThis week at White Tigerrdquo email message sent every week (make sure to provide correct address)bull Table Tents on cafe tables bull Website wwwWhiteTigerTKDcom bull LED Flashing Lights cafe
uniform amp belt informationDont be shy to ask anyone with a higher belt to help you They were once white beltsIn time new white belt students will be asking you to help them
Taekwondo uniform the elastic stretches across your front to the other side and hooksaround the button put the elastic under the front of the uniform
Hapkido uniform women should put the right side over the left men put the left side overthe right and tie the strings together on each side
Men do not need to wear anything under the uniform topwomen need to wear a white t-shirt or sports top under the top(Black Belt women may wear a black garment)
NEVER wash the belt it is a symbol of your learned knowledgeof Martial Arts Never let your belt touch the ground Dont hangit around your neck If you forget your belt at class time you will be a no belt for the day Line up in rank after the white orlowest rank belts
The belts start with the lowest level 10th Gup or white belt Thenext level belt is 9th Gup which is a white belt with a yellowstripe Some schools have additional belts like orange purpleand brown but the colors shown on our wall are the only beltcolors accepted by the World Taekwondo Federation (OlympicStyle) For tournament purposes belts are grouped together byGup number
rules amp reGulationsTake time to read the rules and regulations of the school on the following pagesyou are responsible for following them They are also displayed outside the locker room
shoesStudents must take off their shoes and socks and place them in the belt-color shoe racks nearthe mat area Do not walk on the mat unless you are in uniform3
TIGER TIPThe Korean terms used inthis book are italicizedThe Korean language hasconsonants and vowelsthat we do not have ordo not sound exactly thesame in English Theterms in this book arespelled phoneticallysound them out how theyare spelled
Different books may spellthe same word different-ly The spellings in thisbook are by an AmericanEnglish speaker
TIGER TIP QR CODESDownload an app so you can read
QR code from your phonehttpsitunesapplecomusappqr-code-reader-and-
scannerid388175979mt=8
OF A NEW STUDENT SHOULD KNOWThe only shoes allowed on the mat are Taekwondo shoes do not use them for training(you cant pivot well and will injure your ankles) Leadership Teams may wear them forteaching Do not wear Taekwondo shoes on the mat if you have just walked in from outsidetry to keep the mat as clean as possible
terminoloGyWe use the Korean terms for many of the techniques in class The Korean terms are used sinceTaekwondo and Hapkido originated in Korea You will need to learn the terminology toadvance in rank You will also need to learn the terms if you plan to compete in tournamentsTaekwondo referees are trained to use only Korean Most of this terminology you will learnfrom hearing it everyday You may also refer to the terminology section in this manual Theterminology is spelled out phonetically so pronounce it how it looks The Korean wordsthroughout this manual are displayed in italics and are hyphenated to show syllables Phoneticspellings for the same word may vary from source to source Student Manual Study Class onFriday nights will also teach the terminology Visual and audio flash cards are available
testinGBeginners start with a white belt to get to the next belt level of yellow stripe 9th Gup youmust earn another two black stripes and a white stripe You will then be invited to formal test-ing to perform the requirements before the testing board There is a fee for this certified testingThe amount is proportionate with increasing rank but testings are spaced further apart Testingrequirements for each belt are located in this manual To test students (school age) must presentcopies of school report cards a home report card that has been graded by a parent or guardianand a letter of recommendation Testing is optional Results from testing are announced a fewdays after testing at the end of class private tests may take up to a week if you plan to testyour application must be turned in the thursday prior to testing day or before
The Tiger Tot class follows the same curriculum but is broken down into steps Tots test to earndifferent colored Sashes during regular testing times Check the manual chart attendance cardor poster near the classroom for Tiger Tot testing requirements
Testing is designed to build confidence not tear it down This is why we test by prequalifica-tion only Always strive to do your best As beginners you may become nervous and may notperform as well as you do in class In extreme cases of stage fright your instructors wouldhave you show them the techniques again the following week before or after class or at thenext test They will work with you until you do pass As your rank increases you will becomeless and less nervous
other equipmentBefore you test you must earn the 4 patches school association American and Korean flagsand have them sewn on your uniform A sewing service is available see the office
You must have a yellow stripe belt to begin sparring You must have full safety equipment tobegin sparring $145-$165 for insurance purposes only White tiger gear is allowed
tournamentsTournaments are optional Never compete in a tournament unless your instructor is present Youshould always have a coach If you wish to attend a tournament and it has not been postedbring it to your Masters attention - may wish to attend as a school Tournaments can cost from$50 to $75 and this fee is paid to the organization hosting the tournament not to White TigerThroughout the year White Tiger hosts internal tournaments These are low cost practice tour-naments with trophies or medals and ideal for a first time competitor White Tiger also hosts aHoliday Tournament in December complete with medals This Tournament is a free tournamentfor all White Tiger students
outside tournament info httpswwwfacebookcomwhitetigermastersref=br_rs 4
DOE-JAHNG RULES AND REGULATIONSTraining in Martial Arts is mental as well as physical in nature In addition to techniquesof self-defense we are learning an art which builds self-control discipline and respect forother people These mental states are attained by following of certain traditions and formalbehavior while within the doe-jahng
1 Respect and obey your instructors and higher ranking belts at all times
2 Always bow a upon entering and leaving the doe-jahng b upon entering and leaving the mat area c when first seeing the senior instructors and once again when leaving for the day d when beginning and ending practice with a partner e before and after asking the instructor for assistance or advice
3 Be in full uniform and on the stretch mat at least five minutes before class starts
4 Take off your shoes and store them on the appropriate color shoe rack by the mat
5 Keep all uniforms clean at all times Also pay respect to your own body and keep your-self clean and well groomed
6 Keep your fingernails and toenails trimmed short
7 No watches rings or jewelry of any sort will be worn during training except eyeglasseswhen necessary This includes removing wedding rings
8 No smoking drinking water or soft drinks chewing gum loud talking laughing orhorse play in class The instructor will let you know when it is time for water breaks
9 No unnecessary noise When not participating please sit or stretch quietly rememberthat by watching others practice you will also learn
10 No slouching reclining sitting or leaning against the wall is allowed in class
11 Do not sit on the gymnastics mats or touch the mirrors No weapons near mirrors
12 Do not use profanity
13 You should refer to higher ranking belts as Mr or Ms____ no matter what their age
14 The Senior Master Instructor of your school is always to addressed by their propertitle Sir or Kwan-jahng-nim Senior instructors are called Sir or Sa-bum-nim
15 In reply to a question or command requiring an answer all students should answerYes Sir or No Sir
16 Go to Leadership Team members with problem or with questions that need to beanswered before you see your instructor
17 Memorize the names of the Taekwondo movements in Korean
18 The doe-jahng will be kept neat and clean by its members
19 Never do anything to dishonor our school or your instructor
20 Never willingly fight for any reason
21 Parents Encourage your children Their efforts need to berewarded Do not compare them with others in the
class Each child is unique and will benefit differentlyfrom the next Parents and visitors are welcome to watch class
anytime however we ask that you do not talk to your childduring class time Please leave the discipline and coaching to us
22 No concealed weapons or anything that may harm others
23 Endeavor to develop yourself mentally and physically in the Martial Artsspirit and to keep friendship with other members5
Why Do martial arts stuDents taKe off their shoesbefore traininG There are five general reason why Martial Arts students take off their shoes before theyenter the doe-jahng
1 To create natural body balance and coordination
2 Ancient Oriental Custom It is said that the shoes bring in thetroubles of the street When visiting a friend in the Orient onedoes not bring him the troubles of the street or ones own personalproblems but to visit anothers home means to pay him and hisfamily respect and to hear what he may have to say
3 Prevention of injury from the hard leather shoe while sparringwith a fellow student
4 A method to keep the training area clean from pebbles and dirtfrom the street
5 A method to strengthen and condition the feet and ankles
Why Do martial arts stuDents yellThe yell or key-hahp plays a very important part in formal Martial Arts training If the key-hahp
is executed properly the yell comes from the pit of the stomach not the throat The key-hahpwhen applied properly will result in the following
1 You will obtain more power (breathing control)
2 You may possibly startle or intimidate your opponent
3 You many cause an attacker to hesitate creating your chance to react
4 You will reduce the tension in your own body
5 You will decrease your own awareness of pain
6 Repetitive key-hahps will condition the abdominal muscles thus allowing them toabsorb a harder blow
7 While absorbing a blow or while falling such as nok-bup techniques the key-hahp forcesthe air out of the lungs This prevents the air from being forced out (ie have your windknocked out) leaving you temporarily disabled
8 In practice such as one-step sparring the key-hahp is used as a signal to indicate to yourpartner that you are ready
9 The key-hahp helps to regulate controlled breathing which aides in increasing stamina
WHY BARE FEET WHY KEY-HAHP
6
TIGERTRIVIAIn Korea youmust removeyour shoesbefore entering a persons home
Restaurants willprovide you withslippers to wearafter you removeyour shoes andleave them bythe door
Place your shoes in thecorresponding color cubbie to your rank
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSMartial Arts will teach youhow to protect yourself inthe event of physicalconfrontation but this is themost modest of their bene-fits In addition to helpingyou get and stay physicallyfit Martial Arts can help youminimize stress develop bet-ter focus and self-disciplineand move you along theroad to self-discovery
In each Martial Arts classyoull learn how to harnessyour natural strength Notjust the muscular variety butthe power that lies in yourspirit and mind
chilDren
Childrens classes aredivided by both age and skilllevel All children are taughtat their own pace to developtheir present capabilities andbring out their hiddenpotential The Masters arecommitted to helping eachand every student improveThe goal of the White Tigerchildrens program is to pro-vide benefits that extend
beyondthe wallsof theMartialArtsschoolMany parents doctorsteachers and psychologists find that Martial Arts improve childrens academic progress ndash attention span listeningskills cooperative learning following directions andleadership skills are all areasof training that directly carry over to the academicclassroom
As a society we are becom-ing better educated about the needs of children who suffer from ADD (AttentionDeficit Disorder) and ODD(Oppositional DefiantDisorder) not to mentionpeer pressure andalienation A well-roundedMartial Arts curriculum canhelp your child cope withthese problems and develop
essential physical motorlinguistic perceptual andsocial skills Children asyoung as three years of
age learn fundamen- tal movements
that can improve their sense of balance
and coordination As boys and girls
advance through their training theyll beintroduced to more com-plex drills that will chal-lenge and improve theirability to concentratewhich in turn can elevatetheir self-esteem
teens
As childhood slips awayyoungsters enter a stagewhere they becomeincreasingly independentof their parents Theirphysical growth is readi-ly apparent but theirintellectual and emotion-al development cannot be
ACCURACY
ACHIEVE GOALS
AGILITY
AMBITION
ASPIRATIONSCONFIDENCE
ASSERTIVENESS
BONDING
BUILDS CHARACTER
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
COMMITMENT
CONCENTRATION
COOPERATION
COORDINATION
DEPENDABILITY
DISCIPLINE
EFFORT
ENDURANCE
ENTERTAINMENT
EXERCISE
FITNESS
FLEXIBILITY
FOCUS
FRIENDSHIP
FUN
GENTLENESS
GOODJUDGEMENT
HONESTY
HUMANITY
HUMILITY
IMPROVE GRADES
INCREASE ENERGY
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT7
TIGER TIPSome students havebeen able to discontin-ue medication for ADDand even depressionafter a few monthsof training
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSas easily measuredLines of communicationcan become crossedtangled strained and insome cases completely disconnected Unlikeorganized team sportswhich often fail tonurture the individualMartial Arts canprovide your son ordaughter with thechance to becomestronger and moreflexible and to improvetheir overall health andself-image Theyll cometo recognize the rewardsof hard work and disci-pline which often leadto improved academicperformance Theyllmake friends who sharea healthy interest andtheyll fortify them-selves against negativepeer pressureYoungsters who have
been taught to respecttheir bodies andminds are less likelyto fall prey to usinglife-endangering sub-stances or engaging inactivities that candestroy their health
aDults
White Tiger offersadults a comprehen-sive fitness programClasses are specifical-ly designed toincrease cardiovascu-lar capacity muscularstrength endurance and flexibility They can providean opportunity for weightloss and stress relief In addition training in MartialArts produces benefitsbeyond those of a traditionalexercise program
Martial Arts training isexercise with a purpose
While youimprove yourphysical fitnessyou will also bedevelopingimportant self-defense skillsYou will learn toconfront andcombat yourfears The confi-dence you gainfrom learningself-defenseimproving yourfitness and feel-ing better aboutyourself will
help you cope
with daily situations at homeand work
If you are concerned about your ability to stick with anexercise program MartialArts is the choice for youThe variety of Martial Artstechniques will provide aconstant challenge and therank system will showyour progress and keepyou motivated
families
Today many parents arelooking for activities thatallow the entire family tospend time together Parentsand children can traintogether effectively inMartial Arts because every-one starts as a beginnerDoing Martial Arts togetheras a family allows you towork hard together in orderto improve physical fitnessself confidence anddiscipline while havingfun at the same time
INNER STRENGTH
INTEGRITY
JUSTICE
KINDNESS
KNOWLEDGE
LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
MENTAL STRENGTH
MOTIVATION
OVERCOME PEER
PRESSURE
PATIENCE
PERSEVERANCE
POLITENESS
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
PRIDE
QUALITY TIME
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
REDUCE STRESS
SELF CONTROL
SELF DEFENSE
SELF RELIANCE
SHARING
SINCERITY
SPORT COMPETITION
STRENGTH
TEMPER CONTROL
TONE amp FIRM
TRUST
VITALITY
WISDOM 8
Why boWThe bow is to reflect respectfrom ones soul It can beconsidered the ultimatesymbol in showing respectthat would be difficult toexplain in words Unlike theAmerican handshake whichis sometimes taken forgranted this ancient customdates back to the beginningof time when one man firstapproached another man infriendship and wanted toshow respect for oneanothers presence When aMartial Art student bows tohis instructor he is showingrespect and recognition ofthe instructors higherauthority in the art Whenone student bows toanother he is showingrespect friendship and trustWhen students bow to theAmerican flag at thebeginning and end of classthey are saluting the flagand honoring what itrepresents If the Koreanflag is on display they showtheir respect by bowing to itin recognition of the fact thatKorea is the mother countryof Taekwondo
respectful boW The student comes to atten-tion with cupped hands athis sides The empty handsindicate that he has noweapon The bow is thenmade at least at a forty-fivedegree angle with the facelooking at the floor thenslowly back upward toattention Note This bowdemonstrates total trustrevealing the back of theneck a very vulnerable area
challenGinG boW The student comes to atten-tion with clenched fists atsides the fists as weapons
looking straight into hisopponents face while bowis made at about a thirtydegree angle then back tothe attention positionThis type of bow is usedprimarily for competingin tournaments
Note It would considereddisrespectful to use thechallenging bow whenaddressing your instructora black belt or higherranked student
respect to othersShowing respect to otherson or off the training floor ispart of being a student inMartial Arts While trainingone should show respect atall times including to onesopponents One shouldnever lose patience it is asign of weakness Maintainself-control and self-confidence at all times
9
RESPECTFUL BOW
CHALLENGINGBOW
MARTIAL ARTS ETIQUETTE TIGER TIPIn Korea they say it is themature rice stalk that bows itsfull head It is the hollow stalkwith an empty head that standsup straight defying a bow
DOE-JAHNG ETIQUETTE
sittinG in the doe-jahnGThere are only three ways that students are allowed to sit while wearing the training uniform dur-ing class at testings or special Martial Arts events With the legs crossed on the knees or with thearms wrapped around the knees Students in uniform are never allowed to slouch lean against thewall lean on each other sit on the gymnastics mats sit on the counter or lay down If they areattending an event and chairs are limited they should always offer their chair to a parent eldersenior or guest Do your best to follow the rules and have the confidence to practice them often
etiquette
1 GENERAL BOWING When you bow you must be in a position of attention with your head andupper body bent at 450 (the deeper the bow the more respect you are showing) You must cometo a complete stop and bring the heels of your feet together vigorously
2 BOWING TO SENIOR BLACK BELT When a senior Black Belt or Master Rondy enters theschool for the first time that day the highest ranking student should yell Cha-ryot At thistime no matter what you are doing you should stop completely to face the senior and then thehighest ranking student should say Kyung-nay All students then say Ahn-yong Ha-shim-ne-ka If the highest ranking student fails to do this the next in rank should take over
3 PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS When handing papers or something with writing on it-including an application or certificate always turn the document so the other can read it Bowand use two hands to pass it Always accept with two hands
4 PRESENTATION OF OBjECTS When working with weapons or targets in class always turnthem around to pass them to your partner offering them the handle
5 CONVERSATION Do not interrupt the conversations of others Hands must not be placedinside pockets at any time while conversing with a senior
6 INTRODUCTIONS When introducing people always introduce the junior to the senior
7 ATTENDING TO SENIORS When entering a room the junior must enter first then stand toone side and allow the senior to enter and lead the way
8 SITTING Before sitting down you must wait until your senior is seated comfortably
9 CEREMONY SEATING The seating must be arranged so that the highest ranking is in thecenter with the immediate lower ranking to the right and left and descending in rank
10 CLEANING THE SCHOOL Help with keeping the school clean If you witness a seniorcleaning the school you should immediately take over the task 10
It is very important for thewearer to keep the doe-boke
clean and wrinkle free at alltimes (do not wash the belt)Wear it correctly and treat itwith the respect owed tothis art When in doe-bokeremove all jewelry
(including watches ringsnecklaces and earrings)
Women should wear awhite t-shirt or sportstop under their uniform Black Belts may wear ablack garment under
their uniformYou must have all yourpatches sewn securely onyour doe-boke before yourfirst belt promotion testFollow the guide below toensure proper location ofthe patches
TAEKWONDO DOE-BOKE - UNIFORMThe doe-boke is considered a primary necessity in training for the following reasons
bull Wearing the doe-boke should instill pride in the wearer as a practitioner of Taekwondo
bull It identifies individual capacity and degree of Taekwondo cultural education attained
bull The style of the doe-boke is symbolic of Taekwondos heritage and tradition
bull Rank changes create incentives while at the same time preserve humility
bull It is practical and comfortable for training
AMERICAN FLAG PATCH Sewn two-fingers width belowthe center of shoulder Rightsleeve
TIGER TEAM BLACK BELT CLUB PATCHSewn two-fingers widthbelow the American Flag Patch Members onlyWORLD TKD FEDERATION PATCHSewn over right sideof chest
KOREAN FLAG PATCHSewn two-fingers width below center ofshoulder Left sleeve Red goes up
WHITE TIGER TAEKWONDOSCHOOL PATCHSewn over left side of chest Over your heart
NOTE The doe-boke pictured here is forblack belts only - it has a black V-neckColor belt doe-bokes will have a whiteV-neck New Students should ask aninstructor to write their name in Koreanalong the collarAll doe-bokes should have a large schoollogo on the back It you received yourdoe-boke from this school the logo willalready be screen printed on it The American Flag patch is worn on theright sleeve in martial arts symbolizingdefense only
TIGERTIPWhite Belts willearn a patch everytime they earn astripe The lastpatch is earned byturning in testingpapers
11 Ask the office for the patch sewing service
The simplicity of theMartial Arts traininguniform also serves as away to humble the studentEveryone starts off as abeginner
In Martial Arts it reallydoesnrsquot mater who you areor why yoursquore here Youmay be rich or poor male orfemale young or old blackor white We are all here tolearn the same lessons aboutourselves and about lifeOur status in life is left out-side the door of the school
The only status recognizedin the doe-jahng is yourearned rank All theuniforms are the samewith the exception of theleaders or instructors uniforms
alterations
It is not uncommon foryoung students still grow-ing to go through two orthree different uniforms bythe time they reach BlackBelt The uniform includedin your trial package ispurposely sized large If theuniform is turned up ratherthan cut it can be let downas the student growsIf the sleeves and pant legsare too long have themhemmed It is considereddisrespectful to roll up thesleeves or pant legs whiletraining Having theuniform hemmed will alsoprevent the student fromtripping if it comesunrolled Do not use safety
pins or any metal items onyour uniform This is unsafeto yourself others and themat while training
The smallest size doe-boke isa 000 and the largest regularsize is a 8
Only patches sanctioned byWhite Tiger are permittedon your uniform They mustbe placed in specific placesso everyone can be uniformin the school
WashinG
Keep your uniform cleanand wrinkle free Keep itfolded inside your gym bag
You can wash your uniformin the washer with otherlike colors Do not usebleach you will bleach outthe patches
You may line dry your uni-form or dry it in the dryerIf you use the dryer donrsquotover dry or use the hot set-ting When the uniform isalmost dry remove it andfold it promptly
You may iron your doe-bokebut donrsquot iron over theemblem on the back
styles
The White doe-bokes areused for Taekwondo theBlack doe-bokes for Hapkidothe Adidas 3 stripeuniforms are used for theLeadership Team andspecial colored doe-bokes areused for the demonstrationteams High ranking BlackBelts have different colors
for each degree
It is considered disrespectfulto wear a printed uniformfrom another school whiletraining here at White Tiger(unless you are a visiting guest
with prior permission)
Traditionally only the high-est ranking practitioner onthe mat can wear blackpants This rule excludesclasses in which all thestudents are wearing black
You may not wear just at-shirt and your doe-boke
pants for training in thesummer Our school is airconditioned in the summerand heated in the winter(A luxury not availablein Korea) Wearing theentire uniform is part ofthe discipline Do not mixand match tops amp bottoms
replacements
Of course you may pur-chase additional uniformsat any time break downand purchase anotheruniform when
bull There are yellow stainsthat wonrsquot come out
bull The pant legs only godown to your calf
bull It stinks even after youwash it
HOW TO CARE FOR THE UNIFORM
TIGER TIPUniform in Korean ispronounced Doe-boke with a longvowelnot Doe-bak
12
Want a free uniform
The greatest complimentyou can give your school isa referral that results in anew student White Tiger isproud to present a studentwho referred another with abeautiful embroideredldquoChingoordquo UniformChin-goo means friend inKorean Your referrals iswhat helps this school growand flourish - and we great-ly appreciate it
Need help referring afriend The office can assist
you with providinga VIP Card to give a Tiger TrialProgram or simplyprovide us withtheir address and we will send theminformation
The Chin-goo
uniform comes complete with allembroidered patches
Thank you verymuch
FREE CHIN-GOO UNIFORM
13
HOW TO CARE FOR THE DEE - BELTYour dee or belt is a symbolof all your learned knowl-edge of Taekwondo Your belt is like a blankpiece of paper waiting to bewritten on with all yourMartial Arts knowledge
Everything in Martial Artsserves a purpose There areno useless techniques ormotions with no reasonEven the belt serves to keepthe doe-boke secured and thecolor is a motivator to thestudent as well as a teachingguide to the instructor Aninstructor can glance atyour belt and know whattechniques you havelearned and what youneed to be taught
The knot on your belt hangsin the center just belowyour navel This area isyour key or energy centerThe knot protects thisvulnerable area
Dobull Keep your belt tied
properly
bull If you have an unevenamount of stripes stars orbars display the side withthe most on the right side
bull Keep your belt tiedaround your uniform soyou dont forget it
bull Leave your belt on at alltimes when in uniformunless instructed by yourMaster to do otherwise
bull Do practice only MartialArts techniques whilewearing a doe-boke and dee
bull Keep your old belts youmay want to display themsomeday
bull Tie your belt so the endsare even
Dontbull Let your belt touch the
ground
bull Throw your belt on theground when you arefinished training
bull Wear it draped aroundyour neck
bull Play with it or swingit around
bull Wash your belt(Dont wash out yourknowledge)
bull Remove or add any tapeon your belt
bull Curl or roll your belt itwill not hang correctlywhen you wear it
bull Dry it in the dryer -it will shrink
bull Worry if your belt getsthreadbare This meansthat you have beentraining hard If you area color belt it is probablytime to test for the nextlevel
If you are one of those peo-ple who has an unusuallyhigh ph level you may findthat some of the color beltswill rub color off onto youruniform when you sweatDont worry a black beltwill cover the stain
Since you dont wash yourbelt it will get dirty Longago your white belt wouldget dirtier and dirtier yearafter year until eventuallyit became black Luckilywe have different colorbelts now to symbolize thesame process
If you have just earned anew belt you will noticethat it is very stiff You can
always spot a new beltThe best remedy is to get afew good sweaty workoutsunder your belt to softenit up and make it hangstraight
A threadbare Masters BlackBelt is an emblem of anexperienced practitioner Asthe fabric becomes wornand loses its color the beltswhite inner core is revealedThis process also symbolizesthe cycle of Martial Artstraining the more youlearn the more you realizehow little you know
Your belt is your responsi-bility To remember to takecare of it and bring it toclass is part of your training
If you forget your belt youwill be a no belt for theday and line up after thelowest ranking belt in class
Humility is also part ofthe discipline
1st Degree whiteblack uniformWhite embroidery on belt
2nd Degree grayyellow uniformYellow embroidery on belt
3rd Degree blackgreen uniformGreen embroidery on belt
4th Degree blueblack uniform Blue embroidery on belt5th Degree redblack uniformRed embroidery on belt 14
HOW TO TIE YOUR BELT amp FOLD THE UNIFORM
1 Find the center ofyour belt and place itat your belly buttonseam facing down
3 With a belt end ineach hand take theright side and lay itover the left end andtuck it up under bothlayers
1 Lay the top of theuniform down logofacing the ground
2 Fold one side in atthe shoulder Fold thesleeve back
3 Repeat side andsleeve fold for otherside
4 Fold the pants in halfwidthwise
5 Fold the pants inhalf lengthwise
6 Fold in half againlengthwise
7 Place the pants onthe top and fold it up
8 Fold the belt in halfand loop to secure15
2 Wrap both sides ofthe belt around yourback and back aroundto the front For com-fort and to prevent itfrom falling off ifuntied tuck one insideof the other
4 Now take the leftside and lay it over theright side and bring theend up through thehole Pull tightly The knot forms atriangle that pointstoward your left
CLASS PROCEDUREbeGinninG class
1 Bow as you enter the school
2 Bow to your senior students and instructors
3 Bags can be placed in the locker rooms You may bring your own lock for a locker do notleave items in locker overnight Do not leave valuables unlocked or in your vehicle
4 Key your ID number into the tablet in the room where you will take class
5 You may warm up for class in the Stretching Station in a doe-jahng that is not in use ormay use the running track (14 + older or Black Belt) with a gym membership
6 Remove your shoes bow to enter the mat area and place your shoes in the colorappropriate shelf
7 When the instructor begins your class line up quickly and stand at attention BlackBelts (or highest ranking) will line up along one side from front to back The lines willcontinue while decreasing in ranks
8 The instructor will call everyone to stand at Cha-ryot - attention Never move or fidgetwhile standing at attention
9 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the flags
10 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow tothe instructor All students say ahn-yong ha-shim-ne-ka - How are you Sir- while performing this bow
11 Class will then continue at the instructors commands Remember to always answerYes Sir or No Sir
enDinG class
1 When the instructor calls for you to line up do so quicklyand in the same order as when class began
2 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay- bow to the flags
3 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the instructor All students say Gam-sa-hom-ne-da - Thank you Sir - while performing this bow
4 The instructor will have all students step out with their left foot bend over with feetapart grasping their ankles The instructor will say White Tiger then key-hahp or yelltwo times Each yell is echoed by all students then quickly slide the left foot in to meetthe right clap three times then with two fists raised in the air key-hahp once more Theinstructor will dismiss class you should bow once more before turning around to walkoff
5 Before you step off the mat bow to the flags
6 When leaving for the day turn around and bow inside while at the threshold of the door 16
TIGER TIPFemale and male instructorsin martial arts are allreferred to as Sir There is no gender in theDoe-jahng There is no raceno skin color no financialand no social statusStudents and instructors are recognized for their earned rank only
MESSAGE TO BEGINNERSTo those of you just begin-ning Martial Arts neitherfear your new found prac-tice nor expect too much ofit The majority of beginnersexperience a feeling of inad-equacy with regard to per-forming the movementsinvolved If you feel thisway dont worry it is com-mon and short-lived You arenot an expert yet and noone expects you to do morethan your best If you expecttoo much in the beginningyou will disappoint yourselfExample if you try to eatmore than your stomach willhold you are going to getsick You can digest only acertain amount each time
tips for beGinnersjust like the game SimonSays maintain your positionuntil you have been told tostop or pa-roh
When kicking bags ortargets remember thattechnique and accuracy aremost important It doesnrsquotmatter how fast or how hardyou can kick if you canrsquot hitthe target
When you are called outby the instructor to stepforward run donrsquot walk
If you are going to miss aclass for a week or so callthe school to let us know oryou will receive a call fromthe ldquoattendance policerdquoWe will not let you give upon yourself
Martial Arts are unlike anyother sport or activity Youwill need to use musclesyou didnt even know youhad and will need toacquire new balance andcoordination which willtake time Everyone stinksat this at first
If you are older or not veryflexible come to the schoolearlier to do additionalstretching before class
We want you to try yourbest but as a beginner youmust allow your body to getacclimated to this new activ-ity Trying too hard too soonmay result in an injurywhich will only slow downyour learning process
If you try to runup the mountainyou will fall off
You must train at least twotimes a week if you want tomake any measurable gainsAfter a few months youshould see a difference in theway you look and feel
School age kids should getinto the habit of saving acopy of their report cards -they will need to turn in acopy of it with their testingapplications for new beltsStudents with Ds and Fshave been able to pull theirgrades up to As and Bswhen their next color beltdepends upon it
Students who get involvedin the activities offered at thedoe-jahng make more friends
learn more andlearn faster
We train to music in manyclasses to motivate and toadd rhythm to the warm up drills Music is used inKorean doe-jahngs and for the Olympic training team
You may notice that the temperature is kept warm inthe doe-jahng This is to keepyour muscles warm andreduce injuries
Unlike the movies wherekicks are left sticking out inthe air rechamber your kicksquickly This prevents yourleg from being grabbed andallows for a second technique if necessary
Watch others and learn
Although we always havethe basics techniques areconstantly being replaced byquicker more efficient onesPerfect examples are the sidekick and kicking with theball of your foot These kicksare still great for forms butno longer very effective insparring situationsCompetitors have found that speed and flexibility are gained by pointing thetoes when kicking The side kick although powerfulis slow and can be detectedlong before it reaches its destination17
TIGER TIPAs a beginner youwill have twoenemies the lack ofself-confidence anddiscouragement ndashdont let eitherovercome you
BEGINNER DOS amp DONTS amp SAFETYIf you feel overwhelmedwith so much informationremember that Martial Artsis way of life It is a journeyrather than a destinationand takes a lifetime to fullycomprehend Take it slowlyone step at a time
Dobull Watch the Orientation
bull Make sure we have yourcurrent email address
bull Arrive promptly to warmup and practice
bull Maintain good hygiene
bull Bring necessary equip-ment to each class
bull Attend class regularly
bull Strive to follow schoolregulations
bull Respect the value of yourtraining
bull Log into your Kicksiteaccount to keep updatedon events testings tourna-ments and closings
- Newsletter- Tiger TV Video- Table Tents- LED signs - Facebook page- Website- Class Announcements- Eventsschedule- weekly e-mails- Pawcast bull Demonstrate emotional
and physical control
bull Strive to remain humble
bull Obey the instructor at alltimes
bull Have clean feet
bull Pick up your clothes in thechanging room
bull Kids wait inside to bepicked up
bull Practice your forms athome this is your MartialArt homework
Dontbull Be late for class
bull Wear a dirty uniform
bull Forget your equipment
bull Talk or play in class
bull Miss class
bull Neglect school rules
bull Abuse what you learn
bull Talk too long on the cour-tesy phone in the cafe
bull Show off or brag
bull Ask to go to the bathroomduring class unlessabsolutely necessary
bull Ask to rest unless yourefeeling sick
bull Chew gum in thedoe-jahng
bull Ask to get a drink of waterduring class
bull Powder your feet andtrack it all over the mat
beGinner safetyOften the most dangerousperson in the doe-jahng isyou Most injuries occurwhen students try to bemacho and attempt tokeep up with or outdo theadvanced students in classor fail to properly warm upand pull a muscle
Adults take it easy onthe jumping exercisesRemember whatever goesup must come down
Also be cautious whenturning or pivoting on knees and ankles Stretchout achilles tendons andhamstrings
New Hapkido students needto exercise caution withrolling techniques Use yourarms for rollbars so youdont support the weight ofyour body on your neck
It is the job of the instructorsto make everything LOOKeasy but you will soon dis-cover that the appearance ofease only comes with yearsoften decades of experience
Classes are always closelymonitored by certifiedinstructors If an injury doesoccur a first aid kit is keptnear the locker rooms andin the office
rice for injuries
rest ice compression and elevation Rest your
sore muscles apply icewrap up the injured areaand elevate it
TIGER TIPDont be nervousif your practicepartner is highranking THEY havelearned controlsometimes itsthe white beltsyou have to watchout for
18
THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoArdquo Has a current schedule Knows when the next testing takes place
Has done a projection for approximate date of reaching Black Belt
Plans on achieving black belt and beyond
Regular attendance of 3+ times per week
Arrives early stretches and warms up before class
Makes friends at the school Shows respect for seniors is helpful to juniors
Has a uniform that fits and a spare
Has proper sparring gear Refers other students to join the school
Asks if they can help out Writes and posts positive reviews
Lets staff know if they will be on vacation or will miss classes
Lets an instructor know if they need extra help with a technique
Knows about training aids provided and uses them
Joins a team when they are eligible
Joins us for summer camps Schedules their birthday party at the school
Parents train as well or stay and watch class
Participates in special events
Almost 100 will receive black belt
Welcome to quite possibly one ofthe fairest systems in the worldWhat goes in - is what comes outYou will find no short cuts to earn-ing your rank Rank cannot bebought borrowed or assumed
But also understand your ageyour gender your nationality orphysical condition cannot hinderyour success either There are noexcuses
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoBrdquo Usually gets to testing schedules a make up when they must
miss a test
Attends classes 2 times per week
Parents are usually present in the building during classesbut are sometimes preoccupied
Shows up for class just on time
Will let the office know if there is a spill on the floor or if the restroom needs paper towels
Attends some special events
Brings friends but always the same friends who never enrollto special events
Approximately 75 will receive black belt
19
IS IN YOUR HANDS
20
Your amount of effort put forth(and your effort of your parentsif you are young) will deter-mine the level of your success
Decades of experience haveenabled your instructors to cre-ate a ldquoReport Cardrdquo to list whatit takes to achieve success in theMartial Arts
The fairness of the system issuch Absolutely Everybody canbe a ldquoArdquo student You just haveto make up your mind to beone No matter where you fallon the Report Card chart youalways have the ability toimprove your grade
Through Martial Arts you will learn alesson that is true for all goals andchallenges in your life
If you truly want some-
thing you will find a way
If you donrsquot
you will find an excuse
What do YOU really want
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoCrdquo
Attends classes 1 to 2 times a week
Misses weeks here and there
Puts other activities and sports first
Does not attend special events
Often says nobody told me about that
Doesnt open weekly emails
Turns in testing papers at the last minute
Asks to borrow a manual at the counter so the parent
can quickly find the test answers to turn in test application
Parent is not present for classes
Student has outgrown uniform but parent does
not want to spend the money to buy a new one
Always looking for a sale or cheaper price
Doesnt have proper sparring gear
Does not know about training aids newsletters
videos etc
Will most likely quit before Green Belt
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoDrdquo Gets dropped off for class parent does not come in
(younger students)
Student has to wait for long periods at the school to be picked upsometimes has to call for a ride
Shows up for wrong classes wrong times
Shows up for classes on testing days because they did not knowabout special events being held
No one answers phone messages or emails from the officeindicating that the student is falling behind
Wrinkled and dirty uniform
Is left unattended before and after class staff is expected to babysit
Checks may bounce or drafts fail due to NSF
Not likely to last very long in a membership
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
21
TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
23
WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
MONDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
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730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
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TUESDAY
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
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600-645 TKDSelf DefensePhoenix Doejahng
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645-730 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSDragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
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WEDNESDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 WEAPONSTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
THURSDAY1200-1245LADY TIGERSTiger Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 FAMILYPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf Defense -Tiger
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-730 LADY POOMSAYCOMPETITION TEAM Dragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
730-815 Wing ChunPhoenix Doejahng
815-900 BLACKSTAFF amp LEADERS
FRIDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 MANUALSTUDY CLASSDragon Doejahng
645-730 TKDBreakingPhoenix Doejahng
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730-815 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKDTiger Doejahng
815-10PM LEADERSHIP(1st Friday of month)see officemembership
SATURDAYNO classes on regulartesting days see back
900-945 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
900-1030 ELITESPARRING WGEARTiger Doejahng
945-1030 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
1000-1030 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1030-1100TIGER TOT wSASHTortoise Doejahng
1045-1130 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1045-1130 TKD FormsTiger Doejahng
1100-1130 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDTiger Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1215-100 Jr Management TeamConference Room
100-145 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
130-315 BIRTHDAYPARTIES - see officeto schedule330-530ensp BLACKBELT REHEARSALenspby appointment
TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
24
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WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
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KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
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POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
ENDORSED BYTHE WORLD TAEKWONDO FEDERATION
SEOUL KOREA
iii
INTROD
UCTIO
NTABLE OF CONTENTS
Endorsed by Kukkiwon iii
White Tiger Poem vii
White Tiger Mission ix
Welcome to New Students 1
Login System 2
What every new Student and Parent should know 2 amp 3
Doe-jahng rules and regulations 5
Why bare feet Why Key-hahp 6
Benefits of Martial Arts 7 amp 8
Martial Arts Etiquette 9
Doe-Jahng Etiquette 10
Taekwondo Doe-boke - uniform 11
How to care for the uniform 12
Free Chin-goo Uniform 13
How to care for the Dee - Belt 14
How to tie your Belt amp fold the Uniform 15
Class Procedure 16
Message to Beginners 17
Beginner Dorsquos amp Donrsquots amp Safety 18
The Key to your Successis in your hands 19 amp 20
Commitment to Training 21
Dispelling Martial Arts Myths 22
3 Areas of Martial Arts Focus 23
Which Classes are best for me 24
White Tiger Goals for Rank (chart) 25
Tips to keep Children Motivated 26
The Big Picture - Road to Black Belt 27
Rank Milestones 28 amp 29
Professional Associations 30
Association Patch Symbols 31
National Flags 32
Policies amp Procedures 33
vi
If there is virtue in the spirit
Then there will be honor in the character
If there is honor in the character
Then there will be respect in the home
If there is respect in the home
Then there will be harmony in the nation
If there is harmony in the nation
Then there will be peace on Earth
-White Tiger
vii
viii
WHITE TIGER MISSION
OUR MISSION
To provide Olympicquality instruction
for the only activity in the
world in which allparticipants
benefit physicallymentally and
philosophically
TAEKWONDOANCIENT ART FORM -
MODERN OLYMPICSPORT
ix
Dear Students and Parents
Taekwondo has been animportant part of my life fordecades Now you too havechosen a path in which thebenefits to your life will beimmeasurable
The disciplines of MartialArts are designed to makestudents non-violent toinspire them with feelings ofconfidence well-being andto make their life moremeaningful The study ofMartial Arts whileinstilling the student withmental physical and spiritu-al balance enables them toenjoy the benefits of societywithout being absorbed oroverwhelmed by it
We want your training to beuseful and rewarding Thisbook will give a basicunderstanding of the stepsto your training
I welcome you to ourMartial Arts family
Master Rondy
WELCOME TO NEW STUDENTS
1
Every White Tiger studentwill receive an ID Numberupon registration The officewill take your photo foryour account You mayupdate this photo when youlog into your account
Your ID Number will neverchange If you add morestyles to your membershipthe styles will separated inthe system - but will alwaysuse the same number
Write your name on theinside of your uniform so itwonrsquot be forgotten Uponentering class
bull Make sure you use the
correct tablet for the roomyou are attending
bull Simply key in your num-ber and select ldquoenterrdquo Ifyou have multiple stylesyou will be promoted toselect which style you areattending at that time
bull Your name photo rankand any attendancemedals will show up onthe screen You are nowready to enter the mat
bull If the file that appears isnot you - or you accident-ly key in the wrongnumber see the officeASAP They can help you
log in and receive creditfor the class
bull Be sure to log in for everyclass you take Failure tolog in will result in younot earning credit for theclass Class credits areimportant for earningawards and fulfillingthe requirements for rankpromotion
2
ID NUMBER amp LOG INTIGERTIPEvery student is assigned an ID number Thisnumber reflects the order in which you joinedand your place in White Tiger history Use thisnumber to log into your account and class Thelower the number the higher the rank
TIGERTIPWrite your number on theinside of your uniform incase you forget
WHAT EVERY NEW STUDENT AND PARENTinstructorsThe ownerrsquos name is Master Rondy Other instructors names are listed on the walls and flipcharts You should address all Black Belts as Sir or by their last name Mr or Ms________You may also call Masters by the Korean title Sa-bum-nim Master Rondy or the seniormaster may also be called Kwan-jahng-nim Female masters often use their first names whilemale masters always use their last name (Master Rondy is called Sifu Rondy in Wing Chun)
event informationAll information schedule changes closings testings demonstrations new classes specialscontests or parties etc is made available to you in multiple medias All information isprovided to you weeks and even months in advance the back of the class schedule has anevents schedule for the entire year Parents if your child is too young to read and properlyrelay the information to you you will need to check for yourself
bull Tiger Times Newsletter on our website Facebook emailbull Schedule of classes color coded per level schedule rack
bull Back of Schedule lists events for entire year schedule rackbull Instructor messages announced at end of classes
bull Tiger TV video plays in front entry cafebull Facebook page wwwfacebookcomWhiteTigerTKD
bull Pawcast radio show of the weekrsquos events plays in the locker rooms websitebull ldquoThis week at White Tigerrdquo email message sent every week (make sure to provide correct address)bull Table Tents on cafe tables bull Website wwwWhiteTigerTKDcom bull LED Flashing Lights cafe
uniform amp belt informationDont be shy to ask anyone with a higher belt to help you They were once white beltsIn time new white belt students will be asking you to help them
Taekwondo uniform the elastic stretches across your front to the other side and hooksaround the button put the elastic under the front of the uniform
Hapkido uniform women should put the right side over the left men put the left side overthe right and tie the strings together on each side
Men do not need to wear anything under the uniform topwomen need to wear a white t-shirt or sports top under the top(Black Belt women may wear a black garment)
NEVER wash the belt it is a symbol of your learned knowledgeof Martial Arts Never let your belt touch the ground Dont hangit around your neck If you forget your belt at class time you will be a no belt for the day Line up in rank after the white orlowest rank belts
The belts start with the lowest level 10th Gup or white belt Thenext level belt is 9th Gup which is a white belt with a yellowstripe Some schools have additional belts like orange purpleand brown but the colors shown on our wall are the only beltcolors accepted by the World Taekwondo Federation (OlympicStyle) For tournament purposes belts are grouped together byGup number
rules amp reGulationsTake time to read the rules and regulations of the school on the following pagesyou are responsible for following them They are also displayed outside the locker room
shoesStudents must take off their shoes and socks and place them in the belt-color shoe racks nearthe mat area Do not walk on the mat unless you are in uniform3
TIGER TIPThe Korean terms used inthis book are italicizedThe Korean language hasconsonants and vowelsthat we do not have ordo not sound exactly thesame in English Theterms in this book arespelled phoneticallysound them out how theyare spelled
Different books may spellthe same word different-ly The spellings in thisbook are by an AmericanEnglish speaker
TIGER TIP QR CODESDownload an app so you can read
QR code from your phonehttpsitunesapplecomusappqr-code-reader-and-
scannerid388175979mt=8
OF A NEW STUDENT SHOULD KNOWThe only shoes allowed on the mat are Taekwondo shoes do not use them for training(you cant pivot well and will injure your ankles) Leadership Teams may wear them forteaching Do not wear Taekwondo shoes on the mat if you have just walked in from outsidetry to keep the mat as clean as possible
terminoloGyWe use the Korean terms for many of the techniques in class The Korean terms are used sinceTaekwondo and Hapkido originated in Korea You will need to learn the terminology toadvance in rank You will also need to learn the terms if you plan to compete in tournamentsTaekwondo referees are trained to use only Korean Most of this terminology you will learnfrom hearing it everyday You may also refer to the terminology section in this manual Theterminology is spelled out phonetically so pronounce it how it looks The Korean wordsthroughout this manual are displayed in italics and are hyphenated to show syllables Phoneticspellings for the same word may vary from source to source Student Manual Study Class onFriday nights will also teach the terminology Visual and audio flash cards are available
testinGBeginners start with a white belt to get to the next belt level of yellow stripe 9th Gup youmust earn another two black stripes and a white stripe You will then be invited to formal test-ing to perform the requirements before the testing board There is a fee for this certified testingThe amount is proportionate with increasing rank but testings are spaced further apart Testingrequirements for each belt are located in this manual To test students (school age) must presentcopies of school report cards a home report card that has been graded by a parent or guardianand a letter of recommendation Testing is optional Results from testing are announced a fewdays after testing at the end of class private tests may take up to a week if you plan to testyour application must be turned in the thursday prior to testing day or before
The Tiger Tot class follows the same curriculum but is broken down into steps Tots test to earndifferent colored Sashes during regular testing times Check the manual chart attendance cardor poster near the classroom for Tiger Tot testing requirements
Testing is designed to build confidence not tear it down This is why we test by prequalifica-tion only Always strive to do your best As beginners you may become nervous and may notperform as well as you do in class In extreme cases of stage fright your instructors wouldhave you show them the techniques again the following week before or after class or at thenext test They will work with you until you do pass As your rank increases you will becomeless and less nervous
other equipmentBefore you test you must earn the 4 patches school association American and Korean flagsand have them sewn on your uniform A sewing service is available see the office
You must have a yellow stripe belt to begin sparring You must have full safety equipment tobegin sparring $145-$165 for insurance purposes only White tiger gear is allowed
tournamentsTournaments are optional Never compete in a tournament unless your instructor is present Youshould always have a coach If you wish to attend a tournament and it has not been postedbring it to your Masters attention - may wish to attend as a school Tournaments can cost from$50 to $75 and this fee is paid to the organization hosting the tournament not to White TigerThroughout the year White Tiger hosts internal tournaments These are low cost practice tour-naments with trophies or medals and ideal for a first time competitor White Tiger also hosts aHoliday Tournament in December complete with medals This Tournament is a free tournamentfor all White Tiger students
outside tournament info httpswwwfacebookcomwhitetigermastersref=br_rs 4
DOE-JAHNG RULES AND REGULATIONSTraining in Martial Arts is mental as well as physical in nature In addition to techniquesof self-defense we are learning an art which builds self-control discipline and respect forother people These mental states are attained by following of certain traditions and formalbehavior while within the doe-jahng
1 Respect and obey your instructors and higher ranking belts at all times
2 Always bow a upon entering and leaving the doe-jahng b upon entering and leaving the mat area c when first seeing the senior instructors and once again when leaving for the day d when beginning and ending practice with a partner e before and after asking the instructor for assistance or advice
3 Be in full uniform and on the stretch mat at least five minutes before class starts
4 Take off your shoes and store them on the appropriate color shoe rack by the mat
5 Keep all uniforms clean at all times Also pay respect to your own body and keep your-self clean and well groomed
6 Keep your fingernails and toenails trimmed short
7 No watches rings or jewelry of any sort will be worn during training except eyeglasseswhen necessary This includes removing wedding rings
8 No smoking drinking water or soft drinks chewing gum loud talking laughing orhorse play in class The instructor will let you know when it is time for water breaks
9 No unnecessary noise When not participating please sit or stretch quietly rememberthat by watching others practice you will also learn
10 No slouching reclining sitting or leaning against the wall is allowed in class
11 Do not sit on the gymnastics mats or touch the mirrors No weapons near mirrors
12 Do not use profanity
13 You should refer to higher ranking belts as Mr or Ms____ no matter what their age
14 The Senior Master Instructor of your school is always to addressed by their propertitle Sir or Kwan-jahng-nim Senior instructors are called Sir or Sa-bum-nim
15 In reply to a question or command requiring an answer all students should answerYes Sir or No Sir
16 Go to Leadership Team members with problem or with questions that need to beanswered before you see your instructor
17 Memorize the names of the Taekwondo movements in Korean
18 The doe-jahng will be kept neat and clean by its members
19 Never do anything to dishonor our school or your instructor
20 Never willingly fight for any reason
21 Parents Encourage your children Their efforts need to berewarded Do not compare them with others in the
class Each child is unique and will benefit differentlyfrom the next Parents and visitors are welcome to watch class
anytime however we ask that you do not talk to your childduring class time Please leave the discipline and coaching to us
22 No concealed weapons or anything that may harm others
23 Endeavor to develop yourself mentally and physically in the Martial Artsspirit and to keep friendship with other members5
Why Do martial arts stuDents taKe off their shoesbefore traininG There are five general reason why Martial Arts students take off their shoes before theyenter the doe-jahng
1 To create natural body balance and coordination
2 Ancient Oriental Custom It is said that the shoes bring in thetroubles of the street When visiting a friend in the Orient onedoes not bring him the troubles of the street or ones own personalproblems but to visit anothers home means to pay him and hisfamily respect and to hear what he may have to say
3 Prevention of injury from the hard leather shoe while sparringwith a fellow student
4 A method to keep the training area clean from pebbles and dirtfrom the street
5 A method to strengthen and condition the feet and ankles
Why Do martial arts stuDents yellThe yell or key-hahp plays a very important part in formal Martial Arts training If the key-hahp
is executed properly the yell comes from the pit of the stomach not the throat The key-hahpwhen applied properly will result in the following
1 You will obtain more power (breathing control)
2 You may possibly startle or intimidate your opponent
3 You many cause an attacker to hesitate creating your chance to react
4 You will reduce the tension in your own body
5 You will decrease your own awareness of pain
6 Repetitive key-hahps will condition the abdominal muscles thus allowing them toabsorb a harder blow
7 While absorbing a blow or while falling such as nok-bup techniques the key-hahp forcesthe air out of the lungs This prevents the air from being forced out (ie have your windknocked out) leaving you temporarily disabled
8 In practice such as one-step sparring the key-hahp is used as a signal to indicate to yourpartner that you are ready
9 The key-hahp helps to regulate controlled breathing which aides in increasing stamina
WHY BARE FEET WHY KEY-HAHP
6
TIGERTRIVIAIn Korea youmust removeyour shoesbefore entering a persons home
Restaurants willprovide you withslippers to wearafter you removeyour shoes andleave them bythe door
Place your shoes in thecorresponding color cubbie to your rank
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSMartial Arts will teach youhow to protect yourself inthe event of physicalconfrontation but this is themost modest of their bene-fits In addition to helpingyou get and stay physicallyfit Martial Arts can help youminimize stress develop bet-ter focus and self-disciplineand move you along theroad to self-discovery
In each Martial Arts classyoull learn how to harnessyour natural strength Notjust the muscular variety butthe power that lies in yourspirit and mind
chilDren
Childrens classes aredivided by both age and skilllevel All children are taughtat their own pace to developtheir present capabilities andbring out their hiddenpotential The Masters arecommitted to helping eachand every student improveThe goal of the White Tigerchildrens program is to pro-vide benefits that extend
beyondthe wallsof theMartialArtsschoolMany parents doctorsteachers and psychologists find that Martial Arts improve childrens academic progress ndash attention span listeningskills cooperative learning following directions andleadership skills are all areasof training that directly carry over to the academicclassroom
As a society we are becom-ing better educated about the needs of children who suffer from ADD (AttentionDeficit Disorder) and ODD(Oppositional DefiantDisorder) not to mentionpeer pressure andalienation A well-roundedMartial Arts curriculum canhelp your child cope withthese problems and develop
essential physical motorlinguistic perceptual andsocial skills Children asyoung as three years of
age learn fundamen- tal movements
that can improve their sense of balance
and coordination As boys and girls
advance through their training theyll beintroduced to more com-plex drills that will chal-lenge and improve theirability to concentratewhich in turn can elevatetheir self-esteem
teens
As childhood slips awayyoungsters enter a stagewhere they becomeincreasingly independentof their parents Theirphysical growth is readi-ly apparent but theirintellectual and emotion-al development cannot be
ACCURACY
ACHIEVE GOALS
AGILITY
AMBITION
ASPIRATIONSCONFIDENCE
ASSERTIVENESS
BONDING
BUILDS CHARACTER
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
COMMITMENT
CONCENTRATION
COOPERATION
COORDINATION
DEPENDABILITY
DISCIPLINE
EFFORT
ENDURANCE
ENTERTAINMENT
EXERCISE
FITNESS
FLEXIBILITY
FOCUS
FRIENDSHIP
FUN
GENTLENESS
GOODJUDGEMENT
HONESTY
HUMANITY
HUMILITY
IMPROVE GRADES
INCREASE ENERGY
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT7
TIGER TIPSome students havebeen able to discontin-ue medication for ADDand even depressionafter a few monthsof training
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSas easily measuredLines of communicationcan become crossedtangled strained and insome cases completely disconnected Unlikeorganized team sportswhich often fail tonurture the individualMartial Arts canprovide your son ordaughter with thechance to becomestronger and moreflexible and to improvetheir overall health andself-image Theyll cometo recognize the rewardsof hard work and disci-pline which often leadto improved academicperformance Theyllmake friends who sharea healthy interest andtheyll fortify them-selves against negativepeer pressureYoungsters who have
been taught to respecttheir bodies andminds are less likelyto fall prey to usinglife-endangering sub-stances or engaging inactivities that candestroy their health
aDults
White Tiger offersadults a comprehen-sive fitness programClasses are specifical-ly designed toincrease cardiovascu-lar capacity muscularstrength endurance and flexibility They can providean opportunity for weightloss and stress relief In addition training in MartialArts produces benefitsbeyond those of a traditionalexercise program
Martial Arts training isexercise with a purpose
While youimprove yourphysical fitnessyou will also bedevelopingimportant self-defense skillsYou will learn toconfront andcombat yourfears The confi-dence you gainfrom learningself-defenseimproving yourfitness and feel-ing better aboutyourself will
help you cope
with daily situations at homeand work
If you are concerned about your ability to stick with anexercise program MartialArts is the choice for youThe variety of Martial Artstechniques will provide aconstant challenge and therank system will showyour progress and keepyou motivated
families
Today many parents arelooking for activities thatallow the entire family tospend time together Parentsand children can traintogether effectively inMartial Arts because every-one starts as a beginnerDoing Martial Arts togetheras a family allows you towork hard together in orderto improve physical fitnessself confidence anddiscipline while havingfun at the same time
INNER STRENGTH
INTEGRITY
JUSTICE
KINDNESS
KNOWLEDGE
LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
MENTAL STRENGTH
MOTIVATION
OVERCOME PEER
PRESSURE
PATIENCE
PERSEVERANCE
POLITENESS
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
PRIDE
QUALITY TIME
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
REDUCE STRESS
SELF CONTROL
SELF DEFENSE
SELF RELIANCE
SHARING
SINCERITY
SPORT COMPETITION
STRENGTH
TEMPER CONTROL
TONE amp FIRM
TRUST
VITALITY
WISDOM 8
Why boWThe bow is to reflect respectfrom ones soul It can beconsidered the ultimatesymbol in showing respectthat would be difficult toexplain in words Unlike theAmerican handshake whichis sometimes taken forgranted this ancient customdates back to the beginningof time when one man firstapproached another man infriendship and wanted toshow respect for oneanothers presence When aMartial Art student bows tohis instructor he is showingrespect and recognition ofthe instructors higherauthority in the art Whenone student bows toanother he is showingrespect friendship and trustWhen students bow to theAmerican flag at thebeginning and end of classthey are saluting the flagand honoring what itrepresents If the Koreanflag is on display they showtheir respect by bowing to itin recognition of the fact thatKorea is the mother countryof Taekwondo
respectful boW The student comes to atten-tion with cupped hands athis sides The empty handsindicate that he has noweapon The bow is thenmade at least at a forty-fivedegree angle with the facelooking at the floor thenslowly back upward toattention Note This bowdemonstrates total trustrevealing the back of theneck a very vulnerable area
challenGinG boW The student comes to atten-tion with clenched fists atsides the fists as weapons
looking straight into hisopponents face while bowis made at about a thirtydegree angle then back tothe attention positionThis type of bow is usedprimarily for competingin tournaments
Note It would considereddisrespectful to use thechallenging bow whenaddressing your instructora black belt or higherranked student
respect to othersShowing respect to otherson or off the training floor ispart of being a student inMartial Arts While trainingone should show respect atall times including to onesopponents One shouldnever lose patience it is asign of weakness Maintainself-control and self-confidence at all times
9
RESPECTFUL BOW
CHALLENGINGBOW
MARTIAL ARTS ETIQUETTE TIGER TIPIn Korea they say it is themature rice stalk that bows itsfull head It is the hollow stalkwith an empty head that standsup straight defying a bow
DOE-JAHNG ETIQUETTE
sittinG in the doe-jahnGThere are only three ways that students are allowed to sit while wearing the training uniform dur-ing class at testings or special Martial Arts events With the legs crossed on the knees or with thearms wrapped around the knees Students in uniform are never allowed to slouch lean against thewall lean on each other sit on the gymnastics mats sit on the counter or lay down If they areattending an event and chairs are limited they should always offer their chair to a parent eldersenior or guest Do your best to follow the rules and have the confidence to practice them often
etiquette
1 GENERAL BOWING When you bow you must be in a position of attention with your head andupper body bent at 450 (the deeper the bow the more respect you are showing) You must cometo a complete stop and bring the heels of your feet together vigorously
2 BOWING TO SENIOR BLACK BELT When a senior Black Belt or Master Rondy enters theschool for the first time that day the highest ranking student should yell Cha-ryot At thistime no matter what you are doing you should stop completely to face the senior and then thehighest ranking student should say Kyung-nay All students then say Ahn-yong Ha-shim-ne-ka If the highest ranking student fails to do this the next in rank should take over
3 PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS When handing papers or something with writing on it-including an application or certificate always turn the document so the other can read it Bowand use two hands to pass it Always accept with two hands
4 PRESENTATION OF OBjECTS When working with weapons or targets in class always turnthem around to pass them to your partner offering them the handle
5 CONVERSATION Do not interrupt the conversations of others Hands must not be placedinside pockets at any time while conversing with a senior
6 INTRODUCTIONS When introducing people always introduce the junior to the senior
7 ATTENDING TO SENIORS When entering a room the junior must enter first then stand toone side and allow the senior to enter and lead the way
8 SITTING Before sitting down you must wait until your senior is seated comfortably
9 CEREMONY SEATING The seating must be arranged so that the highest ranking is in thecenter with the immediate lower ranking to the right and left and descending in rank
10 CLEANING THE SCHOOL Help with keeping the school clean If you witness a seniorcleaning the school you should immediately take over the task 10
It is very important for thewearer to keep the doe-boke
clean and wrinkle free at alltimes (do not wash the belt)Wear it correctly and treat itwith the respect owed tothis art When in doe-bokeremove all jewelry
(including watches ringsnecklaces and earrings)
Women should wear awhite t-shirt or sportstop under their uniform Black Belts may wear ablack garment under
their uniformYou must have all yourpatches sewn securely onyour doe-boke before yourfirst belt promotion testFollow the guide below toensure proper location ofthe patches
TAEKWONDO DOE-BOKE - UNIFORMThe doe-boke is considered a primary necessity in training for the following reasons
bull Wearing the doe-boke should instill pride in the wearer as a practitioner of Taekwondo
bull It identifies individual capacity and degree of Taekwondo cultural education attained
bull The style of the doe-boke is symbolic of Taekwondos heritage and tradition
bull Rank changes create incentives while at the same time preserve humility
bull It is practical and comfortable for training
AMERICAN FLAG PATCH Sewn two-fingers width belowthe center of shoulder Rightsleeve
TIGER TEAM BLACK BELT CLUB PATCHSewn two-fingers widthbelow the American Flag Patch Members onlyWORLD TKD FEDERATION PATCHSewn over right sideof chest
KOREAN FLAG PATCHSewn two-fingers width below center ofshoulder Left sleeve Red goes up
WHITE TIGER TAEKWONDOSCHOOL PATCHSewn over left side of chest Over your heart
NOTE The doe-boke pictured here is forblack belts only - it has a black V-neckColor belt doe-bokes will have a whiteV-neck New Students should ask aninstructor to write their name in Koreanalong the collarAll doe-bokes should have a large schoollogo on the back It you received yourdoe-boke from this school the logo willalready be screen printed on it The American Flag patch is worn on theright sleeve in martial arts symbolizingdefense only
TIGERTIPWhite Belts willearn a patch everytime they earn astripe The lastpatch is earned byturning in testingpapers
11 Ask the office for the patch sewing service
The simplicity of theMartial Arts traininguniform also serves as away to humble the studentEveryone starts off as abeginner
In Martial Arts it reallydoesnrsquot mater who you areor why yoursquore here Youmay be rich or poor male orfemale young or old blackor white We are all here tolearn the same lessons aboutourselves and about lifeOur status in life is left out-side the door of the school
The only status recognizedin the doe-jahng is yourearned rank All theuniforms are the samewith the exception of theleaders or instructors uniforms
alterations
It is not uncommon foryoung students still grow-ing to go through two orthree different uniforms bythe time they reach BlackBelt The uniform includedin your trial package ispurposely sized large If theuniform is turned up ratherthan cut it can be let downas the student growsIf the sleeves and pant legsare too long have themhemmed It is considereddisrespectful to roll up thesleeves or pant legs whiletraining Having theuniform hemmed will alsoprevent the student fromtripping if it comesunrolled Do not use safety
pins or any metal items onyour uniform This is unsafeto yourself others and themat while training
The smallest size doe-boke isa 000 and the largest regularsize is a 8
Only patches sanctioned byWhite Tiger are permittedon your uniform They mustbe placed in specific placesso everyone can be uniformin the school
WashinG
Keep your uniform cleanand wrinkle free Keep itfolded inside your gym bag
You can wash your uniformin the washer with otherlike colors Do not usebleach you will bleach outthe patches
You may line dry your uni-form or dry it in the dryerIf you use the dryer donrsquotover dry or use the hot set-ting When the uniform isalmost dry remove it andfold it promptly
You may iron your doe-bokebut donrsquot iron over theemblem on the back
styles
The White doe-bokes areused for Taekwondo theBlack doe-bokes for Hapkidothe Adidas 3 stripeuniforms are used for theLeadership Team andspecial colored doe-bokes areused for the demonstrationteams High ranking BlackBelts have different colors
for each degree
It is considered disrespectfulto wear a printed uniformfrom another school whiletraining here at White Tiger(unless you are a visiting guest
with prior permission)
Traditionally only the high-est ranking practitioner onthe mat can wear blackpants This rule excludesclasses in which all thestudents are wearing black
You may not wear just at-shirt and your doe-boke
pants for training in thesummer Our school is airconditioned in the summerand heated in the winter(A luxury not availablein Korea) Wearing theentire uniform is part ofthe discipline Do not mixand match tops amp bottoms
replacements
Of course you may pur-chase additional uniformsat any time break downand purchase anotheruniform when
bull There are yellow stainsthat wonrsquot come out
bull The pant legs only godown to your calf
bull It stinks even after youwash it
HOW TO CARE FOR THE UNIFORM
TIGER TIPUniform in Korean ispronounced Doe-boke with a longvowelnot Doe-bak
12
Want a free uniform
The greatest complimentyou can give your school isa referral that results in anew student White Tiger isproud to present a studentwho referred another with abeautiful embroideredldquoChingoordquo UniformChin-goo means friend inKorean Your referrals iswhat helps this school growand flourish - and we great-ly appreciate it
Need help referring afriend The office can assist
you with providinga VIP Card to give a Tiger TrialProgram or simplyprovide us withtheir address and we will send theminformation
The Chin-goo
uniform comes complete with allembroidered patches
Thank you verymuch
FREE CHIN-GOO UNIFORM
13
HOW TO CARE FOR THE DEE - BELTYour dee or belt is a symbolof all your learned knowl-edge of Taekwondo Your belt is like a blankpiece of paper waiting to bewritten on with all yourMartial Arts knowledge
Everything in Martial Artsserves a purpose There areno useless techniques ormotions with no reasonEven the belt serves to keepthe doe-boke secured and thecolor is a motivator to thestudent as well as a teachingguide to the instructor Aninstructor can glance atyour belt and know whattechniques you havelearned and what youneed to be taught
The knot on your belt hangsin the center just belowyour navel This area isyour key or energy centerThe knot protects thisvulnerable area
Dobull Keep your belt tied
properly
bull If you have an unevenamount of stripes stars orbars display the side withthe most on the right side
bull Keep your belt tiedaround your uniform soyou dont forget it
bull Leave your belt on at alltimes when in uniformunless instructed by yourMaster to do otherwise
bull Do practice only MartialArts techniques whilewearing a doe-boke and dee
bull Keep your old belts youmay want to display themsomeday
bull Tie your belt so the endsare even
Dontbull Let your belt touch the
ground
bull Throw your belt on theground when you arefinished training
bull Wear it draped aroundyour neck
bull Play with it or swingit around
bull Wash your belt(Dont wash out yourknowledge)
bull Remove or add any tapeon your belt
bull Curl or roll your belt itwill not hang correctlywhen you wear it
bull Dry it in the dryer -it will shrink
bull Worry if your belt getsthreadbare This meansthat you have beentraining hard If you area color belt it is probablytime to test for the nextlevel
If you are one of those peo-ple who has an unusuallyhigh ph level you may findthat some of the color beltswill rub color off onto youruniform when you sweatDont worry a black beltwill cover the stain
Since you dont wash yourbelt it will get dirty Longago your white belt wouldget dirtier and dirtier yearafter year until eventuallyit became black Luckilywe have different colorbelts now to symbolize thesame process
If you have just earned anew belt you will noticethat it is very stiff You can
always spot a new beltThe best remedy is to get afew good sweaty workoutsunder your belt to softenit up and make it hangstraight
A threadbare Masters BlackBelt is an emblem of anexperienced practitioner Asthe fabric becomes wornand loses its color the beltswhite inner core is revealedThis process also symbolizesthe cycle of Martial Artstraining the more youlearn the more you realizehow little you know
Your belt is your responsi-bility To remember to takecare of it and bring it toclass is part of your training
If you forget your belt youwill be a no belt for theday and line up after thelowest ranking belt in class
Humility is also part ofthe discipline
1st Degree whiteblack uniformWhite embroidery on belt
2nd Degree grayyellow uniformYellow embroidery on belt
3rd Degree blackgreen uniformGreen embroidery on belt
4th Degree blueblack uniform Blue embroidery on belt5th Degree redblack uniformRed embroidery on belt 14
HOW TO TIE YOUR BELT amp FOLD THE UNIFORM
1 Find the center ofyour belt and place itat your belly buttonseam facing down
3 With a belt end ineach hand take theright side and lay itover the left end andtuck it up under bothlayers
1 Lay the top of theuniform down logofacing the ground
2 Fold one side in atthe shoulder Fold thesleeve back
3 Repeat side andsleeve fold for otherside
4 Fold the pants in halfwidthwise
5 Fold the pants inhalf lengthwise
6 Fold in half againlengthwise
7 Place the pants onthe top and fold it up
8 Fold the belt in halfand loop to secure15
2 Wrap both sides ofthe belt around yourback and back aroundto the front For com-fort and to prevent itfrom falling off ifuntied tuck one insideof the other
4 Now take the leftside and lay it over theright side and bring theend up through thehole Pull tightly The knot forms atriangle that pointstoward your left
CLASS PROCEDUREbeGinninG class
1 Bow as you enter the school
2 Bow to your senior students and instructors
3 Bags can be placed in the locker rooms You may bring your own lock for a locker do notleave items in locker overnight Do not leave valuables unlocked or in your vehicle
4 Key your ID number into the tablet in the room where you will take class
5 You may warm up for class in the Stretching Station in a doe-jahng that is not in use ormay use the running track (14 + older or Black Belt) with a gym membership
6 Remove your shoes bow to enter the mat area and place your shoes in the colorappropriate shelf
7 When the instructor begins your class line up quickly and stand at attention BlackBelts (or highest ranking) will line up along one side from front to back The lines willcontinue while decreasing in ranks
8 The instructor will call everyone to stand at Cha-ryot - attention Never move or fidgetwhile standing at attention
9 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the flags
10 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow tothe instructor All students say ahn-yong ha-shim-ne-ka - How are you Sir- while performing this bow
11 Class will then continue at the instructors commands Remember to always answerYes Sir or No Sir
enDinG class
1 When the instructor calls for you to line up do so quicklyand in the same order as when class began
2 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay- bow to the flags
3 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the instructor All students say Gam-sa-hom-ne-da - Thank you Sir - while performing this bow
4 The instructor will have all students step out with their left foot bend over with feetapart grasping their ankles The instructor will say White Tiger then key-hahp or yelltwo times Each yell is echoed by all students then quickly slide the left foot in to meetthe right clap three times then with two fists raised in the air key-hahp once more Theinstructor will dismiss class you should bow once more before turning around to walkoff
5 Before you step off the mat bow to the flags
6 When leaving for the day turn around and bow inside while at the threshold of the door 16
TIGER TIPFemale and male instructorsin martial arts are allreferred to as Sir There is no gender in theDoe-jahng There is no raceno skin color no financialand no social statusStudents and instructors are recognized for their earned rank only
MESSAGE TO BEGINNERSTo those of you just begin-ning Martial Arts neitherfear your new found prac-tice nor expect too much ofit The majority of beginnersexperience a feeling of inad-equacy with regard to per-forming the movementsinvolved If you feel thisway dont worry it is com-mon and short-lived You arenot an expert yet and noone expects you to do morethan your best If you expecttoo much in the beginningyou will disappoint yourselfExample if you try to eatmore than your stomach willhold you are going to getsick You can digest only acertain amount each time
tips for beGinnersjust like the game SimonSays maintain your positionuntil you have been told tostop or pa-roh
When kicking bags ortargets remember thattechnique and accuracy aremost important It doesnrsquotmatter how fast or how hardyou can kick if you canrsquot hitthe target
When you are called outby the instructor to stepforward run donrsquot walk
If you are going to miss aclass for a week or so callthe school to let us know oryou will receive a call fromthe ldquoattendance policerdquoWe will not let you give upon yourself
Martial Arts are unlike anyother sport or activity Youwill need to use musclesyou didnt even know youhad and will need toacquire new balance andcoordination which willtake time Everyone stinksat this at first
If you are older or not veryflexible come to the schoolearlier to do additionalstretching before class
We want you to try yourbest but as a beginner youmust allow your body to getacclimated to this new activ-ity Trying too hard too soonmay result in an injurywhich will only slow downyour learning process
If you try to runup the mountainyou will fall off
You must train at least twotimes a week if you want tomake any measurable gainsAfter a few months youshould see a difference in theway you look and feel
School age kids should getinto the habit of saving acopy of their report cards -they will need to turn in acopy of it with their testingapplications for new beltsStudents with Ds and Fshave been able to pull theirgrades up to As and Bswhen their next color beltdepends upon it
Students who get involvedin the activities offered at thedoe-jahng make more friends
learn more andlearn faster
We train to music in manyclasses to motivate and toadd rhythm to the warm up drills Music is used inKorean doe-jahngs and for the Olympic training team
You may notice that the temperature is kept warm inthe doe-jahng This is to keepyour muscles warm andreduce injuries
Unlike the movies wherekicks are left sticking out inthe air rechamber your kicksquickly This prevents yourleg from being grabbed andallows for a second technique if necessary
Watch others and learn
Although we always havethe basics techniques areconstantly being replaced byquicker more efficient onesPerfect examples are the sidekick and kicking with theball of your foot These kicksare still great for forms butno longer very effective insparring situationsCompetitors have found that speed and flexibility are gained by pointing thetoes when kicking The side kick although powerfulis slow and can be detectedlong before it reaches its destination17
TIGER TIPAs a beginner youwill have twoenemies the lack ofself-confidence anddiscouragement ndashdont let eitherovercome you
BEGINNER DOS amp DONTS amp SAFETYIf you feel overwhelmedwith so much informationremember that Martial Artsis way of life It is a journeyrather than a destinationand takes a lifetime to fullycomprehend Take it slowlyone step at a time
Dobull Watch the Orientation
bull Make sure we have yourcurrent email address
bull Arrive promptly to warmup and practice
bull Maintain good hygiene
bull Bring necessary equip-ment to each class
bull Attend class regularly
bull Strive to follow schoolregulations
bull Respect the value of yourtraining
bull Log into your Kicksiteaccount to keep updatedon events testings tourna-ments and closings
- Newsletter- Tiger TV Video- Table Tents- LED signs - Facebook page- Website- Class Announcements- Eventsschedule- weekly e-mails- Pawcast bull Demonstrate emotional
and physical control
bull Strive to remain humble
bull Obey the instructor at alltimes
bull Have clean feet
bull Pick up your clothes in thechanging room
bull Kids wait inside to bepicked up
bull Practice your forms athome this is your MartialArt homework
Dontbull Be late for class
bull Wear a dirty uniform
bull Forget your equipment
bull Talk or play in class
bull Miss class
bull Neglect school rules
bull Abuse what you learn
bull Talk too long on the cour-tesy phone in the cafe
bull Show off or brag
bull Ask to go to the bathroomduring class unlessabsolutely necessary
bull Ask to rest unless yourefeeling sick
bull Chew gum in thedoe-jahng
bull Ask to get a drink of waterduring class
bull Powder your feet andtrack it all over the mat
beGinner safetyOften the most dangerousperson in the doe-jahng isyou Most injuries occurwhen students try to bemacho and attempt tokeep up with or outdo theadvanced students in classor fail to properly warm upand pull a muscle
Adults take it easy onthe jumping exercisesRemember whatever goesup must come down
Also be cautious whenturning or pivoting on knees and ankles Stretchout achilles tendons andhamstrings
New Hapkido students needto exercise caution withrolling techniques Use yourarms for rollbars so youdont support the weight ofyour body on your neck
It is the job of the instructorsto make everything LOOKeasy but you will soon dis-cover that the appearance ofease only comes with yearsoften decades of experience
Classes are always closelymonitored by certifiedinstructors If an injury doesoccur a first aid kit is keptnear the locker rooms andin the office
rice for injuries
rest ice compression and elevation Rest your
sore muscles apply icewrap up the injured areaand elevate it
TIGER TIPDont be nervousif your practicepartner is highranking THEY havelearned controlsometimes itsthe white beltsyou have to watchout for
18
THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoArdquo Has a current schedule Knows when the next testing takes place
Has done a projection for approximate date of reaching Black Belt
Plans on achieving black belt and beyond
Regular attendance of 3+ times per week
Arrives early stretches and warms up before class
Makes friends at the school Shows respect for seniors is helpful to juniors
Has a uniform that fits and a spare
Has proper sparring gear Refers other students to join the school
Asks if they can help out Writes and posts positive reviews
Lets staff know if they will be on vacation or will miss classes
Lets an instructor know if they need extra help with a technique
Knows about training aids provided and uses them
Joins a team when they are eligible
Joins us for summer camps Schedules their birthday party at the school
Parents train as well or stay and watch class
Participates in special events
Almost 100 will receive black belt
Welcome to quite possibly one ofthe fairest systems in the worldWhat goes in - is what comes outYou will find no short cuts to earn-ing your rank Rank cannot bebought borrowed or assumed
But also understand your ageyour gender your nationality orphysical condition cannot hinderyour success either There are noexcuses
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoBrdquo Usually gets to testing schedules a make up when they must
miss a test
Attends classes 2 times per week
Parents are usually present in the building during classesbut are sometimes preoccupied
Shows up for class just on time
Will let the office know if there is a spill on the floor or if the restroom needs paper towels
Attends some special events
Brings friends but always the same friends who never enrollto special events
Approximately 75 will receive black belt
19
IS IN YOUR HANDS
20
Your amount of effort put forth(and your effort of your parentsif you are young) will deter-mine the level of your success
Decades of experience haveenabled your instructors to cre-ate a ldquoReport Cardrdquo to list whatit takes to achieve success in theMartial Arts
The fairness of the system issuch Absolutely Everybody canbe a ldquoArdquo student You just haveto make up your mind to beone No matter where you fallon the Report Card chart youalways have the ability toimprove your grade
Through Martial Arts you will learn alesson that is true for all goals andchallenges in your life
If you truly want some-
thing you will find a way
If you donrsquot
you will find an excuse
What do YOU really want
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoCrdquo
Attends classes 1 to 2 times a week
Misses weeks here and there
Puts other activities and sports first
Does not attend special events
Often says nobody told me about that
Doesnt open weekly emails
Turns in testing papers at the last minute
Asks to borrow a manual at the counter so the parent
can quickly find the test answers to turn in test application
Parent is not present for classes
Student has outgrown uniform but parent does
not want to spend the money to buy a new one
Always looking for a sale or cheaper price
Doesnt have proper sparring gear
Does not know about training aids newsletters
videos etc
Will most likely quit before Green Belt
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoDrdquo Gets dropped off for class parent does not come in
(younger students)
Student has to wait for long periods at the school to be picked upsometimes has to call for a ride
Shows up for wrong classes wrong times
Shows up for classes on testing days because they did not knowabout special events being held
No one answers phone messages or emails from the officeindicating that the student is falling behind
Wrinkled and dirty uniform
Is left unattended before and after class staff is expected to babysit
Checks may bounce or drafts fail due to NSF
Not likely to last very long in a membership
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
21
TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
23
WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
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730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOLow Rank Tiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
TUESDAY
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf DefensePhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSDragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
WEDNESDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 WEAPONSTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
THURSDAY1200-1245LADY TIGERSTiger Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 FAMILYPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf Defense -Tiger
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-730 LADY POOMSAYCOMPETITION TEAM Dragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
730-815 Wing ChunPhoenix Doejahng
815-900 BLACKSTAFF amp LEADERS
FRIDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 MANUALSTUDY CLASSDragon Doejahng
645-730 TKDBreakingPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 PAHLGWAYTiger Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKDTiger Doejahng
815-10PM LEADERSHIP(1st Friday of month)see officemembership
SATURDAYNO classes on regulartesting days see back
900-945 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
900-1030 ELITESPARRING WGEARTiger Doejahng
945-1030 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
1000-1030 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1030-1100TIGER TOT wSASHTortoise Doejahng
1045-1130 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1045-1130 TKD FormsTiger Doejahng
1100-1130 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDTiger Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1215-100 Jr Management TeamConference Room
100-145 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
130-315 BIRTHDAYPARTIES - see officeto schedule330-530ensp BLACKBELT REHEARSALenspby appointment
TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
24
25
WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
33
POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
INTROD
UCTIO
NTABLE OF CONTENTS
Endorsed by Kukkiwon iii
White Tiger Poem vii
White Tiger Mission ix
Welcome to New Students 1
Login System 2
What every new Student and Parent should know 2 amp 3
Doe-jahng rules and regulations 5
Why bare feet Why Key-hahp 6
Benefits of Martial Arts 7 amp 8
Martial Arts Etiquette 9
Doe-Jahng Etiquette 10
Taekwondo Doe-boke - uniform 11
How to care for the uniform 12
Free Chin-goo Uniform 13
How to care for the Dee - Belt 14
How to tie your Belt amp fold the Uniform 15
Class Procedure 16
Message to Beginners 17
Beginner Dorsquos amp Donrsquots amp Safety 18
The Key to your Successis in your hands 19 amp 20
Commitment to Training 21
Dispelling Martial Arts Myths 22
3 Areas of Martial Arts Focus 23
Which Classes are best for me 24
White Tiger Goals for Rank (chart) 25
Tips to keep Children Motivated 26
The Big Picture - Road to Black Belt 27
Rank Milestones 28 amp 29
Professional Associations 30
Association Patch Symbols 31
National Flags 32
Policies amp Procedures 33
vi
If there is virtue in the spirit
Then there will be honor in the character
If there is honor in the character
Then there will be respect in the home
If there is respect in the home
Then there will be harmony in the nation
If there is harmony in the nation
Then there will be peace on Earth
-White Tiger
vii
viii
WHITE TIGER MISSION
OUR MISSION
To provide Olympicquality instruction
for the only activity in the
world in which allparticipants
benefit physicallymentally and
philosophically
TAEKWONDOANCIENT ART FORM -
MODERN OLYMPICSPORT
ix
Dear Students and Parents
Taekwondo has been animportant part of my life fordecades Now you too havechosen a path in which thebenefits to your life will beimmeasurable
The disciplines of MartialArts are designed to makestudents non-violent toinspire them with feelings ofconfidence well-being andto make their life moremeaningful The study ofMartial Arts whileinstilling the student withmental physical and spiritu-al balance enables them toenjoy the benefits of societywithout being absorbed oroverwhelmed by it
We want your training to beuseful and rewarding Thisbook will give a basicunderstanding of the stepsto your training
I welcome you to ourMartial Arts family
Master Rondy
WELCOME TO NEW STUDENTS
1
Every White Tiger studentwill receive an ID Numberupon registration The officewill take your photo foryour account You mayupdate this photo when youlog into your account
Your ID Number will neverchange If you add morestyles to your membershipthe styles will separated inthe system - but will alwaysuse the same number
Write your name on theinside of your uniform so itwonrsquot be forgotten Uponentering class
bull Make sure you use the
correct tablet for the roomyou are attending
bull Simply key in your num-ber and select ldquoenterrdquo Ifyou have multiple stylesyou will be promoted toselect which style you areattending at that time
bull Your name photo rankand any attendancemedals will show up onthe screen You are nowready to enter the mat
bull If the file that appears isnot you - or you accident-ly key in the wrongnumber see the officeASAP They can help you
log in and receive creditfor the class
bull Be sure to log in for everyclass you take Failure tolog in will result in younot earning credit for theclass Class credits areimportant for earningawards and fulfillingthe requirements for rankpromotion
2
ID NUMBER amp LOG INTIGERTIPEvery student is assigned an ID number Thisnumber reflects the order in which you joinedand your place in White Tiger history Use thisnumber to log into your account and class Thelower the number the higher the rank
TIGERTIPWrite your number on theinside of your uniform incase you forget
WHAT EVERY NEW STUDENT AND PARENTinstructorsThe ownerrsquos name is Master Rondy Other instructors names are listed on the walls and flipcharts You should address all Black Belts as Sir or by their last name Mr or Ms________You may also call Masters by the Korean title Sa-bum-nim Master Rondy or the seniormaster may also be called Kwan-jahng-nim Female masters often use their first names whilemale masters always use their last name (Master Rondy is called Sifu Rondy in Wing Chun)
event informationAll information schedule changes closings testings demonstrations new classes specialscontests or parties etc is made available to you in multiple medias All information isprovided to you weeks and even months in advance the back of the class schedule has anevents schedule for the entire year Parents if your child is too young to read and properlyrelay the information to you you will need to check for yourself
bull Tiger Times Newsletter on our website Facebook emailbull Schedule of classes color coded per level schedule rack
bull Back of Schedule lists events for entire year schedule rackbull Instructor messages announced at end of classes
bull Tiger TV video plays in front entry cafebull Facebook page wwwfacebookcomWhiteTigerTKD
bull Pawcast radio show of the weekrsquos events plays in the locker rooms websitebull ldquoThis week at White Tigerrdquo email message sent every week (make sure to provide correct address)bull Table Tents on cafe tables bull Website wwwWhiteTigerTKDcom bull LED Flashing Lights cafe
uniform amp belt informationDont be shy to ask anyone with a higher belt to help you They were once white beltsIn time new white belt students will be asking you to help them
Taekwondo uniform the elastic stretches across your front to the other side and hooksaround the button put the elastic under the front of the uniform
Hapkido uniform women should put the right side over the left men put the left side overthe right and tie the strings together on each side
Men do not need to wear anything under the uniform topwomen need to wear a white t-shirt or sports top under the top(Black Belt women may wear a black garment)
NEVER wash the belt it is a symbol of your learned knowledgeof Martial Arts Never let your belt touch the ground Dont hangit around your neck If you forget your belt at class time you will be a no belt for the day Line up in rank after the white orlowest rank belts
The belts start with the lowest level 10th Gup or white belt Thenext level belt is 9th Gup which is a white belt with a yellowstripe Some schools have additional belts like orange purpleand brown but the colors shown on our wall are the only beltcolors accepted by the World Taekwondo Federation (OlympicStyle) For tournament purposes belts are grouped together byGup number
rules amp reGulationsTake time to read the rules and regulations of the school on the following pagesyou are responsible for following them They are also displayed outside the locker room
shoesStudents must take off their shoes and socks and place them in the belt-color shoe racks nearthe mat area Do not walk on the mat unless you are in uniform3
TIGER TIPThe Korean terms used inthis book are italicizedThe Korean language hasconsonants and vowelsthat we do not have ordo not sound exactly thesame in English Theterms in this book arespelled phoneticallysound them out how theyare spelled
Different books may spellthe same word different-ly The spellings in thisbook are by an AmericanEnglish speaker
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QR code from your phonehttpsitunesapplecomusappqr-code-reader-and-
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OF A NEW STUDENT SHOULD KNOWThe only shoes allowed on the mat are Taekwondo shoes do not use them for training(you cant pivot well and will injure your ankles) Leadership Teams may wear them forteaching Do not wear Taekwondo shoes on the mat if you have just walked in from outsidetry to keep the mat as clean as possible
terminoloGyWe use the Korean terms for many of the techniques in class The Korean terms are used sinceTaekwondo and Hapkido originated in Korea You will need to learn the terminology toadvance in rank You will also need to learn the terms if you plan to compete in tournamentsTaekwondo referees are trained to use only Korean Most of this terminology you will learnfrom hearing it everyday You may also refer to the terminology section in this manual Theterminology is spelled out phonetically so pronounce it how it looks The Korean wordsthroughout this manual are displayed in italics and are hyphenated to show syllables Phoneticspellings for the same word may vary from source to source Student Manual Study Class onFriday nights will also teach the terminology Visual and audio flash cards are available
testinGBeginners start with a white belt to get to the next belt level of yellow stripe 9th Gup youmust earn another two black stripes and a white stripe You will then be invited to formal test-ing to perform the requirements before the testing board There is a fee for this certified testingThe amount is proportionate with increasing rank but testings are spaced further apart Testingrequirements for each belt are located in this manual To test students (school age) must presentcopies of school report cards a home report card that has been graded by a parent or guardianand a letter of recommendation Testing is optional Results from testing are announced a fewdays after testing at the end of class private tests may take up to a week if you plan to testyour application must be turned in the thursday prior to testing day or before
The Tiger Tot class follows the same curriculum but is broken down into steps Tots test to earndifferent colored Sashes during regular testing times Check the manual chart attendance cardor poster near the classroom for Tiger Tot testing requirements
Testing is designed to build confidence not tear it down This is why we test by prequalifica-tion only Always strive to do your best As beginners you may become nervous and may notperform as well as you do in class In extreme cases of stage fright your instructors wouldhave you show them the techniques again the following week before or after class or at thenext test They will work with you until you do pass As your rank increases you will becomeless and less nervous
other equipmentBefore you test you must earn the 4 patches school association American and Korean flagsand have them sewn on your uniform A sewing service is available see the office
You must have a yellow stripe belt to begin sparring You must have full safety equipment tobegin sparring $145-$165 for insurance purposes only White tiger gear is allowed
tournamentsTournaments are optional Never compete in a tournament unless your instructor is present Youshould always have a coach If you wish to attend a tournament and it has not been postedbring it to your Masters attention - may wish to attend as a school Tournaments can cost from$50 to $75 and this fee is paid to the organization hosting the tournament not to White TigerThroughout the year White Tiger hosts internal tournaments These are low cost practice tour-naments with trophies or medals and ideal for a first time competitor White Tiger also hosts aHoliday Tournament in December complete with medals This Tournament is a free tournamentfor all White Tiger students
outside tournament info httpswwwfacebookcomwhitetigermastersref=br_rs 4
DOE-JAHNG RULES AND REGULATIONSTraining in Martial Arts is mental as well as physical in nature In addition to techniquesof self-defense we are learning an art which builds self-control discipline and respect forother people These mental states are attained by following of certain traditions and formalbehavior while within the doe-jahng
1 Respect and obey your instructors and higher ranking belts at all times
2 Always bow a upon entering and leaving the doe-jahng b upon entering and leaving the mat area c when first seeing the senior instructors and once again when leaving for the day d when beginning and ending practice with a partner e before and after asking the instructor for assistance or advice
3 Be in full uniform and on the stretch mat at least five minutes before class starts
4 Take off your shoes and store them on the appropriate color shoe rack by the mat
5 Keep all uniforms clean at all times Also pay respect to your own body and keep your-self clean and well groomed
6 Keep your fingernails and toenails trimmed short
7 No watches rings or jewelry of any sort will be worn during training except eyeglasseswhen necessary This includes removing wedding rings
8 No smoking drinking water or soft drinks chewing gum loud talking laughing orhorse play in class The instructor will let you know when it is time for water breaks
9 No unnecessary noise When not participating please sit or stretch quietly rememberthat by watching others practice you will also learn
10 No slouching reclining sitting or leaning against the wall is allowed in class
11 Do not sit on the gymnastics mats or touch the mirrors No weapons near mirrors
12 Do not use profanity
13 You should refer to higher ranking belts as Mr or Ms____ no matter what their age
14 The Senior Master Instructor of your school is always to addressed by their propertitle Sir or Kwan-jahng-nim Senior instructors are called Sir or Sa-bum-nim
15 In reply to a question or command requiring an answer all students should answerYes Sir or No Sir
16 Go to Leadership Team members with problem or with questions that need to beanswered before you see your instructor
17 Memorize the names of the Taekwondo movements in Korean
18 The doe-jahng will be kept neat and clean by its members
19 Never do anything to dishonor our school or your instructor
20 Never willingly fight for any reason
21 Parents Encourage your children Their efforts need to berewarded Do not compare them with others in the
class Each child is unique and will benefit differentlyfrom the next Parents and visitors are welcome to watch class
anytime however we ask that you do not talk to your childduring class time Please leave the discipline and coaching to us
22 No concealed weapons or anything that may harm others
23 Endeavor to develop yourself mentally and physically in the Martial Artsspirit and to keep friendship with other members5
Why Do martial arts stuDents taKe off their shoesbefore traininG There are five general reason why Martial Arts students take off their shoes before theyenter the doe-jahng
1 To create natural body balance and coordination
2 Ancient Oriental Custom It is said that the shoes bring in thetroubles of the street When visiting a friend in the Orient onedoes not bring him the troubles of the street or ones own personalproblems but to visit anothers home means to pay him and hisfamily respect and to hear what he may have to say
3 Prevention of injury from the hard leather shoe while sparringwith a fellow student
4 A method to keep the training area clean from pebbles and dirtfrom the street
5 A method to strengthen and condition the feet and ankles
Why Do martial arts stuDents yellThe yell or key-hahp plays a very important part in formal Martial Arts training If the key-hahp
is executed properly the yell comes from the pit of the stomach not the throat The key-hahpwhen applied properly will result in the following
1 You will obtain more power (breathing control)
2 You may possibly startle or intimidate your opponent
3 You many cause an attacker to hesitate creating your chance to react
4 You will reduce the tension in your own body
5 You will decrease your own awareness of pain
6 Repetitive key-hahps will condition the abdominal muscles thus allowing them toabsorb a harder blow
7 While absorbing a blow or while falling such as nok-bup techniques the key-hahp forcesthe air out of the lungs This prevents the air from being forced out (ie have your windknocked out) leaving you temporarily disabled
8 In practice such as one-step sparring the key-hahp is used as a signal to indicate to yourpartner that you are ready
9 The key-hahp helps to regulate controlled breathing which aides in increasing stamina
WHY BARE FEET WHY KEY-HAHP
6
TIGERTRIVIAIn Korea youmust removeyour shoesbefore entering a persons home
Restaurants willprovide you withslippers to wearafter you removeyour shoes andleave them bythe door
Place your shoes in thecorresponding color cubbie to your rank
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSMartial Arts will teach youhow to protect yourself inthe event of physicalconfrontation but this is themost modest of their bene-fits In addition to helpingyou get and stay physicallyfit Martial Arts can help youminimize stress develop bet-ter focus and self-disciplineand move you along theroad to self-discovery
In each Martial Arts classyoull learn how to harnessyour natural strength Notjust the muscular variety butthe power that lies in yourspirit and mind
chilDren
Childrens classes aredivided by both age and skilllevel All children are taughtat their own pace to developtheir present capabilities andbring out their hiddenpotential The Masters arecommitted to helping eachand every student improveThe goal of the White Tigerchildrens program is to pro-vide benefits that extend
beyondthe wallsof theMartialArtsschoolMany parents doctorsteachers and psychologists find that Martial Arts improve childrens academic progress ndash attention span listeningskills cooperative learning following directions andleadership skills are all areasof training that directly carry over to the academicclassroom
As a society we are becom-ing better educated about the needs of children who suffer from ADD (AttentionDeficit Disorder) and ODD(Oppositional DefiantDisorder) not to mentionpeer pressure andalienation A well-roundedMartial Arts curriculum canhelp your child cope withthese problems and develop
essential physical motorlinguistic perceptual andsocial skills Children asyoung as three years of
age learn fundamen- tal movements
that can improve their sense of balance
and coordination As boys and girls
advance through their training theyll beintroduced to more com-plex drills that will chal-lenge and improve theirability to concentratewhich in turn can elevatetheir self-esteem
teens
As childhood slips awayyoungsters enter a stagewhere they becomeincreasingly independentof their parents Theirphysical growth is readi-ly apparent but theirintellectual and emotion-al development cannot be
ACCURACY
ACHIEVE GOALS
AGILITY
AMBITION
ASPIRATIONSCONFIDENCE
ASSERTIVENESS
BONDING
BUILDS CHARACTER
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
COMMITMENT
CONCENTRATION
COOPERATION
COORDINATION
DEPENDABILITY
DISCIPLINE
EFFORT
ENDURANCE
ENTERTAINMENT
EXERCISE
FITNESS
FLEXIBILITY
FOCUS
FRIENDSHIP
FUN
GENTLENESS
GOODJUDGEMENT
HONESTY
HUMANITY
HUMILITY
IMPROVE GRADES
INCREASE ENERGY
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT7
TIGER TIPSome students havebeen able to discontin-ue medication for ADDand even depressionafter a few monthsof training
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSas easily measuredLines of communicationcan become crossedtangled strained and insome cases completely disconnected Unlikeorganized team sportswhich often fail tonurture the individualMartial Arts canprovide your son ordaughter with thechance to becomestronger and moreflexible and to improvetheir overall health andself-image Theyll cometo recognize the rewardsof hard work and disci-pline which often leadto improved academicperformance Theyllmake friends who sharea healthy interest andtheyll fortify them-selves against negativepeer pressureYoungsters who have
been taught to respecttheir bodies andminds are less likelyto fall prey to usinglife-endangering sub-stances or engaging inactivities that candestroy their health
aDults
White Tiger offersadults a comprehen-sive fitness programClasses are specifical-ly designed toincrease cardiovascu-lar capacity muscularstrength endurance and flexibility They can providean opportunity for weightloss and stress relief In addition training in MartialArts produces benefitsbeyond those of a traditionalexercise program
Martial Arts training isexercise with a purpose
While youimprove yourphysical fitnessyou will also bedevelopingimportant self-defense skillsYou will learn toconfront andcombat yourfears The confi-dence you gainfrom learningself-defenseimproving yourfitness and feel-ing better aboutyourself will
help you cope
with daily situations at homeand work
If you are concerned about your ability to stick with anexercise program MartialArts is the choice for youThe variety of Martial Artstechniques will provide aconstant challenge and therank system will showyour progress and keepyou motivated
families
Today many parents arelooking for activities thatallow the entire family tospend time together Parentsand children can traintogether effectively inMartial Arts because every-one starts as a beginnerDoing Martial Arts togetheras a family allows you towork hard together in orderto improve physical fitnessself confidence anddiscipline while havingfun at the same time
INNER STRENGTH
INTEGRITY
JUSTICE
KINDNESS
KNOWLEDGE
LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
MENTAL STRENGTH
MOTIVATION
OVERCOME PEER
PRESSURE
PATIENCE
PERSEVERANCE
POLITENESS
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
PRIDE
QUALITY TIME
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
REDUCE STRESS
SELF CONTROL
SELF DEFENSE
SELF RELIANCE
SHARING
SINCERITY
SPORT COMPETITION
STRENGTH
TEMPER CONTROL
TONE amp FIRM
TRUST
VITALITY
WISDOM 8
Why boWThe bow is to reflect respectfrom ones soul It can beconsidered the ultimatesymbol in showing respectthat would be difficult toexplain in words Unlike theAmerican handshake whichis sometimes taken forgranted this ancient customdates back to the beginningof time when one man firstapproached another man infriendship and wanted toshow respect for oneanothers presence When aMartial Art student bows tohis instructor he is showingrespect and recognition ofthe instructors higherauthority in the art Whenone student bows toanother he is showingrespect friendship and trustWhen students bow to theAmerican flag at thebeginning and end of classthey are saluting the flagand honoring what itrepresents If the Koreanflag is on display they showtheir respect by bowing to itin recognition of the fact thatKorea is the mother countryof Taekwondo
respectful boW The student comes to atten-tion with cupped hands athis sides The empty handsindicate that he has noweapon The bow is thenmade at least at a forty-fivedegree angle with the facelooking at the floor thenslowly back upward toattention Note This bowdemonstrates total trustrevealing the back of theneck a very vulnerable area
challenGinG boW The student comes to atten-tion with clenched fists atsides the fists as weapons
looking straight into hisopponents face while bowis made at about a thirtydegree angle then back tothe attention positionThis type of bow is usedprimarily for competingin tournaments
Note It would considereddisrespectful to use thechallenging bow whenaddressing your instructora black belt or higherranked student
respect to othersShowing respect to otherson or off the training floor ispart of being a student inMartial Arts While trainingone should show respect atall times including to onesopponents One shouldnever lose patience it is asign of weakness Maintainself-control and self-confidence at all times
9
RESPECTFUL BOW
CHALLENGINGBOW
MARTIAL ARTS ETIQUETTE TIGER TIPIn Korea they say it is themature rice stalk that bows itsfull head It is the hollow stalkwith an empty head that standsup straight defying a bow
DOE-JAHNG ETIQUETTE
sittinG in the doe-jahnGThere are only three ways that students are allowed to sit while wearing the training uniform dur-ing class at testings or special Martial Arts events With the legs crossed on the knees or with thearms wrapped around the knees Students in uniform are never allowed to slouch lean against thewall lean on each other sit on the gymnastics mats sit on the counter or lay down If they areattending an event and chairs are limited they should always offer their chair to a parent eldersenior or guest Do your best to follow the rules and have the confidence to practice them often
etiquette
1 GENERAL BOWING When you bow you must be in a position of attention with your head andupper body bent at 450 (the deeper the bow the more respect you are showing) You must cometo a complete stop and bring the heels of your feet together vigorously
2 BOWING TO SENIOR BLACK BELT When a senior Black Belt or Master Rondy enters theschool for the first time that day the highest ranking student should yell Cha-ryot At thistime no matter what you are doing you should stop completely to face the senior and then thehighest ranking student should say Kyung-nay All students then say Ahn-yong Ha-shim-ne-ka If the highest ranking student fails to do this the next in rank should take over
3 PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS When handing papers or something with writing on it-including an application or certificate always turn the document so the other can read it Bowand use two hands to pass it Always accept with two hands
4 PRESENTATION OF OBjECTS When working with weapons or targets in class always turnthem around to pass them to your partner offering them the handle
5 CONVERSATION Do not interrupt the conversations of others Hands must not be placedinside pockets at any time while conversing with a senior
6 INTRODUCTIONS When introducing people always introduce the junior to the senior
7 ATTENDING TO SENIORS When entering a room the junior must enter first then stand toone side and allow the senior to enter and lead the way
8 SITTING Before sitting down you must wait until your senior is seated comfortably
9 CEREMONY SEATING The seating must be arranged so that the highest ranking is in thecenter with the immediate lower ranking to the right and left and descending in rank
10 CLEANING THE SCHOOL Help with keeping the school clean If you witness a seniorcleaning the school you should immediately take over the task 10
It is very important for thewearer to keep the doe-boke
clean and wrinkle free at alltimes (do not wash the belt)Wear it correctly and treat itwith the respect owed tothis art When in doe-bokeremove all jewelry
(including watches ringsnecklaces and earrings)
Women should wear awhite t-shirt or sportstop under their uniform Black Belts may wear ablack garment under
their uniformYou must have all yourpatches sewn securely onyour doe-boke before yourfirst belt promotion testFollow the guide below toensure proper location ofthe patches
TAEKWONDO DOE-BOKE - UNIFORMThe doe-boke is considered a primary necessity in training for the following reasons
bull Wearing the doe-boke should instill pride in the wearer as a practitioner of Taekwondo
bull It identifies individual capacity and degree of Taekwondo cultural education attained
bull The style of the doe-boke is symbolic of Taekwondos heritage and tradition
bull Rank changes create incentives while at the same time preserve humility
bull It is practical and comfortable for training
AMERICAN FLAG PATCH Sewn two-fingers width belowthe center of shoulder Rightsleeve
TIGER TEAM BLACK BELT CLUB PATCHSewn two-fingers widthbelow the American Flag Patch Members onlyWORLD TKD FEDERATION PATCHSewn over right sideof chest
KOREAN FLAG PATCHSewn two-fingers width below center ofshoulder Left sleeve Red goes up
WHITE TIGER TAEKWONDOSCHOOL PATCHSewn over left side of chest Over your heart
NOTE The doe-boke pictured here is forblack belts only - it has a black V-neckColor belt doe-bokes will have a whiteV-neck New Students should ask aninstructor to write their name in Koreanalong the collarAll doe-bokes should have a large schoollogo on the back It you received yourdoe-boke from this school the logo willalready be screen printed on it The American Flag patch is worn on theright sleeve in martial arts symbolizingdefense only
TIGERTIPWhite Belts willearn a patch everytime they earn astripe The lastpatch is earned byturning in testingpapers
11 Ask the office for the patch sewing service
The simplicity of theMartial Arts traininguniform also serves as away to humble the studentEveryone starts off as abeginner
In Martial Arts it reallydoesnrsquot mater who you areor why yoursquore here Youmay be rich or poor male orfemale young or old blackor white We are all here tolearn the same lessons aboutourselves and about lifeOur status in life is left out-side the door of the school
The only status recognizedin the doe-jahng is yourearned rank All theuniforms are the samewith the exception of theleaders or instructors uniforms
alterations
It is not uncommon foryoung students still grow-ing to go through two orthree different uniforms bythe time they reach BlackBelt The uniform includedin your trial package ispurposely sized large If theuniform is turned up ratherthan cut it can be let downas the student growsIf the sleeves and pant legsare too long have themhemmed It is considereddisrespectful to roll up thesleeves or pant legs whiletraining Having theuniform hemmed will alsoprevent the student fromtripping if it comesunrolled Do not use safety
pins or any metal items onyour uniform This is unsafeto yourself others and themat while training
The smallest size doe-boke isa 000 and the largest regularsize is a 8
Only patches sanctioned byWhite Tiger are permittedon your uniform They mustbe placed in specific placesso everyone can be uniformin the school
WashinG
Keep your uniform cleanand wrinkle free Keep itfolded inside your gym bag
You can wash your uniformin the washer with otherlike colors Do not usebleach you will bleach outthe patches
You may line dry your uni-form or dry it in the dryerIf you use the dryer donrsquotover dry or use the hot set-ting When the uniform isalmost dry remove it andfold it promptly
You may iron your doe-bokebut donrsquot iron over theemblem on the back
styles
The White doe-bokes areused for Taekwondo theBlack doe-bokes for Hapkidothe Adidas 3 stripeuniforms are used for theLeadership Team andspecial colored doe-bokes areused for the demonstrationteams High ranking BlackBelts have different colors
for each degree
It is considered disrespectfulto wear a printed uniformfrom another school whiletraining here at White Tiger(unless you are a visiting guest
with prior permission)
Traditionally only the high-est ranking practitioner onthe mat can wear blackpants This rule excludesclasses in which all thestudents are wearing black
You may not wear just at-shirt and your doe-boke
pants for training in thesummer Our school is airconditioned in the summerand heated in the winter(A luxury not availablein Korea) Wearing theentire uniform is part ofthe discipline Do not mixand match tops amp bottoms
replacements
Of course you may pur-chase additional uniformsat any time break downand purchase anotheruniform when
bull There are yellow stainsthat wonrsquot come out
bull The pant legs only godown to your calf
bull It stinks even after youwash it
HOW TO CARE FOR THE UNIFORM
TIGER TIPUniform in Korean ispronounced Doe-boke with a longvowelnot Doe-bak
12
Want a free uniform
The greatest complimentyou can give your school isa referral that results in anew student White Tiger isproud to present a studentwho referred another with abeautiful embroideredldquoChingoordquo UniformChin-goo means friend inKorean Your referrals iswhat helps this school growand flourish - and we great-ly appreciate it
Need help referring afriend The office can assist
you with providinga VIP Card to give a Tiger TrialProgram or simplyprovide us withtheir address and we will send theminformation
The Chin-goo
uniform comes complete with allembroidered patches
Thank you verymuch
FREE CHIN-GOO UNIFORM
13
HOW TO CARE FOR THE DEE - BELTYour dee or belt is a symbolof all your learned knowl-edge of Taekwondo Your belt is like a blankpiece of paper waiting to bewritten on with all yourMartial Arts knowledge
Everything in Martial Artsserves a purpose There areno useless techniques ormotions with no reasonEven the belt serves to keepthe doe-boke secured and thecolor is a motivator to thestudent as well as a teachingguide to the instructor Aninstructor can glance atyour belt and know whattechniques you havelearned and what youneed to be taught
The knot on your belt hangsin the center just belowyour navel This area isyour key or energy centerThe knot protects thisvulnerable area
Dobull Keep your belt tied
properly
bull If you have an unevenamount of stripes stars orbars display the side withthe most on the right side
bull Keep your belt tiedaround your uniform soyou dont forget it
bull Leave your belt on at alltimes when in uniformunless instructed by yourMaster to do otherwise
bull Do practice only MartialArts techniques whilewearing a doe-boke and dee
bull Keep your old belts youmay want to display themsomeday
bull Tie your belt so the endsare even
Dontbull Let your belt touch the
ground
bull Throw your belt on theground when you arefinished training
bull Wear it draped aroundyour neck
bull Play with it or swingit around
bull Wash your belt(Dont wash out yourknowledge)
bull Remove or add any tapeon your belt
bull Curl or roll your belt itwill not hang correctlywhen you wear it
bull Dry it in the dryer -it will shrink
bull Worry if your belt getsthreadbare This meansthat you have beentraining hard If you area color belt it is probablytime to test for the nextlevel
If you are one of those peo-ple who has an unusuallyhigh ph level you may findthat some of the color beltswill rub color off onto youruniform when you sweatDont worry a black beltwill cover the stain
Since you dont wash yourbelt it will get dirty Longago your white belt wouldget dirtier and dirtier yearafter year until eventuallyit became black Luckilywe have different colorbelts now to symbolize thesame process
If you have just earned anew belt you will noticethat it is very stiff You can
always spot a new beltThe best remedy is to get afew good sweaty workoutsunder your belt to softenit up and make it hangstraight
A threadbare Masters BlackBelt is an emblem of anexperienced practitioner Asthe fabric becomes wornand loses its color the beltswhite inner core is revealedThis process also symbolizesthe cycle of Martial Artstraining the more youlearn the more you realizehow little you know
Your belt is your responsi-bility To remember to takecare of it and bring it toclass is part of your training
If you forget your belt youwill be a no belt for theday and line up after thelowest ranking belt in class
Humility is also part ofthe discipline
1st Degree whiteblack uniformWhite embroidery on belt
2nd Degree grayyellow uniformYellow embroidery on belt
3rd Degree blackgreen uniformGreen embroidery on belt
4th Degree blueblack uniform Blue embroidery on belt5th Degree redblack uniformRed embroidery on belt 14
HOW TO TIE YOUR BELT amp FOLD THE UNIFORM
1 Find the center ofyour belt and place itat your belly buttonseam facing down
3 With a belt end ineach hand take theright side and lay itover the left end andtuck it up under bothlayers
1 Lay the top of theuniform down logofacing the ground
2 Fold one side in atthe shoulder Fold thesleeve back
3 Repeat side andsleeve fold for otherside
4 Fold the pants in halfwidthwise
5 Fold the pants inhalf lengthwise
6 Fold in half againlengthwise
7 Place the pants onthe top and fold it up
8 Fold the belt in halfand loop to secure15
2 Wrap both sides ofthe belt around yourback and back aroundto the front For com-fort and to prevent itfrom falling off ifuntied tuck one insideof the other
4 Now take the leftside and lay it over theright side and bring theend up through thehole Pull tightly The knot forms atriangle that pointstoward your left
CLASS PROCEDUREbeGinninG class
1 Bow as you enter the school
2 Bow to your senior students and instructors
3 Bags can be placed in the locker rooms You may bring your own lock for a locker do notleave items in locker overnight Do not leave valuables unlocked or in your vehicle
4 Key your ID number into the tablet in the room where you will take class
5 You may warm up for class in the Stretching Station in a doe-jahng that is not in use ormay use the running track (14 + older or Black Belt) with a gym membership
6 Remove your shoes bow to enter the mat area and place your shoes in the colorappropriate shelf
7 When the instructor begins your class line up quickly and stand at attention BlackBelts (or highest ranking) will line up along one side from front to back The lines willcontinue while decreasing in ranks
8 The instructor will call everyone to stand at Cha-ryot - attention Never move or fidgetwhile standing at attention
9 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the flags
10 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow tothe instructor All students say ahn-yong ha-shim-ne-ka - How are you Sir- while performing this bow
11 Class will then continue at the instructors commands Remember to always answerYes Sir or No Sir
enDinG class
1 When the instructor calls for you to line up do so quicklyand in the same order as when class began
2 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay- bow to the flags
3 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the instructor All students say Gam-sa-hom-ne-da - Thank you Sir - while performing this bow
4 The instructor will have all students step out with their left foot bend over with feetapart grasping their ankles The instructor will say White Tiger then key-hahp or yelltwo times Each yell is echoed by all students then quickly slide the left foot in to meetthe right clap three times then with two fists raised in the air key-hahp once more Theinstructor will dismiss class you should bow once more before turning around to walkoff
5 Before you step off the mat bow to the flags
6 When leaving for the day turn around and bow inside while at the threshold of the door 16
TIGER TIPFemale and male instructorsin martial arts are allreferred to as Sir There is no gender in theDoe-jahng There is no raceno skin color no financialand no social statusStudents and instructors are recognized for their earned rank only
MESSAGE TO BEGINNERSTo those of you just begin-ning Martial Arts neitherfear your new found prac-tice nor expect too much ofit The majority of beginnersexperience a feeling of inad-equacy with regard to per-forming the movementsinvolved If you feel thisway dont worry it is com-mon and short-lived You arenot an expert yet and noone expects you to do morethan your best If you expecttoo much in the beginningyou will disappoint yourselfExample if you try to eatmore than your stomach willhold you are going to getsick You can digest only acertain amount each time
tips for beGinnersjust like the game SimonSays maintain your positionuntil you have been told tostop or pa-roh
When kicking bags ortargets remember thattechnique and accuracy aremost important It doesnrsquotmatter how fast or how hardyou can kick if you canrsquot hitthe target
When you are called outby the instructor to stepforward run donrsquot walk
If you are going to miss aclass for a week or so callthe school to let us know oryou will receive a call fromthe ldquoattendance policerdquoWe will not let you give upon yourself
Martial Arts are unlike anyother sport or activity Youwill need to use musclesyou didnt even know youhad and will need toacquire new balance andcoordination which willtake time Everyone stinksat this at first
If you are older or not veryflexible come to the schoolearlier to do additionalstretching before class
We want you to try yourbest but as a beginner youmust allow your body to getacclimated to this new activ-ity Trying too hard too soonmay result in an injurywhich will only slow downyour learning process
If you try to runup the mountainyou will fall off
You must train at least twotimes a week if you want tomake any measurable gainsAfter a few months youshould see a difference in theway you look and feel
School age kids should getinto the habit of saving acopy of their report cards -they will need to turn in acopy of it with their testingapplications for new beltsStudents with Ds and Fshave been able to pull theirgrades up to As and Bswhen their next color beltdepends upon it
Students who get involvedin the activities offered at thedoe-jahng make more friends
learn more andlearn faster
We train to music in manyclasses to motivate and toadd rhythm to the warm up drills Music is used inKorean doe-jahngs and for the Olympic training team
You may notice that the temperature is kept warm inthe doe-jahng This is to keepyour muscles warm andreduce injuries
Unlike the movies wherekicks are left sticking out inthe air rechamber your kicksquickly This prevents yourleg from being grabbed andallows for a second technique if necessary
Watch others and learn
Although we always havethe basics techniques areconstantly being replaced byquicker more efficient onesPerfect examples are the sidekick and kicking with theball of your foot These kicksare still great for forms butno longer very effective insparring situationsCompetitors have found that speed and flexibility are gained by pointing thetoes when kicking The side kick although powerfulis slow and can be detectedlong before it reaches its destination17
TIGER TIPAs a beginner youwill have twoenemies the lack ofself-confidence anddiscouragement ndashdont let eitherovercome you
BEGINNER DOS amp DONTS amp SAFETYIf you feel overwhelmedwith so much informationremember that Martial Artsis way of life It is a journeyrather than a destinationand takes a lifetime to fullycomprehend Take it slowlyone step at a time
Dobull Watch the Orientation
bull Make sure we have yourcurrent email address
bull Arrive promptly to warmup and practice
bull Maintain good hygiene
bull Bring necessary equip-ment to each class
bull Attend class regularly
bull Strive to follow schoolregulations
bull Respect the value of yourtraining
bull Log into your Kicksiteaccount to keep updatedon events testings tourna-ments and closings
- Newsletter- Tiger TV Video- Table Tents- LED signs - Facebook page- Website- Class Announcements- Eventsschedule- weekly e-mails- Pawcast bull Demonstrate emotional
and physical control
bull Strive to remain humble
bull Obey the instructor at alltimes
bull Have clean feet
bull Pick up your clothes in thechanging room
bull Kids wait inside to bepicked up
bull Practice your forms athome this is your MartialArt homework
Dontbull Be late for class
bull Wear a dirty uniform
bull Forget your equipment
bull Talk or play in class
bull Miss class
bull Neglect school rules
bull Abuse what you learn
bull Talk too long on the cour-tesy phone in the cafe
bull Show off or brag
bull Ask to go to the bathroomduring class unlessabsolutely necessary
bull Ask to rest unless yourefeeling sick
bull Chew gum in thedoe-jahng
bull Ask to get a drink of waterduring class
bull Powder your feet andtrack it all over the mat
beGinner safetyOften the most dangerousperson in the doe-jahng isyou Most injuries occurwhen students try to bemacho and attempt tokeep up with or outdo theadvanced students in classor fail to properly warm upand pull a muscle
Adults take it easy onthe jumping exercisesRemember whatever goesup must come down
Also be cautious whenturning or pivoting on knees and ankles Stretchout achilles tendons andhamstrings
New Hapkido students needto exercise caution withrolling techniques Use yourarms for rollbars so youdont support the weight ofyour body on your neck
It is the job of the instructorsto make everything LOOKeasy but you will soon dis-cover that the appearance ofease only comes with yearsoften decades of experience
Classes are always closelymonitored by certifiedinstructors If an injury doesoccur a first aid kit is keptnear the locker rooms andin the office
rice for injuries
rest ice compression and elevation Rest your
sore muscles apply icewrap up the injured areaand elevate it
TIGER TIPDont be nervousif your practicepartner is highranking THEY havelearned controlsometimes itsthe white beltsyou have to watchout for
18
THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoArdquo Has a current schedule Knows when the next testing takes place
Has done a projection for approximate date of reaching Black Belt
Plans on achieving black belt and beyond
Regular attendance of 3+ times per week
Arrives early stretches and warms up before class
Makes friends at the school Shows respect for seniors is helpful to juniors
Has a uniform that fits and a spare
Has proper sparring gear Refers other students to join the school
Asks if they can help out Writes and posts positive reviews
Lets staff know if they will be on vacation or will miss classes
Lets an instructor know if they need extra help with a technique
Knows about training aids provided and uses them
Joins a team when they are eligible
Joins us for summer camps Schedules their birthday party at the school
Parents train as well or stay and watch class
Participates in special events
Almost 100 will receive black belt
Welcome to quite possibly one ofthe fairest systems in the worldWhat goes in - is what comes outYou will find no short cuts to earn-ing your rank Rank cannot bebought borrowed or assumed
But also understand your ageyour gender your nationality orphysical condition cannot hinderyour success either There are noexcuses
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoBrdquo Usually gets to testing schedules a make up when they must
miss a test
Attends classes 2 times per week
Parents are usually present in the building during classesbut are sometimes preoccupied
Shows up for class just on time
Will let the office know if there is a spill on the floor or if the restroom needs paper towels
Attends some special events
Brings friends but always the same friends who never enrollto special events
Approximately 75 will receive black belt
19
IS IN YOUR HANDS
20
Your amount of effort put forth(and your effort of your parentsif you are young) will deter-mine the level of your success
Decades of experience haveenabled your instructors to cre-ate a ldquoReport Cardrdquo to list whatit takes to achieve success in theMartial Arts
The fairness of the system issuch Absolutely Everybody canbe a ldquoArdquo student You just haveto make up your mind to beone No matter where you fallon the Report Card chart youalways have the ability toimprove your grade
Through Martial Arts you will learn alesson that is true for all goals andchallenges in your life
If you truly want some-
thing you will find a way
If you donrsquot
you will find an excuse
What do YOU really want
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoCrdquo
Attends classes 1 to 2 times a week
Misses weeks here and there
Puts other activities and sports first
Does not attend special events
Often says nobody told me about that
Doesnt open weekly emails
Turns in testing papers at the last minute
Asks to borrow a manual at the counter so the parent
can quickly find the test answers to turn in test application
Parent is not present for classes
Student has outgrown uniform but parent does
not want to spend the money to buy a new one
Always looking for a sale or cheaper price
Doesnt have proper sparring gear
Does not know about training aids newsletters
videos etc
Will most likely quit before Green Belt
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoDrdquo Gets dropped off for class parent does not come in
(younger students)
Student has to wait for long periods at the school to be picked upsometimes has to call for a ride
Shows up for wrong classes wrong times
Shows up for classes on testing days because they did not knowabout special events being held
No one answers phone messages or emails from the officeindicating that the student is falling behind
Wrinkled and dirty uniform
Is left unattended before and after class staff is expected to babysit
Checks may bounce or drafts fail due to NSF
Not likely to last very long in a membership
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
21
TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
23
WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
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815-900 BLACKSTAFF amp LEADERS
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SATURDAYNO classes on regulartesting days see back
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TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
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WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
33
POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
vi
If there is virtue in the spirit
Then there will be honor in the character
If there is honor in the character
Then there will be respect in the home
If there is respect in the home
Then there will be harmony in the nation
If there is harmony in the nation
Then there will be peace on Earth
-White Tiger
vii
viii
WHITE TIGER MISSION
OUR MISSION
To provide Olympicquality instruction
for the only activity in the
world in which allparticipants
benefit physicallymentally and
philosophically
TAEKWONDOANCIENT ART FORM -
MODERN OLYMPICSPORT
ix
Dear Students and Parents
Taekwondo has been animportant part of my life fordecades Now you too havechosen a path in which thebenefits to your life will beimmeasurable
The disciplines of MartialArts are designed to makestudents non-violent toinspire them with feelings ofconfidence well-being andto make their life moremeaningful The study ofMartial Arts whileinstilling the student withmental physical and spiritu-al balance enables them toenjoy the benefits of societywithout being absorbed oroverwhelmed by it
We want your training to beuseful and rewarding Thisbook will give a basicunderstanding of the stepsto your training
I welcome you to ourMartial Arts family
Master Rondy
WELCOME TO NEW STUDENTS
1
Every White Tiger studentwill receive an ID Numberupon registration The officewill take your photo foryour account You mayupdate this photo when youlog into your account
Your ID Number will neverchange If you add morestyles to your membershipthe styles will separated inthe system - but will alwaysuse the same number
Write your name on theinside of your uniform so itwonrsquot be forgotten Uponentering class
bull Make sure you use the
correct tablet for the roomyou are attending
bull Simply key in your num-ber and select ldquoenterrdquo Ifyou have multiple stylesyou will be promoted toselect which style you areattending at that time
bull Your name photo rankand any attendancemedals will show up onthe screen You are nowready to enter the mat
bull If the file that appears isnot you - or you accident-ly key in the wrongnumber see the officeASAP They can help you
log in and receive creditfor the class
bull Be sure to log in for everyclass you take Failure tolog in will result in younot earning credit for theclass Class credits areimportant for earningawards and fulfillingthe requirements for rankpromotion
2
ID NUMBER amp LOG INTIGERTIPEvery student is assigned an ID number Thisnumber reflects the order in which you joinedand your place in White Tiger history Use thisnumber to log into your account and class Thelower the number the higher the rank
TIGERTIPWrite your number on theinside of your uniform incase you forget
WHAT EVERY NEW STUDENT AND PARENTinstructorsThe ownerrsquos name is Master Rondy Other instructors names are listed on the walls and flipcharts You should address all Black Belts as Sir or by their last name Mr or Ms________You may also call Masters by the Korean title Sa-bum-nim Master Rondy or the seniormaster may also be called Kwan-jahng-nim Female masters often use their first names whilemale masters always use their last name (Master Rondy is called Sifu Rondy in Wing Chun)
event informationAll information schedule changes closings testings demonstrations new classes specialscontests or parties etc is made available to you in multiple medias All information isprovided to you weeks and even months in advance the back of the class schedule has anevents schedule for the entire year Parents if your child is too young to read and properlyrelay the information to you you will need to check for yourself
bull Tiger Times Newsletter on our website Facebook emailbull Schedule of classes color coded per level schedule rack
bull Back of Schedule lists events for entire year schedule rackbull Instructor messages announced at end of classes
bull Tiger TV video plays in front entry cafebull Facebook page wwwfacebookcomWhiteTigerTKD
bull Pawcast radio show of the weekrsquos events plays in the locker rooms websitebull ldquoThis week at White Tigerrdquo email message sent every week (make sure to provide correct address)bull Table Tents on cafe tables bull Website wwwWhiteTigerTKDcom bull LED Flashing Lights cafe
uniform amp belt informationDont be shy to ask anyone with a higher belt to help you They were once white beltsIn time new white belt students will be asking you to help them
Taekwondo uniform the elastic stretches across your front to the other side and hooksaround the button put the elastic under the front of the uniform
Hapkido uniform women should put the right side over the left men put the left side overthe right and tie the strings together on each side
Men do not need to wear anything under the uniform topwomen need to wear a white t-shirt or sports top under the top(Black Belt women may wear a black garment)
NEVER wash the belt it is a symbol of your learned knowledgeof Martial Arts Never let your belt touch the ground Dont hangit around your neck If you forget your belt at class time you will be a no belt for the day Line up in rank after the white orlowest rank belts
The belts start with the lowest level 10th Gup or white belt Thenext level belt is 9th Gup which is a white belt with a yellowstripe Some schools have additional belts like orange purpleand brown but the colors shown on our wall are the only beltcolors accepted by the World Taekwondo Federation (OlympicStyle) For tournament purposes belts are grouped together byGup number
rules amp reGulationsTake time to read the rules and regulations of the school on the following pagesyou are responsible for following them They are also displayed outside the locker room
shoesStudents must take off their shoes and socks and place them in the belt-color shoe racks nearthe mat area Do not walk on the mat unless you are in uniform3
TIGER TIPThe Korean terms used inthis book are italicizedThe Korean language hasconsonants and vowelsthat we do not have ordo not sound exactly thesame in English Theterms in this book arespelled phoneticallysound them out how theyare spelled
Different books may spellthe same word different-ly The spellings in thisbook are by an AmericanEnglish speaker
TIGER TIP QR CODESDownload an app so you can read
QR code from your phonehttpsitunesapplecomusappqr-code-reader-and-
scannerid388175979mt=8
OF A NEW STUDENT SHOULD KNOWThe only shoes allowed on the mat are Taekwondo shoes do not use them for training(you cant pivot well and will injure your ankles) Leadership Teams may wear them forteaching Do not wear Taekwondo shoes on the mat if you have just walked in from outsidetry to keep the mat as clean as possible
terminoloGyWe use the Korean terms for many of the techniques in class The Korean terms are used sinceTaekwondo and Hapkido originated in Korea You will need to learn the terminology toadvance in rank You will also need to learn the terms if you plan to compete in tournamentsTaekwondo referees are trained to use only Korean Most of this terminology you will learnfrom hearing it everyday You may also refer to the terminology section in this manual Theterminology is spelled out phonetically so pronounce it how it looks The Korean wordsthroughout this manual are displayed in italics and are hyphenated to show syllables Phoneticspellings for the same word may vary from source to source Student Manual Study Class onFriday nights will also teach the terminology Visual and audio flash cards are available
testinGBeginners start with a white belt to get to the next belt level of yellow stripe 9th Gup youmust earn another two black stripes and a white stripe You will then be invited to formal test-ing to perform the requirements before the testing board There is a fee for this certified testingThe amount is proportionate with increasing rank but testings are spaced further apart Testingrequirements for each belt are located in this manual To test students (school age) must presentcopies of school report cards a home report card that has been graded by a parent or guardianand a letter of recommendation Testing is optional Results from testing are announced a fewdays after testing at the end of class private tests may take up to a week if you plan to testyour application must be turned in the thursday prior to testing day or before
The Tiger Tot class follows the same curriculum but is broken down into steps Tots test to earndifferent colored Sashes during regular testing times Check the manual chart attendance cardor poster near the classroom for Tiger Tot testing requirements
Testing is designed to build confidence not tear it down This is why we test by prequalifica-tion only Always strive to do your best As beginners you may become nervous and may notperform as well as you do in class In extreme cases of stage fright your instructors wouldhave you show them the techniques again the following week before or after class or at thenext test They will work with you until you do pass As your rank increases you will becomeless and less nervous
other equipmentBefore you test you must earn the 4 patches school association American and Korean flagsand have them sewn on your uniform A sewing service is available see the office
You must have a yellow stripe belt to begin sparring You must have full safety equipment tobegin sparring $145-$165 for insurance purposes only White tiger gear is allowed
tournamentsTournaments are optional Never compete in a tournament unless your instructor is present Youshould always have a coach If you wish to attend a tournament and it has not been postedbring it to your Masters attention - may wish to attend as a school Tournaments can cost from$50 to $75 and this fee is paid to the organization hosting the tournament not to White TigerThroughout the year White Tiger hosts internal tournaments These are low cost practice tour-naments with trophies or medals and ideal for a first time competitor White Tiger also hosts aHoliday Tournament in December complete with medals This Tournament is a free tournamentfor all White Tiger students
outside tournament info httpswwwfacebookcomwhitetigermastersref=br_rs 4
DOE-JAHNG RULES AND REGULATIONSTraining in Martial Arts is mental as well as physical in nature In addition to techniquesof self-defense we are learning an art which builds self-control discipline and respect forother people These mental states are attained by following of certain traditions and formalbehavior while within the doe-jahng
1 Respect and obey your instructors and higher ranking belts at all times
2 Always bow a upon entering and leaving the doe-jahng b upon entering and leaving the mat area c when first seeing the senior instructors and once again when leaving for the day d when beginning and ending practice with a partner e before and after asking the instructor for assistance or advice
3 Be in full uniform and on the stretch mat at least five minutes before class starts
4 Take off your shoes and store them on the appropriate color shoe rack by the mat
5 Keep all uniforms clean at all times Also pay respect to your own body and keep your-self clean and well groomed
6 Keep your fingernails and toenails trimmed short
7 No watches rings or jewelry of any sort will be worn during training except eyeglasseswhen necessary This includes removing wedding rings
8 No smoking drinking water or soft drinks chewing gum loud talking laughing orhorse play in class The instructor will let you know when it is time for water breaks
9 No unnecessary noise When not participating please sit or stretch quietly rememberthat by watching others practice you will also learn
10 No slouching reclining sitting or leaning against the wall is allowed in class
11 Do not sit on the gymnastics mats or touch the mirrors No weapons near mirrors
12 Do not use profanity
13 You should refer to higher ranking belts as Mr or Ms____ no matter what their age
14 The Senior Master Instructor of your school is always to addressed by their propertitle Sir or Kwan-jahng-nim Senior instructors are called Sir or Sa-bum-nim
15 In reply to a question or command requiring an answer all students should answerYes Sir or No Sir
16 Go to Leadership Team members with problem or with questions that need to beanswered before you see your instructor
17 Memorize the names of the Taekwondo movements in Korean
18 The doe-jahng will be kept neat and clean by its members
19 Never do anything to dishonor our school or your instructor
20 Never willingly fight for any reason
21 Parents Encourage your children Their efforts need to berewarded Do not compare them with others in the
class Each child is unique and will benefit differentlyfrom the next Parents and visitors are welcome to watch class
anytime however we ask that you do not talk to your childduring class time Please leave the discipline and coaching to us
22 No concealed weapons or anything that may harm others
23 Endeavor to develop yourself mentally and physically in the Martial Artsspirit and to keep friendship with other members5
Why Do martial arts stuDents taKe off their shoesbefore traininG There are five general reason why Martial Arts students take off their shoes before theyenter the doe-jahng
1 To create natural body balance and coordination
2 Ancient Oriental Custom It is said that the shoes bring in thetroubles of the street When visiting a friend in the Orient onedoes not bring him the troubles of the street or ones own personalproblems but to visit anothers home means to pay him and hisfamily respect and to hear what he may have to say
3 Prevention of injury from the hard leather shoe while sparringwith a fellow student
4 A method to keep the training area clean from pebbles and dirtfrom the street
5 A method to strengthen and condition the feet and ankles
Why Do martial arts stuDents yellThe yell or key-hahp plays a very important part in formal Martial Arts training If the key-hahp
is executed properly the yell comes from the pit of the stomach not the throat The key-hahpwhen applied properly will result in the following
1 You will obtain more power (breathing control)
2 You may possibly startle or intimidate your opponent
3 You many cause an attacker to hesitate creating your chance to react
4 You will reduce the tension in your own body
5 You will decrease your own awareness of pain
6 Repetitive key-hahps will condition the abdominal muscles thus allowing them toabsorb a harder blow
7 While absorbing a blow or while falling such as nok-bup techniques the key-hahp forcesthe air out of the lungs This prevents the air from being forced out (ie have your windknocked out) leaving you temporarily disabled
8 In practice such as one-step sparring the key-hahp is used as a signal to indicate to yourpartner that you are ready
9 The key-hahp helps to regulate controlled breathing which aides in increasing stamina
WHY BARE FEET WHY KEY-HAHP
6
TIGERTRIVIAIn Korea youmust removeyour shoesbefore entering a persons home
Restaurants willprovide you withslippers to wearafter you removeyour shoes andleave them bythe door
Place your shoes in thecorresponding color cubbie to your rank
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSMartial Arts will teach youhow to protect yourself inthe event of physicalconfrontation but this is themost modest of their bene-fits In addition to helpingyou get and stay physicallyfit Martial Arts can help youminimize stress develop bet-ter focus and self-disciplineand move you along theroad to self-discovery
In each Martial Arts classyoull learn how to harnessyour natural strength Notjust the muscular variety butthe power that lies in yourspirit and mind
chilDren
Childrens classes aredivided by both age and skilllevel All children are taughtat their own pace to developtheir present capabilities andbring out their hiddenpotential The Masters arecommitted to helping eachand every student improveThe goal of the White Tigerchildrens program is to pro-vide benefits that extend
beyondthe wallsof theMartialArtsschoolMany parents doctorsteachers and psychologists find that Martial Arts improve childrens academic progress ndash attention span listeningskills cooperative learning following directions andleadership skills are all areasof training that directly carry over to the academicclassroom
As a society we are becom-ing better educated about the needs of children who suffer from ADD (AttentionDeficit Disorder) and ODD(Oppositional DefiantDisorder) not to mentionpeer pressure andalienation A well-roundedMartial Arts curriculum canhelp your child cope withthese problems and develop
essential physical motorlinguistic perceptual andsocial skills Children asyoung as three years of
age learn fundamen- tal movements
that can improve their sense of balance
and coordination As boys and girls
advance through their training theyll beintroduced to more com-plex drills that will chal-lenge and improve theirability to concentratewhich in turn can elevatetheir self-esteem
teens
As childhood slips awayyoungsters enter a stagewhere they becomeincreasingly independentof their parents Theirphysical growth is readi-ly apparent but theirintellectual and emotion-al development cannot be
ACCURACY
ACHIEVE GOALS
AGILITY
AMBITION
ASPIRATIONSCONFIDENCE
ASSERTIVENESS
BONDING
BUILDS CHARACTER
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
COMMITMENT
CONCENTRATION
COOPERATION
COORDINATION
DEPENDABILITY
DISCIPLINE
EFFORT
ENDURANCE
ENTERTAINMENT
EXERCISE
FITNESS
FLEXIBILITY
FOCUS
FRIENDSHIP
FUN
GENTLENESS
GOODJUDGEMENT
HONESTY
HUMANITY
HUMILITY
IMPROVE GRADES
INCREASE ENERGY
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT7
TIGER TIPSome students havebeen able to discontin-ue medication for ADDand even depressionafter a few monthsof training
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSas easily measuredLines of communicationcan become crossedtangled strained and insome cases completely disconnected Unlikeorganized team sportswhich often fail tonurture the individualMartial Arts canprovide your son ordaughter with thechance to becomestronger and moreflexible and to improvetheir overall health andself-image Theyll cometo recognize the rewardsof hard work and disci-pline which often leadto improved academicperformance Theyllmake friends who sharea healthy interest andtheyll fortify them-selves against negativepeer pressureYoungsters who have
been taught to respecttheir bodies andminds are less likelyto fall prey to usinglife-endangering sub-stances or engaging inactivities that candestroy their health
aDults
White Tiger offersadults a comprehen-sive fitness programClasses are specifical-ly designed toincrease cardiovascu-lar capacity muscularstrength endurance and flexibility They can providean opportunity for weightloss and stress relief In addition training in MartialArts produces benefitsbeyond those of a traditionalexercise program
Martial Arts training isexercise with a purpose
While youimprove yourphysical fitnessyou will also bedevelopingimportant self-defense skillsYou will learn toconfront andcombat yourfears The confi-dence you gainfrom learningself-defenseimproving yourfitness and feel-ing better aboutyourself will
help you cope
with daily situations at homeand work
If you are concerned about your ability to stick with anexercise program MartialArts is the choice for youThe variety of Martial Artstechniques will provide aconstant challenge and therank system will showyour progress and keepyou motivated
families
Today many parents arelooking for activities thatallow the entire family tospend time together Parentsand children can traintogether effectively inMartial Arts because every-one starts as a beginnerDoing Martial Arts togetheras a family allows you towork hard together in orderto improve physical fitnessself confidence anddiscipline while havingfun at the same time
INNER STRENGTH
INTEGRITY
JUSTICE
KINDNESS
KNOWLEDGE
LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
MENTAL STRENGTH
MOTIVATION
OVERCOME PEER
PRESSURE
PATIENCE
PERSEVERANCE
POLITENESS
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
PRIDE
QUALITY TIME
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
REDUCE STRESS
SELF CONTROL
SELF DEFENSE
SELF RELIANCE
SHARING
SINCERITY
SPORT COMPETITION
STRENGTH
TEMPER CONTROL
TONE amp FIRM
TRUST
VITALITY
WISDOM 8
Why boWThe bow is to reflect respectfrom ones soul It can beconsidered the ultimatesymbol in showing respectthat would be difficult toexplain in words Unlike theAmerican handshake whichis sometimes taken forgranted this ancient customdates back to the beginningof time when one man firstapproached another man infriendship and wanted toshow respect for oneanothers presence When aMartial Art student bows tohis instructor he is showingrespect and recognition ofthe instructors higherauthority in the art Whenone student bows toanother he is showingrespect friendship and trustWhen students bow to theAmerican flag at thebeginning and end of classthey are saluting the flagand honoring what itrepresents If the Koreanflag is on display they showtheir respect by bowing to itin recognition of the fact thatKorea is the mother countryof Taekwondo
respectful boW The student comes to atten-tion with cupped hands athis sides The empty handsindicate that he has noweapon The bow is thenmade at least at a forty-fivedegree angle with the facelooking at the floor thenslowly back upward toattention Note This bowdemonstrates total trustrevealing the back of theneck a very vulnerable area
challenGinG boW The student comes to atten-tion with clenched fists atsides the fists as weapons
looking straight into hisopponents face while bowis made at about a thirtydegree angle then back tothe attention positionThis type of bow is usedprimarily for competingin tournaments
Note It would considereddisrespectful to use thechallenging bow whenaddressing your instructora black belt or higherranked student
respect to othersShowing respect to otherson or off the training floor ispart of being a student inMartial Arts While trainingone should show respect atall times including to onesopponents One shouldnever lose patience it is asign of weakness Maintainself-control and self-confidence at all times
9
RESPECTFUL BOW
CHALLENGINGBOW
MARTIAL ARTS ETIQUETTE TIGER TIPIn Korea they say it is themature rice stalk that bows itsfull head It is the hollow stalkwith an empty head that standsup straight defying a bow
DOE-JAHNG ETIQUETTE
sittinG in the doe-jahnGThere are only three ways that students are allowed to sit while wearing the training uniform dur-ing class at testings or special Martial Arts events With the legs crossed on the knees or with thearms wrapped around the knees Students in uniform are never allowed to slouch lean against thewall lean on each other sit on the gymnastics mats sit on the counter or lay down If they areattending an event and chairs are limited they should always offer their chair to a parent eldersenior or guest Do your best to follow the rules and have the confidence to practice them often
etiquette
1 GENERAL BOWING When you bow you must be in a position of attention with your head andupper body bent at 450 (the deeper the bow the more respect you are showing) You must cometo a complete stop and bring the heels of your feet together vigorously
2 BOWING TO SENIOR BLACK BELT When a senior Black Belt or Master Rondy enters theschool for the first time that day the highest ranking student should yell Cha-ryot At thistime no matter what you are doing you should stop completely to face the senior and then thehighest ranking student should say Kyung-nay All students then say Ahn-yong Ha-shim-ne-ka If the highest ranking student fails to do this the next in rank should take over
3 PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS When handing papers or something with writing on it-including an application or certificate always turn the document so the other can read it Bowand use two hands to pass it Always accept with two hands
4 PRESENTATION OF OBjECTS When working with weapons or targets in class always turnthem around to pass them to your partner offering them the handle
5 CONVERSATION Do not interrupt the conversations of others Hands must not be placedinside pockets at any time while conversing with a senior
6 INTRODUCTIONS When introducing people always introduce the junior to the senior
7 ATTENDING TO SENIORS When entering a room the junior must enter first then stand toone side and allow the senior to enter and lead the way
8 SITTING Before sitting down you must wait until your senior is seated comfortably
9 CEREMONY SEATING The seating must be arranged so that the highest ranking is in thecenter with the immediate lower ranking to the right and left and descending in rank
10 CLEANING THE SCHOOL Help with keeping the school clean If you witness a seniorcleaning the school you should immediately take over the task 10
It is very important for thewearer to keep the doe-boke
clean and wrinkle free at alltimes (do not wash the belt)Wear it correctly and treat itwith the respect owed tothis art When in doe-bokeremove all jewelry
(including watches ringsnecklaces and earrings)
Women should wear awhite t-shirt or sportstop under their uniform Black Belts may wear ablack garment under
their uniformYou must have all yourpatches sewn securely onyour doe-boke before yourfirst belt promotion testFollow the guide below toensure proper location ofthe patches
TAEKWONDO DOE-BOKE - UNIFORMThe doe-boke is considered a primary necessity in training for the following reasons
bull Wearing the doe-boke should instill pride in the wearer as a practitioner of Taekwondo
bull It identifies individual capacity and degree of Taekwondo cultural education attained
bull The style of the doe-boke is symbolic of Taekwondos heritage and tradition
bull Rank changes create incentives while at the same time preserve humility
bull It is practical and comfortable for training
AMERICAN FLAG PATCH Sewn two-fingers width belowthe center of shoulder Rightsleeve
TIGER TEAM BLACK BELT CLUB PATCHSewn two-fingers widthbelow the American Flag Patch Members onlyWORLD TKD FEDERATION PATCHSewn over right sideof chest
KOREAN FLAG PATCHSewn two-fingers width below center ofshoulder Left sleeve Red goes up
WHITE TIGER TAEKWONDOSCHOOL PATCHSewn over left side of chest Over your heart
NOTE The doe-boke pictured here is forblack belts only - it has a black V-neckColor belt doe-bokes will have a whiteV-neck New Students should ask aninstructor to write their name in Koreanalong the collarAll doe-bokes should have a large schoollogo on the back It you received yourdoe-boke from this school the logo willalready be screen printed on it The American Flag patch is worn on theright sleeve in martial arts symbolizingdefense only
TIGERTIPWhite Belts willearn a patch everytime they earn astripe The lastpatch is earned byturning in testingpapers
11 Ask the office for the patch sewing service
The simplicity of theMartial Arts traininguniform also serves as away to humble the studentEveryone starts off as abeginner
In Martial Arts it reallydoesnrsquot mater who you areor why yoursquore here Youmay be rich or poor male orfemale young or old blackor white We are all here tolearn the same lessons aboutourselves and about lifeOur status in life is left out-side the door of the school
The only status recognizedin the doe-jahng is yourearned rank All theuniforms are the samewith the exception of theleaders or instructors uniforms
alterations
It is not uncommon foryoung students still grow-ing to go through two orthree different uniforms bythe time they reach BlackBelt The uniform includedin your trial package ispurposely sized large If theuniform is turned up ratherthan cut it can be let downas the student growsIf the sleeves and pant legsare too long have themhemmed It is considereddisrespectful to roll up thesleeves or pant legs whiletraining Having theuniform hemmed will alsoprevent the student fromtripping if it comesunrolled Do not use safety
pins or any metal items onyour uniform This is unsafeto yourself others and themat while training
The smallest size doe-boke isa 000 and the largest regularsize is a 8
Only patches sanctioned byWhite Tiger are permittedon your uniform They mustbe placed in specific placesso everyone can be uniformin the school
WashinG
Keep your uniform cleanand wrinkle free Keep itfolded inside your gym bag
You can wash your uniformin the washer with otherlike colors Do not usebleach you will bleach outthe patches
You may line dry your uni-form or dry it in the dryerIf you use the dryer donrsquotover dry or use the hot set-ting When the uniform isalmost dry remove it andfold it promptly
You may iron your doe-bokebut donrsquot iron over theemblem on the back
styles
The White doe-bokes areused for Taekwondo theBlack doe-bokes for Hapkidothe Adidas 3 stripeuniforms are used for theLeadership Team andspecial colored doe-bokes areused for the demonstrationteams High ranking BlackBelts have different colors
for each degree
It is considered disrespectfulto wear a printed uniformfrom another school whiletraining here at White Tiger(unless you are a visiting guest
with prior permission)
Traditionally only the high-est ranking practitioner onthe mat can wear blackpants This rule excludesclasses in which all thestudents are wearing black
You may not wear just at-shirt and your doe-boke
pants for training in thesummer Our school is airconditioned in the summerand heated in the winter(A luxury not availablein Korea) Wearing theentire uniform is part ofthe discipline Do not mixand match tops amp bottoms
replacements
Of course you may pur-chase additional uniformsat any time break downand purchase anotheruniform when
bull There are yellow stainsthat wonrsquot come out
bull The pant legs only godown to your calf
bull It stinks even after youwash it
HOW TO CARE FOR THE UNIFORM
TIGER TIPUniform in Korean ispronounced Doe-boke with a longvowelnot Doe-bak
12
Want a free uniform
The greatest complimentyou can give your school isa referral that results in anew student White Tiger isproud to present a studentwho referred another with abeautiful embroideredldquoChingoordquo UniformChin-goo means friend inKorean Your referrals iswhat helps this school growand flourish - and we great-ly appreciate it
Need help referring afriend The office can assist
you with providinga VIP Card to give a Tiger TrialProgram or simplyprovide us withtheir address and we will send theminformation
The Chin-goo
uniform comes complete with allembroidered patches
Thank you verymuch
FREE CHIN-GOO UNIFORM
13
HOW TO CARE FOR THE DEE - BELTYour dee or belt is a symbolof all your learned knowl-edge of Taekwondo Your belt is like a blankpiece of paper waiting to bewritten on with all yourMartial Arts knowledge
Everything in Martial Artsserves a purpose There areno useless techniques ormotions with no reasonEven the belt serves to keepthe doe-boke secured and thecolor is a motivator to thestudent as well as a teachingguide to the instructor Aninstructor can glance atyour belt and know whattechniques you havelearned and what youneed to be taught
The knot on your belt hangsin the center just belowyour navel This area isyour key or energy centerThe knot protects thisvulnerable area
Dobull Keep your belt tied
properly
bull If you have an unevenamount of stripes stars orbars display the side withthe most on the right side
bull Keep your belt tiedaround your uniform soyou dont forget it
bull Leave your belt on at alltimes when in uniformunless instructed by yourMaster to do otherwise
bull Do practice only MartialArts techniques whilewearing a doe-boke and dee
bull Keep your old belts youmay want to display themsomeday
bull Tie your belt so the endsare even
Dontbull Let your belt touch the
ground
bull Throw your belt on theground when you arefinished training
bull Wear it draped aroundyour neck
bull Play with it or swingit around
bull Wash your belt(Dont wash out yourknowledge)
bull Remove or add any tapeon your belt
bull Curl or roll your belt itwill not hang correctlywhen you wear it
bull Dry it in the dryer -it will shrink
bull Worry if your belt getsthreadbare This meansthat you have beentraining hard If you area color belt it is probablytime to test for the nextlevel
If you are one of those peo-ple who has an unusuallyhigh ph level you may findthat some of the color beltswill rub color off onto youruniform when you sweatDont worry a black beltwill cover the stain
Since you dont wash yourbelt it will get dirty Longago your white belt wouldget dirtier and dirtier yearafter year until eventuallyit became black Luckilywe have different colorbelts now to symbolize thesame process
If you have just earned anew belt you will noticethat it is very stiff You can
always spot a new beltThe best remedy is to get afew good sweaty workoutsunder your belt to softenit up and make it hangstraight
A threadbare Masters BlackBelt is an emblem of anexperienced practitioner Asthe fabric becomes wornand loses its color the beltswhite inner core is revealedThis process also symbolizesthe cycle of Martial Artstraining the more youlearn the more you realizehow little you know
Your belt is your responsi-bility To remember to takecare of it and bring it toclass is part of your training
If you forget your belt youwill be a no belt for theday and line up after thelowest ranking belt in class
Humility is also part ofthe discipline
1st Degree whiteblack uniformWhite embroidery on belt
2nd Degree grayyellow uniformYellow embroidery on belt
3rd Degree blackgreen uniformGreen embroidery on belt
4th Degree blueblack uniform Blue embroidery on belt5th Degree redblack uniformRed embroidery on belt 14
HOW TO TIE YOUR BELT amp FOLD THE UNIFORM
1 Find the center ofyour belt and place itat your belly buttonseam facing down
3 With a belt end ineach hand take theright side and lay itover the left end andtuck it up under bothlayers
1 Lay the top of theuniform down logofacing the ground
2 Fold one side in atthe shoulder Fold thesleeve back
3 Repeat side andsleeve fold for otherside
4 Fold the pants in halfwidthwise
5 Fold the pants inhalf lengthwise
6 Fold in half againlengthwise
7 Place the pants onthe top and fold it up
8 Fold the belt in halfand loop to secure15
2 Wrap both sides ofthe belt around yourback and back aroundto the front For com-fort and to prevent itfrom falling off ifuntied tuck one insideof the other
4 Now take the leftside and lay it over theright side and bring theend up through thehole Pull tightly The knot forms atriangle that pointstoward your left
CLASS PROCEDUREbeGinninG class
1 Bow as you enter the school
2 Bow to your senior students and instructors
3 Bags can be placed in the locker rooms You may bring your own lock for a locker do notleave items in locker overnight Do not leave valuables unlocked or in your vehicle
4 Key your ID number into the tablet in the room where you will take class
5 You may warm up for class in the Stretching Station in a doe-jahng that is not in use ormay use the running track (14 + older or Black Belt) with a gym membership
6 Remove your shoes bow to enter the mat area and place your shoes in the colorappropriate shelf
7 When the instructor begins your class line up quickly and stand at attention BlackBelts (or highest ranking) will line up along one side from front to back The lines willcontinue while decreasing in ranks
8 The instructor will call everyone to stand at Cha-ryot - attention Never move or fidgetwhile standing at attention
9 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the flags
10 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow tothe instructor All students say ahn-yong ha-shim-ne-ka - How are you Sir- while performing this bow
11 Class will then continue at the instructors commands Remember to always answerYes Sir or No Sir
enDinG class
1 When the instructor calls for you to line up do so quicklyand in the same order as when class began
2 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay- bow to the flags
3 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the instructor All students say Gam-sa-hom-ne-da - Thank you Sir - while performing this bow
4 The instructor will have all students step out with their left foot bend over with feetapart grasping their ankles The instructor will say White Tiger then key-hahp or yelltwo times Each yell is echoed by all students then quickly slide the left foot in to meetthe right clap three times then with two fists raised in the air key-hahp once more Theinstructor will dismiss class you should bow once more before turning around to walkoff
5 Before you step off the mat bow to the flags
6 When leaving for the day turn around and bow inside while at the threshold of the door 16
TIGER TIPFemale and male instructorsin martial arts are allreferred to as Sir There is no gender in theDoe-jahng There is no raceno skin color no financialand no social statusStudents and instructors are recognized for their earned rank only
MESSAGE TO BEGINNERSTo those of you just begin-ning Martial Arts neitherfear your new found prac-tice nor expect too much ofit The majority of beginnersexperience a feeling of inad-equacy with regard to per-forming the movementsinvolved If you feel thisway dont worry it is com-mon and short-lived You arenot an expert yet and noone expects you to do morethan your best If you expecttoo much in the beginningyou will disappoint yourselfExample if you try to eatmore than your stomach willhold you are going to getsick You can digest only acertain amount each time
tips for beGinnersjust like the game SimonSays maintain your positionuntil you have been told tostop or pa-roh
When kicking bags ortargets remember thattechnique and accuracy aremost important It doesnrsquotmatter how fast or how hardyou can kick if you canrsquot hitthe target
When you are called outby the instructor to stepforward run donrsquot walk
If you are going to miss aclass for a week or so callthe school to let us know oryou will receive a call fromthe ldquoattendance policerdquoWe will not let you give upon yourself
Martial Arts are unlike anyother sport or activity Youwill need to use musclesyou didnt even know youhad and will need toacquire new balance andcoordination which willtake time Everyone stinksat this at first
If you are older or not veryflexible come to the schoolearlier to do additionalstretching before class
We want you to try yourbest but as a beginner youmust allow your body to getacclimated to this new activ-ity Trying too hard too soonmay result in an injurywhich will only slow downyour learning process
If you try to runup the mountainyou will fall off
You must train at least twotimes a week if you want tomake any measurable gainsAfter a few months youshould see a difference in theway you look and feel
School age kids should getinto the habit of saving acopy of their report cards -they will need to turn in acopy of it with their testingapplications for new beltsStudents with Ds and Fshave been able to pull theirgrades up to As and Bswhen their next color beltdepends upon it
Students who get involvedin the activities offered at thedoe-jahng make more friends
learn more andlearn faster
We train to music in manyclasses to motivate and toadd rhythm to the warm up drills Music is used inKorean doe-jahngs and for the Olympic training team
You may notice that the temperature is kept warm inthe doe-jahng This is to keepyour muscles warm andreduce injuries
Unlike the movies wherekicks are left sticking out inthe air rechamber your kicksquickly This prevents yourleg from being grabbed andallows for a second technique if necessary
Watch others and learn
Although we always havethe basics techniques areconstantly being replaced byquicker more efficient onesPerfect examples are the sidekick and kicking with theball of your foot These kicksare still great for forms butno longer very effective insparring situationsCompetitors have found that speed and flexibility are gained by pointing thetoes when kicking The side kick although powerfulis slow and can be detectedlong before it reaches its destination17
TIGER TIPAs a beginner youwill have twoenemies the lack ofself-confidence anddiscouragement ndashdont let eitherovercome you
BEGINNER DOS amp DONTS amp SAFETYIf you feel overwhelmedwith so much informationremember that Martial Artsis way of life It is a journeyrather than a destinationand takes a lifetime to fullycomprehend Take it slowlyone step at a time
Dobull Watch the Orientation
bull Make sure we have yourcurrent email address
bull Arrive promptly to warmup and practice
bull Maintain good hygiene
bull Bring necessary equip-ment to each class
bull Attend class regularly
bull Strive to follow schoolregulations
bull Respect the value of yourtraining
bull Log into your Kicksiteaccount to keep updatedon events testings tourna-ments and closings
- Newsletter- Tiger TV Video- Table Tents- LED signs - Facebook page- Website- Class Announcements- Eventsschedule- weekly e-mails- Pawcast bull Demonstrate emotional
and physical control
bull Strive to remain humble
bull Obey the instructor at alltimes
bull Have clean feet
bull Pick up your clothes in thechanging room
bull Kids wait inside to bepicked up
bull Practice your forms athome this is your MartialArt homework
Dontbull Be late for class
bull Wear a dirty uniform
bull Forget your equipment
bull Talk or play in class
bull Miss class
bull Neglect school rules
bull Abuse what you learn
bull Talk too long on the cour-tesy phone in the cafe
bull Show off or brag
bull Ask to go to the bathroomduring class unlessabsolutely necessary
bull Ask to rest unless yourefeeling sick
bull Chew gum in thedoe-jahng
bull Ask to get a drink of waterduring class
bull Powder your feet andtrack it all over the mat
beGinner safetyOften the most dangerousperson in the doe-jahng isyou Most injuries occurwhen students try to bemacho and attempt tokeep up with or outdo theadvanced students in classor fail to properly warm upand pull a muscle
Adults take it easy onthe jumping exercisesRemember whatever goesup must come down
Also be cautious whenturning or pivoting on knees and ankles Stretchout achilles tendons andhamstrings
New Hapkido students needto exercise caution withrolling techniques Use yourarms for rollbars so youdont support the weight ofyour body on your neck
It is the job of the instructorsto make everything LOOKeasy but you will soon dis-cover that the appearance ofease only comes with yearsoften decades of experience
Classes are always closelymonitored by certifiedinstructors If an injury doesoccur a first aid kit is keptnear the locker rooms andin the office
rice for injuries
rest ice compression and elevation Rest your
sore muscles apply icewrap up the injured areaand elevate it
TIGER TIPDont be nervousif your practicepartner is highranking THEY havelearned controlsometimes itsthe white beltsyou have to watchout for
18
THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoArdquo Has a current schedule Knows when the next testing takes place
Has done a projection for approximate date of reaching Black Belt
Plans on achieving black belt and beyond
Regular attendance of 3+ times per week
Arrives early stretches and warms up before class
Makes friends at the school Shows respect for seniors is helpful to juniors
Has a uniform that fits and a spare
Has proper sparring gear Refers other students to join the school
Asks if they can help out Writes and posts positive reviews
Lets staff know if they will be on vacation or will miss classes
Lets an instructor know if they need extra help with a technique
Knows about training aids provided and uses them
Joins a team when they are eligible
Joins us for summer camps Schedules their birthday party at the school
Parents train as well or stay and watch class
Participates in special events
Almost 100 will receive black belt
Welcome to quite possibly one ofthe fairest systems in the worldWhat goes in - is what comes outYou will find no short cuts to earn-ing your rank Rank cannot bebought borrowed or assumed
But also understand your ageyour gender your nationality orphysical condition cannot hinderyour success either There are noexcuses
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoBrdquo Usually gets to testing schedules a make up when they must
miss a test
Attends classes 2 times per week
Parents are usually present in the building during classesbut are sometimes preoccupied
Shows up for class just on time
Will let the office know if there is a spill on the floor or if the restroom needs paper towels
Attends some special events
Brings friends but always the same friends who never enrollto special events
Approximately 75 will receive black belt
19
IS IN YOUR HANDS
20
Your amount of effort put forth(and your effort of your parentsif you are young) will deter-mine the level of your success
Decades of experience haveenabled your instructors to cre-ate a ldquoReport Cardrdquo to list whatit takes to achieve success in theMartial Arts
The fairness of the system issuch Absolutely Everybody canbe a ldquoArdquo student You just haveto make up your mind to beone No matter where you fallon the Report Card chart youalways have the ability toimprove your grade
Through Martial Arts you will learn alesson that is true for all goals andchallenges in your life
If you truly want some-
thing you will find a way
If you donrsquot
you will find an excuse
What do YOU really want
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoCrdquo
Attends classes 1 to 2 times a week
Misses weeks here and there
Puts other activities and sports first
Does not attend special events
Often says nobody told me about that
Doesnt open weekly emails
Turns in testing papers at the last minute
Asks to borrow a manual at the counter so the parent
can quickly find the test answers to turn in test application
Parent is not present for classes
Student has outgrown uniform but parent does
not want to spend the money to buy a new one
Always looking for a sale or cheaper price
Doesnt have proper sparring gear
Does not know about training aids newsletters
videos etc
Will most likely quit before Green Belt
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoDrdquo Gets dropped off for class parent does not come in
(younger students)
Student has to wait for long periods at the school to be picked upsometimes has to call for a ride
Shows up for wrong classes wrong times
Shows up for classes on testing days because they did not knowabout special events being held
No one answers phone messages or emails from the officeindicating that the student is falling behind
Wrinkled and dirty uniform
Is left unattended before and after class staff is expected to babysit
Checks may bounce or drafts fail due to NSF
Not likely to last very long in a membership
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
21
TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
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WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
MONDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOLow Rank Tiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
TUESDAY
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf DefensePhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSDragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
WEDNESDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 WEAPONSTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
THURSDAY1200-1245LADY TIGERSTiger Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 FAMILYPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf Defense -Tiger
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-730 LADY POOMSAYCOMPETITION TEAM Dragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
730-815 Wing ChunPhoenix Doejahng
815-900 BLACKSTAFF amp LEADERS
FRIDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 MANUALSTUDY CLASSDragon Doejahng
645-730 TKDBreakingPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 PAHLGWAYTiger Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKDTiger Doejahng
815-10PM LEADERSHIP(1st Friday of month)see officemembership
SATURDAYNO classes on regulartesting days see back
900-945 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
900-1030 ELITESPARRING WGEARTiger Doejahng
945-1030 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
1000-1030 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1030-1100TIGER TOT wSASHTortoise Doejahng
1045-1130 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1045-1130 TKD FormsTiger Doejahng
1100-1130 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDTiger Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1215-100 Jr Management TeamConference Room
100-145 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
130-315 BIRTHDAYPARTIES - see officeto schedule330-530ensp BLACKBELT REHEARSALenspby appointment
TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
24
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WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
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POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
If there is virtue in the spirit
Then there will be honor in the character
If there is honor in the character
Then there will be respect in the home
If there is respect in the home
Then there will be harmony in the nation
If there is harmony in the nation
Then there will be peace on Earth
-White Tiger
vii
viii
WHITE TIGER MISSION
OUR MISSION
To provide Olympicquality instruction
for the only activity in the
world in which allparticipants
benefit physicallymentally and
philosophically
TAEKWONDOANCIENT ART FORM -
MODERN OLYMPICSPORT
ix
Dear Students and Parents
Taekwondo has been animportant part of my life fordecades Now you too havechosen a path in which thebenefits to your life will beimmeasurable
The disciplines of MartialArts are designed to makestudents non-violent toinspire them with feelings ofconfidence well-being andto make their life moremeaningful The study ofMartial Arts whileinstilling the student withmental physical and spiritu-al balance enables them toenjoy the benefits of societywithout being absorbed oroverwhelmed by it
We want your training to beuseful and rewarding Thisbook will give a basicunderstanding of the stepsto your training
I welcome you to ourMartial Arts family
Master Rondy
WELCOME TO NEW STUDENTS
1
Every White Tiger studentwill receive an ID Numberupon registration The officewill take your photo foryour account You mayupdate this photo when youlog into your account
Your ID Number will neverchange If you add morestyles to your membershipthe styles will separated inthe system - but will alwaysuse the same number
Write your name on theinside of your uniform so itwonrsquot be forgotten Uponentering class
bull Make sure you use the
correct tablet for the roomyou are attending
bull Simply key in your num-ber and select ldquoenterrdquo Ifyou have multiple stylesyou will be promoted toselect which style you areattending at that time
bull Your name photo rankand any attendancemedals will show up onthe screen You are nowready to enter the mat
bull If the file that appears isnot you - or you accident-ly key in the wrongnumber see the officeASAP They can help you
log in and receive creditfor the class
bull Be sure to log in for everyclass you take Failure tolog in will result in younot earning credit for theclass Class credits areimportant for earningawards and fulfillingthe requirements for rankpromotion
2
ID NUMBER amp LOG INTIGERTIPEvery student is assigned an ID number Thisnumber reflects the order in which you joinedand your place in White Tiger history Use thisnumber to log into your account and class Thelower the number the higher the rank
TIGERTIPWrite your number on theinside of your uniform incase you forget
WHAT EVERY NEW STUDENT AND PARENTinstructorsThe ownerrsquos name is Master Rondy Other instructors names are listed on the walls and flipcharts You should address all Black Belts as Sir or by their last name Mr or Ms________You may also call Masters by the Korean title Sa-bum-nim Master Rondy or the seniormaster may also be called Kwan-jahng-nim Female masters often use their first names whilemale masters always use their last name (Master Rondy is called Sifu Rondy in Wing Chun)
event informationAll information schedule changes closings testings demonstrations new classes specialscontests or parties etc is made available to you in multiple medias All information isprovided to you weeks and even months in advance the back of the class schedule has anevents schedule for the entire year Parents if your child is too young to read and properlyrelay the information to you you will need to check for yourself
bull Tiger Times Newsletter on our website Facebook emailbull Schedule of classes color coded per level schedule rack
bull Back of Schedule lists events for entire year schedule rackbull Instructor messages announced at end of classes
bull Tiger TV video plays in front entry cafebull Facebook page wwwfacebookcomWhiteTigerTKD
bull Pawcast radio show of the weekrsquos events plays in the locker rooms websitebull ldquoThis week at White Tigerrdquo email message sent every week (make sure to provide correct address)bull Table Tents on cafe tables bull Website wwwWhiteTigerTKDcom bull LED Flashing Lights cafe
uniform amp belt informationDont be shy to ask anyone with a higher belt to help you They were once white beltsIn time new white belt students will be asking you to help them
Taekwondo uniform the elastic stretches across your front to the other side and hooksaround the button put the elastic under the front of the uniform
Hapkido uniform women should put the right side over the left men put the left side overthe right and tie the strings together on each side
Men do not need to wear anything under the uniform topwomen need to wear a white t-shirt or sports top under the top(Black Belt women may wear a black garment)
NEVER wash the belt it is a symbol of your learned knowledgeof Martial Arts Never let your belt touch the ground Dont hangit around your neck If you forget your belt at class time you will be a no belt for the day Line up in rank after the white orlowest rank belts
The belts start with the lowest level 10th Gup or white belt Thenext level belt is 9th Gup which is a white belt with a yellowstripe Some schools have additional belts like orange purpleand brown but the colors shown on our wall are the only beltcolors accepted by the World Taekwondo Federation (OlympicStyle) For tournament purposes belts are grouped together byGup number
rules amp reGulationsTake time to read the rules and regulations of the school on the following pagesyou are responsible for following them They are also displayed outside the locker room
shoesStudents must take off their shoes and socks and place them in the belt-color shoe racks nearthe mat area Do not walk on the mat unless you are in uniform3
TIGER TIPThe Korean terms used inthis book are italicizedThe Korean language hasconsonants and vowelsthat we do not have ordo not sound exactly thesame in English Theterms in this book arespelled phoneticallysound them out how theyare spelled
Different books may spellthe same word different-ly The spellings in thisbook are by an AmericanEnglish speaker
TIGER TIP QR CODESDownload an app so you can read
QR code from your phonehttpsitunesapplecomusappqr-code-reader-and-
scannerid388175979mt=8
OF A NEW STUDENT SHOULD KNOWThe only shoes allowed on the mat are Taekwondo shoes do not use them for training(you cant pivot well and will injure your ankles) Leadership Teams may wear them forteaching Do not wear Taekwondo shoes on the mat if you have just walked in from outsidetry to keep the mat as clean as possible
terminoloGyWe use the Korean terms for many of the techniques in class The Korean terms are used sinceTaekwondo and Hapkido originated in Korea You will need to learn the terminology toadvance in rank You will also need to learn the terms if you plan to compete in tournamentsTaekwondo referees are trained to use only Korean Most of this terminology you will learnfrom hearing it everyday You may also refer to the terminology section in this manual Theterminology is spelled out phonetically so pronounce it how it looks The Korean wordsthroughout this manual are displayed in italics and are hyphenated to show syllables Phoneticspellings for the same word may vary from source to source Student Manual Study Class onFriday nights will also teach the terminology Visual and audio flash cards are available
testinGBeginners start with a white belt to get to the next belt level of yellow stripe 9th Gup youmust earn another two black stripes and a white stripe You will then be invited to formal test-ing to perform the requirements before the testing board There is a fee for this certified testingThe amount is proportionate with increasing rank but testings are spaced further apart Testingrequirements for each belt are located in this manual To test students (school age) must presentcopies of school report cards a home report card that has been graded by a parent or guardianand a letter of recommendation Testing is optional Results from testing are announced a fewdays after testing at the end of class private tests may take up to a week if you plan to testyour application must be turned in the thursday prior to testing day or before
The Tiger Tot class follows the same curriculum but is broken down into steps Tots test to earndifferent colored Sashes during regular testing times Check the manual chart attendance cardor poster near the classroom for Tiger Tot testing requirements
Testing is designed to build confidence not tear it down This is why we test by prequalifica-tion only Always strive to do your best As beginners you may become nervous and may notperform as well as you do in class In extreme cases of stage fright your instructors wouldhave you show them the techniques again the following week before or after class or at thenext test They will work with you until you do pass As your rank increases you will becomeless and less nervous
other equipmentBefore you test you must earn the 4 patches school association American and Korean flagsand have them sewn on your uniform A sewing service is available see the office
You must have a yellow stripe belt to begin sparring You must have full safety equipment tobegin sparring $145-$165 for insurance purposes only White tiger gear is allowed
tournamentsTournaments are optional Never compete in a tournament unless your instructor is present Youshould always have a coach If you wish to attend a tournament and it has not been postedbring it to your Masters attention - may wish to attend as a school Tournaments can cost from$50 to $75 and this fee is paid to the organization hosting the tournament not to White TigerThroughout the year White Tiger hosts internal tournaments These are low cost practice tour-naments with trophies or medals and ideal for a first time competitor White Tiger also hosts aHoliday Tournament in December complete with medals This Tournament is a free tournamentfor all White Tiger students
outside tournament info httpswwwfacebookcomwhitetigermastersref=br_rs 4
DOE-JAHNG RULES AND REGULATIONSTraining in Martial Arts is mental as well as physical in nature In addition to techniquesof self-defense we are learning an art which builds self-control discipline and respect forother people These mental states are attained by following of certain traditions and formalbehavior while within the doe-jahng
1 Respect and obey your instructors and higher ranking belts at all times
2 Always bow a upon entering and leaving the doe-jahng b upon entering and leaving the mat area c when first seeing the senior instructors and once again when leaving for the day d when beginning and ending practice with a partner e before and after asking the instructor for assistance or advice
3 Be in full uniform and on the stretch mat at least five minutes before class starts
4 Take off your shoes and store them on the appropriate color shoe rack by the mat
5 Keep all uniforms clean at all times Also pay respect to your own body and keep your-self clean and well groomed
6 Keep your fingernails and toenails trimmed short
7 No watches rings or jewelry of any sort will be worn during training except eyeglasseswhen necessary This includes removing wedding rings
8 No smoking drinking water or soft drinks chewing gum loud talking laughing orhorse play in class The instructor will let you know when it is time for water breaks
9 No unnecessary noise When not participating please sit or stretch quietly rememberthat by watching others practice you will also learn
10 No slouching reclining sitting or leaning against the wall is allowed in class
11 Do not sit on the gymnastics mats or touch the mirrors No weapons near mirrors
12 Do not use profanity
13 You should refer to higher ranking belts as Mr or Ms____ no matter what their age
14 The Senior Master Instructor of your school is always to addressed by their propertitle Sir or Kwan-jahng-nim Senior instructors are called Sir or Sa-bum-nim
15 In reply to a question or command requiring an answer all students should answerYes Sir or No Sir
16 Go to Leadership Team members with problem or with questions that need to beanswered before you see your instructor
17 Memorize the names of the Taekwondo movements in Korean
18 The doe-jahng will be kept neat and clean by its members
19 Never do anything to dishonor our school or your instructor
20 Never willingly fight for any reason
21 Parents Encourage your children Their efforts need to berewarded Do not compare them with others in the
class Each child is unique and will benefit differentlyfrom the next Parents and visitors are welcome to watch class
anytime however we ask that you do not talk to your childduring class time Please leave the discipline and coaching to us
22 No concealed weapons or anything that may harm others
23 Endeavor to develop yourself mentally and physically in the Martial Artsspirit and to keep friendship with other members5
Why Do martial arts stuDents taKe off their shoesbefore traininG There are five general reason why Martial Arts students take off their shoes before theyenter the doe-jahng
1 To create natural body balance and coordination
2 Ancient Oriental Custom It is said that the shoes bring in thetroubles of the street When visiting a friend in the Orient onedoes not bring him the troubles of the street or ones own personalproblems but to visit anothers home means to pay him and hisfamily respect and to hear what he may have to say
3 Prevention of injury from the hard leather shoe while sparringwith a fellow student
4 A method to keep the training area clean from pebbles and dirtfrom the street
5 A method to strengthen and condition the feet and ankles
Why Do martial arts stuDents yellThe yell or key-hahp plays a very important part in formal Martial Arts training If the key-hahp
is executed properly the yell comes from the pit of the stomach not the throat The key-hahpwhen applied properly will result in the following
1 You will obtain more power (breathing control)
2 You may possibly startle or intimidate your opponent
3 You many cause an attacker to hesitate creating your chance to react
4 You will reduce the tension in your own body
5 You will decrease your own awareness of pain
6 Repetitive key-hahps will condition the abdominal muscles thus allowing them toabsorb a harder blow
7 While absorbing a blow or while falling such as nok-bup techniques the key-hahp forcesthe air out of the lungs This prevents the air from being forced out (ie have your windknocked out) leaving you temporarily disabled
8 In practice such as one-step sparring the key-hahp is used as a signal to indicate to yourpartner that you are ready
9 The key-hahp helps to regulate controlled breathing which aides in increasing stamina
WHY BARE FEET WHY KEY-HAHP
6
TIGERTRIVIAIn Korea youmust removeyour shoesbefore entering a persons home
Restaurants willprovide you withslippers to wearafter you removeyour shoes andleave them bythe door
Place your shoes in thecorresponding color cubbie to your rank
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSMartial Arts will teach youhow to protect yourself inthe event of physicalconfrontation but this is themost modest of their bene-fits In addition to helpingyou get and stay physicallyfit Martial Arts can help youminimize stress develop bet-ter focus and self-disciplineand move you along theroad to self-discovery
In each Martial Arts classyoull learn how to harnessyour natural strength Notjust the muscular variety butthe power that lies in yourspirit and mind
chilDren
Childrens classes aredivided by both age and skilllevel All children are taughtat their own pace to developtheir present capabilities andbring out their hiddenpotential The Masters arecommitted to helping eachand every student improveThe goal of the White Tigerchildrens program is to pro-vide benefits that extend
beyondthe wallsof theMartialArtsschoolMany parents doctorsteachers and psychologists find that Martial Arts improve childrens academic progress ndash attention span listeningskills cooperative learning following directions andleadership skills are all areasof training that directly carry over to the academicclassroom
As a society we are becom-ing better educated about the needs of children who suffer from ADD (AttentionDeficit Disorder) and ODD(Oppositional DefiantDisorder) not to mentionpeer pressure andalienation A well-roundedMartial Arts curriculum canhelp your child cope withthese problems and develop
essential physical motorlinguistic perceptual andsocial skills Children asyoung as three years of
age learn fundamen- tal movements
that can improve their sense of balance
and coordination As boys and girls
advance through their training theyll beintroduced to more com-plex drills that will chal-lenge and improve theirability to concentratewhich in turn can elevatetheir self-esteem
teens
As childhood slips awayyoungsters enter a stagewhere they becomeincreasingly independentof their parents Theirphysical growth is readi-ly apparent but theirintellectual and emotion-al development cannot be
ACCURACY
ACHIEVE GOALS
AGILITY
AMBITION
ASPIRATIONSCONFIDENCE
ASSERTIVENESS
BONDING
BUILDS CHARACTER
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
COMMITMENT
CONCENTRATION
COOPERATION
COORDINATION
DEPENDABILITY
DISCIPLINE
EFFORT
ENDURANCE
ENTERTAINMENT
EXERCISE
FITNESS
FLEXIBILITY
FOCUS
FRIENDSHIP
FUN
GENTLENESS
GOODJUDGEMENT
HONESTY
HUMANITY
HUMILITY
IMPROVE GRADES
INCREASE ENERGY
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT7
TIGER TIPSome students havebeen able to discontin-ue medication for ADDand even depressionafter a few monthsof training
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSas easily measuredLines of communicationcan become crossedtangled strained and insome cases completely disconnected Unlikeorganized team sportswhich often fail tonurture the individualMartial Arts canprovide your son ordaughter with thechance to becomestronger and moreflexible and to improvetheir overall health andself-image Theyll cometo recognize the rewardsof hard work and disci-pline which often leadto improved academicperformance Theyllmake friends who sharea healthy interest andtheyll fortify them-selves against negativepeer pressureYoungsters who have
been taught to respecttheir bodies andminds are less likelyto fall prey to usinglife-endangering sub-stances or engaging inactivities that candestroy their health
aDults
White Tiger offersadults a comprehen-sive fitness programClasses are specifical-ly designed toincrease cardiovascu-lar capacity muscularstrength endurance and flexibility They can providean opportunity for weightloss and stress relief In addition training in MartialArts produces benefitsbeyond those of a traditionalexercise program
Martial Arts training isexercise with a purpose
While youimprove yourphysical fitnessyou will also bedevelopingimportant self-defense skillsYou will learn toconfront andcombat yourfears The confi-dence you gainfrom learningself-defenseimproving yourfitness and feel-ing better aboutyourself will
help you cope
with daily situations at homeand work
If you are concerned about your ability to stick with anexercise program MartialArts is the choice for youThe variety of Martial Artstechniques will provide aconstant challenge and therank system will showyour progress and keepyou motivated
families
Today many parents arelooking for activities thatallow the entire family tospend time together Parentsand children can traintogether effectively inMartial Arts because every-one starts as a beginnerDoing Martial Arts togetheras a family allows you towork hard together in orderto improve physical fitnessself confidence anddiscipline while havingfun at the same time
INNER STRENGTH
INTEGRITY
JUSTICE
KINDNESS
KNOWLEDGE
LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
MENTAL STRENGTH
MOTIVATION
OVERCOME PEER
PRESSURE
PATIENCE
PERSEVERANCE
POLITENESS
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
PRIDE
QUALITY TIME
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
REDUCE STRESS
SELF CONTROL
SELF DEFENSE
SELF RELIANCE
SHARING
SINCERITY
SPORT COMPETITION
STRENGTH
TEMPER CONTROL
TONE amp FIRM
TRUST
VITALITY
WISDOM 8
Why boWThe bow is to reflect respectfrom ones soul It can beconsidered the ultimatesymbol in showing respectthat would be difficult toexplain in words Unlike theAmerican handshake whichis sometimes taken forgranted this ancient customdates back to the beginningof time when one man firstapproached another man infriendship and wanted toshow respect for oneanothers presence When aMartial Art student bows tohis instructor he is showingrespect and recognition ofthe instructors higherauthority in the art Whenone student bows toanother he is showingrespect friendship and trustWhen students bow to theAmerican flag at thebeginning and end of classthey are saluting the flagand honoring what itrepresents If the Koreanflag is on display they showtheir respect by bowing to itin recognition of the fact thatKorea is the mother countryof Taekwondo
respectful boW The student comes to atten-tion with cupped hands athis sides The empty handsindicate that he has noweapon The bow is thenmade at least at a forty-fivedegree angle with the facelooking at the floor thenslowly back upward toattention Note This bowdemonstrates total trustrevealing the back of theneck a very vulnerable area
challenGinG boW The student comes to atten-tion with clenched fists atsides the fists as weapons
looking straight into hisopponents face while bowis made at about a thirtydegree angle then back tothe attention positionThis type of bow is usedprimarily for competingin tournaments
Note It would considereddisrespectful to use thechallenging bow whenaddressing your instructora black belt or higherranked student
respect to othersShowing respect to otherson or off the training floor ispart of being a student inMartial Arts While trainingone should show respect atall times including to onesopponents One shouldnever lose patience it is asign of weakness Maintainself-control and self-confidence at all times
9
RESPECTFUL BOW
CHALLENGINGBOW
MARTIAL ARTS ETIQUETTE TIGER TIPIn Korea they say it is themature rice stalk that bows itsfull head It is the hollow stalkwith an empty head that standsup straight defying a bow
DOE-JAHNG ETIQUETTE
sittinG in the doe-jahnGThere are only three ways that students are allowed to sit while wearing the training uniform dur-ing class at testings or special Martial Arts events With the legs crossed on the knees or with thearms wrapped around the knees Students in uniform are never allowed to slouch lean against thewall lean on each other sit on the gymnastics mats sit on the counter or lay down If they areattending an event and chairs are limited they should always offer their chair to a parent eldersenior or guest Do your best to follow the rules and have the confidence to practice them often
etiquette
1 GENERAL BOWING When you bow you must be in a position of attention with your head andupper body bent at 450 (the deeper the bow the more respect you are showing) You must cometo a complete stop and bring the heels of your feet together vigorously
2 BOWING TO SENIOR BLACK BELT When a senior Black Belt or Master Rondy enters theschool for the first time that day the highest ranking student should yell Cha-ryot At thistime no matter what you are doing you should stop completely to face the senior and then thehighest ranking student should say Kyung-nay All students then say Ahn-yong Ha-shim-ne-ka If the highest ranking student fails to do this the next in rank should take over
3 PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS When handing papers or something with writing on it-including an application or certificate always turn the document so the other can read it Bowand use two hands to pass it Always accept with two hands
4 PRESENTATION OF OBjECTS When working with weapons or targets in class always turnthem around to pass them to your partner offering them the handle
5 CONVERSATION Do not interrupt the conversations of others Hands must not be placedinside pockets at any time while conversing with a senior
6 INTRODUCTIONS When introducing people always introduce the junior to the senior
7 ATTENDING TO SENIORS When entering a room the junior must enter first then stand toone side and allow the senior to enter and lead the way
8 SITTING Before sitting down you must wait until your senior is seated comfortably
9 CEREMONY SEATING The seating must be arranged so that the highest ranking is in thecenter with the immediate lower ranking to the right and left and descending in rank
10 CLEANING THE SCHOOL Help with keeping the school clean If you witness a seniorcleaning the school you should immediately take over the task 10
It is very important for thewearer to keep the doe-boke
clean and wrinkle free at alltimes (do not wash the belt)Wear it correctly and treat itwith the respect owed tothis art When in doe-bokeremove all jewelry
(including watches ringsnecklaces and earrings)
Women should wear awhite t-shirt or sportstop under their uniform Black Belts may wear ablack garment under
their uniformYou must have all yourpatches sewn securely onyour doe-boke before yourfirst belt promotion testFollow the guide below toensure proper location ofthe patches
TAEKWONDO DOE-BOKE - UNIFORMThe doe-boke is considered a primary necessity in training for the following reasons
bull Wearing the doe-boke should instill pride in the wearer as a practitioner of Taekwondo
bull It identifies individual capacity and degree of Taekwondo cultural education attained
bull The style of the doe-boke is symbolic of Taekwondos heritage and tradition
bull Rank changes create incentives while at the same time preserve humility
bull It is practical and comfortable for training
AMERICAN FLAG PATCH Sewn two-fingers width belowthe center of shoulder Rightsleeve
TIGER TEAM BLACK BELT CLUB PATCHSewn two-fingers widthbelow the American Flag Patch Members onlyWORLD TKD FEDERATION PATCHSewn over right sideof chest
KOREAN FLAG PATCHSewn two-fingers width below center ofshoulder Left sleeve Red goes up
WHITE TIGER TAEKWONDOSCHOOL PATCHSewn over left side of chest Over your heart
NOTE The doe-boke pictured here is forblack belts only - it has a black V-neckColor belt doe-bokes will have a whiteV-neck New Students should ask aninstructor to write their name in Koreanalong the collarAll doe-bokes should have a large schoollogo on the back It you received yourdoe-boke from this school the logo willalready be screen printed on it The American Flag patch is worn on theright sleeve in martial arts symbolizingdefense only
TIGERTIPWhite Belts willearn a patch everytime they earn astripe The lastpatch is earned byturning in testingpapers
11 Ask the office for the patch sewing service
The simplicity of theMartial Arts traininguniform also serves as away to humble the studentEveryone starts off as abeginner
In Martial Arts it reallydoesnrsquot mater who you areor why yoursquore here Youmay be rich or poor male orfemale young or old blackor white We are all here tolearn the same lessons aboutourselves and about lifeOur status in life is left out-side the door of the school
The only status recognizedin the doe-jahng is yourearned rank All theuniforms are the samewith the exception of theleaders or instructors uniforms
alterations
It is not uncommon foryoung students still grow-ing to go through two orthree different uniforms bythe time they reach BlackBelt The uniform includedin your trial package ispurposely sized large If theuniform is turned up ratherthan cut it can be let downas the student growsIf the sleeves and pant legsare too long have themhemmed It is considereddisrespectful to roll up thesleeves or pant legs whiletraining Having theuniform hemmed will alsoprevent the student fromtripping if it comesunrolled Do not use safety
pins or any metal items onyour uniform This is unsafeto yourself others and themat while training
The smallest size doe-boke isa 000 and the largest regularsize is a 8
Only patches sanctioned byWhite Tiger are permittedon your uniform They mustbe placed in specific placesso everyone can be uniformin the school
WashinG
Keep your uniform cleanand wrinkle free Keep itfolded inside your gym bag
You can wash your uniformin the washer with otherlike colors Do not usebleach you will bleach outthe patches
You may line dry your uni-form or dry it in the dryerIf you use the dryer donrsquotover dry or use the hot set-ting When the uniform isalmost dry remove it andfold it promptly
You may iron your doe-bokebut donrsquot iron over theemblem on the back
styles
The White doe-bokes areused for Taekwondo theBlack doe-bokes for Hapkidothe Adidas 3 stripeuniforms are used for theLeadership Team andspecial colored doe-bokes areused for the demonstrationteams High ranking BlackBelts have different colors
for each degree
It is considered disrespectfulto wear a printed uniformfrom another school whiletraining here at White Tiger(unless you are a visiting guest
with prior permission)
Traditionally only the high-est ranking practitioner onthe mat can wear blackpants This rule excludesclasses in which all thestudents are wearing black
You may not wear just at-shirt and your doe-boke
pants for training in thesummer Our school is airconditioned in the summerand heated in the winter(A luxury not availablein Korea) Wearing theentire uniform is part ofthe discipline Do not mixand match tops amp bottoms
replacements
Of course you may pur-chase additional uniformsat any time break downand purchase anotheruniform when
bull There are yellow stainsthat wonrsquot come out
bull The pant legs only godown to your calf
bull It stinks even after youwash it
HOW TO CARE FOR THE UNIFORM
TIGER TIPUniform in Korean ispronounced Doe-boke with a longvowelnot Doe-bak
12
Want a free uniform
The greatest complimentyou can give your school isa referral that results in anew student White Tiger isproud to present a studentwho referred another with abeautiful embroideredldquoChingoordquo UniformChin-goo means friend inKorean Your referrals iswhat helps this school growand flourish - and we great-ly appreciate it
Need help referring afriend The office can assist
you with providinga VIP Card to give a Tiger TrialProgram or simplyprovide us withtheir address and we will send theminformation
The Chin-goo
uniform comes complete with allembroidered patches
Thank you verymuch
FREE CHIN-GOO UNIFORM
13
HOW TO CARE FOR THE DEE - BELTYour dee or belt is a symbolof all your learned knowl-edge of Taekwondo Your belt is like a blankpiece of paper waiting to bewritten on with all yourMartial Arts knowledge
Everything in Martial Artsserves a purpose There areno useless techniques ormotions with no reasonEven the belt serves to keepthe doe-boke secured and thecolor is a motivator to thestudent as well as a teachingguide to the instructor Aninstructor can glance atyour belt and know whattechniques you havelearned and what youneed to be taught
The knot on your belt hangsin the center just belowyour navel This area isyour key or energy centerThe knot protects thisvulnerable area
Dobull Keep your belt tied
properly
bull If you have an unevenamount of stripes stars orbars display the side withthe most on the right side
bull Keep your belt tiedaround your uniform soyou dont forget it
bull Leave your belt on at alltimes when in uniformunless instructed by yourMaster to do otherwise
bull Do practice only MartialArts techniques whilewearing a doe-boke and dee
bull Keep your old belts youmay want to display themsomeday
bull Tie your belt so the endsare even
Dontbull Let your belt touch the
ground
bull Throw your belt on theground when you arefinished training
bull Wear it draped aroundyour neck
bull Play with it or swingit around
bull Wash your belt(Dont wash out yourknowledge)
bull Remove or add any tapeon your belt
bull Curl or roll your belt itwill not hang correctlywhen you wear it
bull Dry it in the dryer -it will shrink
bull Worry if your belt getsthreadbare This meansthat you have beentraining hard If you area color belt it is probablytime to test for the nextlevel
If you are one of those peo-ple who has an unusuallyhigh ph level you may findthat some of the color beltswill rub color off onto youruniform when you sweatDont worry a black beltwill cover the stain
Since you dont wash yourbelt it will get dirty Longago your white belt wouldget dirtier and dirtier yearafter year until eventuallyit became black Luckilywe have different colorbelts now to symbolize thesame process
If you have just earned anew belt you will noticethat it is very stiff You can
always spot a new beltThe best remedy is to get afew good sweaty workoutsunder your belt to softenit up and make it hangstraight
A threadbare Masters BlackBelt is an emblem of anexperienced practitioner Asthe fabric becomes wornand loses its color the beltswhite inner core is revealedThis process also symbolizesthe cycle of Martial Artstraining the more youlearn the more you realizehow little you know
Your belt is your responsi-bility To remember to takecare of it and bring it toclass is part of your training
If you forget your belt youwill be a no belt for theday and line up after thelowest ranking belt in class
Humility is also part ofthe discipline
1st Degree whiteblack uniformWhite embroidery on belt
2nd Degree grayyellow uniformYellow embroidery on belt
3rd Degree blackgreen uniformGreen embroidery on belt
4th Degree blueblack uniform Blue embroidery on belt5th Degree redblack uniformRed embroidery on belt 14
HOW TO TIE YOUR BELT amp FOLD THE UNIFORM
1 Find the center ofyour belt and place itat your belly buttonseam facing down
3 With a belt end ineach hand take theright side and lay itover the left end andtuck it up under bothlayers
1 Lay the top of theuniform down logofacing the ground
2 Fold one side in atthe shoulder Fold thesleeve back
3 Repeat side andsleeve fold for otherside
4 Fold the pants in halfwidthwise
5 Fold the pants inhalf lengthwise
6 Fold in half againlengthwise
7 Place the pants onthe top and fold it up
8 Fold the belt in halfand loop to secure15
2 Wrap both sides ofthe belt around yourback and back aroundto the front For com-fort and to prevent itfrom falling off ifuntied tuck one insideof the other
4 Now take the leftside and lay it over theright side and bring theend up through thehole Pull tightly The knot forms atriangle that pointstoward your left
CLASS PROCEDUREbeGinninG class
1 Bow as you enter the school
2 Bow to your senior students and instructors
3 Bags can be placed in the locker rooms You may bring your own lock for a locker do notleave items in locker overnight Do not leave valuables unlocked or in your vehicle
4 Key your ID number into the tablet in the room where you will take class
5 You may warm up for class in the Stretching Station in a doe-jahng that is not in use ormay use the running track (14 + older or Black Belt) with a gym membership
6 Remove your shoes bow to enter the mat area and place your shoes in the colorappropriate shelf
7 When the instructor begins your class line up quickly and stand at attention BlackBelts (or highest ranking) will line up along one side from front to back The lines willcontinue while decreasing in ranks
8 The instructor will call everyone to stand at Cha-ryot - attention Never move or fidgetwhile standing at attention
9 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the flags
10 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow tothe instructor All students say ahn-yong ha-shim-ne-ka - How are you Sir- while performing this bow
11 Class will then continue at the instructors commands Remember to always answerYes Sir or No Sir
enDinG class
1 When the instructor calls for you to line up do so quicklyand in the same order as when class began
2 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay- bow to the flags
3 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the instructor All students say Gam-sa-hom-ne-da - Thank you Sir - while performing this bow
4 The instructor will have all students step out with their left foot bend over with feetapart grasping their ankles The instructor will say White Tiger then key-hahp or yelltwo times Each yell is echoed by all students then quickly slide the left foot in to meetthe right clap three times then with two fists raised in the air key-hahp once more Theinstructor will dismiss class you should bow once more before turning around to walkoff
5 Before you step off the mat bow to the flags
6 When leaving for the day turn around and bow inside while at the threshold of the door 16
TIGER TIPFemale and male instructorsin martial arts are allreferred to as Sir There is no gender in theDoe-jahng There is no raceno skin color no financialand no social statusStudents and instructors are recognized for their earned rank only
MESSAGE TO BEGINNERSTo those of you just begin-ning Martial Arts neitherfear your new found prac-tice nor expect too much ofit The majority of beginnersexperience a feeling of inad-equacy with regard to per-forming the movementsinvolved If you feel thisway dont worry it is com-mon and short-lived You arenot an expert yet and noone expects you to do morethan your best If you expecttoo much in the beginningyou will disappoint yourselfExample if you try to eatmore than your stomach willhold you are going to getsick You can digest only acertain amount each time
tips for beGinnersjust like the game SimonSays maintain your positionuntil you have been told tostop or pa-roh
When kicking bags ortargets remember thattechnique and accuracy aremost important It doesnrsquotmatter how fast or how hardyou can kick if you canrsquot hitthe target
When you are called outby the instructor to stepforward run donrsquot walk
If you are going to miss aclass for a week or so callthe school to let us know oryou will receive a call fromthe ldquoattendance policerdquoWe will not let you give upon yourself
Martial Arts are unlike anyother sport or activity Youwill need to use musclesyou didnt even know youhad and will need toacquire new balance andcoordination which willtake time Everyone stinksat this at first
If you are older or not veryflexible come to the schoolearlier to do additionalstretching before class
We want you to try yourbest but as a beginner youmust allow your body to getacclimated to this new activ-ity Trying too hard too soonmay result in an injurywhich will only slow downyour learning process
If you try to runup the mountainyou will fall off
You must train at least twotimes a week if you want tomake any measurable gainsAfter a few months youshould see a difference in theway you look and feel
School age kids should getinto the habit of saving acopy of their report cards -they will need to turn in acopy of it with their testingapplications for new beltsStudents with Ds and Fshave been able to pull theirgrades up to As and Bswhen their next color beltdepends upon it
Students who get involvedin the activities offered at thedoe-jahng make more friends
learn more andlearn faster
We train to music in manyclasses to motivate and toadd rhythm to the warm up drills Music is used inKorean doe-jahngs and for the Olympic training team
You may notice that the temperature is kept warm inthe doe-jahng This is to keepyour muscles warm andreduce injuries
Unlike the movies wherekicks are left sticking out inthe air rechamber your kicksquickly This prevents yourleg from being grabbed andallows for a second technique if necessary
Watch others and learn
Although we always havethe basics techniques areconstantly being replaced byquicker more efficient onesPerfect examples are the sidekick and kicking with theball of your foot These kicksare still great for forms butno longer very effective insparring situationsCompetitors have found that speed and flexibility are gained by pointing thetoes when kicking The side kick although powerfulis slow and can be detectedlong before it reaches its destination17
TIGER TIPAs a beginner youwill have twoenemies the lack ofself-confidence anddiscouragement ndashdont let eitherovercome you
BEGINNER DOS amp DONTS amp SAFETYIf you feel overwhelmedwith so much informationremember that Martial Artsis way of life It is a journeyrather than a destinationand takes a lifetime to fullycomprehend Take it slowlyone step at a time
Dobull Watch the Orientation
bull Make sure we have yourcurrent email address
bull Arrive promptly to warmup and practice
bull Maintain good hygiene
bull Bring necessary equip-ment to each class
bull Attend class regularly
bull Strive to follow schoolregulations
bull Respect the value of yourtraining
bull Log into your Kicksiteaccount to keep updatedon events testings tourna-ments and closings
- Newsletter- Tiger TV Video- Table Tents- LED signs - Facebook page- Website- Class Announcements- Eventsschedule- weekly e-mails- Pawcast bull Demonstrate emotional
and physical control
bull Strive to remain humble
bull Obey the instructor at alltimes
bull Have clean feet
bull Pick up your clothes in thechanging room
bull Kids wait inside to bepicked up
bull Practice your forms athome this is your MartialArt homework
Dontbull Be late for class
bull Wear a dirty uniform
bull Forget your equipment
bull Talk or play in class
bull Miss class
bull Neglect school rules
bull Abuse what you learn
bull Talk too long on the cour-tesy phone in the cafe
bull Show off or brag
bull Ask to go to the bathroomduring class unlessabsolutely necessary
bull Ask to rest unless yourefeeling sick
bull Chew gum in thedoe-jahng
bull Ask to get a drink of waterduring class
bull Powder your feet andtrack it all over the mat
beGinner safetyOften the most dangerousperson in the doe-jahng isyou Most injuries occurwhen students try to bemacho and attempt tokeep up with or outdo theadvanced students in classor fail to properly warm upand pull a muscle
Adults take it easy onthe jumping exercisesRemember whatever goesup must come down
Also be cautious whenturning or pivoting on knees and ankles Stretchout achilles tendons andhamstrings
New Hapkido students needto exercise caution withrolling techniques Use yourarms for rollbars so youdont support the weight ofyour body on your neck
It is the job of the instructorsto make everything LOOKeasy but you will soon dis-cover that the appearance ofease only comes with yearsoften decades of experience
Classes are always closelymonitored by certifiedinstructors If an injury doesoccur a first aid kit is keptnear the locker rooms andin the office
rice for injuries
rest ice compression and elevation Rest your
sore muscles apply icewrap up the injured areaand elevate it
TIGER TIPDont be nervousif your practicepartner is highranking THEY havelearned controlsometimes itsthe white beltsyou have to watchout for
18
THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoArdquo Has a current schedule Knows when the next testing takes place
Has done a projection for approximate date of reaching Black Belt
Plans on achieving black belt and beyond
Regular attendance of 3+ times per week
Arrives early stretches and warms up before class
Makes friends at the school Shows respect for seniors is helpful to juniors
Has a uniform that fits and a spare
Has proper sparring gear Refers other students to join the school
Asks if they can help out Writes and posts positive reviews
Lets staff know if they will be on vacation or will miss classes
Lets an instructor know if they need extra help with a technique
Knows about training aids provided and uses them
Joins a team when they are eligible
Joins us for summer camps Schedules their birthday party at the school
Parents train as well or stay and watch class
Participates in special events
Almost 100 will receive black belt
Welcome to quite possibly one ofthe fairest systems in the worldWhat goes in - is what comes outYou will find no short cuts to earn-ing your rank Rank cannot bebought borrowed or assumed
But also understand your ageyour gender your nationality orphysical condition cannot hinderyour success either There are noexcuses
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoBrdquo Usually gets to testing schedules a make up when they must
miss a test
Attends classes 2 times per week
Parents are usually present in the building during classesbut are sometimes preoccupied
Shows up for class just on time
Will let the office know if there is a spill on the floor or if the restroom needs paper towels
Attends some special events
Brings friends but always the same friends who never enrollto special events
Approximately 75 will receive black belt
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IS IN YOUR HANDS
20
Your amount of effort put forth(and your effort of your parentsif you are young) will deter-mine the level of your success
Decades of experience haveenabled your instructors to cre-ate a ldquoReport Cardrdquo to list whatit takes to achieve success in theMartial Arts
The fairness of the system issuch Absolutely Everybody canbe a ldquoArdquo student You just haveto make up your mind to beone No matter where you fallon the Report Card chart youalways have the ability toimprove your grade
Through Martial Arts you will learn alesson that is true for all goals andchallenges in your life
If you truly want some-
thing you will find a way
If you donrsquot
you will find an excuse
What do YOU really want
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoCrdquo
Attends classes 1 to 2 times a week
Misses weeks here and there
Puts other activities and sports first
Does not attend special events
Often says nobody told me about that
Doesnt open weekly emails
Turns in testing papers at the last minute
Asks to borrow a manual at the counter so the parent
can quickly find the test answers to turn in test application
Parent is not present for classes
Student has outgrown uniform but parent does
not want to spend the money to buy a new one
Always looking for a sale or cheaper price
Doesnt have proper sparring gear
Does not know about training aids newsletters
videos etc
Will most likely quit before Green Belt
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoDrdquo Gets dropped off for class parent does not come in
(younger students)
Student has to wait for long periods at the school to be picked upsometimes has to call for a ride
Shows up for wrong classes wrong times
Shows up for classes on testing days because they did not knowabout special events being held
No one answers phone messages or emails from the officeindicating that the student is falling behind
Wrinkled and dirty uniform
Is left unattended before and after class staff is expected to babysit
Checks may bounce or drafts fail due to NSF
Not likely to last very long in a membership
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
21
TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
23
WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
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TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
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WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
33
POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
viii
WHITE TIGER MISSION
OUR MISSION
To provide Olympicquality instruction
for the only activity in the
world in which allparticipants
benefit physicallymentally and
philosophically
TAEKWONDOANCIENT ART FORM -
MODERN OLYMPICSPORT
ix
Dear Students and Parents
Taekwondo has been animportant part of my life fordecades Now you too havechosen a path in which thebenefits to your life will beimmeasurable
The disciplines of MartialArts are designed to makestudents non-violent toinspire them with feelings ofconfidence well-being andto make their life moremeaningful The study ofMartial Arts whileinstilling the student withmental physical and spiritu-al balance enables them toenjoy the benefits of societywithout being absorbed oroverwhelmed by it
We want your training to beuseful and rewarding Thisbook will give a basicunderstanding of the stepsto your training
I welcome you to ourMartial Arts family
Master Rondy
WELCOME TO NEW STUDENTS
1
Every White Tiger studentwill receive an ID Numberupon registration The officewill take your photo foryour account You mayupdate this photo when youlog into your account
Your ID Number will neverchange If you add morestyles to your membershipthe styles will separated inthe system - but will alwaysuse the same number
Write your name on theinside of your uniform so itwonrsquot be forgotten Uponentering class
bull Make sure you use the
correct tablet for the roomyou are attending
bull Simply key in your num-ber and select ldquoenterrdquo Ifyou have multiple stylesyou will be promoted toselect which style you areattending at that time
bull Your name photo rankand any attendancemedals will show up onthe screen You are nowready to enter the mat
bull If the file that appears isnot you - or you accident-ly key in the wrongnumber see the officeASAP They can help you
log in and receive creditfor the class
bull Be sure to log in for everyclass you take Failure tolog in will result in younot earning credit for theclass Class credits areimportant for earningawards and fulfillingthe requirements for rankpromotion
2
ID NUMBER amp LOG INTIGERTIPEvery student is assigned an ID number Thisnumber reflects the order in which you joinedand your place in White Tiger history Use thisnumber to log into your account and class Thelower the number the higher the rank
TIGERTIPWrite your number on theinside of your uniform incase you forget
WHAT EVERY NEW STUDENT AND PARENTinstructorsThe ownerrsquos name is Master Rondy Other instructors names are listed on the walls and flipcharts You should address all Black Belts as Sir or by their last name Mr or Ms________You may also call Masters by the Korean title Sa-bum-nim Master Rondy or the seniormaster may also be called Kwan-jahng-nim Female masters often use their first names whilemale masters always use their last name (Master Rondy is called Sifu Rondy in Wing Chun)
event informationAll information schedule changes closings testings demonstrations new classes specialscontests or parties etc is made available to you in multiple medias All information isprovided to you weeks and even months in advance the back of the class schedule has anevents schedule for the entire year Parents if your child is too young to read and properlyrelay the information to you you will need to check for yourself
bull Tiger Times Newsletter on our website Facebook emailbull Schedule of classes color coded per level schedule rack
bull Back of Schedule lists events for entire year schedule rackbull Instructor messages announced at end of classes
bull Tiger TV video plays in front entry cafebull Facebook page wwwfacebookcomWhiteTigerTKD
bull Pawcast radio show of the weekrsquos events plays in the locker rooms websitebull ldquoThis week at White Tigerrdquo email message sent every week (make sure to provide correct address)bull Table Tents on cafe tables bull Website wwwWhiteTigerTKDcom bull LED Flashing Lights cafe
uniform amp belt informationDont be shy to ask anyone with a higher belt to help you They were once white beltsIn time new white belt students will be asking you to help them
Taekwondo uniform the elastic stretches across your front to the other side and hooksaround the button put the elastic under the front of the uniform
Hapkido uniform women should put the right side over the left men put the left side overthe right and tie the strings together on each side
Men do not need to wear anything under the uniform topwomen need to wear a white t-shirt or sports top under the top(Black Belt women may wear a black garment)
NEVER wash the belt it is a symbol of your learned knowledgeof Martial Arts Never let your belt touch the ground Dont hangit around your neck If you forget your belt at class time you will be a no belt for the day Line up in rank after the white orlowest rank belts
The belts start with the lowest level 10th Gup or white belt Thenext level belt is 9th Gup which is a white belt with a yellowstripe Some schools have additional belts like orange purpleand brown but the colors shown on our wall are the only beltcolors accepted by the World Taekwondo Federation (OlympicStyle) For tournament purposes belts are grouped together byGup number
rules amp reGulationsTake time to read the rules and regulations of the school on the following pagesyou are responsible for following them They are also displayed outside the locker room
shoesStudents must take off their shoes and socks and place them in the belt-color shoe racks nearthe mat area Do not walk on the mat unless you are in uniform3
TIGER TIPThe Korean terms used inthis book are italicizedThe Korean language hasconsonants and vowelsthat we do not have ordo not sound exactly thesame in English Theterms in this book arespelled phoneticallysound them out how theyare spelled
Different books may spellthe same word different-ly The spellings in thisbook are by an AmericanEnglish speaker
TIGER TIP QR CODESDownload an app so you can read
QR code from your phonehttpsitunesapplecomusappqr-code-reader-and-
scannerid388175979mt=8
OF A NEW STUDENT SHOULD KNOWThe only shoes allowed on the mat are Taekwondo shoes do not use them for training(you cant pivot well and will injure your ankles) Leadership Teams may wear them forteaching Do not wear Taekwondo shoes on the mat if you have just walked in from outsidetry to keep the mat as clean as possible
terminoloGyWe use the Korean terms for many of the techniques in class The Korean terms are used sinceTaekwondo and Hapkido originated in Korea You will need to learn the terminology toadvance in rank You will also need to learn the terms if you plan to compete in tournamentsTaekwondo referees are trained to use only Korean Most of this terminology you will learnfrom hearing it everyday You may also refer to the terminology section in this manual Theterminology is spelled out phonetically so pronounce it how it looks The Korean wordsthroughout this manual are displayed in italics and are hyphenated to show syllables Phoneticspellings for the same word may vary from source to source Student Manual Study Class onFriday nights will also teach the terminology Visual and audio flash cards are available
testinGBeginners start with a white belt to get to the next belt level of yellow stripe 9th Gup youmust earn another two black stripes and a white stripe You will then be invited to formal test-ing to perform the requirements before the testing board There is a fee for this certified testingThe amount is proportionate with increasing rank but testings are spaced further apart Testingrequirements for each belt are located in this manual To test students (school age) must presentcopies of school report cards a home report card that has been graded by a parent or guardianand a letter of recommendation Testing is optional Results from testing are announced a fewdays after testing at the end of class private tests may take up to a week if you plan to testyour application must be turned in the thursday prior to testing day or before
The Tiger Tot class follows the same curriculum but is broken down into steps Tots test to earndifferent colored Sashes during regular testing times Check the manual chart attendance cardor poster near the classroom for Tiger Tot testing requirements
Testing is designed to build confidence not tear it down This is why we test by prequalifica-tion only Always strive to do your best As beginners you may become nervous and may notperform as well as you do in class In extreme cases of stage fright your instructors wouldhave you show them the techniques again the following week before or after class or at thenext test They will work with you until you do pass As your rank increases you will becomeless and less nervous
other equipmentBefore you test you must earn the 4 patches school association American and Korean flagsand have them sewn on your uniform A sewing service is available see the office
You must have a yellow stripe belt to begin sparring You must have full safety equipment tobegin sparring $145-$165 for insurance purposes only White tiger gear is allowed
tournamentsTournaments are optional Never compete in a tournament unless your instructor is present Youshould always have a coach If you wish to attend a tournament and it has not been postedbring it to your Masters attention - may wish to attend as a school Tournaments can cost from$50 to $75 and this fee is paid to the organization hosting the tournament not to White TigerThroughout the year White Tiger hosts internal tournaments These are low cost practice tour-naments with trophies or medals and ideal for a first time competitor White Tiger also hosts aHoliday Tournament in December complete with medals This Tournament is a free tournamentfor all White Tiger students
outside tournament info httpswwwfacebookcomwhitetigermastersref=br_rs 4
DOE-JAHNG RULES AND REGULATIONSTraining in Martial Arts is mental as well as physical in nature In addition to techniquesof self-defense we are learning an art which builds self-control discipline and respect forother people These mental states are attained by following of certain traditions and formalbehavior while within the doe-jahng
1 Respect and obey your instructors and higher ranking belts at all times
2 Always bow a upon entering and leaving the doe-jahng b upon entering and leaving the mat area c when first seeing the senior instructors and once again when leaving for the day d when beginning and ending practice with a partner e before and after asking the instructor for assistance or advice
3 Be in full uniform and on the stretch mat at least five minutes before class starts
4 Take off your shoes and store them on the appropriate color shoe rack by the mat
5 Keep all uniforms clean at all times Also pay respect to your own body and keep your-self clean and well groomed
6 Keep your fingernails and toenails trimmed short
7 No watches rings or jewelry of any sort will be worn during training except eyeglasseswhen necessary This includes removing wedding rings
8 No smoking drinking water or soft drinks chewing gum loud talking laughing orhorse play in class The instructor will let you know when it is time for water breaks
9 No unnecessary noise When not participating please sit or stretch quietly rememberthat by watching others practice you will also learn
10 No slouching reclining sitting or leaning against the wall is allowed in class
11 Do not sit on the gymnastics mats or touch the mirrors No weapons near mirrors
12 Do not use profanity
13 You should refer to higher ranking belts as Mr or Ms____ no matter what their age
14 The Senior Master Instructor of your school is always to addressed by their propertitle Sir or Kwan-jahng-nim Senior instructors are called Sir or Sa-bum-nim
15 In reply to a question or command requiring an answer all students should answerYes Sir or No Sir
16 Go to Leadership Team members with problem or with questions that need to beanswered before you see your instructor
17 Memorize the names of the Taekwondo movements in Korean
18 The doe-jahng will be kept neat and clean by its members
19 Never do anything to dishonor our school or your instructor
20 Never willingly fight for any reason
21 Parents Encourage your children Their efforts need to berewarded Do not compare them with others in the
class Each child is unique and will benefit differentlyfrom the next Parents and visitors are welcome to watch class
anytime however we ask that you do not talk to your childduring class time Please leave the discipline and coaching to us
22 No concealed weapons or anything that may harm others
23 Endeavor to develop yourself mentally and physically in the Martial Artsspirit and to keep friendship with other members5
Why Do martial arts stuDents taKe off their shoesbefore traininG There are five general reason why Martial Arts students take off their shoes before theyenter the doe-jahng
1 To create natural body balance and coordination
2 Ancient Oriental Custom It is said that the shoes bring in thetroubles of the street When visiting a friend in the Orient onedoes not bring him the troubles of the street or ones own personalproblems but to visit anothers home means to pay him and hisfamily respect and to hear what he may have to say
3 Prevention of injury from the hard leather shoe while sparringwith a fellow student
4 A method to keep the training area clean from pebbles and dirtfrom the street
5 A method to strengthen and condition the feet and ankles
Why Do martial arts stuDents yellThe yell or key-hahp plays a very important part in formal Martial Arts training If the key-hahp
is executed properly the yell comes from the pit of the stomach not the throat The key-hahpwhen applied properly will result in the following
1 You will obtain more power (breathing control)
2 You may possibly startle or intimidate your opponent
3 You many cause an attacker to hesitate creating your chance to react
4 You will reduce the tension in your own body
5 You will decrease your own awareness of pain
6 Repetitive key-hahps will condition the abdominal muscles thus allowing them toabsorb a harder blow
7 While absorbing a blow or while falling such as nok-bup techniques the key-hahp forcesthe air out of the lungs This prevents the air from being forced out (ie have your windknocked out) leaving you temporarily disabled
8 In practice such as one-step sparring the key-hahp is used as a signal to indicate to yourpartner that you are ready
9 The key-hahp helps to regulate controlled breathing which aides in increasing stamina
WHY BARE FEET WHY KEY-HAHP
6
TIGERTRIVIAIn Korea youmust removeyour shoesbefore entering a persons home
Restaurants willprovide you withslippers to wearafter you removeyour shoes andleave them bythe door
Place your shoes in thecorresponding color cubbie to your rank
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSMartial Arts will teach youhow to protect yourself inthe event of physicalconfrontation but this is themost modest of their bene-fits In addition to helpingyou get and stay physicallyfit Martial Arts can help youminimize stress develop bet-ter focus and self-disciplineand move you along theroad to self-discovery
In each Martial Arts classyoull learn how to harnessyour natural strength Notjust the muscular variety butthe power that lies in yourspirit and mind
chilDren
Childrens classes aredivided by both age and skilllevel All children are taughtat their own pace to developtheir present capabilities andbring out their hiddenpotential The Masters arecommitted to helping eachand every student improveThe goal of the White Tigerchildrens program is to pro-vide benefits that extend
beyondthe wallsof theMartialArtsschoolMany parents doctorsteachers and psychologists find that Martial Arts improve childrens academic progress ndash attention span listeningskills cooperative learning following directions andleadership skills are all areasof training that directly carry over to the academicclassroom
As a society we are becom-ing better educated about the needs of children who suffer from ADD (AttentionDeficit Disorder) and ODD(Oppositional DefiantDisorder) not to mentionpeer pressure andalienation A well-roundedMartial Arts curriculum canhelp your child cope withthese problems and develop
essential physical motorlinguistic perceptual andsocial skills Children asyoung as three years of
age learn fundamen- tal movements
that can improve their sense of balance
and coordination As boys and girls
advance through their training theyll beintroduced to more com-plex drills that will chal-lenge and improve theirability to concentratewhich in turn can elevatetheir self-esteem
teens
As childhood slips awayyoungsters enter a stagewhere they becomeincreasingly independentof their parents Theirphysical growth is readi-ly apparent but theirintellectual and emotion-al development cannot be
ACCURACY
ACHIEVE GOALS
AGILITY
AMBITION
ASPIRATIONSCONFIDENCE
ASSERTIVENESS
BONDING
BUILDS CHARACTER
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
COMMITMENT
CONCENTRATION
COOPERATION
COORDINATION
DEPENDABILITY
DISCIPLINE
EFFORT
ENDURANCE
ENTERTAINMENT
EXERCISE
FITNESS
FLEXIBILITY
FOCUS
FRIENDSHIP
FUN
GENTLENESS
GOODJUDGEMENT
HONESTY
HUMANITY
HUMILITY
IMPROVE GRADES
INCREASE ENERGY
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT7
TIGER TIPSome students havebeen able to discontin-ue medication for ADDand even depressionafter a few monthsof training
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSas easily measuredLines of communicationcan become crossedtangled strained and insome cases completely disconnected Unlikeorganized team sportswhich often fail tonurture the individualMartial Arts canprovide your son ordaughter with thechance to becomestronger and moreflexible and to improvetheir overall health andself-image Theyll cometo recognize the rewardsof hard work and disci-pline which often leadto improved academicperformance Theyllmake friends who sharea healthy interest andtheyll fortify them-selves against negativepeer pressureYoungsters who have
been taught to respecttheir bodies andminds are less likelyto fall prey to usinglife-endangering sub-stances or engaging inactivities that candestroy their health
aDults
White Tiger offersadults a comprehen-sive fitness programClasses are specifical-ly designed toincrease cardiovascu-lar capacity muscularstrength endurance and flexibility They can providean opportunity for weightloss and stress relief In addition training in MartialArts produces benefitsbeyond those of a traditionalexercise program
Martial Arts training isexercise with a purpose
While youimprove yourphysical fitnessyou will also bedevelopingimportant self-defense skillsYou will learn toconfront andcombat yourfears The confi-dence you gainfrom learningself-defenseimproving yourfitness and feel-ing better aboutyourself will
help you cope
with daily situations at homeand work
If you are concerned about your ability to stick with anexercise program MartialArts is the choice for youThe variety of Martial Artstechniques will provide aconstant challenge and therank system will showyour progress and keepyou motivated
families
Today many parents arelooking for activities thatallow the entire family tospend time together Parentsand children can traintogether effectively inMartial Arts because every-one starts as a beginnerDoing Martial Arts togetheras a family allows you towork hard together in orderto improve physical fitnessself confidence anddiscipline while havingfun at the same time
INNER STRENGTH
INTEGRITY
JUSTICE
KINDNESS
KNOWLEDGE
LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
MENTAL STRENGTH
MOTIVATION
OVERCOME PEER
PRESSURE
PATIENCE
PERSEVERANCE
POLITENESS
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
PRIDE
QUALITY TIME
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
REDUCE STRESS
SELF CONTROL
SELF DEFENSE
SELF RELIANCE
SHARING
SINCERITY
SPORT COMPETITION
STRENGTH
TEMPER CONTROL
TONE amp FIRM
TRUST
VITALITY
WISDOM 8
Why boWThe bow is to reflect respectfrom ones soul It can beconsidered the ultimatesymbol in showing respectthat would be difficult toexplain in words Unlike theAmerican handshake whichis sometimes taken forgranted this ancient customdates back to the beginningof time when one man firstapproached another man infriendship and wanted toshow respect for oneanothers presence When aMartial Art student bows tohis instructor he is showingrespect and recognition ofthe instructors higherauthority in the art Whenone student bows toanother he is showingrespect friendship and trustWhen students bow to theAmerican flag at thebeginning and end of classthey are saluting the flagand honoring what itrepresents If the Koreanflag is on display they showtheir respect by bowing to itin recognition of the fact thatKorea is the mother countryof Taekwondo
respectful boW The student comes to atten-tion with cupped hands athis sides The empty handsindicate that he has noweapon The bow is thenmade at least at a forty-fivedegree angle with the facelooking at the floor thenslowly back upward toattention Note This bowdemonstrates total trustrevealing the back of theneck a very vulnerable area
challenGinG boW The student comes to atten-tion with clenched fists atsides the fists as weapons
looking straight into hisopponents face while bowis made at about a thirtydegree angle then back tothe attention positionThis type of bow is usedprimarily for competingin tournaments
Note It would considereddisrespectful to use thechallenging bow whenaddressing your instructora black belt or higherranked student
respect to othersShowing respect to otherson or off the training floor ispart of being a student inMartial Arts While trainingone should show respect atall times including to onesopponents One shouldnever lose patience it is asign of weakness Maintainself-control and self-confidence at all times
9
RESPECTFUL BOW
CHALLENGINGBOW
MARTIAL ARTS ETIQUETTE TIGER TIPIn Korea they say it is themature rice stalk that bows itsfull head It is the hollow stalkwith an empty head that standsup straight defying a bow
DOE-JAHNG ETIQUETTE
sittinG in the doe-jahnGThere are only three ways that students are allowed to sit while wearing the training uniform dur-ing class at testings or special Martial Arts events With the legs crossed on the knees or with thearms wrapped around the knees Students in uniform are never allowed to slouch lean against thewall lean on each other sit on the gymnastics mats sit on the counter or lay down If they areattending an event and chairs are limited they should always offer their chair to a parent eldersenior or guest Do your best to follow the rules and have the confidence to practice them often
etiquette
1 GENERAL BOWING When you bow you must be in a position of attention with your head andupper body bent at 450 (the deeper the bow the more respect you are showing) You must cometo a complete stop and bring the heels of your feet together vigorously
2 BOWING TO SENIOR BLACK BELT When a senior Black Belt or Master Rondy enters theschool for the first time that day the highest ranking student should yell Cha-ryot At thistime no matter what you are doing you should stop completely to face the senior and then thehighest ranking student should say Kyung-nay All students then say Ahn-yong Ha-shim-ne-ka If the highest ranking student fails to do this the next in rank should take over
3 PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS When handing papers or something with writing on it-including an application or certificate always turn the document so the other can read it Bowand use two hands to pass it Always accept with two hands
4 PRESENTATION OF OBjECTS When working with weapons or targets in class always turnthem around to pass them to your partner offering them the handle
5 CONVERSATION Do not interrupt the conversations of others Hands must not be placedinside pockets at any time while conversing with a senior
6 INTRODUCTIONS When introducing people always introduce the junior to the senior
7 ATTENDING TO SENIORS When entering a room the junior must enter first then stand toone side and allow the senior to enter and lead the way
8 SITTING Before sitting down you must wait until your senior is seated comfortably
9 CEREMONY SEATING The seating must be arranged so that the highest ranking is in thecenter with the immediate lower ranking to the right and left and descending in rank
10 CLEANING THE SCHOOL Help with keeping the school clean If you witness a seniorcleaning the school you should immediately take over the task 10
It is very important for thewearer to keep the doe-boke
clean and wrinkle free at alltimes (do not wash the belt)Wear it correctly and treat itwith the respect owed tothis art When in doe-bokeremove all jewelry
(including watches ringsnecklaces and earrings)
Women should wear awhite t-shirt or sportstop under their uniform Black Belts may wear ablack garment under
their uniformYou must have all yourpatches sewn securely onyour doe-boke before yourfirst belt promotion testFollow the guide below toensure proper location ofthe patches
TAEKWONDO DOE-BOKE - UNIFORMThe doe-boke is considered a primary necessity in training for the following reasons
bull Wearing the doe-boke should instill pride in the wearer as a practitioner of Taekwondo
bull It identifies individual capacity and degree of Taekwondo cultural education attained
bull The style of the doe-boke is symbolic of Taekwondos heritage and tradition
bull Rank changes create incentives while at the same time preserve humility
bull It is practical and comfortable for training
AMERICAN FLAG PATCH Sewn two-fingers width belowthe center of shoulder Rightsleeve
TIGER TEAM BLACK BELT CLUB PATCHSewn two-fingers widthbelow the American Flag Patch Members onlyWORLD TKD FEDERATION PATCHSewn over right sideof chest
KOREAN FLAG PATCHSewn two-fingers width below center ofshoulder Left sleeve Red goes up
WHITE TIGER TAEKWONDOSCHOOL PATCHSewn over left side of chest Over your heart
NOTE The doe-boke pictured here is forblack belts only - it has a black V-neckColor belt doe-bokes will have a whiteV-neck New Students should ask aninstructor to write their name in Koreanalong the collarAll doe-bokes should have a large schoollogo on the back It you received yourdoe-boke from this school the logo willalready be screen printed on it The American Flag patch is worn on theright sleeve in martial arts symbolizingdefense only
TIGERTIPWhite Belts willearn a patch everytime they earn astripe The lastpatch is earned byturning in testingpapers
11 Ask the office for the patch sewing service
The simplicity of theMartial Arts traininguniform also serves as away to humble the studentEveryone starts off as abeginner
In Martial Arts it reallydoesnrsquot mater who you areor why yoursquore here Youmay be rich or poor male orfemale young or old blackor white We are all here tolearn the same lessons aboutourselves and about lifeOur status in life is left out-side the door of the school
The only status recognizedin the doe-jahng is yourearned rank All theuniforms are the samewith the exception of theleaders or instructors uniforms
alterations
It is not uncommon foryoung students still grow-ing to go through two orthree different uniforms bythe time they reach BlackBelt The uniform includedin your trial package ispurposely sized large If theuniform is turned up ratherthan cut it can be let downas the student growsIf the sleeves and pant legsare too long have themhemmed It is considereddisrespectful to roll up thesleeves or pant legs whiletraining Having theuniform hemmed will alsoprevent the student fromtripping if it comesunrolled Do not use safety
pins or any metal items onyour uniform This is unsafeto yourself others and themat while training
The smallest size doe-boke isa 000 and the largest regularsize is a 8
Only patches sanctioned byWhite Tiger are permittedon your uniform They mustbe placed in specific placesso everyone can be uniformin the school
WashinG
Keep your uniform cleanand wrinkle free Keep itfolded inside your gym bag
You can wash your uniformin the washer with otherlike colors Do not usebleach you will bleach outthe patches
You may line dry your uni-form or dry it in the dryerIf you use the dryer donrsquotover dry or use the hot set-ting When the uniform isalmost dry remove it andfold it promptly
You may iron your doe-bokebut donrsquot iron over theemblem on the back
styles
The White doe-bokes areused for Taekwondo theBlack doe-bokes for Hapkidothe Adidas 3 stripeuniforms are used for theLeadership Team andspecial colored doe-bokes areused for the demonstrationteams High ranking BlackBelts have different colors
for each degree
It is considered disrespectfulto wear a printed uniformfrom another school whiletraining here at White Tiger(unless you are a visiting guest
with prior permission)
Traditionally only the high-est ranking practitioner onthe mat can wear blackpants This rule excludesclasses in which all thestudents are wearing black
You may not wear just at-shirt and your doe-boke
pants for training in thesummer Our school is airconditioned in the summerand heated in the winter(A luxury not availablein Korea) Wearing theentire uniform is part ofthe discipline Do not mixand match tops amp bottoms
replacements
Of course you may pur-chase additional uniformsat any time break downand purchase anotheruniform when
bull There are yellow stainsthat wonrsquot come out
bull The pant legs only godown to your calf
bull It stinks even after youwash it
HOW TO CARE FOR THE UNIFORM
TIGER TIPUniform in Korean ispronounced Doe-boke with a longvowelnot Doe-bak
12
Want a free uniform
The greatest complimentyou can give your school isa referral that results in anew student White Tiger isproud to present a studentwho referred another with abeautiful embroideredldquoChingoordquo UniformChin-goo means friend inKorean Your referrals iswhat helps this school growand flourish - and we great-ly appreciate it
Need help referring afriend The office can assist
you with providinga VIP Card to give a Tiger TrialProgram or simplyprovide us withtheir address and we will send theminformation
The Chin-goo
uniform comes complete with allembroidered patches
Thank you verymuch
FREE CHIN-GOO UNIFORM
13
HOW TO CARE FOR THE DEE - BELTYour dee or belt is a symbolof all your learned knowl-edge of Taekwondo Your belt is like a blankpiece of paper waiting to bewritten on with all yourMartial Arts knowledge
Everything in Martial Artsserves a purpose There areno useless techniques ormotions with no reasonEven the belt serves to keepthe doe-boke secured and thecolor is a motivator to thestudent as well as a teachingguide to the instructor Aninstructor can glance atyour belt and know whattechniques you havelearned and what youneed to be taught
The knot on your belt hangsin the center just belowyour navel This area isyour key or energy centerThe knot protects thisvulnerable area
Dobull Keep your belt tied
properly
bull If you have an unevenamount of stripes stars orbars display the side withthe most on the right side
bull Keep your belt tiedaround your uniform soyou dont forget it
bull Leave your belt on at alltimes when in uniformunless instructed by yourMaster to do otherwise
bull Do practice only MartialArts techniques whilewearing a doe-boke and dee
bull Keep your old belts youmay want to display themsomeday
bull Tie your belt so the endsare even
Dontbull Let your belt touch the
ground
bull Throw your belt on theground when you arefinished training
bull Wear it draped aroundyour neck
bull Play with it or swingit around
bull Wash your belt(Dont wash out yourknowledge)
bull Remove or add any tapeon your belt
bull Curl or roll your belt itwill not hang correctlywhen you wear it
bull Dry it in the dryer -it will shrink
bull Worry if your belt getsthreadbare This meansthat you have beentraining hard If you area color belt it is probablytime to test for the nextlevel
If you are one of those peo-ple who has an unusuallyhigh ph level you may findthat some of the color beltswill rub color off onto youruniform when you sweatDont worry a black beltwill cover the stain
Since you dont wash yourbelt it will get dirty Longago your white belt wouldget dirtier and dirtier yearafter year until eventuallyit became black Luckilywe have different colorbelts now to symbolize thesame process
If you have just earned anew belt you will noticethat it is very stiff You can
always spot a new beltThe best remedy is to get afew good sweaty workoutsunder your belt to softenit up and make it hangstraight
A threadbare Masters BlackBelt is an emblem of anexperienced practitioner Asthe fabric becomes wornand loses its color the beltswhite inner core is revealedThis process also symbolizesthe cycle of Martial Artstraining the more youlearn the more you realizehow little you know
Your belt is your responsi-bility To remember to takecare of it and bring it toclass is part of your training
If you forget your belt youwill be a no belt for theday and line up after thelowest ranking belt in class
Humility is also part ofthe discipline
1st Degree whiteblack uniformWhite embroidery on belt
2nd Degree grayyellow uniformYellow embroidery on belt
3rd Degree blackgreen uniformGreen embroidery on belt
4th Degree blueblack uniform Blue embroidery on belt5th Degree redblack uniformRed embroidery on belt 14
HOW TO TIE YOUR BELT amp FOLD THE UNIFORM
1 Find the center ofyour belt and place itat your belly buttonseam facing down
3 With a belt end ineach hand take theright side and lay itover the left end andtuck it up under bothlayers
1 Lay the top of theuniform down logofacing the ground
2 Fold one side in atthe shoulder Fold thesleeve back
3 Repeat side andsleeve fold for otherside
4 Fold the pants in halfwidthwise
5 Fold the pants inhalf lengthwise
6 Fold in half againlengthwise
7 Place the pants onthe top and fold it up
8 Fold the belt in halfand loop to secure15
2 Wrap both sides ofthe belt around yourback and back aroundto the front For com-fort and to prevent itfrom falling off ifuntied tuck one insideof the other
4 Now take the leftside and lay it over theright side and bring theend up through thehole Pull tightly The knot forms atriangle that pointstoward your left
CLASS PROCEDUREbeGinninG class
1 Bow as you enter the school
2 Bow to your senior students and instructors
3 Bags can be placed in the locker rooms You may bring your own lock for a locker do notleave items in locker overnight Do not leave valuables unlocked or in your vehicle
4 Key your ID number into the tablet in the room where you will take class
5 You may warm up for class in the Stretching Station in a doe-jahng that is not in use ormay use the running track (14 + older or Black Belt) with a gym membership
6 Remove your shoes bow to enter the mat area and place your shoes in the colorappropriate shelf
7 When the instructor begins your class line up quickly and stand at attention BlackBelts (or highest ranking) will line up along one side from front to back The lines willcontinue while decreasing in ranks
8 The instructor will call everyone to stand at Cha-ryot - attention Never move or fidgetwhile standing at attention
9 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the flags
10 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow tothe instructor All students say ahn-yong ha-shim-ne-ka - How are you Sir- while performing this bow
11 Class will then continue at the instructors commands Remember to always answerYes Sir or No Sir
enDinG class
1 When the instructor calls for you to line up do so quicklyand in the same order as when class began
2 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay- bow to the flags
3 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the instructor All students say Gam-sa-hom-ne-da - Thank you Sir - while performing this bow
4 The instructor will have all students step out with their left foot bend over with feetapart grasping their ankles The instructor will say White Tiger then key-hahp or yelltwo times Each yell is echoed by all students then quickly slide the left foot in to meetthe right clap three times then with two fists raised in the air key-hahp once more Theinstructor will dismiss class you should bow once more before turning around to walkoff
5 Before you step off the mat bow to the flags
6 When leaving for the day turn around and bow inside while at the threshold of the door 16
TIGER TIPFemale and male instructorsin martial arts are allreferred to as Sir There is no gender in theDoe-jahng There is no raceno skin color no financialand no social statusStudents and instructors are recognized for their earned rank only
MESSAGE TO BEGINNERSTo those of you just begin-ning Martial Arts neitherfear your new found prac-tice nor expect too much ofit The majority of beginnersexperience a feeling of inad-equacy with regard to per-forming the movementsinvolved If you feel thisway dont worry it is com-mon and short-lived You arenot an expert yet and noone expects you to do morethan your best If you expecttoo much in the beginningyou will disappoint yourselfExample if you try to eatmore than your stomach willhold you are going to getsick You can digest only acertain amount each time
tips for beGinnersjust like the game SimonSays maintain your positionuntil you have been told tostop or pa-roh
When kicking bags ortargets remember thattechnique and accuracy aremost important It doesnrsquotmatter how fast or how hardyou can kick if you canrsquot hitthe target
When you are called outby the instructor to stepforward run donrsquot walk
If you are going to miss aclass for a week or so callthe school to let us know oryou will receive a call fromthe ldquoattendance policerdquoWe will not let you give upon yourself
Martial Arts are unlike anyother sport or activity Youwill need to use musclesyou didnt even know youhad and will need toacquire new balance andcoordination which willtake time Everyone stinksat this at first
If you are older or not veryflexible come to the schoolearlier to do additionalstretching before class
We want you to try yourbest but as a beginner youmust allow your body to getacclimated to this new activ-ity Trying too hard too soonmay result in an injurywhich will only slow downyour learning process
If you try to runup the mountainyou will fall off
You must train at least twotimes a week if you want tomake any measurable gainsAfter a few months youshould see a difference in theway you look and feel
School age kids should getinto the habit of saving acopy of their report cards -they will need to turn in acopy of it with their testingapplications for new beltsStudents with Ds and Fshave been able to pull theirgrades up to As and Bswhen their next color beltdepends upon it
Students who get involvedin the activities offered at thedoe-jahng make more friends
learn more andlearn faster
We train to music in manyclasses to motivate and toadd rhythm to the warm up drills Music is used inKorean doe-jahngs and for the Olympic training team
You may notice that the temperature is kept warm inthe doe-jahng This is to keepyour muscles warm andreduce injuries
Unlike the movies wherekicks are left sticking out inthe air rechamber your kicksquickly This prevents yourleg from being grabbed andallows for a second technique if necessary
Watch others and learn
Although we always havethe basics techniques areconstantly being replaced byquicker more efficient onesPerfect examples are the sidekick and kicking with theball of your foot These kicksare still great for forms butno longer very effective insparring situationsCompetitors have found that speed and flexibility are gained by pointing thetoes when kicking The side kick although powerfulis slow and can be detectedlong before it reaches its destination17
TIGER TIPAs a beginner youwill have twoenemies the lack ofself-confidence anddiscouragement ndashdont let eitherovercome you
BEGINNER DOS amp DONTS amp SAFETYIf you feel overwhelmedwith so much informationremember that Martial Artsis way of life It is a journeyrather than a destinationand takes a lifetime to fullycomprehend Take it slowlyone step at a time
Dobull Watch the Orientation
bull Make sure we have yourcurrent email address
bull Arrive promptly to warmup and practice
bull Maintain good hygiene
bull Bring necessary equip-ment to each class
bull Attend class regularly
bull Strive to follow schoolregulations
bull Respect the value of yourtraining
bull Log into your Kicksiteaccount to keep updatedon events testings tourna-ments and closings
- Newsletter- Tiger TV Video- Table Tents- LED signs - Facebook page- Website- Class Announcements- Eventsschedule- weekly e-mails- Pawcast bull Demonstrate emotional
and physical control
bull Strive to remain humble
bull Obey the instructor at alltimes
bull Have clean feet
bull Pick up your clothes in thechanging room
bull Kids wait inside to bepicked up
bull Practice your forms athome this is your MartialArt homework
Dontbull Be late for class
bull Wear a dirty uniform
bull Forget your equipment
bull Talk or play in class
bull Miss class
bull Neglect school rules
bull Abuse what you learn
bull Talk too long on the cour-tesy phone in the cafe
bull Show off or brag
bull Ask to go to the bathroomduring class unlessabsolutely necessary
bull Ask to rest unless yourefeeling sick
bull Chew gum in thedoe-jahng
bull Ask to get a drink of waterduring class
bull Powder your feet andtrack it all over the mat
beGinner safetyOften the most dangerousperson in the doe-jahng isyou Most injuries occurwhen students try to bemacho and attempt tokeep up with or outdo theadvanced students in classor fail to properly warm upand pull a muscle
Adults take it easy onthe jumping exercisesRemember whatever goesup must come down
Also be cautious whenturning or pivoting on knees and ankles Stretchout achilles tendons andhamstrings
New Hapkido students needto exercise caution withrolling techniques Use yourarms for rollbars so youdont support the weight ofyour body on your neck
It is the job of the instructorsto make everything LOOKeasy but you will soon dis-cover that the appearance ofease only comes with yearsoften decades of experience
Classes are always closelymonitored by certifiedinstructors If an injury doesoccur a first aid kit is keptnear the locker rooms andin the office
rice for injuries
rest ice compression and elevation Rest your
sore muscles apply icewrap up the injured areaand elevate it
TIGER TIPDont be nervousif your practicepartner is highranking THEY havelearned controlsometimes itsthe white beltsyou have to watchout for
18
THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoArdquo Has a current schedule Knows when the next testing takes place
Has done a projection for approximate date of reaching Black Belt
Plans on achieving black belt and beyond
Regular attendance of 3+ times per week
Arrives early stretches and warms up before class
Makes friends at the school Shows respect for seniors is helpful to juniors
Has a uniform that fits and a spare
Has proper sparring gear Refers other students to join the school
Asks if they can help out Writes and posts positive reviews
Lets staff know if they will be on vacation or will miss classes
Lets an instructor know if they need extra help with a technique
Knows about training aids provided and uses them
Joins a team when they are eligible
Joins us for summer camps Schedules their birthday party at the school
Parents train as well or stay and watch class
Participates in special events
Almost 100 will receive black belt
Welcome to quite possibly one ofthe fairest systems in the worldWhat goes in - is what comes outYou will find no short cuts to earn-ing your rank Rank cannot bebought borrowed or assumed
But also understand your ageyour gender your nationality orphysical condition cannot hinderyour success either There are noexcuses
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoBrdquo Usually gets to testing schedules a make up when they must
miss a test
Attends classes 2 times per week
Parents are usually present in the building during classesbut are sometimes preoccupied
Shows up for class just on time
Will let the office know if there is a spill on the floor or if the restroom needs paper towels
Attends some special events
Brings friends but always the same friends who never enrollto special events
Approximately 75 will receive black belt
19
IS IN YOUR HANDS
20
Your amount of effort put forth(and your effort of your parentsif you are young) will deter-mine the level of your success
Decades of experience haveenabled your instructors to cre-ate a ldquoReport Cardrdquo to list whatit takes to achieve success in theMartial Arts
The fairness of the system issuch Absolutely Everybody canbe a ldquoArdquo student You just haveto make up your mind to beone No matter where you fallon the Report Card chart youalways have the ability toimprove your grade
Through Martial Arts you will learn alesson that is true for all goals andchallenges in your life
If you truly want some-
thing you will find a way
If you donrsquot
you will find an excuse
What do YOU really want
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoCrdquo
Attends classes 1 to 2 times a week
Misses weeks here and there
Puts other activities and sports first
Does not attend special events
Often says nobody told me about that
Doesnt open weekly emails
Turns in testing papers at the last minute
Asks to borrow a manual at the counter so the parent
can quickly find the test answers to turn in test application
Parent is not present for classes
Student has outgrown uniform but parent does
not want to spend the money to buy a new one
Always looking for a sale or cheaper price
Doesnt have proper sparring gear
Does not know about training aids newsletters
videos etc
Will most likely quit before Green Belt
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoDrdquo Gets dropped off for class parent does not come in
(younger students)
Student has to wait for long periods at the school to be picked upsometimes has to call for a ride
Shows up for wrong classes wrong times
Shows up for classes on testing days because they did not knowabout special events being held
No one answers phone messages or emails from the officeindicating that the student is falling behind
Wrinkled and dirty uniform
Is left unattended before and after class staff is expected to babysit
Checks may bounce or drafts fail due to NSF
Not likely to last very long in a membership
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
21
TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
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WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
MONDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
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645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOLow Rank Tiger Doejahng
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TUESDAY
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
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600-645 TKDSelf DefensePhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSDragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
WEDNESDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 WEAPONSTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
THURSDAY1200-1245LADY TIGERSTiger Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 FAMILYPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf Defense -Tiger
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-730 LADY POOMSAYCOMPETITION TEAM Dragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
730-815 Wing ChunPhoenix Doejahng
815-900 BLACKSTAFF amp LEADERS
FRIDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 MANUALSTUDY CLASSDragon Doejahng
645-730 TKDBreakingPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 PAHLGWAYTiger Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKDTiger Doejahng
815-10PM LEADERSHIP(1st Friday of month)see officemembership
SATURDAYNO classes on regulartesting days see back
900-945 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
900-1030 ELITESPARRING WGEARTiger Doejahng
945-1030 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
1000-1030 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1030-1100TIGER TOT wSASHTortoise Doejahng
1045-1130 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1045-1130 TKD FormsTiger Doejahng
1100-1130 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDTiger Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1215-100 Jr Management TeamConference Room
100-145 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
130-315 BIRTHDAYPARTIES - see officeto schedule330-530ensp BLACKBELT REHEARSALenspby appointment
TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
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WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
33
POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
WHITE TIGER MISSION
OUR MISSION
To provide Olympicquality instruction
for the only activity in the
world in which allparticipants
benefit physicallymentally and
philosophically
TAEKWONDOANCIENT ART FORM -
MODERN OLYMPICSPORT
ix
Dear Students and Parents
Taekwondo has been animportant part of my life fordecades Now you too havechosen a path in which thebenefits to your life will beimmeasurable
The disciplines of MartialArts are designed to makestudents non-violent toinspire them with feelings ofconfidence well-being andto make their life moremeaningful The study ofMartial Arts whileinstilling the student withmental physical and spiritu-al balance enables them toenjoy the benefits of societywithout being absorbed oroverwhelmed by it
We want your training to beuseful and rewarding Thisbook will give a basicunderstanding of the stepsto your training
I welcome you to ourMartial Arts family
Master Rondy
WELCOME TO NEW STUDENTS
1
Every White Tiger studentwill receive an ID Numberupon registration The officewill take your photo foryour account You mayupdate this photo when youlog into your account
Your ID Number will neverchange If you add morestyles to your membershipthe styles will separated inthe system - but will alwaysuse the same number
Write your name on theinside of your uniform so itwonrsquot be forgotten Uponentering class
bull Make sure you use the
correct tablet for the roomyou are attending
bull Simply key in your num-ber and select ldquoenterrdquo Ifyou have multiple stylesyou will be promoted toselect which style you areattending at that time
bull Your name photo rankand any attendancemedals will show up onthe screen You are nowready to enter the mat
bull If the file that appears isnot you - or you accident-ly key in the wrongnumber see the officeASAP They can help you
log in and receive creditfor the class
bull Be sure to log in for everyclass you take Failure tolog in will result in younot earning credit for theclass Class credits areimportant for earningawards and fulfillingthe requirements for rankpromotion
2
ID NUMBER amp LOG INTIGERTIPEvery student is assigned an ID number Thisnumber reflects the order in which you joinedand your place in White Tiger history Use thisnumber to log into your account and class Thelower the number the higher the rank
TIGERTIPWrite your number on theinside of your uniform incase you forget
WHAT EVERY NEW STUDENT AND PARENTinstructorsThe ownerrsquos name is Master Rondy Other instructors names are listed on the walls and flipcharts You should address all Black Belts as Sir or by their last name Mr or Ms________You may also call Masters by the Korean title Sa-bum-nim Master Rondy or the seniormaster may also be called Kwan-jahng-nim Female masters often use their first names whilemale masters always use their last name (Master Rondy is called Sifu Rondy in Wing Chun)
event informationAll information schedule changes closings testings demonstrations new classes specialscontests or parties etc is made available to you in multiple medias All information isprovided to you weeks and even months in advance the back of the class schedule has anevents schedule for the entire year Parents if your child is too young to read and properlyrelay the information to you you will need to check for yourself
bull Tiger Times Newsletter on our website Facebook emailbull Schedule of classes color coded per level schedule rack
bull Back of Schedule lists events for entire year schedule rackbull Instructor messages announced at end of classes
bull Tiger TV video plays in front entry cafebull Facebook page wwwfacebookcomWhiteTigerTKD
bull Pawcast radio show of the weekrsquos events plays in the locker rooms websitebull ldquoThis week at White Tigerrdquo email message sent every week (make sure to provide correct address)bull Table Tents on cafe tables bull Website wwwWhiteTigerTKDcom bull LED Flashing Lights cafe
uniform amp belt informationDont be shy to ask anyone with a higher belt to help you They were once white beltsIn time new white belt students will be asking you to help them
Taekwondo uniform the elastic stretches across your front to the other side and hooksaround the button put the elastic under the front of the uniform
Hapkido uniform women should put the right side over the left men put the left side overthe right and tie the strings together on each side
Men do not need to wear anything under the uniform topwomen need to wear a white t-shirt or sports top under the top(Black Belt women may wear a black garment)
NEVER wash the belt it is a symbol of your learned knowledgeof Martial Arts Never let your belt touch the ground Dont hangit around your neck If you forget your belt at class time you will be a no belt for the day Line up in rank after the white orlowest rank belts
The belts start with the lowest level 10th Gup or white belt Thenext level belt is 9th Gup which is a white belt with a yellowstripe Some schools have additional belts like orange purpleand brown but the colors shown on our wall are the only beltcolors accepted by the World Taekwondo Federation (OlympicStyle) For tournament purposes belts are grouped together byGup number
rules amp reGulationsTake time to read the rules and regulations of the school on the following pagesyou are responsible for following them They are also displayed outside the locker room
shoesStudents must take off their shoes and socks and place them in the belt-color shoe racks nearthe mat area Do not walk on the mat unless you are in uniform3
TIGER TIPThe Korean terms used inthis book are italicizedThe Korean language hasconsonants and vowelsthat we do not have ordo not sound exactly thesame in English Theterms in this book arespelled phoneticallysound them out how theyare spelled
Different books may spellthe same word different-ly The spellings in thisbook are by an AmericanEnglish speaker
TIGER TIP QR CODESDownload an app so you can read
QR code from your phonehttpsitunesapplecomusappqr-code-reader-and-
scannerid388175979mt=8
OF A NEW STUDENT SHOULD KNOWThe only shoes allowed on the mat are Taekwondo shoes do not use them for training(you cant pivot well and will injure your ankles) Leadership Teams may wear them forteaching Do not wear Taekwondo shoes on the mat if you have just walked in from outsidetry to keep the mat as clean as possible
terminoloGyWe use the Korean terms for many of the techniques in class The Korean terms are used sinceTaekwondo and Hapkido originated in Korea You will need to learn the terminology toadvance in rank You will also need to learn the terms if you plan to compete in tournamentsTaekwondo referees are trained to use only Korean Most of this terminology you will learnfrom hearing it everyday You may also refer to the terminology section in this manual Theterminology is spelled out phonetically so pronounce it how it looks The Korean wordsthroughout this manual are displayed in italics and are hyphenated to show syllables Phoneticspellings for the same word may vary from source to source Student Manual Study Class onFriday nights will also teach the terminology Visual and audio flash cards are available
testinGBeginners start with a white belt to get to the next belt level of yellow stripe 9th Gup youmust earn another two black stripes and a white stripe You will then be invited to formal test-ing to perform the requirements before the testing board There is a fee for this certified testingThe amount is proportionate with increasing rank but testings are spaced further apart Testingrequirements for each belt are located in this manual To test students (school age) must presentcopies of school report cards a home report card that has been graded by a parent or guardianand a letter of recommendation Testing is optional Results from testing are announced a fewdays after testing at the end of class private tests may take up to a week if you plan to testyour application must be turned in the thursday prior to testing day or before
The Tiger Tot class follows the same curriculum but is broken down into steps Tots test to earndifferent colored Sashes during regular testing times Check the manual chart attendance cardor poster near the classroom for Tiger Tot testing requirements
Testing is designed to build confidence not tear it down This is why we test by prequalifica-tion only Always strive to do your best As beginners you may become nervous and may notperform as well as you do in class In extreme cases of stage fright your instructors wouldhave you show them the techniques again the following week before or after class or at thenext test They will work with you until you do pass As your rank increases you will becomeless and less nervous
other equipmentBefore you test you must earn the 4 patches school association American and Korean flagsand have them sewn on your uniform A sewing service is available see the office
You must have a yellow stripe belt to begin sparring You must have full safety equipment tobegin sparring $145-$165 for insurance purposes only White tiger gear is allowed
tournamentsTournaments are optional Never compete in a tournament unless your instructor is present Youshould always have a coach If you wish to attend a tournament and it has not been postedbring it to your Masters attention - may wish to attend as a school Tournaments can cost from$50 to $75 and this fee is paid to the organization hosting the tournament not to White TigerThroughout the year White Tiger hosts internal tournaments These are low cost practice tour-naments with trophies or medals and ideal for a first time competitor White Tiger also hosts aHoliday Tournament in December complete with medals This Tournament is a free tournamentfor all White Tiger students
outside tournament info httpswwwfacebookcomwhitetigermastersref=br_rs 4
DOE-JAHNG RULES AND REGULATIONSTraining in Martial Arts is mental as well as physical in nature In addition to techniquesof self-defense we are learning an art which builds self-control discipline and respect forother people These mental states are attained by following of certain traditions and formalbehavior while within the doe-jahng
1 Respect and obey your instructors and higher ranking belts at all times
2 Always bow a upon entering and leaving the doe-jahng b upon entering and leaving the mat area c when first seeing the senior instructors and once again when leaving for the day d when beginning and ending practice with a partner e before and after asking the instructor for assistance or advice
3 Be in full uniform and on the stretch mat at least five minutes before class starts
4 Take off your shoes and store them on the appropriate color shoe rack by the mat
5 Keep all uniforms clean at all times Also pay respect to your own body and keep your-self clean and well groomed
6 Keep your fingernails and toenails trimmed short
7 No watches rings or jewelry of any sort will be worn during training except eyeglasseswhen necessary This includes removing wedding rings
8 No smoking drinking water or soft drinks chewing gum loud talking laughing orhorse play in class The instructor will let you know when it is time for water breaks
9 No unnecessary noise When not participating please sit or stretch quietly rememberthat by watching others practice you will also learn
10 No slouching reclining sitting or leaning against the wall is allowed in class
11 Do not sit on the gymnastics mats or touch the mirrors No weapons near mirrors
12 Do not use profanity
13 You should refer to higher ranking belts as Mr or Ms____ no matter what their age
14 The Senior Master Instructor of your school is always to addressed by their propertitle Sir or Kwan-jahng-nim Senior instructors are called Sir or Sa-bum-nim
15 In reply to a question or command requiring an answer all students should answerYes Sir or No Sir
16 Go to Leadership Team members with problem or with questions that need to beanswered before you see your instructor
17 Memorize the names of the Taekwondo movements in Korean
18 The doe-jahng will be kept neat and clean by its members
19 Never do anything to dishonor our school or your instructor
20 Never willingly fight for any reason
21 Parents Encourage your children Their efforts need to berewarded Do not compare them with others in the
class Each child is unique and will benefit differentlyfrom the next Parents and visitors are welcome to watch class
anytime however we ask that you do not talk to your childduring class time Please leave the discipline and coaching to us
22 No concealed weapons or anything that may harm others
23 Endeavor to develop yourself mentally and physically in the Martial Artsspirit and to keep friendship with other members5
Why Do martial arts stuDents taKe off their shoesbefore traininG There are five general reason why Martial Arts students take off their shoes before theyenter the doe-jahng
1 To create natural body balance and coordination
2 Ancient Oriental Custom It is said that the shoes bring in thetroubles of the street When visiting a friend in the Orient onedoes not bring him the troubles of the street or ones own personalproblems but to visit anothers home means to pay him and hisfamily respect and to hear what he may have to say
3 Prevention of injury from the hard leather shoe while sparringwith a fellow student
4 A method to keep the training area clean from pebbles and dirtfrom the street
5 A method to strengthen and condition the feet and ankles
Why Do martial arts stuDents yellThe yell or key-hahp plays a very important part in formal Martial Arts training If the key-hahp
is executed properly the yell comes from the pit of the stomach not the throat The key-hahpwhen applied properly will result in the following
1 You will obtain more power (breathing control)
2 You may possibly startle or intimidate your opponent
3 You many cause an attacker to hesitate creating your chance to react
4 You will reduce the tension in your own body
5 You will decrease your own awareness of pain
6 Repetitive key-hahps will condition the abdominal muscles thus allowing them toabsorb a harder blow
7 While absorbing a blow or while falling such as nok-bup techniques the key-hahp forcesthe air out of the lungs This prevents the air from being forced out (ie have your windknocked out) leaving you temporarily disabled
8 In practice such as one-step sparring the key-hahp is used as a signal to indicate to yourpartner that you are ready
9 The key-hahp helps to regulate controlled breathing which aides in increasing stamina
WHY BARE FEET WHY KEY-HAHP
6
TIGERTRIVIAIn Korea youmust removeyour shoesbefore entering a persons home
Restaurants willprovide you withslippers to wearafter you removeyour shoes andleave them bythe door
Place your shoes in thecorresponding color cubbie to your rank
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSMartial Arts will teach youhow to protect yourself inthe event of physicalconfrontation but this is themost modest of their bene-fits In addition to helpingyou get and stay physicallyfit Martial Arts can help youminimize stress develop bet-ter focus and self-disciplineand move you along theroad to self-discovery
In each Martial Arts classyoull learn how to harnessyour natural strength Notjust the muscular variety butthe power that lies in yourspirit and mind
chilDren
Childrens classes aredivided by both age and skilllevel All children are taughtat their own pace to developtheir present capabilities andbring out their hiddenpotential The Masters arecommitted to helping eachand every student improveThe goal of the White Tigerchildrens program is to pro-vide benefits that extend
beyondthe wallsof theMartialArtsschoolMany parents doctorsteachers and psychologists find that Martial Arts improve childrens academic progress ndash attention span listeningskills cooperative learning following directions andleadership skills are all areasof training that directly carry over to the academicclassroom
As a society we are becom-ing better educated about the needs of children who suffer from ADD (AttentionDeficit Disorder) and ODD(Oppositional DefiantDisorder) not to mentionpeer pressure andalienation A well-roundedMartial Arts curriculum canhelp your child cope withthese problems and develop
essential physical motorlinguistic perceptual andsocial skills Children asyoung as three years of
age learn fundamen- tal movements
that can improve their sense of balance
and coordination As boys and girls
advance through their training theyll beintroduced to more com-plex drills that will chal-lenge and improve theirability to concentratewhich in turn can elevatetheir self-esteem
teens
As childhood slips awayyoungsters enter a stagewhere they becomeincreasingly independentof their parents Theirphysical growth is readi-ly apparent but theirintellectual and emotion-al development cannot be
ACCURACY
ACHIEVE GOALS
AGILITY
AMBITION
ASPIRATIONSCONFIDENCE
ASSERTIVENESS
BONDING
BUILDS CHARACTER
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
COMMITMENT
CONCENTRATION
COOPERATION
COORDINATION
DEPENDABILITY
DISCIPLINE
EFFORT
ENDURANCE
ENTERTAINMENT
EXERCISE
FITNESS
FLEXIBILITY
FOCUS
FRIENDSHIP
FUN
GENTLENESS
GOODJUDGEMENT
HONESTY
HUMANITY
HUMILITY
IMPROVE GRADES
INCREASE ENERGY
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT7
TIGER TIPSome students havebeen able to discontin-ue medication for ADDand even depressionafter a few monthsof training
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSas easily measuredLines of communicationcan become crossedtangled strained and insome cases completely disconnected Unlikeorganized team sportswhich often fail tonurture the individualMartial Arts canprovide your son ordaughter with thechance to becomestronger and moreflexible and to improvetheir overall health andself-image Theyll cometo recognize the rewardsof hard work and disci-pline which often leadto improved academicperformance Theyllmake friends who sharea healthy interest andtheyll fortify them-selves against negativepeer pressureYoungsters who have
been taught to respecttheir bodies andminds are less likelyto fall prey to usinglife-endangering sub-stances or engaging inactivities that candestroy their health
aDults
White Tiger offersadults a comprehen-sive fitness programClasses are specifical-ly designed toincrease cardiovascu-lar capacity muscularstrength endurance and flexibility They can providean opportunity for weightloss and stress relief In addition training in MartialArts produces benefitsbeyond those of a traditionalexercise program
Martial Arts training isexercise with a purpose
While youimprove yourphysical fitnessyou will also bedevelopingimportant self-defense skillsYou will learn toconfront andcombat yourfears The confi-dence you gainfrom learningself-defenseimproving yourfitness and feel-ing better aboutyourself will
help you cope
with daily situations at homeand work
If you are concerned about your ability to stick with anexercise program MartialArts is the choice for youThe variety of Martial Artstechniques will provide aconstant challenge and therank system will showyour progress and keepyou motivated
families
Today many parents arelooking for activities thatallow the entire family tospend time together Parentsand children can traintogether effectively inMartial Arts because every-one starts as a beginnerDoing Martial Arts togetheras a family allows you towork hard together in orderto improve physical fitnessself confidence anddiscipline while havingfun at the same time
INNER STRENGTH
INTEGRITY
JUSTICE
KINDNESS
KNOWLEDGE
LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
MENTAL STRENGTH
MOTIVATION
OVERCOME PEER
PRESSURE
PATIENCE
PERSEVERANCE
POLITENESS
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
PRIDE
QUALITY TIME
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
REDUCE STRESS
SELF CONTROL
SELF DEFENSE
SELF RELIANCE
SHARING
SINCERITY
SPORT COMPETITION
STRENGTH
TEMPER CONTROL
TONE amp FIRM
TRUST
VITALITY
WISDOM 8
Why boWThe bow is to reflect respectfrom ones soul It can beconsidered the ultimatesymbol in showing respectthat would be difficult toexplain in words Unlike theAmerican handshake whichis sometimes taken forgranted this ancient customdates back to the beginningof time when one man firstapproached another man infriendship and wanted toshow respect for oneanothers presence When aMartial Art student bows tohis instructor he is showingrespect and recognition ofthe instructors higherauthority in the art Whenone student bows toanother he is showingrespect friendship and trustWhen students bow to theAmerican flag at thebeginning and end of classthey are saluting the flagand honoring what itrepresents If the Koreanflag is on display they showtheir respect by bowing to itin recognition of the fact thatKorea is the mother countryof Taekwondo
respectful boW The student comes to atten-tion with cupped hands athis sides The empty handsindicate that he has noweapon The bow is thenmade at least at a forty-fivedegree angle with the facelooking at the floor thenslowly back upward toattention Note This bowdemonstrates total trustrevealing the back of theneck a very vulnerable area
challenGinG boW The student comes to atten-tion with clenched fists atsides the fists as weapons
looking straight into hisopponents face while bowis made at about a thirtydegree angle then back tothe attention positionThis type of bow is usedprimarily for competingin tournaments
Note It would considereddisrespectful to use thechallenging bow whenaddressing your instructora black belt or higherranked student
respect to othersShowing respect to otherson or off the training floor ispart of being a student inMartial Arts While trainingone should show respect atall times including to onesopponents One shouldnever lose patience it is asign of weakness Maintainself-control and self-confidence at all times
9
RESPECTFUL BOW
CHALLENGINGBOW
MARTIAL ARTS ETIQUETTE TIGER TIPIn Korea they say it is themature rice stalk that bows itsfull head It is the hollow stalkwith an empty head that standsup straight defying a bow
DOE-JAHNG ETIQUETTE
sittinG in the doe-jahnGThere are only three ways that students are allowed to sit while wearing the training uniform dur-ing class at testings or special Martial Arts events With the legs crossed on the knees or with thearms wrapped around the knees Students in uniform are never allowed to slouch lean against thewall lean on each other sit on the gymnastics mats sit on the counter or lay down If they areattending an event and chairs are limited they should always offer their chair to a parent eldersenior or guest Do your best to follow the rules and have the confidence to practice them often
etiquette
1 GENERAL BOWING When you bow you must be in a position of attention with your head andupper body bent at 450 (the deeper the bow the more respect you are showing) You must cometo a complete stop and bring the heels of your feet together vigorously
2 BOWING TO SENIOR BLACK BELT When a senior Black Belt or Master Rondy enters theschool for the first time that day the highest ranking student should yell Cha-ryot At thistime no matter what you are doing you should stop completely to face the senior and then thehighest ranking student should say Kyung-nay All students then say Ahn-yong Ha-shim-ne-ka If the highest ranking student fails to do this the next in rank should take over
3 PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS When handing papers or something with writing on it-including an application or certificate always turn the document so the other can read it Bowand use two hands to pass it Always accept with two hands
4 PRESENTATION OF OBjECTS When working with weapons or targets in class always turnthem around to pass them to your partner offering them the handle
5 CONVERSATION Do not interrupt the conversations of others Hands must not be placedinside pockets at any time while conversing with a senior
6 INTRODUCTIONS When introducing people always introduce the junior to the senior
7 ATTENDING TO SENIORS When entering a room the junior must enter first then stand toone side and allow the senior to enter and lead the way
8 SITTING Before sitting down you must wait until your senior is seated comfortably
9 CEREMONY SEATING The seating must be arranged so that the highest ranking is in thecenter with the immediate lower ranking to the right and left and descending in rank
10 CLEANING THE SCHOOL Help with keeping the school clean If you witness a seniorcleaning the school you should immediately take over the task 10
It is very important for thewearer to keep the doe-boke
clean and wrinkle free at alltimes (do not wash the belt)Wear it correctly and treat itwith the respect owed tothis art When in doe-bokeremove all jewelry
(including watches ringsnecklaces and earrings)
Women should wear awhite t-shirt or sportstop under their uniform Black Belts may wear ablack garment under
their uniformYou must have all yourpatches sewn securely onyour doe-boke before yourfirst belt promotion testFollow the guide below toensure proper location ofthe patches
TAEKWONDO DOE-BOKE - UNIFORMThe doe-boke is considered a primary necessity in training for the following reasons
bull Wearing the doe-boke should instill pride in the wearer as a practitioner of Taekwondo
bull It identifies individual capacity and degree of Taekwondo cultural education attained
bull The style of the doe-boke is symbolic of Taekwondos heritage and tradition
bull Rank changes create incentives while at the same time preserve humility
bull It is practical and comfortable for training
AMERICAN FLAG PATCH Sewn two-fingers width belowthe center of shoulder Rightsleeve
TIGER TEAM BLACK BELT CLUB PATCHSewn two-fingers widthbelow the American Flag Patch Members onlyWORLD TKD FEDERATION PATCHSewn over right sideof chest
KOREAN FLAG PATCHSewn two-fingers width below center ofshoulder Left sleeve Red goes up
WHITE TIGER TAEKWONDOSCHOOL PATCHSewn over left side of chest Over your heart
NOTE The doe-boke pictured here is forblack belts only - it has a black V-neckColor belt doe-bokes will have a whiteV-neck New Students should ask aninstructor to write their name in Koreanalong the collarAll doe-bokes should have a large schoollogo on the back It you received yourdoe-boke from this school the logo willalready be screen printed on it The American Flag patch is worn on theright sleeve in martial arts symbolizingdefense only
TIGERTIPWhite Belts willearn a patch everytime they earn astripe The lastpatch is earned byturning in testingpapers
11 Ask the office for the patch sewing service
The simplicity of theMartial Arts traininguniform also serves as away to humble the studentEveryone starts off as abeginner
In Martial Arts it reallydoesnrsquot mater who you areor why yoursquore here Youmay be rich or poor male orfemale young or old blackor white We are all here tolearn the same lessons aboutourselves and about lifeOur status in life is left out-side the door of the school
The only status recognizedin the doe-jahng is yourearned rank All theuniforms are the samewith the exception of theleaders or instructors uniforms
alterations
It is not uncommon foryoung students still grow-ing to go through two orthree different uniforms bythe time they reach BlackBelt The uniform includedin your trial package ispurposely sized large If theuniform is turned up ratherthan cut it can be let downas the student growsIf the sleeves and pant legsare too long have themhemmed It is considereddisrespectful to roll up thesleeves or pant legs whiletraining Having theuniform hemmed will alsoprevent the student fromtripping if it comesunrolled Do not use safety
pins or any metal items onyour uniform This is unsafeto yourself others and themat while training
The smallest size doe-boke isa 000 and the largest regularsize is a 8
Only patches sanctioned byWhite Tiger are permittedon your uniform They mustbe placed in specific placesso everyone can be uniformin the school
WashinG
Keep your uniform cleanand wrinkle free Keep itfolded inside your gym bag
You can wash your uniformin the washer with otherlike colors Do not usebleach you will bleach outthe patches
You may line dry your uni-form or dry it in the dryerIf you use the dryer donrsquotover dry or use the hot set-ting When the uniform isalmost dry remove it andfold it promptly
You may iron your doe-bokebut donrsquot iron over theemblem on the back
styles
The White doe-bokes areused for Taekwondo theBlack doe-bokes for Hapkidothe Adidas 3 stripeuniforms are used for theLeadership Team andspecial colored doe-bokes areused for the demonstrationteams High ranking BlackBelts have different colors
for each degree
It is considered disrespectfulto wear a printed uniformfrom another school whiletraining here at White Tiger(unless you are a visiting guest
with prior permission)
Traditionally only the high-est ranking practitioner onthe mat can wear blackpants This rule excludesclasses in which all thestudents are wearing black
You may not wear just at-shirt and your doe-boke
pants for training in thesummer Our school is airconditioned in the summerand heated in the winter(A luxury not availablein Korea) Wearing theentire uniform is part ofthe discipline Do not mixand match tops amp bottoms
replacements
Of course you may pur-chase additional uniformsat any time break downand purchase anotheruniform when
bull There are yellow stainsthat wonrsquot come out
bull The pant legs only godown to your calf
bull It stinks even after youwash it
HOW TO CARE FOR THE UNIFORM
TIGER TIPUniform in Korean ispronounced Doe-boke with a longvowelnot Doe-bak
12
Want a free uniform
The greatest complimentyou can give your school isa referral that results in anew student White Tiger isproud to present a studentwho referred another with abeautiful embroideredldquoChingoordquo UniformChin-goo means friend inKorean Your referrals iswhat helps this school growand flourish - and we great-ly appreciate it
Need help referring afriend The office can assist
you with providinga VIP Card to give a Tiger TrialProgram or simplyprovide us withtheir address and we will send theminformation
The Chin-goo
uniform comes complete with allembroidered patches
Thank you verymuch
FREE CHIN-GOO UNIFORM
13
HOW TO CARE FOR THE DEE - BELTYour dee or belt is a symbolof all your learned knowl-edge of Taekwondo Your belt is like a blankpiece of paper waiting to bewritten on with all yourMartial Arts knowledge
Everything in Martial Artsserves a purpose There areno useless techniques ormotions with no reasonEven the belt serves to keepthe doe-boke secured and thecolor is a motivator to thestudent as well as a teachingguide to the instructor Aninstructor can glance atyour belt and know whattechniques you havelearned and what youneed to be taught
The knot on your belt hangsin the center just belowyour navel This area isyour key or energy centerThe knot protects thisvulnerable area
Dobull Keep your belt tied
properly
bull If you have an unevenamount of stripes stars orbars display the side withthe most on the right side
bull Keep your belt tiedaround your uniform soyou dont forget it
bull Leave your belt on at alltimes when in uniformunless instructed by yourMaster to do otherwise
bull Do practice only MartialArts techniques whilewearing a doe-boke and dee
bull Keep your old belts youmay want to display themsomeday
bull Tie your belt so the endsare even
Dontbull Let your belt touch the
ground
bull Throw your belt on theground when you arefinished training
bull Wear it draped aroundyour neck
bull Play with it or swingit around
bull Wash your belt(Dont wash out yourknowledge)
bull Remove or add any tapeon your belt
bull Curl or roll your belt itwill not hang correctlywhen you wear it
bull Dry it in the dryer -it will shrink
bull Worry if your belt getsthreadbare This meansthat you have beentraining hard If you area color belt it is probablytime to test for the nextlevel
If you are one of those peo-ple who has an unusuallyhigh ph level you may findthat some of the color beltswill rub color off onto youruniform when you sweatDont worry a black beltwill cover the stain
Since you dont wash yourbelt it will get dirty Longago your white belt wouldget dirtier and dirtier yearafter year until eventuallyit became black Luckilywe have different colorbelts now to symbolize thesame process
If you have just earned anew belt you will noticethat it is very stiff You can
always spot a new beltThe best remedy is to get afew good sweaty workoutsunder your belt to softenit up and make it hangstraight
A threadbare Masters BlackBelt is an emblem of anexperienced practitioner Asthe fabric becomes wornand loses its color the beltswhite inner core is revealedThis process also symbolizesthe cycle of Martial Artstraining the more youlearn the more you realizehow little you know
Your belt is your responsi-bility To remember to takecare of it and bring it toclass is part of your training
If you forget your belt youwill be a no belt for theday and line up after thelowest ranking belt in class
Humility is also part ofthe discipline
1st Degree whiteblack uniformWhite embroidery on belt
2nd Degree grayyellow uniformYellow embroidery on belt
3rd Degree blackgreen uniformGreen embroidery on belt
4th Degree blueblack uniform Blue embroidery on belt5th Degree redblack uniformRed embroidery on belt 14
HOW TO TIE YOUR BELT amp FOLD THE UNIFORM
1 Find the center ofyour belt and place itat your belly buttonseam facing down
3 With a belt end ineach hand take theright side and lay itover the left end andtuck it up under bothlayers
1 Lay the top of theuniform down logofacing the ground
2 Fold one side in atthe shoulder Fold thesleeve back
3 Repeat side andsleeve fold for otherside
4 Fold the pants in halfwidthwise
5 Fold the pants inhalf lengthwise
6 Fold in half againlengthwise
7 Place the pants onthe top and fold it up
8 Fold the belt in halfand loop to secure15
2 Wrap both sides ofthe belt around yourback and back aroundto the front For com-fort and to prevent itfrom falling off ifuntied tuck one insideof the other
4 Now take the leftside and lay it over theright side and bring theend up through thehole Pull tightly The knot forms atriangle that pointstoward your left
CLASS PROCEDUREbeGinninG class
1 Bow as you enter the school
2 Bow to your senior students and instructors
3 Bags can be placed in the locker rooms You may bring your own lock for a locker do notleave items in locker overnight Do not leave valuables unlocked or in your vehicle
4 Key your ID number into the tablet in the room where you will take class
5 You may warm up for class in the Stretching Station in a doe-jahng that is not in use ormay use the running track (14 + older or Black Belt) with a gym membership
6 Remove your shoes bow to enter the mat area and place your shoes in the colorappropriate shelf
7 When the instructor begins your class line up quickly and stand at attention BlackBelts (or highest ranking) will line up along one side from front to back The lines willcontinue while decreasing in ranks
8 The instructor will call everyone to stand at Cha-ryot - attention Never move or fidgetwhile standing at attention
9 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the flags
10 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow tothe instructor All students say ahn-yong ha-shim-ne-ka - How are you Sir- while performing this bow
11 Class will then continue at the instructors commands Remember to always answerYes Sir or No Sir
enDinG class
1 When the instructor calls for you to line up do so quicklyand in the same order as when class began
2 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay- bow to the flags
3 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the instructor All students say Gam-sa-hom-ne-da - Thank you Sir - while performing this bow
4 The instructor will have all students step out with their left foot bend over with feetapart grasping their ankles The instructor will say White Tiger then key-hahp or yelltwo times Each yell is echoed by all students then quickly slide the left foot in to meetthe right clap three times then with two fists raised in the air key-hahp once more Theinstructor will dismiss class you should bow once more before turning around to walkoff
5 Before you step off the mat bow to the flags
6 When leaving for the day turn around and bow inside while at the threshold of the door 16
TIGER TIPFemale and male instructorsin martial arts are allreferred to as Sir There is no gender in theDoe-jahng There is no raceno skin color no financialand no social statusStudents and instructors are recognized for their earned rank only
MESSAGE TO BEGINNERSTo those of you just begin-ning Martial Arts neitherfear your new found prac-tice nor expect too much ofit The majority of beginnersexperience a feeling of inad-equacy with regard to per-forming the movementsinvolved If you feel thisway dont worry it is com-mon and short-lived You arenot an expert yet and noone expects you to do morethan your best If you expecttoo much in the beginningyou will disappoint yourselfExample if you try to eatmore than your stomach willhold you are going to getsick You can digest only acertain amount each time
tips for beGinnersjust like the game SimonSays maintain your positionuntil you have been told tostop or pa-roh
When kicking bags ortargets remember thattechnique and accuracy aremost important It doesnrsquotmatter how fast or how hardyou can kick if you canrsquot hitthe target
When you are called outby the instructor to stepforward run donrsquot walk
If you are going to miss aclass for a week or so callthe school to let us know oryou will receive a call fromthe ldquoattendance policerdquoWe will not let you give upon yourself
Martial Arts are unlike anyother sport or activity Youwill need to use musclesyou didnt even know youhad and will need toacquire new balance andcoordination which willtake time Everyone stinksat this at first
If you are older or not veryflexible come to the schoolearlier to do additionalstretching before class
We want you to try yourbest but as a beginner youmust allow your body to getacclimated to this new activ-ity Trying too hard too soonmay result in an injurywhich will only slow downyour learning process
If you try to runup the mountainyou will fall off
You must train at least twotimes a week if you want tomake any measurable gainsAfter a few months youshould see a difference in theway you look and feel
School age kids should getinto the habit of saving acopy of their report cards -they will need to turn in acopy of it with their testingapplications for new beltsStudents with Ds and Fshave been able to pull theirgrades up to As and Bswhen their next color beltdepends upon it
Students who get involvedin the activities offered at thedoe-jahng make more friends
learn more andlearn faster
We train to music in manyclasses to motivate and toadd rhythm to the warm up drills Music is used inKorean doe-jahngs and for the Olympic training team
You may notice that the temperature is kept warm inthe doe-jahng This is to keepyour muscles warm andreduce injuries
Unlike the movies wherekicks are left sticking out inthe air rechamber your kicksquickly This prevents yourleg from being grabbed andallows for a second technique if necessary
Watch others and learn
Although we always havethe basics techniques areconstantly being replaced byquicker more efficient onesPerfect examples are the sidekick and kicking with theball of your foot These kicksare still great for forms butno longer very effective insparring situationsCompetitors have found that speed and flexibility are gained by pointing thetoes when kicking The side kick although powerfulis slow and can be detectedlong before it reaches its destination17
TIGER TIPAs a beginner youwill have twoenemies the lack ofself-confidence anddiscouragement ndashdont let eitherovercome you
BEGINNER DOS amp DONTS amp SAFETYIf you feel overwhelmedwith so much informationremember that Martial Artsis way of life It is a journeyrather than a destinationand takes a lifetime to fullycomprehend Take it slowlyone step at a time
Dobull Watch the Orientation
bull Make sure we have yourcurrent email address
bull Arrive promptly to warmup and practice
bull Maintain good hygiene
bull Bring necessary equip-ment to each class
bull Attend class regularly
bull Strive to follow schoolregulations
bull Respect the value of yourtraining
bull Log into your Kicksiteaccount to keep updatedon events testings tourna-ments and closings
- Newsletter- Tiger TV Video- Table Tents- LED signs - Facebook page- Website- Class Announcements- Eventsschedule- weekly e-mails- Pawcast bull Demonstrate emotional
and physical control
bull Strive to remain humble
bull Obey the instructor at alltimes
bull Have clean feet
bull Pick up your clothes in thechanging room
bull Kids wait inside to bepicked up
bull Practice your forms athome this is your MartialArt homework
Dontbull Be late for class
bull Wear a dirty uniform
bull Forget your equipment
bull Talk or play in class
bull Miss class
bull Neglect school rules
bull Abuse what you learn
bull Talk too long on the cour-tesy phone in the cafe
bull Show off or brag
bull Ask to go to the bathroomduring class unlessabsolutely necessary
bull Ask to rest unless yourefeeling sick
bull Chew gum in thedoe-jahng
bull Ask to get a drink of waterduring class
bull Powder your feet andtrack it all over the mat
beGinner safetyOften the most dangerousperson in the doe-jahng isyou Most injuries occurwhen students try to bemacho and attempt tokeep up with or outdo theadvanced students in classor fail to properly warm upand pull a muscle
Adults take it easy onthe jumping exercisesRemember whatever goesup must come down
Also be cautious whenturning or pivoting on knees and ankles Stretchout achilles tendons andhamstrings
New Hapkido students needto exercise caution withrolling techniques Use yourarms for rollbars so youdont support the weight ofyour body on your neck
It is the job of the instructorsto make everything LOOKeasy but you will soon dis-cover that the appearance ofease only comes with yearsoften decades of experience
Classes are always closelymonitored by certifiedinstructors If an injury doesoccur a first aid kit is keptnear the locker rooms andin the office
rice for injuries
rest ice compression and elevation Rest your
sore muscles apply icewrap up the injured areaand elevate it
TIGER TIPDont be nervousif your practicepartner is highranking THEY havelearned controlsometimes itsthe white beltsyou have to watchout for
18
THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoArdquo Has a current schedule Knows when the next testing takes place
Has done a projection for approximate date of reaching Black Belt
Plans on achieving black belt and beyond
Regular attendance of 3+ times per week
Arrives early stretches and warms up before class
Makes friends at the school Shows respect for seniors is helpful to juniors
Has a uniform that fits and a spare
Has proper sparring gear Refers other students to join the school
Asks if they can help out Writes and posts positive reviews
Lets staff know if they will be on vacation or will miss classes
Lets an instructor know if they need extra help with a technique
Knows about training aids provided and uses them
Joins a team when they are eligible
Joins us for summer camps Schedules their birthday party at the school
Parents train as well or stay and watch class
Participates in special events
Almost 100 will receive black belt
Welcome to quite possibly one ofthe fairest systems in the worldWhat goes in - is what comes outYou will find no short cuts to earn-ing your rank Rank cannot bebought borrowed or assumed
But also understand your ageyour gender your nationality orphysical condition cannot hinderyour success either There are noexcuses
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoBrdquo Usually gets to testing schedules a make up when they must
miss a test
Attends classes 2 times per week
Parents are usually present in the building during classesbut are sometimes preoccupied
Shows up for class just on time
Will let the office know if there is a spill on the floor or if the restroom needs paper towels
Attends some special events
Brings friends but always the same friends who never enrollto special events
Approximately 75 will receive black belt
19
IS IN YOUR HANDS
20
Your amount of effort put forth(and your effort of your parentsif you are young) will deter-mine the level of your success
Decades of experience haveenabled your instructors to cre-ate a ldquoReport Cardrdquo to list whatit takes to achieve success in theMartial Arts
The fairness of the system issuch Absolutely Everybody canbe a ldquoArdquo student You just haveto make up your mind to beone No matter where you fallon the Report Card chart youalways have the ability toimprove your grade
Through Martial Arts you will learn alesson that is true for all goals andchallenges in your life
If you truly want some-
thing you will find a way
If you donrsquot
you will find an excuse
What do YOU really want
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoCrdquo
Attends classes 1 to 2 times a week
Misses weeks here and there
Puts other activities and sports first
Does not attend special events
Often says nobody told me about that
Doesnt open weekly emails
Turns in testing papers at the last minute
Asks to borrow a manual at the counter so the parent
can quickly find the test answers to turn in test application
Parent is not present for classes
Student has outgrown uniform but parent does
not want to spend the money to buy a new one
Always looking for a sale or cheaper price
Doesnt have proper sparring gear
Does not know about training aids newsletters
videos etc
Will most likely quit before Green Belt
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoDrdquo Gets dropped off for class parent does not come in
(younger students)
Student has to wait for long periods at the school to be picked upsometimes has to call for a ride
Shows up for wrong classes wrong times
Shows up for classes on testing days because they did not knowabout special events being held
No one answers phone messages or emails from the officeindicating that the student is falling behind
Wrinkled and dirty uniform
Is left unattended before and after class staff is expected to babysit
Checks may bounce or drafts fail due to NSF
Not likely to last very long in a membership
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
21
TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
23
WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
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1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
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600-645 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
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430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
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WEDNESDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
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515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 WEAPONSTiger Doejahng
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645-730 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
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730-815 LADY TIGERSPhoenix Doejahng
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815-900 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
THURSDAY1200-1245LADY TIGERSTiger Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
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600-645 FAMILYPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf Defense -Tiger
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
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645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-730 LADY POOMSAYCOMPETITION TEAM Dragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
730-815 Wing ChunPhoenix Doejahng
815-900 BLACKSTAFF amp LEADERS
FRIDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
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815-10PM LEADERSHIP(1st Friday of month)see officemembership
SATURDAYNO classes on regulartesting days see back
900-945 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
900-1030 ELITESPARRING WGEARTiger Doejahng
945-1030 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
1000-1030 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1030-1100TIGER TOT wSASHTortoise Doejahng
1045-1130 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1045-1130 TKD FormsTiger Doejahng
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1215-100 Jr Management TeamConference Room
100-145 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
130-315 BIRTHDAYPARTIES - see officeto schedule330-530ensp BLACKBELT REHEARSALenspby appointment
TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
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WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
33
POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
Dear Students and Parents
Taekwondo has been animportant part of my life fordecades Now you too havechosen a path in which thebenefits to your life will beimmeasurable
The disciplines of MartialArts are designed to makestudents non-violent toinspire them with feelings ofconfidence well-being andto make their life moremeaningful The study ofMartial Arts whileinstilling the student withmental physical and spiritu-al balance enables them toenjoy the benefits of societywithout being absorbed oroverwhelmed by it
We want your training to beuseful and rewarding Thisbook will give a basicunderstanding of the stepsto your training
I welcome you to ourMartial Arts family
Master Rondy
WELCOME TO NEW STUDENTS
1
Every White Tiger studentwill receive an ID Numberupon registration The officewill take your photo foryour account You mayupdate this photo when youlog into your account
Your ID Number will neverchange If you add morestyles to your membershipthe styles will separated inthe system - but will alwaysuse the same number
Write your name on theinside of your uniform so itwonrsquot be forgotten Uponentering class
bull Make sure you use the
correct tablet for the roomyou are attending
bull Simply key in your num-ber and select ldquoenterrdquo Ifyou have multiple stylesyou will be promoted toselect which style you areattending at that time
bull Your name photo rankand any attendancemedals will show up onthe screen You are nowready to enter the mat
bull If the file that appears isnot you - or you accident-ly key in the wrongnumber see the officeASAP They can help you
log in and receive creditfor the class
bull Be sure to log in for everyclass you take Failure tolog in will result in younot earning credit for theclass Class credits areimportant for earningawards and fulfillingthe requirements for rankpromotion
2
ID NUMBER amp LOG INTIGERTIPEvery student is assigned an ID number Thisnumber reflects the order in which you joinedand your place in White Tiger history Use thisnumber to log into your account and class Thelower the number the higher the rank
TIGERTIPWrite your number on theinside of your uniform incase you forget
WHAT EVERY NEW STUDENT AND PARENTinstructorsThe ownerrsquos name is Master Rondy Other instructors names are listed on the walls and flipcharts You should address all Black Belts as Sir or by their last name Mr or Ms________You may also call Masters by the Korean title Sa-bum-nim Master Rondy or the seniormaster may also be called Kwan-jahng-nim Female masters often use their first names whilemale masters always use their last name (Master Rondy is called Sifu Rondy in Wing Chun)
event informationAll information schedule changes closings testings demonstrations new classes specialscontests or parties etc is made available to you in multiple medias All information isprovided to you weeks and even months in advance the back of the class schedule has anevents schedule for the entire year Parents if your child is too young to read and properlyrelay the information to you you will need to check for yourself
bull Tiger Times Newsletter on our website Facebook emailbull Schedule of classes color coded per level schedule rack
bull Back of Schedule lists events for entire year schedule rackbull Instructor messages announced at end of classes
bull Tiger TV video plays in front entry cafebull Facebook page wwwfacebookcomWhiteTigerTKD
bull Pawcast radio show of the weekrsquos events plays in the locker rooms websitebull ldquoThis week at White Tigerrdquo email message sent every week (make sure to provide correct address)bull Table Tents on cafe tables bull Website wwwWhiteTigerTKDcom bull LED Flashing Lights cafe
uniform amp belt informationDont be shy to ask anyone with a higher belt to help you They were once white beltsIn time new white belt students will be asking you to help them
Taekwondo uniform the elastic stretches across your front to the other side and hooksaround the button put the elastic under the front of the uniform
Hapkido uniform women should put the right side over the left men put the left side overthe right and tie the strings together on each side
Men do not need to wear anything under the uniform topwomen need to wear a white t-shirt or sports top under the top(Black Belt women may wear a black garment)
NEVER wash the belt it is a symbol of your learned knowledgeof Martial Arts Never let your belt touch the ground Dont hangit around your neck If you forget your belt at class time you will be a no belt for the day Line up in rank after the white orlowest rank belts
The belts start with the lowest level 10th Gup or white belt Thenext level belt is 9th Gup which is a white belt with a yellowstripe Some schools have additional belts like orange purpleand brown but the colors shown on our wall are the only beltcolors accepted by the World Taekwondo Federation (OlympicStyle) For tournament purposes belts are grouped together byGup number
rules amp reGulationsTake time to read the rules and regulations of the school on the following pagesyou are responsible for following them They are also displayed outside the locker room
shoesStudents must take off their shoes and socks and place them in the belt-color shoe racks nearthe mat area Do not walk on the mat unless you are in uniform3
TIGER TIPThe Korean terms used inthis book are italicizedThe Korean language hasconsonants and vowelsthat we do not have ordo not sound exactly thesame in English Theterms in this book arespelled phoneticallysound them out how theyare spelled
Different books may spellthe same word different-ly The spellings in thisbook are by an AmericanEnglish speaker
TIGER TIP QR CODESDownload an app so you can read
QR code from your phonehttpsitunesapplecomusappqr-code-reader-and-
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OF A NEW STUDENT SHOULD KNOWThe only shoes allowed on the mat are Taekwondo shoes do not use them for training(you cant pivot well and will injure your ankles) Leadership Teams may wear them forteaching Do not wear Taekwondo shoes on the mat if you have just walked in from outsidetry to keep the mat as clean as possible
terminoloGyWe use the Korean terms for many of the techniques in class The Korean terms are used sinceTaekwondo and Hapkido originated in Korea You will need to learn the terminology toadvance in rank You will also need to learn the terms if you plan to compete in tournamentsTaekwondo referees are trained to use only Korean Most of this terminology you will learnfrom hearing it everyday You may also refer to the terminology section in this manual Theterminology is spelled out phonetically so pronounce it how it looks The Korean wordsthroughout this manual are displayed in italics and are hyphenated to show syllables Phoneticspellings for the same word may vary from source to source Student Manual Study Class onFriday nights will also teach the terminology Visual and audio flash cards are available
testinGBeginners start with a white belt to get to the next belt level of yellow stripe 9th Gup youmust earn another two black stripes and a white stripe You will then be invited to formal test-ing to perform the requirements before the testing board There is a fee for this certified testingThe amount is proportionate with increasing rank but testings are spaced further apart Testingrequirements for each belt are located in this manual To test students (school age) must presentcopies of school report cards a home report card that has been graded by a parent or guardianand a letter of recommendation Testing is optional Results from testing are announced a fewdays after testing at the end of class private tests may take up to a week if you plan to testyour application must be turned in the thursday prior to testing day or before
The Tiger Tot class follows the same curriculum but is broken down into steps Tots test to earndifferent colored Sashes during regular testing times Check the manual chart attendance cardor poster near the classroom for Tiger Tot testing requirements
Testing is designed to build confidence not tear it down This is why we test by prequalifica-tion only Always strive to do your best As beginners you may become nervous and may notperform as well as you do in class In extreme cases of stage fright your instructors wouldhave you show them the techniques again the following week before or after class or at thenext test They will work with you until you do pass As your rank increases you will becomeless and less nervous
other equipmentBefore you test you must earn the 4 patches school association American and Korean flagsand have them sewn on your uniform A sewing service is available see the office
You must have a yellow stripe belt to begin sparring You must have full safety equipment tobegin sparring $145-$165 for insurance purposes only White tiger gear is allowed
tournamentsTournaments are optional Never compete in a tournament unless your instructor is present Youshould always have a coach If you wish to attend a tournament and it has not been postedbring it to your Masters attention - may wish to attend as a school Tournaments can cost from$50 to $75 and this fee is paid to the organization hosting the tournament not to White TigerThroughout the year White Tiger hosts internal tournaments These are low cost practice tour-naments with trophies or medals and ideal for a first time competitor White Tiger also hosts aHoliday Tournament in December complete with medals This Tournament is a free tournamentfor all White Tiger students
outside tournament info httpswwwfacebookcomwhitetigermastersref=br_rs 4
DOE-JAHNG RULES AND REGULATIONSTraining in Martial Arts is mental as well as physical in nature In addition to techniquesof self-defense we are learning an art which builds self-control discipline and respect forother people These mental states are attained by following of certain traditions and formalbehavior while within the doe-jahng
1 Respect and obey your instructors and higher ranking belts at all times
2 Always bow a upon entering and leaving the doe-jahng b upon entering and leaving the mat area c when first seeing the senior instructors and once again when leaving for the day d when beginning and ending practice with a partner e before and after asking the instructor for assistance or advice
3 Be in full uniform and on the stretch mat at least five minutes before class starts
4 Take off your shoes and store them on the appropriate color shoe rack by the mat
5 Keep all uniforms clean at all times Also pay respect to your own body and keep your-self clean and well groomed
6 Keep your fingernails and toenails trimmed short
7 No watches rings or jewelry of any sort will be worn during training except eyeglasseswhen necessary This includes removing wedding rings
8 No smoking drinking water or soft drinks chewing gum loud talking laughing orhorse play in class The instructor will let you know when it is time for water breaks
9 No unnecessary noise When not participating please sit or stretch quietly rememberthat by watching others practice you will also learn
10 No slouching reclining sitting or leaning against the wall is allowed in class
11 Do not sit on the gymnastics mats or touch the mirrors No weapons near mirrors
12 Do not use profanity
13 You should refer to higher ranking belts as Mr or Ms____ no matter what their age
14 The Senior Master Instructor of your school is always to addressed by their propertitle Sir or Kwan-jahng-nim Senior instructors are called Sir or Sa-bum-nim
15 In reply to a question or command requiring an answer all students should answerYes Sir or No Sir
16 Go to Leadership Team members with problem or with questions that need to beanswered before you see your instructor
17 Memorize the names of the Taekwondo movements in Korean
18 The doe-jahng will be kept neat and clean by its members
19 Never do anything to dishonor our school or your instructor
20 Never willingly fight for any reason
21 Parents Encourage your children Their efforts need to berewarded Do not compare them with others in the
class Each child is unique and will benefit differentlyfrom the next Parents and visitors are welcome to watch class
anytime however we ask that you do not talk to your childduring class time Please leave the discipline and coaching to us
22 No concealed weapons or anything that may harm others
23 Endeavor to develop yourself mentally and physically in the Martial Artsspirit and to keep friendship with other members5
Why Do martial arts stuDents taKe off their shoesbefore traininG There are five general reason why Martial Arts students take off their shoes before theyenter the doe-jahng
1 To create natural body balance and coordination
2 Ancient Oriental Custom It is said that the shoes bring in thetroubles of the street When visiting a friend in the Orient onedoes not bring him the troubles of the street or ones own personalproblems but to visit anothers home means to pay him and hisfamily respect and to hear what he may have to say
3 Prevention of injury from the hard leather shoe while sparringwith a fellow student
4 A method to keep the training area clean from pebbles and dirtfrom the street
5 A method to strengthen and condition the feet and ankles
Why Do martial arts stuDents yellThe yell or key-hahp plays a very important part in formal Martial Arts training If the key-hahp
is executed properly the yell comes from the pit of the stomach not the throat The key-hahpwhen applied properly will result in the following
1 You will obtain more power (breathing control)
2 You may possibly startle or intimidate your opponent
3 You many cause an attacker to hesitate creating your chance to react
4 You will reduce the tension in your own body
5 You will decrease your own awareness of pain
6 Repetitive key-hahps will condition the abdominal muscles thus allowing them toabsorb a harder blow
7 While absorbing a blow or while falling such as nok-bup techniques the key-hahp forcesthe air out of the lungs This prevents the air from being forced out (ie have your windknocked out) leaving you temporarily disabled
8 In practice such as one-step sparring the key-hahp is used as a signal to indicate to yourpartner that you are ready
9 The key-hahp helps to regulate controlled breathing which aides in increasing stamina
WHY BARE FEET WHY KEY-HAHP
6
TIGERTRIVIAIn Korea youmust removeyour shoesbefore entering a persons home
Restaurants willprovide you withslippers to wearafter you removeyour shoes andleave them bythe door
Place your shoes in thecorresponding color cubbie to your rank
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSMartial Arts will teach youhow to protect yourself inthe event of physicalconfrontation but this is themost modest of their bene-fits In addition to helpingyou get and stay physicallyfit Martial Arts can help youminimize stress develop bet-ter focus and self-disciplineand move you along theroad to self-discovery
In each Martial Arts classyoull learn how to harnessyour natural strength Notjust the muscular variety butthe power that lies in yourspirit and mind
chilDren
Childrens classes aredivided by both age and skilllevel All children are taughtat their own pace to developtheir present capabilities andbring out their hiddenpotential The Masters arecommitted to helping eachand every student improveThe goal of the White Tigerchildrens program is to pro-vide benefits that extend
beyondthe wallsof theMartialArtsschoolMany parents doctorsteachers and psychologists find that Martial Arts improve childrens academic progress ndash attention span listeningskills cooperative learning following directions andleadership skills are all areasof training that directly carry over to the academicclassroom
As a society we are becom-ing better educated about the needs of children who suffer from ADD (AttentionDeficit Disorder) and ODD(Oppositional DefiantDisorder) not to mentionpeer pressure andalienation A well-roundedMartial Arts curriculum canhelp your child cope withthese problems and develop
essential physical motorlinguistic perceptual andsocial skills Children asyoung as three years of
age learn fundamen- tal movements
that can improve their sense of balance
and coordination As boys and girls
advance through their training theyll beintroduced to more com-plex drills that will chal-lenge and improve theirability to concentratewhich in turn can elevatetheir self-esteem
teens
As childhood slips awayyoungsters enter a stagewhere they becomeincreasingly independentof their parents Theirphysical growth is readi-ly apparent but theirintellectual and emotion-al development cannot be
ACCURACY
ACHIEVE GOALS
AGILITY
AMBITION
ASPIRATIONSCONFIDENCE
ASSERTIVENESS
BONDING
BUILDS CHARACTER
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
COMMITMENT
CONCENTRATION
COOPERATION
COORDINATION
DEPENDABILITY
DISCIPLINE
EFFORT
ENDURANCE
ENTERTAINMENT
EXERCISE
FITNESS
FLEXIBILITY
FOCUS
FRIENDSHIP
FUN
GENTLENESS
GOODJUDGEMENT
HONESTY
HUMANITY
HUMILITY
IMPROVE GRADES
INCREASE ENERGY
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT7
TIGER TIPSome students havebeen able to discontin-ue medication for ADDand even depressionafter a few monthsof training
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSas easily measuredLines of communicationcan become crossedtangled strained and insome cases completely disconnected Unlikeorganized team sportswhich often fail tonurture the individualMartial Arts canprovide your son ordaughter with thechance to becomestronger and moreflexible and to improvetheir overall health andself-image Theyll cometo recognize the rewardsof hard work and disci-pline which often leadto improved academicperformance Theyllmake friends who sharea healthy interest andtheyll fortify them-selves against negativepeer pressureYoungsters who have
been taught to respecttheir bodies andminds are less likelyto fall prey to usinglife-endangering sub-stances or engaging inactivities that candestroy their health
aDults
White Tiger offersadults a comprehen-sive fitness programClasses are specifical-ly designed toincrease cardiovascu-lar capacity muscularstrength endurance and flexibility They can providean opportunity for weightloss and stress relief In addition training in MartialArts produces benefitsbeyond those of a traditionalexercise program
Martial Arts training isexercise with a purpose
While youimprove yourphysical fitnessyou will also bedevelopingimportant self-defense skillsYou will learn toconfront andcombat yourfears The confi-dence you gainfrom learningself-defenseimproving yourfitness and feel-ing better aboutyourself will
help you cope
with daily situations at homeand work
If you are concerned about your ability to stick with anexercise program MartialArts is the choice for youThe variety of Martial Artstechniques will provide aconstant challenge and therank system will showyour progress and keepyou motivated
families
Today many parents arelooking for activities thatallow the entire family tospend time together Parentsand children can traintogether effectively inMartial Arts because every-one starts as a beginnerDoing Martial Arts togetheras a family allows you towork hard together in orderto improve physical fitnessself confidence anddiscipline while havingfun at the same time
INNER STRENGTH
INTEGRITY
JUSTICE
KINDNESS
KNOWLEDGE
LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
MENTAL STRENGTH
MOTIVATION
OVERCOME PEER
PRESSURE
PATIENCE
PERSEVERANCE
POLITENESS
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
PRIDE
QUALITY TIME
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
REDUCE STRESS
SELF CONTROL
SELF DEFENSE
SELF RELIANCE
SHARING
SINCERITY
SPORT COMPETITION
STRENGTH
TEMPER CONTROL
TONE amp FIRM
TRUST
VITALITY
WISDOM 8
Why boWThe bow is to reflect respectfrom ones soul It can beconsidered the ultimatesymbol in showing respectthat would be difficult toexplain in words Unlike theAmerican handshake whichis sometimes taken forgranted this ancient customdates back to the beginningof time when one man firstapproached another man infriendship and wanted toshow respect for oneanothers presence When aMartial Art student bows tohis instructor he is showingrespect and recognition ofthe instructors higherauthority in the art Whenone student bows toanother he is showingrespect friendship and trustWhen students bow to theAmerican flag at thebeginning and end of classthey are saluting the flagand honoring what itrepresents If the Koreanflag is on display they showtheir respect by bowing to itin recognition of the fact thatKorea is the mother countryof Taekwondo
respectful boW The student comes to atten-tion with cupped hands athis sides The empty handsindicate that he has noweapon The bow is thenmade at least at a forty-fivedegree angle with the facelooking at the floor thenslowly back upward toattention Note This bowdemonstrates total trustrevealing the back of theneck a very vulnerable area
challenGinG boW The student comes to atten-tion with clenched fists atsides the fists as weapons
looking straight into hisopponents face while bowis made at about a thirtydegree angle then back tothe attention positionThis type of bow is usedprimarily for competingin tournaments
Note It would considereddisrespectful to use thechallenging bow whenaddressing your instructora black belt or higherranked student
respect to othersShowing respect to otherson or off the training floor ispart of being a student inMartial Arts While trainingone should show respect atall times including to onesopponents One shouldnever lose patience it is asign of weakness Maintainself-control and self-confidence at all times
9
RESPECTFUL BOW
CHALLENGINGBOW
MARTIAL ARTS ETIQUETTE TIGER TIPIn Korea they say it is themature rice stalk that bows itsfull head It is the hollow stalkwith an empty head that standsup straight defying a bow
DOE-JAHNG ETIQUETTE
sittinG in the doe-jahnGThere are only three ways that students are allowed to sit while wearing the training uniform dur-ing class at testings or special Martial Arts events With the legs crossed on the knees or with thearms wrapped around the knees Students in uniform are never allowed to slouch lean against thewall lean on each other sit on the gymnastics mats sit on the counter or lay down If they areattending an event and chairs are limited they should always offer their chair to a parent eldersenior or guest Do your best to follow the rules and have the confidence to practice them often
etiquette
1 GENERAL BOWING When you bow you must be in a position of attention with your head andupper body bent at 450 (the deeper the bow the more respect you are showing) You must cometo a complete stop and bring the heels of your feet together vigorously
2 BOWING TO SENIOR BLACK BELT When a senior Black Belt or Master Rondy enters theschool for the first time that day the highest ranking student should yell Cha-ryot At thistime no matter what you are doing you should stop completely to face the senior and then thehighest ranking student should say Kyung-nay All students then say Ahn-yong Ha-shim-ne-ka If the highest ranking student fails to do this the next in rank should take over
3 PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS When handing papers or something with writing on it-including an application or certificate always turn the document so the other can read it Bowand use two hands to pass it Always accept with two hands
4 PRESENTATION OF OBjECTS When working with weapons or targets in class always turnthem around to pass them to your partner offering them the handle
5 CONVERSATION Do not interrupt the conversations of others Hands must not be placedinside pockets at any time while conversing with a senior
6 INTRODUCTIONS When introducing people always introduce the junior to the senior
7 ATTENDING TO SENIORS When entering a room the junior must enter first then stand toone side and allow the senior to enter and lead the way
8 SITTING Before sitting down you must wait until your senior is seated comfortably
9 CEREMONY SEATING The seating must be arranged so that the highest ranking is in thecenter with the immediate lower ranking to the right and left and descending in rank
10 CLEANING THE SCHOOL Help with keeping the school clean If you witness a seniorcleaning the school you should immediately take over the task 10
It is very important for thewearer to keep the doe-boke
clean and wrinkle free at alltimes (do not wash the belt)Wear it correctly and treat itwith the respect owed tothis art When in doe-bokeremove all jewelry
(including watches ringsnecklaces and earrings)
Women should wear awhite t-shirt or sportstop under their uniform Black Belts may wear ablack garment under
their uniformYou must have all yourpatches sewn securely onyour doe-boke before yourfirst belt promotion testFollow the guide below toensure proper location ofthe patches
TAEKWONDO DOE-BOKE - UNIFORMThe doe-boke is considered a primary necessity in training for the following reasons
bull Wearing the doe-boke should instill pride in the wearer as a practitioner of Taekwondo
bull It identifies individual capacity and degree of Taekwondo cultural education attained
bull The style of the doe-boke is symbolic of Taekwondos heritage and tradition
bull Rank changes create incentives while at the same time preserve humility
bull It is practical and comfortable for training
AMERICAN FLAG PATCH Sewn two-fingers width belowthe center of shoulder Rightsleeve
TIGER TEAM BLACK BELT CLUB PATCHSewn two-fingers widthbelow the American Flag Patch Members onlyWORLD TKD FEDERATION PATCHSewn over right sideof chest
KOREAN FLAG PATCHSewn two-fingers width below center ofshoulder Left sleeve Red goes up
WHITE TIGER TAEKWONDOSCHOOL PATCHSewn over left side of chest Over your heart
NOTE The doe-boke pictured here is forblack belts only - it has a black V-neckColor belt doe-bokes will have a whiteV-neck New Students should ask aninstructor to write their name in Koreanalong the collarAll doe-bokes should have a large schoollogo on the back It you received yourdoe-boke from this school the logo willalready be screen printed on it The American Flag patch is worn on theright sleeve in martial arts symbolizingdefense only
TIGERTIPWhite Belts willearn a patch everytime they earn astripe The lastpatch is earned byturning in testingpapers
11 Ask the office for the patch sewing service
The simplicity of theMartial Arts traininguniform also serves as away to humble the studentEveryone starts off as abeginner
In Martial Arts it reallydoesnrsquot mater who you areor why yoursquore here Youmay be rich or poor male orfemale young or old blackor white We are all here tolearn the same lessons aboutourselves and about lifeOur status in life is left out-side the door of the school
The only status recognizedin the doe-jahng is yourearned rank All theuniforms are the samewith the exception of theleaders or instructors uniforms
alterations
It is not uncommon foryoung students still grow-ing to go through two orthree different uniforms bythe time they reach BlackBelt The uniform includedin your trial package ispurposely sized large If theuniform is turned up ratherthan cut it can be let downas the student growsIf the sleeves and pant legsare too long have themhemmed It is considereddisrespectful to roll up thesleeves or pant legs whiletraining Having theuniform hemmed will alsoprevent the student fromtripping if it comesunrolled Do not use safety
pins or any metal items onyour uniform This is unsafeto yourself others and themat while training
The smallest size doe-boke isa 000 and the largest regularsize is a 8
Only patches sanctioned byWhite Tiger are permittedon your uniform They mustbe placed in specific placesso everyone can be uniformin the school
WashinG
Keep your uniform cleanand wrinkle free Keep itfolded inside your gym bag
You can wash your uniformin the washer with otherlike colors Do not usebleach you will bleach outthe patches
You may line dry your uni-form or dry it in the dryerIf you use the dryer donrsquotover dry or use the hot set-ting When the uniform isalmost dry remove it andfold it promptly
You may iron your doe-bokebut donrsquot iron over theemblem on the back
styles
The White doe-bokes areused for Taekwondo theBlack doe-bokes for Hapkidothe Adidas 3 stripeuniforms are used for theLeadership Team andspecial colored doe-bokes areused for the demonstrationteams High ranking BlackBelts have different colors
for each degree
It is considered disrespectfulto wear a printed uniformfrom another school whiletraining here at White Tiger(unless you are a visiting guest
with prior permission)
Traditionally only the high-est ranking practitioner onthe mat can wear blackpants This rule excludesclasses in which all thestudents are wearing black
You may not wear just at-shirt and your doe-boke
pants for training in thesummer Our school is airconditioned in the summerand heated in the winter(A luxury not availablein Korea) Wearing theentire uniform is part ofthe discipline Do not mixand match tops amp bottoms
replacements
Of course you may pur-chase additional uniformsat any time break downand purchase anotheruniform when
bull There are yellow stainsthat wonrsquot come out
bull The pant legs only godown to your calf
bull It stinks even after youwash it
HOW TO CARE FOR THE UNIFORM
TIGER TIPUniform in Korean ispronounced Doe-boke with a longvowelnot Doe-bak
12
Want a free uniform
The greatest complimentyou can give your school isa referral that results in anew student White Tiger isproud to present a studentwho referred another with abeautiful embroideredldquoChingoordquo UniformChin-goo means friend inKorean Your referrals iswhat helps this school growand flourish - and we great-ly appreciate it
Need help referring afriend The office can assist
you with providinga VIP Card to give a Tiger TrialProgram or simplyprovide us withtheir address and we will send theminformation
The Chin-goo
uniform comes complete with allembroidered patches
Thank you verymuch
FREE CHIN-GOO UNIFORM
13
HOW TO CARE FOR THE DEE - BELTYour dee or belt is a symbolof all your learned knowl-edge of Taekwondo Your belt is like a blankpiece of paper waiting to bewritten on with all yourMartial Arts knowledge
Everything in Martial Artsserves a purpose There areno useless techniques ormotions with no reasonEven the belt serves to keepthe doe-boke secured and thecolor is a motivator to thestudent as well as a teachingguide to the instructor Aninstructor can glance atyour belt and know whattechniques you havelearned and what youneed to be taught
The knot on your belt hangsin the center just belowyour navel This area isyour key or energy centerThe knot protects thisvulnerable area
Dobull Keep your belt tied
properly
bull If you have an unevenamount of stripes stars orbars display the side withthe most on the right side
bull Keep your belt tiedaround your uniform soyou dont forget it
bull Leave your belt on at alltimes when in uniformunless instructed by yourMaster to do otherwise
bull Do practice only MartialArts techniques whilewearing a doe-boke and dee
bull Keep your old belts youmay want to display themsomeday
bull Tie your belt so the endsare even
Dontbull Let your belt touch the
ground
bull Throw your belt on theground when you arefinished training
bull Wear it draped aroundyour neck
bull Play with it or swingit around
bull Wash your belt(Dont wash out yourknowledge)
bull Remove or add any tapeon your belt
bull Curl or roll your belt itwill not hang correctlywhen you wear it
bull Dry it in the dryer -it will shrink
bull Worry if your belt getsthreadbare This meansthat you have beentraining hard If you area color belt it is probablytime to test for the nextlevel
If you are one of those peo-ple who has an unusuallyhigh ph level you may findthat some of the color beltswill rub color off onto youruniform when you sweatDont worry a black beltwill cover the stain
Since you dont wash yourbelt it will get dirty Longago your white belt wouldget dirtier and dirtier yearafter year until eventuallyit became black Luckilywe have different colorbelts now to symbolize thesame process
If you have just earned anew belt you will noticethat it is very stiff You can
always spot a new beltThe best remedy is to get afew good sweaty workoutsunder your belt to softenit up and make it hangstraight
A threadbare Masters BlackBelt is an emblem of anexperienced practitioner Asthe fabric becomes wornand loses its color the beltswhite inner core is revealedThis process also symbolizesthe cycle of Martial Artstraining the more youlearn the more you realizehow little you know
Your belt is your responsi-bility To remember to takecare of it and bring it toclass is part of your training
If you forget your belt youwill be a no belt for theday and line up after thelowest ranking belt in class
Humility is also part ofthe discipline
1st Degree whiteblack uniformWhite embroidery on belt
2nd Degree grayyellow uniformYellow embroidery on belt
3rd Degree blackgreen uniformGreen embroidery on belt
4th Degree blueblack uniform Blue embroidery on belt5th Degree redblack uniformRed embroidery on belt 14
HOW TO TIE YOUR BELT amp FOLD THE UNIFORM
1 Find the center ofyour belt and place itat your belly buttonseam facing down
3 With a belt end ineach hand take theright side and lay itover the left end andtuck it up under bothlayers
1 Lay the top of theuniform down logofacing the ground
2 Fold one side in atthe shoulder Fold thesleeve back
3 Repeat side andsleeve fold for otherside
4 Fold the pants in halfwidthwise
5 Fold the pants inhalf lengthwise
6 Fold in half againlengthwise
7 Place the pants onthe top and fold it up
8 Fold the belt in halfand loop to secure15
2 Wrap both sides ofthe belt around yourback and back aroundto the front For com-fort and to prevent itfrom falling off ifuntied tuck one insideof the other
4 Now take the leftside and lay it over theright side and bring theend up through thehole Pull tightly The knot forms atriangle that pointstoward your left
CLASS PROCEDUREbeGinninG class
1 Bow as you enter the school
2 Bow to your senior students and instructors
3 Bags can be placed in the locker rooms You may bring your own lock for a locker do notleave items in locker overnight Do not leave valuables unlocked or in your vehicle
4 Key your ID number into the tablet in the room where you will take class
5 You may warm up for class in the Stretching Station in a doe-jahng that is not in use ormay use the running track (14 + older or Black Belt) with a gym membership
6 Remove your shoes bow to enter the mat area and place your shoes in the colorappropriate shelf
7 When the instructor begins your class line up quickly and stand at attention BlackBelts (or highest ranking) will line up along one side from front to back The lines willcontinue while decreasing in ranks
8 The instructor will call everyone to stand at Cha-ryot - attention Never move or fidgetwhile standing at attention
9 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the flags
10 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow tothe instructor All students say ahn-yong ha-shim-ne-ka - How are you Sir- while performing this bow
11 Class will then continue at the instructors commands Remember to always answerYes Sir or No Sir
enDinG class
1 When the instructor calls for you to line up do so quicklyand in the same order as when class began
2 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay- bow to the flags
3 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the instructor All students say Gam-sa-hom-ne-da - Thank you Sir - while performing this bow
4 The instructor will have all students step out with their left foot bend over with feetapart grasping their ankles The instructor will say White Tiger then key-hahp or yelltwo times Each yell is echoed by all students then quickly slide the left foot in to meetthe right clap three times then with two fists raised in the air key-hahp once more Theinstructor will dismiss class you should bow once more before turning around to walkoff
5 Before you step off the mat bow to the flags
6 When leaving for the day turn around and bow inside while at the threshold of the door 16
TIGER TIPFemale and male instructorsin martial arts are allreferred to as Sir There is no gender in theDoe-jahng There is no raceno skin color no financialand no social statusStudents and instructors are recognized for their earned rank only
MESSAGE TO BEGINNERSTo those of you just begin-ning Martial Arts neitherfear your new found prac-tice nor expect too much ofit The majority of beginnersexperience a feeling of inad-equacy with regard to per-forming the movementsinvolved If you feel thisway dont worry it is com-mon and short-lived You arenot an expert yet and noone expects you to do morethan your best If you expecttoo much in the beginningyou will disappoint yourselfExample if you try to eatmore than your stomach willhold you are going to getsick You can digest only acertain amount each time
tips for beGinnersjust like the game SimonSays maintain your positionuntil you have been told tostop or pa-roh
When kicking bags ortargets remember thattechnique and accuracy aremost important It doesnrsquotmatter how fast or how hardyou can kick if you canrsquot hitthe target
When you are called outby the instructor to stepforward run donrsquot walk
If you are going to miss aclass for a week or so callthe school to let us know oryou will receive a call fromthe ldquoattendance policerdquoWe will not let you give upon yourself
Martial Arts are unlike anyother sport or activity Youwill need to use musclesyou didnt even know youhad and will need toacquire new balance andcoordination which willtake time Everyone stinksat this at first
If you are older or not veryflexible come to the schoolearlier to do additionalstretching before class
We want you to try yourbest but as a beginner youmust allow your body to getacclimated to this new activ-ity Trying too hard too soonmay result in an injurywhich will only slow downyour learning process
If you try to runup the mountainyou will fall off
You must train at least twotimes a week if you want tomake any measurable gainsAfter a few months youshould see a difference in theway you look and feel
School age kids should getinto the habit of saving acopy of their report cards -they will need to turn in acopy of it with their testingapplications for new beltsStudents with Ds and Fshave been able to pull theirgrades up to As and Bswhen their next color beltdepends upon it
Students who get involvedin the activities offered at thedoe-jahng make more friends
learn more andlearn faster
We train to music in manyclasses to motivate and toadd rhythm to the warm up drills Music is used inKorean doe-jahngs and for the Olympic training team
You may notice that the temperature is kept warm inthe doe-jahng This is to keepyour muscles warm andreduce injuries
Unlike the movies wherekicks are left sticking out inthe air rechamber your kicksquickly This prevents yourleg from being grabbed andallows for a second technique if necessary
Watch others and learn
Although we always havethe basics techniques areconstantly being replaced byquicker more efficient onesPerfect examples are the sidekick and kicking with theball of your foot These kicksare still great for forms butno longer very effective insparring situationsCompetitors have found that speed and flexibility are gained by pointing thetoes when kicking The side kick although powerfulis slow and can be detectedlong before it reaches its destination17
TIGER TIPAs a beginner youwill have twoenemies the lack ofself-confidence anddiscouragement ndashdont let eitherovercome you
BEGINNER DOS amp DONTS amp SAFETYIf you feel overwhelmedwith so much informationremember that Martial Artsis way of life It is a journeyrather than a destinationand takes a lifetime to fullycomprehend Take it slowlyone step at a time
Dobull Watch the Orientation
bull Make sure we have yourcurrent email address
bull Arrive promptly to warmup and practice
bull Maintain good hygiene
bull Bring necessary equip-ment to each class
bull Attend class regularly
bull Strive to follow schoolregulations
bull Respect the value of yourtraining
bull Log into your Kicksiteaccount to keep updatedon events testings tourna-ments and closings
- Newsletter- Tiger TV Video- Table Tents- LED signs - Facebook page- Website- Class Announcements- Eventsschedule- weekly e-mails- Pawcast bull Demonstrate emotional
and physical control
bull Strive to remain humble
bull Obey the instructor at alltimes
bull Have clean feet
bull Pick up your clothes in thechanging room
bull Kids wait inside to bepicked up
bull Practice your forms athome this is your MartialArt homework
Dontbull Be late for class
bull Wear a dirty uniform
bull Forget your equipment
bull Talk or play in class
bull Miss class
bull Neglect school rules
bull Abuse what you learn
bull Talk too long on the cour-tesy phone in the cafe
bull Show off or brag
bull Ask to go to the bathroomduring class unlessabsolutely necessary
bull Ask to rest unless yourefeeling sick
bull Chew gum in thedoe-jahng
bull Ask to get a drink of waterduring class
bull Powder your feet andtrack it all over the mat
beGinner safetyOften the most dangerousperson in the doe-jahng isyou Most injuries occurwhen students try to bemacho and attempt tokeep up with or outdo theadvanced students in classor fail to properly warm upand pull a muscle
Adults take it easy onthe jumping exercisesRemember whatever goesup must come down
Also be cautious whenturning or pivoting on knees and ankles Stretchout achilles tendons andhamstrings
New Hapkido students needto exercise caution withrolling techniques Use yourarms for rollbars so youdont support the weight ofyour body on your neck
It is the job of the instructorsto make everything LOOKeasy but you will soon dis-cover that the appearance ofease only comes with yearsoften decades of experience
Classes are always closelymonitored by certifiedinstructors If an injury doesoccur a first aid kit is keptnear the locker rooms andin the office
rice for injuries
rest ice compression and elevation Rest your
sore muscles apply icewrap up the injured areaand elevate it
TIGER TIPDont be nervousif your practicepartner is highranking THEY havelearned controlsometimes itsthe white beltsyou have to watchout for
18
THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoArdquo Has a current schedule Knows when the next testing takes place
Has done a projection for approximate date of reaching Black Belt
Plans on achieving black belt and beyond
Regular attendance of 3+ times per week
Arrives early stretches and warms up before class
Makes friends at the school Shows respect for seniors is helpful to juniors
Has a uniform that fits and a spare
Has proper sparring gear Refers other students to join the school
Asks if they can help out Writes and posts positive reviews
Lets staff know if they will be on vacation or will miss classes
Lets an instructor know if they need extra help with a technique
Knows about training aids provided and uses them
Joins a team when they are eligible
Joins us for summer camps Schedules their birthday party at the school
Parents train as well or stay and watch class
Participates in special events
Almost 100 will receive black belt
Welcome to quite possibly one ofthe fairest systems in the worldWhat goes in - is what comes outYou will find no short cuts to earn-ing your rank Rank cannot bebought borrowed or assumed
But also understand your ageyour gender your nationality orphysical condition cannot hinderyour success either There are noexcuses
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoBrdquo Usually gets to testing schedules a make up when they must
miss a test
Attends classes 2 times per week
Parents are usually present in the building during classesbut are sometimes preoccupied
Shows up for class just on time
Will let the office know if there is a spill on the floor or if the restroom needs paper towels
Attends some special events
Brings friends but always the same friends who never enrollto special events
Approximately 75 will receive black belt
19
IS IN YOUR HANDS
20
Your amount of effort put forth(and your effort of your parentsif you are young) will deter-mine the level of your success
Decades of experience haveenabled your instructors to cre-ate a ldquoReport Cardrdquo to list whatit takes to achieve success in theMartial Arts
The fairness of the system issuch Absolutely Everybody canbe a ldquoArdquo student You just haveto make up your mind to beone No matter where you fallon the Report Card chart youalways have the ability toimprove your grade
Through Martial Arts you will learn alesson that is true for all goals andchallenges in your life
If you truly want some-
thing you will find a way
If you donrsquot
you will find an excuse
What do YOU really want
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoCrdquo
Attends classes 1 to 2 times a week
Misses weeks here and there
Puts other activities and sports first
Does not attend special events
Often says nobody told me about that
Doesnt open weekly emails
Turns in testing papers at the last minute
Asks to borrow a manual at the counter so the parent
can quickly find the test answers to turn in test application
Parent is not present for classes
Student has outgrown uniform but parent does
not want to spend the money to buy a new one
Always looking for a sale or cheaper price
Doesnt have proper sparring gear
Does not know about training aids newsletters
videos etc
Will most likely quit before Green Belt
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoDrdquo Gets dropped off for class parent does not come in
(younger students)
Student has to wait for long periods at the school to be picked upsometimes has to call for a ride
Shows up for wrong classes wrong times
Shows up for classes on testing days because they did not knowabout special events being held
No one answers phone messages or emails from the officeindicating that the student is falling behind
Wrinkled and dirty uniform
Is left unattended before and after class staff is expected to babysit
Checks may bounce or drafts fail due to NSF
Not likely to last very long in a membership
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
21
TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
23
WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
MONDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
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600-645 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
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730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
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TUESDAY
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
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600-645 TKDSelf DefensePhoenix Doejahng
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645-730 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSDragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
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WEDNESDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 WEAPONSTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
THURSDAY1200-1245LADY TIGERSTiger Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 FAMILYPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf Defense -Tiger
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-730 LADY POOMSAYCOMPETITION TEAM Dragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
730-815 Wing ChunPhoenix Doejahng
815-900 BLACKSTAFF amp LEADERS
FRIDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 MANUALSTUDY CLASSDragon Doejahng
645-730 TKDBreakingPhoenix Doejahng
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730-815 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKDTiger Doejahng
815-10PM LEADERSHIP(1st Friday of month)see officemembership
SATURDAYNO classes on regulartesting days see back
900-945 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
900-1030 ELITESPARRING WGEARTiger Doejahng
945-1030 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
1000-1030 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1030-1100TIGER TOT wSASHTortoise Doejahng
1045-1130 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1045-1130 TKD FormsTiger Doejahng
1100-1130 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDTiger Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1215-100 Jr Management TeamConference Room
100-145 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
130-315 BIRTHDAYPARTIES - see officeto schedule330-530ensp BLACKBELT REHEARSALenspby appointment
TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
24
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WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
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KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
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POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
Every White Tiger studentwill receive an ID Numberupon registration The officewill take your photo foryour account You mayupdate this photo when youlog into your account
Your ID Number will neverchange If you add morestyles to your membershipthe styles will separated inthe system - but will alwaysuse the same number
Write your name on theinside of your uniform so itwonrsquot be forgotten Uponentering class
bull Make sure you use the
correct tablet for the roomyou are attending
bull Simply key in your num-ber and select ldquoenterrdquo Ifyou have multiple stylesyou will be promoted toselect which style you areattending at that time
bull Your name photo rankand any attendancemedals will show up onthe screen You are nowready to enter the mat
bull If the file that appears isnot you - or you accident-ly key in the wrongnumber see the officeASAP They can help you
log in and receive creditfor the class
bull Be sure to log in for everyclass you take Failure tolog in will result in younot earning credit for theclass Class credits areimportant for earningawards and fulfillingthe requirements for rankpromotion
2
ID NUMBER amp LOG INTIGERTIPEvery student is assigned an ID number Thisnumber reflects the order in which you joinedand your place in White Tiger history Use thisnumber to log into your account and class Thelower the number the higher the rank
TIGERTIPWrite your number on theinside of your uniform incase you forget
WHAT EVERY NEW STUDENT AND PARENTinstructorsThe ownerrsquos name is Master Rondy Other instructors names are listed on the walls and flipcharts You should address all Black Belts as Sir or by their last name Mr or Ms________You may also call Masters by the Korean title Sa-bum-nim Master Rondy or the seniormaster may also be called Kwan-jahng-nim Female masters often use their first names whilemale masters always use their last name (Master Rondy is called Sifu Rondy in Wing Chun)
event informationAll information schedule changes closings testings demonstrations new classes specialscontests or parties etc is made available to you in multiple medias All information isprovided to you weeks and even months in advance the back of the class schedule has anevents schedule for the entire year Parents if your child is too young to read and properlyrelay the information to you you will need to check for yourself
bull Tiger Times Newsletter on our website Facebook emailbull Schedule of classes color coded per level schedule rack
bull Back of Schedule lists events for entire year schedule rackbull Instructor messages announced at end of classes
bull Tiger TV video plays in front entry cafebull Facebook page wwwfacebookcomWhiteTigerTKD
bull Pawcast radio show of the weekrsquos events plays in the locker rooms websitebull ldquoThis week at White Tigerrdquo email message sent every week (make sure to provide correct address)bull Table Tents on cafe tables bull Website wwwWhiteTigerTKDcom bull LED Flashing Lights cafe
uniform amp belt informationDont be shy to ask anyone with a higher belt to help you They were once white beltsIn time new white belt students will be asking you to help them
Taekwondo uniform the elastic stretches across your front to the other side and hooksaround the button put the elastic under the front of the uniform
Hapkido uniform women should put the right side over the left men put the left side overthe right and tie the strings together on each side
Men do not need to wear anything under the uniform topwomen need to wear a white t-shirt or sports top under the top(Black Belt women may wear a black garment)
NEVER wash the belt it is a symbol of your learned knowledgeof Martial Arts Never let your belt touch the ground Dont hangit around your neck If you forget your belt at class time you will be a no belt for the day Line up in rank after the white orlowest rank belts
The belts start with the lowest level 10th Gup or white belt Thenext level belt is 9th Gup which is a white belt with a yellowstripe Some schools have additional belts like orange purpleand brown but the colors shown on our wall are the only beltcolors accepted by the World Taekwondo Federation (OlympicStyle) For tournament purposes belts are grouped together byGup number
rules amp reGulationsTake time to read the rules and regulations of the school on the following pagesyou are responsible for following them They are also displayed outside the locker room
shoesStudents must take off their shoes and socks and place them in the belt-color shoe racks nearthe mat area Do not walk on the mat unless you are in uniform3
TIGER TIPThe Korean terms used inthis book are italicizedThe Korean language hasconsonants and vowelsthat we do not have ordo not sound exactly thesame in English Theterms in this book arespelled phoneticallysound them out how theyare spelled
Different books may spellthe same word different-ly The spellings in thisbook are by an AmericanEnglish speaker
TIGER TIP QR CODESDownload an app so you can read
QR code from your phonehttpsitunesapplecomusappqr-code-reader-and-
scannerid388175979mt=8
OF A NEW STUDENT SHOULD KNOWThe only shoes allowed on the mat are Taekwondo shoes do not use them for training(you cant pivot well and will injure your ankles) Leadership Teams may wear them forteaching Do not wear Taekwondo shoes on the mat if you have just walked in from outsidetry to keep the mat as clean as possible
terminoloGyWe use the Korean terms for many of the techniques in class The Korean terms are used sinceTaekwondo and Hapkido originated in Korea You will need to learn the terminology toadvance in rank You will also need to learn the terms if you plan to compete in tournamentsTaekwondo referees are trained to use only Korean Most of this terminology you will learnfrom hearing it everyday You may also refer to the terminology section in this manual Theterminology is spelled out phonetically so pronounce it how it looks The Korean wordsthroughout this manual are displayed in italics and are hyphenated to show syllables Phoneticspellings for the same word may vary from source to source Student Manual Study Class onFriday nights will also teach the terminology Visual and audio flash cards are available
testinGBeginners start with a white belt to get to the next belt level of yellow stripe 9th Gup youmust earn another two black stripes and a white stripe You will then be invited to formal test-ing to perform the requirements before the testing board There is a fee for this certified testingThe amount is proportionate with increasing rank but testings are spaced further apart Testingrequirements for each belt are located in this manual To test students (school age) must presentcopies of school report cards a home report card that has been graded by a parent or guardianand a letter of recommendation Testing is optional Results from testing are announced a fewdays after testing at the end of class private tests may take up to a week if you plan to testyour application must be turned in the thursday prior to testing day or before
The Tiger Tot class follows the same curriculum but is broken down into steps Tots test to earndifferent colored Sashes during regular testing times Check the manual chart attendance cardor poster near the classroom for Tiger Tot testing requirements
Testing is designed to build confidence not tear it down This is why we test by prequalifica-tion only Always strive to do your best As beginners you may become nervous and may notperform as well as you do in class In extreme cases of stage fright your instructors wouldhave you show them the techniques again the following week before or after class or at thenext test They will work with you until you do pass As your rank increases you will becomeless and less nervous
other equipmentBefore you test you must earn the 4 patches school association American and Korean flagsand have them sewn on your uniform A sewing service is available see the office
You must have a yellow stripe belt to begin sparring You must have full safety equipment tobegin sparring $145-$165 for insurance purposes only White tiger gear is allowed
tournamentsTournaments are optional Never compete in a tournament unless your instructor is present Youshould always have a coach If you wish to attend a tournament and it has not been postedbring it to your Masters attention - may wish to attend as a school Tournaments can cost from$50 to $75 and this fee is paid to the organization hosting the tournament not to White TigerThroughout the year White Tiger hosts internal tournaments These are low cost practice tour-naments with trophies or medals and ideal for a first time competitor White Tiger also hosts aHoliday Tournament in December complete with medals This Tournament is a free tournamentfor all White Tiger students
outside tournament info httpswwwfacebookcomwhitetigermastersref=br_rs 4
DOE-JAHNG RULES AND REGULATIONSTraining in Martial Arts is mental as well as physical in nature In addition to techniquesof self-defense we are learning an art which builds self-control discipline and respect forother people These mental states are attained by following of certain traditions and formalbehavior while within the doe-jahng
1 Respect and obey your instructors and higher ranking belts at all times
2 Always bow a upon entering and leaving the doe-jahng b upon entering and leaving the mat area c when first seeing the senior instructors and once again when leaving for the day d when beginning and ending practice with a partner e before and after asking the instructor for assistance or advice
3 Be in full uniform and on the stretch mat at least five minutes before class starts
4 Take off your shoes and store them on the appropriate color shoe rack by the mat
5 Keep all uniforms clean at all times Also pay respect to your own body and keep your-self clean and well groomed
6 Keep your fingernails and toenails trimmed short
7 No watches rings or jewelry of any sort will be worn during training except eyeglasseswhen necessary This includes removing wedding rings
8 No smoking drinking water or soft drinks chewing gum loud talking laughing orhorse play in class The instructor will let you know when it is time for water breaks
9 No unnecessary noise When not participating please sit or stretch quietly rememberthat by watching others practice you will also learn
10 No slouching reclining sitting or leaning against the wall is allowed in class
11 Do not sit on the gymnastics mats or touch the mirrors No weapons near mirrors
12 Do not use profanity
13 You should refer to higher ranking belts as Mr or Ms____ no matter what their age
14 The Senior Master Instructor of your school is always to addressed by their propertitle Sir or Kwan-jahng-nim Senior instructors are called Sir or Sa-bum-nim
15 In reply to a question or command requiring an answer all students should answerYes Sir or No Sir
16 Go to Leadership Team members with problem or with questions that need to beanswered before you see your instructor
17 Memorize the names of the Taekwondo movements in Korean
18 The doe-jahng will be kept neat and clean by its members
19 Never do anything to dishonor our school or your instructor
20 Never willingly fight for any reason
21 Parents Encourage your children Their efforts need to berewarded Do not compare them with others in the
class Each child is unique and will benefit differentlyfrom the next Parents and visitors are welcome to watch class
anytime however we ask that you do not talk to your childduring class time Please leave the discipline and coaching to us
22 No concealed weapons or anything that may harm others
23 Endeavor to develop yourself mentally and physically in the Martial Artsspirit and to keep friendship with other members5
Why Do martial arts stuDents taKe off their shoesbefore traininG There are five general reason why Martial Arts students take off their shoes before theyenter the doe-jahng
1 To create natural body balance and coordination
2 Ancient Oriental Custom It is said that the shoes bring in thetroubles of the street When visiting a friend in the Orient onedoes not bring him the troubles of the street or ones own personalproblems but to visit anothers home means to pay him and hisfamily respect and to hear what he may have to say
3 Prevention of injury from the hard leather shoe while sparringwith a fellow student
4 A method to keep the training area clean from pebbles and dirtfrom the street
5 A method to strengthen and condition the feet and ankles
Why Do martial arts stuDents yellThe yell or key-hahp plays a very important part in formal Martial Arts training If the key-hahp
is executed properly the yell comes from the pit of the stomach not the throat The key-hahpwhen applied properly will result in the following
1 You will obtain more power (breathing control)
2 You may possibly startle or intimidate your opponent
3 You many cause an attacker to hesitate creating your chance to react
4 You will reduce the tension in your own body
5 You will decrease your own awareness of pain
6 Repetitive key-hahps will condition the abdominal muscles thus allowing them toabsorb a harder blow
7 While absorbing a blow or while falling such as nok-bup techniques the key-hahp forcesthe air out of the lungs This prevents the air from being forced out (ie have your windknocked out) leaving you temporarily disabled
8 In practice such as one-step sparring the key-hahp is used as a signal to indicate to yourpartner that you are ready
9 The key-hahp helps to regulate controlled breathing which aides in increasing stamina
WHY BARE FEET WHY KEY-HAHP
6
TIGERTRIVIAIn Korea youmust removeyour shoesbefore entering a persons home
Restaurants willprovide you withslippers to wearafter you removeyour shoes andleave them bythe door
Place your shoes in thecorresponding color cubbie to your rank
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSMartial Arts will teach youhow to protect yourself inthe event of physicalconfrontation but this is themost modest of their bene-fits In addition to helpingyou get and stay physicallyfit Martial Arts can help youminimize stress develop bet-ter focus and self-disciplineand move you along theroad to self-discovery
In each Martial Arts classyoull learn how to harnessyour natural strength Notjust the muscular variety butthe power that lies in yourspirit and mind
chilDren
Childrens classes aredivided by both age and skilllevel All children are taughtat their own pace to developtheir present capabilities andbring out their hiddenpotential The Masters arecommitted to helping eachand every student improveThe goal of the White Tigerchildrens program is to pro-vide benefits that extend
beyondthe wallsof theMartialArtsschoolMany parents doctorsteachers and psychologists find that Martial Arts improve childrens academic progress ndash attention span listeningskills cooperative learning following directions andleadership skills are all areasof training that directly carry over to the academicclassroom
As a society we are becom-ing better educated about the needs of children who suffer from ADD (AttentionDeficit Disorder) and ODD(Oppositional DefiantDisorder) not to mentionpeer pressure andalienation A well-roundedMartial Arts curriculum canhelp your child cope withthese problems and develop
essential physical motorlinguistic perceptual andsocial skills Children asyoung as three years of
age learn fundamen- tal movements
that can improve their sense of balance
and coordination As boys and girls
advance through their training theyll beintroduced to more com-plex drills that will chal-lenge and improve theirability to concentratewhich in turn can elevatetheir self-esteem
teens
As childhood slips awayyoungsters enter a stagewhere they becomeincreasingly independentof their parents Theirphysical growth is readi-ly apparent but theirintellectual and emotion-al development cannot be
ACCURACY
ACHIEVE GOALS
AGILITY
AMBITION
ASPIRATIONSCONFIDENCE
ASSERTIVENESS
BONDING
BUILDS CHARACTER
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
COMMITMENT
CONCENTRATION
COOPERATION
COORDINATION
DEPENDABILITY
DISCIPLINE
EFFORT
ENDURANCE
ENTERTAINMENT
EXERCISE
FITNESS
FLEXIBILITY
FOCUS
FRIENDSHIP
FUN
GENTLENESS
GOODJUDGEMENT
HONESTY
HUMANITY
HUMILITY
IMPROVE GRADES
INCREASE ENERGY
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT7
TIGER TIPSome students havebeen able to discontin-ue medication for ADDand even depressionafter a few monthsof training
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSas easily measuredLines of communicationcan become crossedtangled strained and insome cases completely disconnected Unlikeorganized team sportswhich often fail tonurture the individualMartial Arts canprovide your son ordaughter with thechance to becomestronger and moreflexible and to improvetheir overall health andself-image Theyll cometo recognize the rewardsof hard work and disci-pline which often leadto improved academicperformance Theyllmake friends who sharea healthy interest andtheyll fortify them-selves against negativepeer pressureYoungsters who have
been taught to respecttheir bodies andminds are less likelyto fall prey to usinglife-endangering sub-stances or engaging inactivities that candestroy their health
aDults
White Tiger offersadults a comprehen-sive fitness programClasses are specifical-ly designed toincrease cardiovascu-lar capacity muscularstrength endurance and flexibility They can providean opportunity for weightloss and stress relief In addition training in MartialArts produces benefitsbeyond those of a traditionalexercise program
Martial Arts training isexercise with a purpose
While youimprove yourphysical fitnessyou will also bedevelopingimportant self-defense skillsYou will learn toconfront andcombat yourfears The confi-dence you gainfrom learningself-defenseimproving yourfitness and feel-ing better aboutyourself will
help you cope
with daily situations at homeand work
If you are concerned about your ability to stick with anexercise program MartialArts is the choice for youThe variety of Martial Artstechniques will provide aconstant challenge and therank system will showyour progress and keepyou motivated
families
Today many parents arelooking for activities thatallow the entire family tospend time together Parentsand children can traintogether effectively inMartial Arts because every-one starts as a beginnerDoing Martial Arts togetheras a family allows you towork hard together in orderto improve physical fitnessself confidence anddiscipline while havingfun at the same time
INNER STRENGTH
INTEGRITY
JUSTICE
KINDNESS
KNOWLEDGE
LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
MENTAL STRENGTH
MOTIVATION
OVERCOME PEER
PRESSURE
PATIENCE
PERSEVERANCE
POLITENESS
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
PRIDE
QUALITY TIME
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
REDUCE STRESS
SELF CONTROL
SELF DEFENSE
SELF RELIANCE
SHARING
SINCERITY
SPORT COMPETITION
STRENGTH
TEMPER CONTROL
TONE amp FIRM
TRUST
VITALITY
WISDOM 8
Why boWThe bow is to reflect respectfrom ones soul It can beconsidered the ultimatesymbol in showing respectthat would be difficult toexplain in words Unlike theAmerican handshake whichis sometimes taken forgranted this ancient customdates back to the beginningof time when one man firstapproached another man infriendship and wanted toshow respect for oneanothers presence When aMartial Art student bows tohis instructor he is showingrespect and recognition ofthe instructors higherauthority in the art Whenone student bows toanother he is showingrespect friendship and trustWhen students bow to theAmerican flag at thebeginning and end of classthey are saluting the flagand honoring what itrepresents If the Koreanflag is on display they showtheir respect by bowing to itin recognition of the fact thatKorea is the mother countryof Taekwondo
respectful boW The student comes to atten-tion with cupped hands athis sides The empty handsindicate that he has noweapon The bow is thenmade at least at a forty-fivedegree angle with the facelooking at the floor thenslowly back upward toattention Note This bowdemonstrates total trustrevealing the back of theneck a very vulnerable area
challenGinG boW The student comes to atten-tion with clenched fists atsides the fists as weapons
looking straight into hisopponents face while bowis made at about a thirtydegree angle then back tothe attention positionThis type of bow is usedprimarily for competingin tournaments
Note It would considereddisrespectful to use thechallenging bow whenaddressing your instructora black belt or higherranked student
respect to othersShowing respect to otherson or off the training floor ispart of being a student inMartial Arts While trainingone should show respect atall times including to onesopponents One shouldnever lose patience it is asign of weakness Maintainself-control and self-confidence at all times
9
RESPECTFUL BOW
CHALLENGINGBOW
MARTIAL ARTS ETIQUETTE TIGER TIPIn Korea they say it is themature rice stalk that bows itsfull head It is the hollow stalkwith an empty head that standsup straight defying a bow
DOE-JAHNG ETIQUETTE
sittinG in the doe-jahnGThere are only three ways that students are allowed to sit while wearing the training uniform dur-ing class at testings or special Martial Arts events With the legs crossed on the knees or with thearms wrapped around the knees Students in uniform are never allowed to slouch lean against thewall lean on each other sit on the gymnastics mats sit on the counter or lay down If they areattending an event and chairs are limited they should always offer their chair to a parent eldersenior or guest Do your best to follow the rules and have the confidence to practice them often
etiquette
1 GENERAL BOWING When you bow you must be in a position of attention with your head andupper body bent at 450 (the deeper the bow the more respect you are showing) You must cometo a complete stop and bring the heels of your feet together vigorously
2 BOWING TO SENIOR BLACK BELT When a senior Black Belt or Master Rondy enters theschool for the first time that day the highest ranking student should yell Cha-ryot At thistime no matter what you are doing you should stop completely to face the senior and then thehighest ranking student should say Kyung-nay All students then say Ahn-yong Ha-shim-ne-ka If the highest ranking student fails to do this the next in rank should take over
3 PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS When handing papers or something with writing on it-including an application or certificate always turn the document so the other can read it Bowand use two hands to pass it Always accept with two hands
4 PRESENTATION OF OBjECTS When working with weapons or targets in class always turnthem around to pass them to your partner offering them the handle
5 CONVERSATION Do not interrupt the conversations of others Hands must not be placedinside pockets at any time while conversing with a senior
6 INTRODUCTIONS When introducing people always introduce the junior to the senior
7 ATTENDING TO SENIORS When entering a room the junior must enter first then stand toone side and allow the senior to enter and lead the way
8 SITTING Before sitting down you must wait until your senior is seated comfortably
9 CEREMONY SEATING The seating must be arranged so that the highest ranking is in thecenter with the immediate lower ranking to the right and left and descending in rank
10 CLEANING THE SCHOOL Help with keeping the school clean If you witness a seniorcleaning the school you should immediately take over the task 10
It is very important for thewearer to keep the doe-boke
clean and wrinkle free at alltimes (do not wash the belt)Wear it correctly and treat itwith the respect owed tothis art When in doe-bokeremove all jewelry
(including watches ringsnecklaces and earrings)
Women should wear awhite t-shirt or sportstop under their uniform Black Belts may wear ablack garment under
their uniformYou must have all yourpatches sewn securely onyour doe-boke before yourfirst belt promotion testFollow the guide below toensure proper location ofthe patches
TAEKWONDO DOE-BOKE - UNIFORMThe doe-boke is considered a primary necessity in training for the following reasons
bull Wearing the doe-boke should instill pride in the wearer as a practitioner of Taekwondo
bull It identifies individual capacity and degree of Taekwondo cultural education attained
bull The style of the doe-boke is symbolic of Taekwondos heritage and tradition
bull Rank changes create incentives while at the same time preserve humility
bull It is practical and comfortable for training
AMERICAN FLAG PATCH Sewn two-fingers width belowthe center of shoulder Rightsleeve
TIGER TEAM BLACK BELT CLUB PATCHSewn two-fingers widthbelow the American Flag Patch Members onlyWORLD TKD FEDERATION PATCHSewn over right sideof chest
KOREAN FLAG PATCHSewn two-fingers width below center ofshoulder Left sleeve Red goes up
WHITE TIGER TAEKWONDOSCHOOL PATCHSewn over left side of chest Over your heart
NOTE The doe-boke pictured here is forblack belts only - it has a black V-neckColor belt doe-bokes will have a whiteV-neck New Students should ask aninstructor to write their name in Koreanalong the collarAll doe-bokes should have a large schoollogo on the back It you received yourdoe-boke from this school the logo willalready be screen printed on it The American Flag patch is worn on theright sleeve in martial arts symbolizingdefense only
TIGERTIPWhite Belts willearn a patch everytime they earn astripe The lastpatch is earned byturning in testingpapers
11 Ask the office for the patch sewing service
The simplicity of theMartial Arts traininguniform also serves as away to humble the studentEveryone starts off as abeginner
In Martial Arts it reallydoesnrsquot mater who you areor why yoursquore here Youmay be rich or poor male orfemale young or old blackor white We are all here tolearn the same lessons aboutourselves and about lifeOur status in life is left out-side the door of the school
The only status recognizedin the doe-jahng is yourearned rank All theuniforms are the samewith the exception of theleaders or instructors uniforms
alterations
It is not uncommon foryoung students still grow-ing to go through two orthree different uniforms bythe time they reach BlackBelt The uniform includedin your trial package ispurposely sized large If theuniform is turned up ratherthan cut it can be let downas the student growsIf the sleeves and pant legsare too long have themhemmed It is considereddisrespectful to roll up thesleeves or pant legs whiletraining Having theuniform hemmed will alsoprevent the student fromtripping if it comesunrolled Do not use safety
pins or any metal items onyour uniform This is unsafeto yourself others and themat while training
The smallest size doe-boke isa 000 and the largest regularsize is a 8
Only patches sanctioned byWhite Tiger are permittedon your uniform They mustbe placed in specific placesso everyone can be uniformin the school
WashinG
Keep your uniform cleanand wrinkle free Keep itfolded inside your gym bag
You can wash your uniformin the washer with otherlike colors Do not usebleach you will bleach outthe patches
You may line dry your uni-form or dry it in the dryerIf you use the dryer donrsquotover dry or use the hot set-ting When the uniform isalmost dry remove it andfold it promptly
You may iron your doe-bokebut donrsquot iron over theemblem on the back
styles
The White doe-bokes areused for Taekwondo theBlack doe-bokes for Hapkidothe Adidas 3 stripeuniforms are used for theLeadership Team andspecial colored doe-bokes areused for the demonstrationteams High ranking BlackBelts have different colors
for each degree
It is considered disrespectfulto wear a printed uniformfrom another school whiletraining here at White Tiger(unless you are a visiting guest
with prior permission)
Traditionally only the high-est ranking practitioner onthe mat can wear blackpants This rule excludesclasses in which all thestudents are wearing black
You may not wear just at-shirt and your doe-boke
pants for training in thesummer Our school is airconditioned in the summerand heated in the winter(A luxury not availablein Korea) Wearing theentire uniform is part ofthe discipline Do not mixand match tops amp bottoms
replacements
Of course you may pur-chase additional uniformsat any time break downand purchase anotheruniform when
bull There are yellow stainsthat wonrsquot come out
bull The pant legs only godown to your calf
bull It stinks even after youwash it
HOW TO CARE FOR THE UNIFORM
TIGER TIPUniform in Korean ispronounced Doe-boke with a longvowelnot Doe-bak
12
Want a free uniform
The greatest complimentyou can give your school isa referral that results in anew student White Tiger isproud to present a studentwho referred another with abeautiful embroideredldquoChingoordquo UniformChin-goo means friend inKorean Your referrals iswhat helps this school growand flourish - and we great-ly appreciate it
Need help referring afriend The office can assist
you with providinga VIP Card to give a Tiger TrialProgram or simplyprovide us withtheir address and we will send theminformation
The Chin-goo
uniform comes complete with allembroidered patches
Thank you verymuch
FREE CHIN-GOO UNIFORM
13
HOW TO CARE FOR THE DEE - BELTYour dee or belt is a symbolof all your learned knowl-edge of Taekwondo Your belt is like a blankpiece of paper waiting to bewritten on with all yourMartial Arts knowledge
Everything in Martial Artsserves a purpose There areno useless techniques ormotions with no reasonEven the belt serves to keepthe doe-boke secured and thecolor is a motivator to thestudent as well as a teachingguide to the instructor Aninstructor can glance atyour belt and know whattechniques you havelearned and what youneed to be taught
The knot on your belt hangsin the center just belowyour navel This area isyour key or energy centerThe knot protects thisvulnerable area
Dobull Keep your belt tied
properly
bull If you have an unevenamount of stripes stars orbars display the side withthe most on the right side
bull Keep your belt tiedaround your uniform soyou dont forget it
bull Leave your belt on at alltimes when in uniformunless instructed by yourMaster to do otherwise
bull Do practice only MartialArts techniques whilewearing a doe-boke and dee
bull Keep your old belts youmay want to display themsomeday
bull Tie your belt so the endsare even
Dontbull Let your belt touch the
ground
bull Throw your belt on theground when you arefinished training
bull Wear it draped aroundyour neck
bull Play with it or swingit around
bull Wash your belt(Dont wash out yourknowledge)
bull Remove or add any tapeon your belt
bull Curl or roll your belt itwill not hang correctlywhen you wear it
bull Dry it in the dryer -it will shrink
bull Worry if your belt getsthreadbare This meansthat you have beentraining hard If you area color belt it is probablytime to test for the nextlevel
If you are one of those peo-ple who has an unusuallyhigh ph level you may findthat some of the color beltswill rub color off onto youruniform when you sweatDont worry a black beltwill cover the stain
Since you dont wash yourbelt it will get dirty Longago your white belt wouldget dirtier and dirtier yearafter year until eventuallyit became black Luckilywe have different colorbelts now to symbolize thesame process
If you have just earned anew belt you will noticethat it is very stiff You can
always spot a new beltThe best remedy is to get afew good sweaty workoutsunder your belt to softenit up and make it hangstraight
A threadbare Masters BlackBelt is an emblem of anexperienced practitioner Asthe fabric becomes wornand loses its color the beltswhite inner core is revealedThis process also symbolizesthe cycle of Martial Artstraining the more youlearn the more you realizehow little you know
Your belt is your responsi-bility To remember to takecare of it and bring it toclass is part of your training
If you forget your belt youwill be a no belt for theday and line up after thelowest ranking belt in class
Humility is also part ofthe discipline
1st Degree whiteblack uniformWhite embroidery on belt
2nd Degree grayyellow uniformYellow embroidery on belt
3rd Degree blackgreen uniformGreen embroidery on belt
4th Degree blueblack uniform Blue embroidery on belt5th Degree redblack uniformRed embroidery on belt 14
HOW TO TIE YOUR BELT amp FOLD THE UNIFORM
1 Find the center ofyour belt and place itat your belly buttonseam facing down
3 With a belt end ineach hand take theright side and lay itover the left end andtuck it up under bothlayers
1 Lay the top of theuniform down logofacing the ground
2 Fold one side in atthe shoulder Fold thesleeve back
3 Repeat side andsleeve fold for otherside
4 Fold the pants in halfwidthwise
5 Fold the pants inhalf lengthwise
6 Fold in half againlengthwise
7 Place the pants onthe top and fold it up
8 Fold the belt in halfand loop to secure15
2 Wrap both sides ofthe belt around yourback and back aroundto the front For com-fort and to prevent itfrom falling off ifuntied tuck one insideof the other
4 Now take the leftside and lay it over theright side and bring theend up through thehole Pull tightly The knot forms atriangle that pointstoward your left
CLASS PROCEDUREbeGinninG class
1 Bow as you enter the school
2 Bow to your senior students and instructors
3 Bags can be placed in the locker rooms You may bring your own lock for a locker do notleave items in locker overnight Do not leave valuables unlocked or in your vehicle
4 Key your ID number into the tablet in the room where you will take class
5 You may warm up for class in the Stretching Station in a doe-jahng that is not in use ormay use the running track (14 + older or Black Belt) with a gym membership
6 Remove your shoes bow to enter the mat area and place your shoes in the colorappropriate shelf
7 When the instructor begins your class line up quickly and stand at attention BlackBelts (or highest ranking) will line up along one side from front to back The lines willcontinue while decreasing in ranks
8 The instructor will call everyone to stand at Cha-ryot - attention Never move or fidgetwhile standing at attention
9 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the flags
10 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow tothe instructor All students say ahn-yong ha-shim-ne-ka - How are you Sir- while performing this bow
11 Class will then continue at the instructors commands Remember to always answerYes Sir or No Sir
enDinG class
1 When the instructor calls for you to line up do so quicklyand in the same order as when class began
2 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay- bow to the flags
3 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the instructor All students say Gam-sa-hom-ne-da - Thank you Sir - while performing this bow
4 The instructor will have all students step out with their left foot bend over with feetapart grasping their ankles The instructor will say White Tiger then key-hahp or yelltwo times Each yell is echoed by all students then quickly slide the left foot in to meetthe right clap three times then with two fists raised in the air key-hahp once more Theinstructor will dismiss class you should bow once more before turning around to walkoff
5 Before you step off the mat bow to the flags
6 When leaving for the day turn around and bow inside while at the threshold of the door 16
TIGER TIPFemale and male instructorsin martial arts are allreferred to as Sir There is no gender in theDoe-jahng There is no raceno skin color no financialand no social statusStudents and instructors are recognized for their earned rank only
MESSAGE TO BEGINNERSTo those of you just begin-ning Martial Arts neitherfear your new found prac-tice nor expect too much ofit The majority of beginnersexperience a feeling of inad-equacy with regard to per-forming the movementsinvolved If you feel thisway dont worry it is com-mon and short-lived You arenot an expert yet and noone expects you to do morethan your best If you expecttoo much in the beginningyou will disappoint yourselfExample if you try to eatmore than your stomach willhold you are going to getsick You can digest only acertain amount each time
tips for beGinnersjust like the game SimonSays maintain your positionuntil you have been told tostop or pa-roh
When kicking bags ortargets remember thattechnique and accuracy aremost important It doesnrsquotmatter how fast or how hardyou can kick if you canrsquot hitthe target
When you are called outby the instructor to stepforward run donrsquot walk
If you are going to miss aclass for a week or so callthe school to let us know oryou will receive a call fromthe ldquoattendance policerdquoWe will not let you give upon yourself
Martial Arts are unlike anyother sport or activity Youwill need to use musclesyou didnt even know youhad and will need toacquire new balance andcoordination which willtake time Everyone stinksat this at first
If you are older or not veryflexible come to the schoolearlier to do additionalstretching before class
We want you to try yourbest but as a beginner youmust allow your body to getacclimated to this new activ-ity Trying too hard too soonmay result in an injurywhich will only slow downyour learning process
If you try to runup the mountainyou will fall off
You must train at least twotimes a week if you want tomake any measurable gainsAfter a few months youshould see a difference in theway you look and feel
School age kids should getinto the habit of saving acopy of their report cards -they will need to turn in acopy of it with their testingapplications for new beltsStudents with Ds and Fshave been able to pull theirgrades up to As and Bswhen their next color beltdepends upon it
Students who get involvedin the activities offered at thedoe-jahng make more friends
learn more andlearn faster
We train to music in manyclasses to motivate and toadd rhythm to the warm up drills Music is used inKorean doe-jahngs and for the Olympic training team
You may notice that the temperature is kept warm inthe doe-jahng This is to keepyour muscles warm andreduce injuries
Unlike the movies wherekicks are left sticking out inthe air rechamber your kicksquickly This prevents yourleg from being grabbed andallows for a second technique if necessary
Watch others and learn
Although we always havethe basics techniques areconstantly being replaced byquicker more efficient onesPerfect examples are the sidekick and kicking with theball of your foot These kicksare still great for forms butno longer very effective insparring situationsCompetitors have found that speed and flexibility are gained by pointing thetoes when kicking The side kick although powerfulis slow and can be detectedlong before it reaches its destination17
TIGER TIPAs a beginner youwill have twoenemies the lack ofself-confidence anddiscouragement ndashdont let eitherovercome you
BEGINNER DOS amp DONTS amp SAFETYIf you feel overwhelmedwith so much informationremember that Martial Artsis way of life It is a journeyrather than a destinationand takes a lifetime to fullycomprehend Take it slowlyone step at a time
Dobull Watch the Orientation
bull Make sure we have yourcurrent email address
bull Arrive promptly to warmup and practice
bull Maintain good hygiene
bull Bring necessary equip-ment to each class
bull Attend class regularly
bull Strive to follow schoolregulations
bull Respect the value of yourtraining
bull Log into your Kicksiteaccount to keep updatedon events testings tourna-ments and closings
- Newsletter- Tiger TV Video- Table Tents- LED signs - Facebook page- Website- Class Announcements- Eventsschedule- weekly e-mails- Pawcast bull Demonstrate emotional
and physical control
bull Strive to remain humble
bull Obey the instructor at alltimes
bull Have clean feet
bull Pick up your clothes in thechanging room
bull Kids wait inside to bepicked up
bull Practice your forms athome this is your MartialArt homework
Dontbull Be late for class
bull Wear a dirty uniform
bull Forget your equipment
bull Talk or play in class
bull Miss class
bull Neglect school rules
bull Abuse what you learn
bull Talk too long on the cour-tesy phone in the cafe
bull Show off or brag
bull Ask to go to the bathroomduring class unlessabsolutely necessary
bull Ask to rest unless yourefeeling sick
bull Chew gum in thedoe-jahng
bull Ask to get a drink of waterduring class
bull Powder your feet andtrack it all over the mat
beGinner safetyOften the most dangerousperson in the doe-jahng isyou Most injuries occurwhen students try to bemacho and attempt tokeep up with or outdo theadvanced students in classor fail to properly warm upand pull a muscle
Adults take it easy onthe jumping exercisesRemember whatever goesup must come down
Also be cautious whenturning or pivoting on knees and ankles Stretchout achilles tendons andhamstrings
New Hapkido students needto exercise caution withrolling techniques Use yourarms for rollbars so youdont support the weight ofyour body on your neck
It is the job of the instructorsto make everything LOOKeasy but you will soon dis-cover that the appearance ofease only comes with yearsoften decades of experience
Classes are always closelymonitored by certifiedinstructors If an injury doesoccur a first aid kit is keptnear the locker rooms andin the office
rice for injuries
rest ice compression and elevation Rest your
sore muscles apply icewrap up the injured areaand elevate it
TIGER TIPDont be nervousif your practicepartner is highranking THEY havelearned controlsometimes itsthe white beltsyou have to watchout for
18
THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoArdquo Has a current schedule Knows when the next testing takes place
Has done a projection for approximate date of reaching Black Belt
Plans on achieving black belt and beyond
Regular attendance of 3+ times per week
Arrives early stretches and warms up before class
Makes friends at the school Shows respect for seniors is helpful to juniors
Has a uniform that fits and a spare
Has proper sparring gear Refers other students to join the school
Asks if they can help out Writes and posts positive reviews
Lets staff know if they will be on vacation or will miss classes
Lets an instructor know if they need extra help with a technique
Knows about training aids provided and uses them
Joins a team when they are eligible
Joins us for summer camps Schedules their birthday party at the school
Parents train as well or stay and watch class
Participates in special events
Almost 100 will receive black belt
Welcome to quite possibly one ofthe fairest systems in the worldWhat goes in - is what comes outYou will find no short cuts to earn-ing your rank Rank cannot bebought borrowed or assumed
But also understand your ageyour gender your nationality orphysical condition cannot hinderyour success either There are noexcuses
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoBrdquo Usually gets to testing schedules a make up when they must
miss a test
Attends classes 2 times per week
Parents are usually present in the building during classesbut are sometimes preoccupied
Shows up for class just on time
Will let the office know if there is a spill on the floor or if the restroom needs paper towels
Attends some special events
Brings friends but always the same friends who never enrollto special events
Approximately 75 will receive black belt
19
IS IN YOUR HANDS
20
Your amount of effort put forth(and your effort of your parentsif you are young) will deter-mine the level of your success
Decades of experience haveenabled your instructors to cre-ate a ldquoReport Cardrdquo to list whatit takes to achieve success in theMartial Arts
The fairness of the system issuch Absolutely Everybody canbe a ldquoArdquo student You just haveto make up your mind to beone No matter where you fallon the Report Card chart youalways have the ability toimprove your grade
Through Martial Arts you will learn alesson that is true for all goals andchallenges in your life
If you truly want some-
thing you will find a way
If you donrsquot
you will find an excuse
What do YOU really want
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoCrdquo
Attends classes 1 to 2 times a week
Misses weeks here and there
Puts other activities and sports first
Does not attend special events
Often says nobody told me about that
Doesnt open weekly emails
Turns in testing papers at the last minute
Asks to borrow a manual at the counter so the parent
can quickly find the test answers to turn in test application
Parent is not present for classes
Student has outgrown uniform but parent does
not want to spend the money to buy a new one
Always looking for a sale or cheaper price
Doesnt have proper sparring gear
Does not know about training aids newsletters
videos etc
Will most likely quit before Green Belt
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoDrdquo Gets dropped off for class parent does not come in
(younger students)
Student has to wait for long periods at the school to be picked upsometimes has to call for a ride
Shows up for wrong classes wrong times
Shows up for classes on testing days because they did not knowabout special events being held
No one answers phone messages or emails from the officeindicating that the student is falling behind
Wrinkled and dirty uniform
Is left unattended before and after class staff is expected to babysit
Checks may bounce or drafts fail due to NSF
Not likely to last very long in a membership
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
21
TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
23
WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
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730-815 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKDTiger Doejahng
815-10PM LEADERSHIP(1st Friday of month)see officemembership
SATURDAYNO classes on regulartesting days see back
900-945 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
900-1030 ELITESPARRING WGEARTiger Doejahng
945-1030 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
1000-1030 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1030-1100TIGER TOT wSASHTortoise Doejahng
1045-1130 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1045-1130 TKD FormsTiger Doejahng
1100-1130 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDTiger Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1215-100 Jr Management TeamConference Room
100-145 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
130-315 BIRTHDAYPARTIES - see officeto schedule330-530ensp BLACKBELT REHEARSALenspby appointment
TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
24
25
WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
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POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
WHAT EVERY NEW STUDENT AND PARENTinstructorsThe ownerrsquos name is Master Rondy Other instructors names are listed on the walls and flipcharts You should address all Black Belts as Sir or by their last name Mr or Ms________You may also call Masters by the Korean title Sa-bum-nim Master Rondy or the seniormaster may also be called Kwan-jahng-nim Female masters often use their first names whilemale masters always use their last name (Master Rondy is called Sifu Rondy in Wing Chun)
event informationAll information schedule changes closings testings demonstrations new classes specialscontests or parties etc is made available to you in multiple medias All information isprovided to you weeks and even months in advance the back of the class schedule has anevents schedule for the entire year Parents if your child is too young to read and properlyrelay the information to you you will need to check for yourself
bull Tiger Times Newsletter on our website Facebook emailbull Schedule of classes color coded per level schedule rack
bull Back of Schedule lists events for entire year schedule rackbull Instructor messages announced at end of classes
bull Tiger TV video plays in front entry cafebull Facebook page wwwfacebookcomWhiteTigerTKD
bull Pawcast radio show of the weekrsquos events plays in the locker rooms websitebull ldquoThis week at White Tigerrdquo email message sent every week (make sure to provide correct address)bull Table Tents on cafe tables bull Website wwwWhiteTigerTKDcom bull LED Flashing Lights cafe
uniform amp belt informationDont be shy to ask anyone with a higher belt to help you They were once white beltsIn time new white belt students will be asking you to help them
Taekwondo uniform the elastic stretches across your front to the other side and hooksaround the button put the elastic under the front of the uniform
Hapkido uniform women should put the right side over the left men put the left side overthe right and tie the strings together on each side
Men do not need to wear anything under the uniform topwomen need to wear a white t-shirt or sports top under the top(Black Belt women may wear a black garment)
NEVER wash the belt it is a symbol of your learned knowledgeof Martial Arts Never let your belt touch the ground Dont hangit around your neck If you forget your belt at class time you will be a no belt for the day Line up in rank after the white orlowest rank belts
The belts start with the lowest level 10th Gup or white belt Thenext level belt is 9th Gup which is a white belt with a yellowstripe Some schools have additional belts like orange purpleand brown but the colors shown on our wall are the only beltcolors accepted by the World Taekwondo Federation (OlympicStyle) For tournament purposes belts are grouped together byGup number
rules amp reGulationsTake time to read the rules and regulations of the school on the following pagesyou are responsible for following them They are also displayed outside the locker room
shoesStudents must take off their shoes and socks and place them in the belt-color shoe racks nearthe mat area Do not walk on the mat unless you are in uniform3
TIGER TIPThe Korean terms used inthis book are italicizedThe Korean language hasconsonants and vowelsthat we do not have ordo not sound exactly thesame in English Theterms in this book arespelled phoneticallysound them out how theyare spelled
Different books may spellthe same word different-ly The spellings in thisbook are by an AmericanEnglish speaker
TIGER TIP QR CODESDownload an app so you can read
QR code from your phonehttpsitunesapplecomusappqr-code-reader-and-
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OF A NEW STUDENT SHOULD KNOWThe only shoes allowed on the mat are Taekwondo shoes do not use them for training(you cant pivot well and will injure your ankles) Leadership Teams may wear them forteaching Do not wear Taekwondo shoes on the mat if you have just walked in from outsidetry to keep the mat as clean as possible
terminoloGyWe use the Korean terms for many of the techniques in class The Korean terms are used sinceTaekwondo and Hapkido originated in Korea You will need to learn the terminology toadvance in rank You will also need to learn the terms if you plan to compete in tournamentsTaekwondo referees are trained to use only Korean Most of this terminology you will learnfrom hearing it everyday You may also refer to the terminology section in this manual Theterminology is spelled out phonetically so pronounce it how it looks The Korean wordsthroughout this manual are displayed in italics and are hyphenated to show syllables Phoneticspellings for the same word may vary from source to source Student Manual Study Class onFriday nights will also teach the terminology Visual and audio flash cards are available
testinGBeginners start with a white belt to get to the next belt level of yellow stripe 9th Gup youmust earn another two black stripes and a white stripe You will then be invited to formal test-ing to perform the requirements before the testing board There is a fee for this certified testingThe amount is proportionate with increasing rank but testings are spaced further apart Testingrequirements for each belt are located in this manual To test students (school age) must presentcopies of school report cards a home report card that has been graded by a parent or guardianand a letter of recommendation Testing is optional Results from testing are announced a fewdays after testing at the end of class private tests may take up to a week if you plan to testyour application must be turned in the thursday prior to testing day or before
The Tiger Tot class follows the same curriculum but is broken down into steps Tots test to earndifferent colored Sashes during regular testing times Check the manual chart attendance cardor poster near the classroom for Tiger Tot testing requirements
Testing is designed to build confidence not tear it down This is why we test by prequalifica-tion only Always strive to do your best As beginners you may become nervous and may notperform as well as you do in class In extreme cases of stage fright your instructors wouldhave you show them the techniques again the following week before or after class or at thenext test They will work with you until you do pass As your rank increases you will becomeless and less nervous
other equipmentBefore you test you must earn the 4 patches school association American and Korean flagsand have them sewn on your uniform A sewing service is available see the office
You must have a yellow stripe belt to begin sparring You must have full safety equipment tobegin sparring $145-$165 for insurance purposes only White tiger gear is allowed
tournamentsTournaments are optional Never compete in a tournament unless your instructor is present Youshould always have a coach If you wish to attend a tournament and it has not been postedbring it to your Masters attention - may wish to attend as a school Tournaments can cost from$50 to $75 and this fee is paid to the organization hosting the tournament not to White TigerThroughout the year White Tiger hosts internal tournaments These are low cost practice tour-naments with trophies or medals and ideal for a first time competitor White Tiger also hosts aHoliday Tournament in December complete with medals This Tournament is a free tournamentfor all White Tiger students
outside tournament info httpswwwfacebookcomwhitetigermastersref=br_rs 4
DOE-JAHNG RULES AND REGULATIONSTraining in Martial Arts is mental as well as physical in nature In addition to techniquesof self-defense we are learning an art which builds self-control discipline and respect forother people These mental states are attained by following of certain traditions and formalbehavior while within the doe-jahng
1 Respect and obey your instructors and higher ranking belts at all times
2 Always bow a upon entering and leaving the doe-jahng b upon entering and leaving the mat area c when first seeing the senior instructors and once again when leaving for the day d when beginning and ending practice with a partner e before and after asking the instructor for assistance or advice
3 Be in full uniform and on the stretch mat at least five minutes before class starts
4 Take off your shoes and store them on the appropriate color shoe rack by the mat
5 Keep all uniforms clean at all times Also pay respect to your own body and keep your-self clean and well groomed
6 Keep your fingernails and toenails trimmed short
7 No watches rings or jewelry of any sort will be worn during training except eyeglasseswhen necessary This includes removing wedding rings
8 No smoking drinking water or soft drinks chewing gum loud talking laughing orhorse play in class The instructor will let you know when it is time for water breaks
9 No unnecessary noise When not participating please sit or stretch quietly rememberthat by watching others practice you will also learn
10 No slouching reclining sitting or leaning against the wall is allowed in class
11 Do not sit on the gymnastics mats or touch the mirrors No weapons near mirrors
12 Do not use profanity
13 You should refer to higher ranking belts as Mr or Ms____ no matter what their age
14 The Senior Master Instructor of your school is always to addressed by their propertitle Sir or Kwan-jahng-nim Senior instructors are called Sir or Sa-bum-nim
15 In reply to a question or command requiring an answer all students should answerYes Sir or No Sir
16 Go to Leadership Team members with problem or with questions that need to beanswered before you see your instructor
17 Memorize the names of the Taekwondo movements in Korean
18 The doe-jahng will be kept neat and clean by its members
19 Never do anything to dishonor our school or your instructor
20 Never willingly fight for any reason
21 Parents Encourage your children Their efforts need to berewarded Do not compare them with others in the
class Each child is unique and will benefit differentlyfrom the next Parents and visitors are welcome to watch class
anytime however we ask that you do not talk to your childduring class time Please leave the discipline and coaching to us
22 No concealed weapons or anything that may harm others
23 Endeavor to develop yourself mentally and physically in the Martial Artsspirit and to keep friendship with other members5
Why Do martial arts stuDents taKe off their shoesbefore traininG There are five general reason why Martial Arts students take off their shoes before theyenter the doe-jahng
1 To create natural body balance and coordination
2 Ancient Oriental Custom It is said that the shoes bring in thetroubles of the street When visiting a friend in the Orient onedoes not bring him the troubles of the street or ones own personalproblems but to visit anothers home means to pay him and hisfamily respect and to hear what he may have to say
3 Prevention of injury from the hard leather shoe while sparringwith a fellow student
4 A method to keep the training area clean from pebbles and dirtfrom the street
5 A method to strengthen and condition the feet and ankles
Why Do martial arts stuDents yellThe yell or key-hahp plays a very important part in formal Martial Arts training If the key-hahp
is executed properly the yell comes from the pit of the stomach not the throat The key-hahpwhen applied properly will result in the following
1 You will obtain more power (breathing control)
2 You may possibly startle or intimidate your opponent
3 You many cause an attacker to hesitate creating your chance to react
4 You will reduce the tension in your own body
5 You will decrease your own awareness of pain
6 Repetitive key-hahps will condition the abdominal muscles thus allowing them toabsorb a harder blow
7 While absorbing a blow or while falling such as nok-bup techniques the key-hahp forcesthe air out of the lungs This prevents the air from being forced out (ie have your windknocked out) leaving you temporarily disabled
8 In practice such as one-step sparring the key-hahp is used as a signal to indicate to yourpartner that you are ready
9 The key-hahp helps to regulate controlled breathing which aides in increasing stamina
WHY BARE FEET WHY KEY-HAHP
6
TIGERTRIVIAIn Korea youmust removeyour shoesbefore entering a persons home
Restaurants willprovide you withslippers to wearafter you removeyour shoes andleave them bythe door
Place your shoes in thecorresponding color cubbie to your rank
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSMartial Arts will teach youhow to protect yourself inthe event of physicalconfrontation but this is themost modest of their bene-fits In addition to helpingyou get and stay physicallyfit Martial Arts can help youminimize stress develop bet-ter focus and self-disciplineand move you along theroad to self-discovery
In each Martial Arts classyoull learn how to harnessyour natural strength Notjust the muscular variety butthe power that lies in yourspirit and mind
chilDren
Childrens classes aredivided by both age and skilllevel All children are taughtat their own pace to developtheir present capabilities andbring out their hiddenpotential The Masters arecommitted to helping eachand every student improveThe goal of the White Tigerchildrens program is to pro-vide benefits that extend
beyondthe wallsof theMartialArtsschoolMany parents doctorsteachers and psychologists find that Martial Arts improve childrens academic progress ndash attention span listeningskills cooperative learning following directions andleadership skills are all areasof training that directly carry over to the academicclassroom
As a society we are becom-ing better educated about the needs of children who suffer from ADD (AttentionDeficit Disorder) and ODD(Oppositional DefiantDisorder) not to mentionpeer pressure andalienation A well-roundedMartial Arts curriculum canhelp your child cope withthese problems and develop
essential physical motorlinguistic perceptual andsocial skills Children asyoung as three years of
age learn fundamen- tal movements
that can improve their sense of balance
and coordination As boys and girls
advance through their training theyll beintroduced to more com-plex drills that will chal-lenge and improve theirability to concentratewhich in turn can elevatetheir self-esteem
teens
As childhood slips awayyoungsters enter a stagewhere they becomeincreasingly independentof their parents Theirphysical growth is readi-ly apparent but theirintellectual and emotion-al development cannot be
ACCURACY
ACHIEVE GOALS
AGILITY
AMBITION
ASPIRATIONSCONFIDENCE
ASSERTIVENESS
BONDING
BUILDS CHARACTER
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
COMMITMENT
CONCENTRATION
COOPERATION
COORDINATION
DEPENDABILITY
DISCIPLINE
EFFORT
ENDURANCE
ENTERTAINMENT
EXERCISE
FITNESS
FLEXIBILITY
FOCUS
FRIENDSHIP
FUN
GENTLENESS
GOODJUDGEMENT
HONESTY
HUMANITY
HUMILITY
IMPROVE GRADES
INCREASE ENERGY
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT7
TIGER TIPSome students havebeen able to discontin-ue medication for ADDand even depressionafter a few monthsof training
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSas easily measuredLines of communicationcan become crossedtangled strained and insome cases completely disconnected Unlikeorganized team sportswhich often fail tonurture the individualMartial Arts canprovide your son ordaughter with thechance to becomestronger and moreflexible and to improvetheir overall health andself-image Theyll cometo recognize the rewardsof hard work and disci-pline which often leadto improved academicperformance Theyllmake friends who sharea healthy interest andtheyll fortify them-selves against negativepeer pressureYoungsters who have
been taught to respecttheir bodies andminds are less likelyto fall prey to usinglife-endangering sub-stances or engaging inactivities that candestroy their health
aDults
White Tiger offersadults a comprehen-sive fitness programClasses are specifical-ly designed toincrease cardiovascu-lar capacity muscularstrength endurance and flexibility They can providean opportunity for weightloss and stress relief In addition training in MartialArts produces benefitsbeyond those of a traditionalexercise program
Martial Arts training isexercise with a purpose
While youimprove yourphysical fitnessyou will also bedevelopingimportant self-defense skillsYou will learn toconfront andcombat yourfears The confi-dence you gainfrom learningself-defenseimproving yourfitness and feel-ing better aboutyourself will
help you cope
with daily situations at homeand work
If you are concerned about your ability to stick with anexercise program MartialArts is the choice for youThe variety of Martial Artstechniques will provide aconstant challenge and therank system will showyour progress and keepyou motivated
families
Today many parents arelooking for activities thatallow the entire family tospend time together Parentsand children can traintogether effectively inMartial Arts because every-one starts as a beginnerDoing Martial Arts togetheras a family allows you towork hard together in orderto improve physical fitnessself confidence anddiscipline while havingfun at the same time
INNER STRENGTH
INTEGRITY
JUSTICE
KINDNESS
KNOWLEDGE
LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
MENTAL STRENGTH
MOTIVATION
OVERCOME PEER
PRESSURE
PATIENCE
PERSEVERANCE
POLITENESS
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
PRIDE
QUALITY TIME
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
REDUCE STRESS
SELF CONTROL
SELF DEFENSE
SELF RELIANCE
SHARING
SINCERITY
SPORT COMPETITION
STRENGTH
TEMPER CONTROL
TONE amp FIRM
TRUST
VITALITY
WISDOM 8
Why boWThe bow is to reflect respectfrom ones soul It can beconsidered the ultimatesymbol in showing respectthat would be difficult toexplain in words Unlike theAmerican handshake whichis sometimes taken forgranted this ancient customdates back to the beginningof time when one man firstapproached another man infriendship and wanted toshow respect for oneanothers presence When aMartial Art student bows tohis instructor he is showingrespect and recognition ofthe instructors higherauthority in the art Whenone student bows toanother he is showingrespect friendship and trustWhen students bow to theAmerican flag at thebeginning and end of classthey are saluting the flagand honoring what itrepresents If the Koreanflag is on display they showtheir respect by bowing to itin recognition of the fact thatKorea is the mother countryof Taekwondo
respectful boW The student comes to atten-tion with cupped hands athis sides The empty handsindicate that he has noweapon The bow is thenmade at least at a forty-fivedegree angle with the facelooking at the floor thenslowly back upward toattention Note This bowdemonstrates total trustrevealing the back of theneck a very vulnerable area
challenGinG boW The student comes to atten-tion with clenched fists atsides the fists as weapons
looking straight into hisopponents face while bowis made at about a thirtydegree angle then back tothe attention positionThis type of bow is usedprimarily for competingin tournaments
Note It would considereddisrespectful to use thechallenging bow whenaddressing your instructora black belt or higherranked student
respect to othersShowing respect to otherson or off the training floor ispart of being a student inMartial Arts While trainingone should show respect atall times including to onesopponents One shouldnever lose patience it is asign of weakness Maintainself-control and self-confidence at all times
9
RESPECTFUL BOW
CHALLENGINGBOW
MARTIAL ARTS ETIQUETTE TIGER TIPIn Korea they say it is themature rice stalk that bows itsfull head It is the hollow stalkwith an empty head that standsup straight defying a bow
DOE-JAHNG ETIQUETTE
sittinG in the doe-jahnGThere are only three ways that students are allowed to sit while wearing the training uniform dur-ing class at testings or special Martial Arts events With the legs crossed on the knees or with thearms wrapped around the knees Students in uniform are never allowed to slouch lean against thewall lean on each other sit on the gymnastics mats sit on the counter or lay down If they areattending an event and chairs are limited they should always offer their chair to a parent eldersenior or guest Do your best to follow the rules and have the confidence to practice them often
etiquette
1 GENERAL BOWING When you bow you must be in a position of attention with your head andupper body bent at 450 (the deeper the bow the more respect you are showing) You must cometo a complete stop and bring the heels of your feet together vigorously
2 BOWING TO SENIOR BLACK BELT When a senior Black Belt or Master Rondy enters theschool for the first time that day the highest ranking student should yell Cha-ryot At thistime no matter what you are doing you should stop completely to face the senior and then thehighest ranking student should say Kyung-nay All students then say Ahn-yong Ha-shim-ne-ka If the highest ranking student fails to do this the next in rank should take over
3 PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS When handing papers or something with writing on it-including an application or certificate always turn the document so the other can read it Bowand use two hands to pass it Always accept with two hands
4 PRESENTATION OF OBjECTS When working with weapons or targets in class always turnthem around to pass them to your partner offering them the handle
5 CONVERSATION Do not interrupt the conversations of others Hands must not be placedinside pockets at any time while conversing with a senior
6 INTRODUCTIONS When introducing people always introduce the junior to the senior
7 ATTENDING TO SENIORS When entering a room the junior must enter first then stand toone side and allow the senior to enter and lead the way
8 SITTING Before sitting down you must wait until your senior is seated comfortably
9 CEREMONY SEATING The seating must be arranged so that the highest ranking is in thecenter with the immediate lower ranking to the right and left and descending in rank
10 CLEANING THE SCHOOL Help with keeping the school clean If you witness a seniorcleaning the school you should immediately take over the task 10
It is very important for thewearer to keep the doe-boke
clean and wrinkle free at alltimes (do not wash the belt)Wear it correctly and treat itwith the respect owed tothis art When in doe-bokeremove all jewelry
(including watches ringsnecklaces and earrings)
Women should wear awhite t-shirt or sportstop under their uniform Black Belts may wear ablack garment under
their uniformYou must have all yourpatches sewn securely onyour doe-boke before yourfirst belt promotion testFollow the guide below toensure proper location ofthe patches
TAEKWONDO DOE-BOKE - UNIFORMThe doe-boke is considered a primary necessity in training for the following reasons
bull Wearing the doe-boke should instill pride in the wearer as a practitioner of Taekwondo
bull It identifies individual capacity and degree of Taekwondo cultural education attained
bull The style of the doe-boke is symbolic of Taekwondos heritage and tradition
bull Rank changes create incentives while at the same time preserve humility
bull It is practical and comfortable for training
AMERICAN FLAG PATCH Sewn two-fingers width belowthe center of shoulder Rightsleeve
TIGER TEAM BLACK BELT CLUB PATCHSewn two-fingers widthbelow the American Flag Patch Members onlyWORLD TKD FEDERATION PATCHSewn over right sideof chest
KOREAN FLAG PATCHSewn two-fingers width below center ofshoulder Left sleeve Red goes up
WHITE TIGER TAEKWONDOSCHOOL PATCHSewn over left side of chest Over your heart
NOTE The doe-boke pictured here is forblack belts only - it has a black V-neckColor belt doe-bokes will have a whiteV-neck New Students should ask aninstructor to write their name in Koreanalong the collarAll doe-bokes should have a large schoollogo on the back It you received yourdoe-boke from this school the logo willalready be screen printed on it The American Flag patch is worn on theright sleeve in martial arts symbolizingdefense only
TIGERTIPWhite Belts willearn a patch everytime they earn astripe The lastpatch is earned byturning in testingpapers
11 Ask the office for the patch sewing service
The simplicity of theMartial Arts traininguniform also serves as away to humble the studentEveryone starts off as abeginner
In Martial Arts it reallydoesnrsquot mater who you areor why yoursquore here Youmay be rich or poor male orfemale young or old blackor white We are all here tolearn the same lessons aboutourselves and about lifeOur status in life is left out-side the door of the school
The only status recognizedin the doe-jahng is yourearned rank All theuniforms are the samewith the exception of theleaders or instructors uniforms
alterations
It is not uncommon foryoung students still grow-ing to go through two orthree different uniforms bythe time they reach BlackBelt The uniform includedin your trial package ispurposely sized large If theuniform is turned up ratherthan cut it can be let downas the student growsIf the sleeves and pant legsare too long have themhemmed It is considereddisrespectful to roll up thesleeves or pant legs whiletraining Having theuniform hemmed will alsoprevent the student fromtripping if it comesunrolled Do not use safety
pins or any metal items onyour uniform This is unsafeto yourself others and themat while training
The smallest size doe-boke isa 000 and the largest regularsize is a 8
Only patches sanctioned byWhite Tiger are permittedon your uniform They mustbe placed in specific placesso everyone can be uniformin the school
WashinG
Keep your uniform cleanand wrinkle free Keep itfolded inside your gym bag
You can wash your uniformin the washer with otherlike colors Do not usebleach you will bleach outthe patches
You may line dry your uni-form or dry it in the dryerIf you use the dryer donrsquotover dry or use the hot set-ting When the uniform isalmost dry remove it andfold it promptly
You may iron your doe-bokebut donrsquot iron over theemblem on the back
styles
The White doe-bokes areused for Taekwondo theBlack doe-bokes for Hapkidothe Adidas 3 stripeuniforms are used for theLeadership Team andspecial colored doe-bokes areused for the demonstrationteams High ranking BlackBelts have different colors
for each degree
It is considered disrespectfulto wear a printed uniformfrom another school whiletraining here at White Tiger(unless you are a visiting guest
with prior permission)
Traditionally only the high-est ranking practitioner onthe mat can wear blackpants This rule excludesclasses in which all thestudents are wearing black
You may not wear just at-shirt and your doe-boke
pants for training in thesummer Our school is airconditioned in the summerand heated in the winter(A luxury not availablein Korea) Wearing theentire uniform is part ofthe discipline Do not mixand match tops amp bottoms
replacements
Of course you may pur-chase additional uniformsat any time break downand purchase anotheruniform when
bull There are yellow stainsthat wonrsquot come out
bull The pant legs only godown to your calf
bull It stinks even after youwash it
HOW TO CARE FOR THE UNIFORM
TIGER TIPUniform in Korean ispronounced Doe-boke with a longvowelnot Doe-bak
12
Want a free uniform
The greatest complimentyou can give your school isa referral that results in anew student White Tiger isproud to present a studentwho referred another with abeautiful embroideredldquoChingoordquo UniformChin-goo means friend inKorean Your referrals iswhat helps this school growand flourish - and we great-ly appreciate it
Need help referring afriend The office can assist
you with providinga VIP Card to give a Tiger TrialProgram or simplyprovide us withtheir address and we will send theminformation
The Chin-goo
uniform comes complete with allembroidered patches
Thank you verymuch
FREE CHIN-GOO UNIFORM
13
HOW TO CARE FOR THE DEE - BELTYour dee or belt is a symbolof all your learned knowl-edge of Taekwondo Your belt is like a blankpiece of paper waiting to bewritten on with all yourMartial Arts knowledge
Everything in Martial Artsserves a purpose There areno useless techniques ormotions with no reasonEven the belt serves to keepthe doe-boke secured and thecolor is a motivator to thestudent as well as a teachingguide to the instructor Aninstructor can glance atyour belt and know whattechniques you havelearned and what youneed to be taught
The knot on your belt hangsin the center just belowyour navel This area isyour key or energy centerThe knot protects thisvulnerable area
Dobull Keep your belt tied
properly
bull If you have an unevenamount of stripes stars orbars display the side withthe most on the right side
bull Keep your belt tiedaround your uniform soyou dont forget it
bull Leave your belt on at alltimes when in uniformunless instructed by yourMaster to do otherwise
bull Do practice only MartialArts techniques whilewearing a doe-boke and dee
bull Keep your old belts youmay want to display themsomeday
bull Tie your belt so the endsare even
Dontbull Let your belt touch the
ground
bull Throw your belt on theground when you arefinished training
bull Wear it draped aroundyour neck
bull Play with it or swingit around
bull Wash your belt(Dont wash out yourknowledge)
bull Remove or add any tapeon your belt
bull Curl or roll your belt itwill not hang correctlywhen you wear it
bull Dry it in the dryer -it will shrink
bull Worry if your belt getsthreadbare This meansthat you have beentraining hard If you area color belt it is probablytime to test for the nextlevel
If you are one of those peo-ple who has an unusuallyhigh ph level you may findthat some of the color beltswill rub color off onto youruniform when you sweatDont worry a black beltwill cover the stain
Since you dont wash yourbelt it will get dirty Longago your white belt wouldget dirtier and dirtier yearafter year until eventuallyit became black Luckilywe have different colorbelts now to symbolize thesame process
If you have just earned anew belt you will noticethat it is very stiff You can
always spot a new beltThe best remedy is to get afew good sweaty workoutsunder your belt to softenit up and make it hangstraight
A threadbare Masters BlackBelt is an emblem of anexperienced practitioner Asthe fabric becomes wornand loses its color the beltswhite inner core is revealedThis process also symbolizesthe cycle of Martial Artstraining the more youlearn the more you realizehow little you know
Your belt is your responsi-bility To remember to takecare of it and bring it toclass is part of your training
If you forget your belt youwill be a no belt for theday and line up after thelowest ranking belt in class
Humility is also part ofthe discipline
1st Degree whiteblack uniformWhite embroidery on belt
2nd Degree grayyellow uniformYellow embroidery on belt
3rd Degree blackgreen uniformGreen embroidery on belt
4th Degree blueblack uniform Blue embroidery on belt5th Degree redblack uniformRed embroidery on belt 14
HOW TO TIE YOUR BELT amp FOLD THE UNIFORM
1 Find the center ofyour belt and place itat your belly buttonseam facing down
3 With a belt end ineach hand take theright side and lay itover the left end andtuck it up under bothlayers
1 Lay the top of theuniform down logofacing the ground
2 Fold one side in atthe shoulder Fold thesleeve back
3 Repeat side andsleeve fold for otherside
4 Fold the pants in halfwidthwise
5 Fold the pants inhalf lengthwise
6 Fold in half againlengthwise
7 Place the pants onthe top and fold it up
8 Fold the belt in halfand loop to secure15
2 Wrap both sides ofthe belt around yourback and back aroundto the front For com-fort and to prevent itfrom falling off ifuntied tuck one insideof the other
4 Now take the leftside and lay it over theright side and bring theend up through thehole Pull tightly The knot forms atriangle that pointstoward your left
CLASS PROCEDUREbeGinninG class
1 Bow as you enter the school
2 Bow to your senior students and instructors
3 Bags can be placed in the locker rooms You may bring your own lock for a locker do notleave items in locker overnight Do not leave valuables unlocked or in your vehicle
4 Key your ID number into the tablet in the room where you will take class
5 You may warm up for class in the Stretching Station in a doe-jahng that is not in use ormay use the running track (14 + older or Black Belt) with a gym membership
6 Remove your shoes bow to enter the mat area and place your shoes in the colorappropriate shelf
7 When the instructor begins your class line up quickly and stand at attention BlackBelts (or highest ranking) will line up along one side from front to back The lines willcontinue while decreasing in ranks
8 The instructor will call everyone to stand at Cha-ryot - attention Never move or fidgetwhile standing at attention
9 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the flags
10 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow tothe instructor All students say ahn-yong ha-shim-ne-ka - How are you Sir- while performing this bow
11 Class will then continue at the instructors commands Remember to always answerYes Sir or No Sir
enDinG class
1 When the instructor calls for you to line up do so quicklyand in the same order as when class began
2 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay- bow to the flags
3 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the instructor All students say Gam-sa-hom-ne-da - Thank you Sir - while performing this bow
4 The instructor will have all students step out with their left foot bend over with feetapart grasping their ankles The instructor will say White Tiger then key-hahp or yelltwo times Each yell is echoed by all students then quickly slide the left foot in to meetthe right clap three times then with two fists raised in the air key-hahp once more Theinstructor will dismiss class you should bow once more before turning around to walkoff
5 Before you step off the mat bow to the flags
6 When leaving for the day turn around and bow inside while at the threshold of the door 16
TIGER TIPFemale and male instructorsin martial arts are allreferred to as Sir There is no gender in theDoe-jahng There is no raceno skin color no financialand no social statusStudents and instructors are recognized for their earned rank only
MESSAGE TO BEGINNERSTo those of you just begin-ning Martial Arts neitherfear your new found prac-tice nor expect too much ofit The majority of beginnersexperience a feeling of inad-equacy with regard to per-forming the movementsinvolved If you feel thisway dont worry it is com-mon and short-lived You arenot an expert yet and noone expects you to do morethan your best If you expecttoo much in the beginningyou will disappoint yourselfExample if you try to eatmore than your stomach willhold you are going to getsick You can digest only acertain amount each time
tips for beGinnersjust like the game SimonSays maintain your positionuntil you have been told tostop or pa-roh
When kicking bags ortargets remember thattechnique and accuracy aremost important It doesnrsquotmatter how fast or how hardyou can kick if you canrsquot hitthe target
When you are called outby the instructor to stepforward run donrsquot walk
If you are going to miss aclass for a week or so callthe school to let us know oryou will receive a call fromthe ldquoattendance policerdquoWe will not let you give upon yourself
Martial Arts are unlike anyother sport or activity Youwill need to use musclesyou didnt even know youhad and will need toacquire new balance andcoordination which willtake time Everyone stinksat this at first
If you are older or not veryflexible come to the schoolearlier to do additionalstretching before class
We want you to try yourbest but as a beginner youmust allow your body to getacclimated to this new activ-ity Trying too hard too soonmay result in an injurywhich will only slow downyour learning process
If you try to runup the mountainyou will fall off
You must train at least twotimes a week if you want tomake any measurable gainsAfter a few months youshould see a difference in theway you look and feel
School age kids should getinto the habit of saving acopy of their report cards -they will need to turn in acopy of it with their testingapplications for new beltsStudents with Ds and Fshave been able to pull theirgrades up to As and Bswhen their next color beltdepends upon it
Students who get involvedin the activities offered at thedoe-jahng make more friends
learn more andlearn faster
We train to music in manyclasses to motivate and toadd rhythm to the warm up drills Music is used inKorean doe-jahngs and for the Olympic training team
You may notice that the temperature is kept warm inthe doe-jahng This is to keepyour muscles warm andreduce injuries
Unlike the movies wherekicks are left sticking out inthe air rechamber your kicksquickly This prevents yourleg from being grabbed andallows for a second technique if necessary
Watch others and learn
Although we always havethe basics techniques areconstantly being replaced byquicker more efficient onesPerfect examples are the sidekick and kicking with theball of your foot These kicksare still great for forms butno longer very effective insparring situationsCompetitors have found that speed and flexibility are gained by pointing thetoes when kicking The side kick although powerfulis slow and can be detectedlong before it reaches its destination17
TIGER TIPAs a beginner youwill have twoenemies the lack ofself-confidence anddiscouragement ndashdont let eitherovercome you
BEGINNER DOS amp DONTS amp SAFETYIf you feel overwhelmedwith so much informationremember that Martial Artsis way of life It is a journeyrather than a destinationand takes a lifetime to fullycomprehend Take it slowlyone step at a time
Dobull Watch the Orientation
bull Make sure we have yourcurrent email address
bull Arrive promptly to warmup and practice
bull Maintain good hygiene
bull Bring necessary equip-ment to each class
bull Attend class regularly
bull Strive to follow schoolregulations
bull Respect the value of yourtraining
bull Log into your Kicksiteaccount to keep updatedon events testings tourna-ments and closings
- Newsletter- Tiger TV Video- Table Tents- LED signs - Facebook page- Website- Class Announcements- Eventsschedule- weekly e-mails- Pawcast bull Demonstrate emotional
and physical control
bull Strive to remain humble
bull Obey the instructor at alltimes
bull Have clean feet
bull Pick up your clothes in thechanging room
bull Kids wait inside to bepicked up
bull Practice your forms athome this is your MartialArt homework
Dontbull Be late for class
bull Wear a dirty uniform
bull Forget your equipment
bull Talk or play in class
bull Miss class
bull Neglect school rules
bull Abuse what you learn
bull Talk too long on the cour-tesy phone in the cafe
bull Show off or brag
bull Ask to go to the bathroomduring class unlessabsolutely necessary
bull Ask to rest unless yourefeeling sick
bull Chew gum in thedoe-jahng
bull Ask to get a drink of waterduring class
bull Powder your feet andtrack it all over the mat
beGinner safetyOften the most dangerousperson in the doe-jahng isyou Most injuries occurwhen students try to bemacho and attempt tokeep up with or outdo theadvanced students in classor fail to properly warm upand pull a muscle
Adults take it easy onthe jumping exercisesRemember whatever goesup must come down
Also be cautious whenturning or pivoting on knees and ankles Stretchout achilles tendons andhamstrings
New Hapkido students needto exercise caution withrolling techniques Use yourarms for rollbars so youdont support the weight ofyour body on your neck
It is the job of the instructorsto make everything LOOKeasy but you will soon dis-cover that the appearance ofease only comes with yearsoften decades of experience
Classes are always closelymonitored by certifiedinstructors If an injury doesoccur a first aid kit is keptnear the locker rooms andin the office
rice for injuries
rest ice compression and elevation Rest your
sore muscles apply icewrap up the injured areaand elevate it
TIGER TIPDont be nervousif your practicepartner is highranking THEY havelearned controlsometimes itsthe white beltsyou have to watchout for
18
THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoArdquo Has a current schedule Knows when the next testing takes place
Has done a projection for approximate date of reaching Black Belt
Plans on achieving black belt and beyond
Regular attendance of 3+ times per week
Arrives early stretches and warms up before class
Makes friends at the school Shows respect for seniors is helpful to juniors
Has a uniform that fits and a spare
Has proper sparring gear Refers other students to join the school
Asks if they can help out Writes and posts positive reviews
Lets staff know if they will be on vacation or will miss classes
Lets an instructor know if they need extra help with a technique
Knows about training aids provided and uses them
Joins a team when they are eligible
Joins us for summer camps Schedules their birthday party at the school
Parents train as well or stay and watch class
Participates in special events
Almost 100 will receive black belt
Welcome to quite possibly one ofthe fairest systems in the worldWhat goes in - is what comes outYou will find no short cuts to earn-ing your rank Rank cannot bebought borrowed or assumed
But also understand your ageyour gender your nationality orphysical condition cannot hinderyour success either There are noexcuses
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoBrdquo Usually gets to testing schedules a make up when they must
miss a test
Attends classes 2 times per week
Parents are usually present in the building during classesbut are sometimes preoccupied
Shows up for class just on time
Will let the office know if there is a spill on the floor or if the restroom needs paper towels
Attends some special events
Brings friends but always the same friends who never enrollto special events
Approximately 75 will receive black belt
19
IS IN YOUR HANDS
20
Your amount of effort put forth(and your effort of your parentsif you are young) will deter-mine the level of your success
Decades of experience haveenabled your instructors to cre-ate a ldquoReport Cardrdquo to list whatit takes to achieve success in theMartial Arts
The fairness of the system issuch Absolutely Everybody canbe a ldquoArdquo student You just haveto make up your mind to beone No matter where you fallon the Report Card chart youalways have the ability toimprove your grade
Through Martial Arts you will learn alesson that is true for all goals andchallenges in your life
If you truly want some-
thing you will find a way
If you donrsquot
you will find an excuse
What do YOU really want
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoCrdquo
Attends classes 1 to 2 times a week
Misses weeks here and there
Puts other activities and sports first
Does not attend special events
Often says nobody told me about that
Doesnt open weekly emails
Turns in testing papers at the last minute
Asks to borrow a manual at the counter so the parent
can quickly find the test answers to turn in test application
Parent is not present for classes
Student has outgrown uniform but parent does
not want to spend the money to buy a new one
Always looking for a sale or cheaper price
Doesnt have proper sparring gear
Does not know about training aids newsletters
videos etc
Will most likely quit before Green Belt
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoDrdquo Gets dropped off for class parent does not come in
(younger students)
Student has to wait for long periods at the school to be picked upsometimes has to call for a ride
Shows up for wrong classes wrong times
Shows up for classes on testing days because they did not knowabout special events being held
No one answers phone messages or emails from the officeindicating that the student is falling behind
Wrinkled and dirty uniform
Is left unattended before and after class staff is expected to babysit
Checks may bounce or drafts fail due to NSF
Not likely to last very long in a membership
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
21
TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
23
WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
MONDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
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515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
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600-645 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
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730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
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TUESDAY
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
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600-645 TKDSelf DefensePhoenix Doejahng
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645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSDragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
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WEDNESDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 WEAPONSTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
THURSDAY1200-1245LADY TIGERSTiger Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
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515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 FAMILYPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf Defense -Tiger
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-730 LADY POOMSAYCOMPETITION TEAM Dragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
730-815 Wing ChunPhoenix Doejahng
815-900 BLACKSTAFF amp LEADERS
FRIDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 MANUALSTUDY CLASSDragon Doejahng
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730-815 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKDTiger Doejahng
815-10PM LEADERSHIP(1st Friday of month)see officemembership
SATURDAYNO classes on regulartesting days see back
900-945 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
900-1030 ELITESPARRING WGEARTiger Doejahng
945-1030 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
1000-1030 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1030-1100TIGER TOT wSASHTortoise Doejahng
1045-1130 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1045-1130 TKD FormsTiger Doejahng
1100-1130 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDTiger Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1215-100 Jr Management TeamConference Room
100-145 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
130-315 BIRTHDAYPARTIES - see officeto schedule330-530ensp BLACKBELT REHEARSALenspby appointment
TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
24
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WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
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KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
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POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
OF A NEW STUDENT SHOULD KNOWThe only shoes allowed on the mat are Taekwondo shoes do not use them for training(you cant pivot well and will injure your ankles) Leadership Teams may wear them forteaching Do not wear Taekwondo shoes on the mat if you have just walked in from outsidetry to keep the mat as clean as possible
terminoloGyWe use the Korean terms for many of the techniques in class The Korean terms are used sinceTaekwondo and Hapkido originated in Korea You will need to learn the terminology toadvance in rank You will also need to learn the terms if you plan to compete in tournamentsTaekwondo referees are trained to use only Korean Most of this terminology you will learnfrom hearing it everyday You may also refer to the terminology section in this manual Theterminology is spelled out phonetically so pronounce it how it looks The Korean wordsthroughout this manual are displayed in italics and are hyphenated to show syllables Phoneticspellings for the same word may vary from source to source Student Manual Study Class onFriday nights will also teach the terminology Visual and audio flash cards are available
testinGBeginners start with a white belt to get to the next belt level of yellow stripe 9th Gup youmust earn another two black stripes and a white stripe You will then be invited to formal test-ing to perform the requirements before the testing board There is a fee for this certified testingThe amount is proportionate with increasing rank but testings are spaced further apart Testingrequirements for each belt are located in this manual To test students (school age) must presentcopies of school report cards a home report card that has been graded by a parent or guardianand a letter of recommendation Testing is optional Results from testing are announced a fewdays after testing at the end of class private tests may take up to a week if you plan to testyour application must be turned in the thursday prior to testing day or before
The Tiger Tot class follows the same curriculum but is broken down into steps Tots test to earndifferent colored Sashes during regular testing times Check the manual chart attendance cardor poster near the classroom for Tiger Tot testing requirements
Testing is designed to build confidence not tear it down This is why we test by prequalifica-tion only Always strive to do your best As beginners you may become nervous and may notperform as well as you do in class In extreme cases of stage fright your instructors wouldhave you show them the techniques again the following week before or after class or at thenext test They will work with you until you do pass As your rank increases you will becomeless and less nervous
other equipmentBefore you test you must earn the 4 patches school association American and Korean flagsand have them sewn on your uniform A sewing service is available see the office
You must have a yellow stripe belt to begin sparring You must have full safety equipment tobegin sparring $145-$165 for insurance purposes only White tiger gear is allowed
tournamentsTournaments are optional Never compete in a tournament unless your instructor is present Youshould always have a coach If you wish to attend a tournament and it has not been postedbring it to your Masters attention - may wish to attend as a school Tournaments can cost from$50 to $75 and this fee is paid to the organization hosting the tournament not to White TigerThroughout the year White Tiger hosts internal tournaments These are low cost practice tour-naments with trophies or medals and ideal for a first time competitor White Tiger also hosts aHoliday Tournament in December complete with medals This Tournament is a free tournamentfor all White Tiger students
outside tournament info httpswwwfacebookcomwhitetigermastersref=br_rs 4
DOE-JAHNG RULES AND REGULATIONSTraining in Martial Arts is mental as well as physical in nature In addition to techniquesof self-defense we are learning an art which builds self-control discipline and respect forother people These mental states are attained by following of certain traditions and formalbehavior while within the doe-jahng
1 Respect and obey your instructors and higher ranking belts at all times
2 Always bow a upon entering and leaving the doe-jahng b upon entering and leaving the mat area c when first seeing the senior instructors and once again when leaving for the day d when beginning and ending practice with a partner e before and after asking the instructor for assistance or advice
3 Be in full uniform and on the stretch mat at least five minutes before class starts
4 Take off your shoes and store them on the appropriate color shoe rack by the mat
5 Keep all uniforms clean at all times Also pay respect to your own body and keep your-self clean and well groomed
6 Keep your fingernails and toenails trimmed short
7 No watches rings or jewelry of any sort will be worn during training except eyeglasseswhen necessary This includes removing wedding rings
8 No smoking drinking water or soft drinks chewing gum loud talking laughing orhorse play in class The instructor will let you know when it is time for water breaks
9 No unnecessary noise When not participating please sit or stretch quietly rememberthat by watching others practice you will also learn
10 No slouching reclining sitting or leaning against the wall is allowed in class
11 Do not sit on the gymnastics mats or touch the mirrors No weapons near mirrors
12 Do not use profanity
13 You should refer to higher ranking belts as Mr or Ms____ no matter what their age
14 The Senior Master Instructor of your school is always to addressed by their propertitle Sir or Kwan-jahng-nim Senior instructors are called Sir or Sa-bum-nim
15 In reply to a question or command requiring an answer all students should answerYes Sir or No Sir
16 Go to Leadership Team members with problem or with questions that need to beanswered before you see your instructor
17 Memorize the names of the Taekwondo movements in Korean
18 The doe-jahng will be kept neat and clean by its members
19 Never do anything to dishonor our school or your instructor
20 Never willingly fight for any reason
21 Parents Encourage your children Their efforts need to berewarded Do not compare them with others in the
class Each child is unique and will benefit differentlyfrom the next Parents and visitors are welcome to watch class
anytime however we ask that you do not talk to your childduring class time Please leave the discipline and coaching to us
22 No concealed weapons or anything that may harm others
23 Endeavor to develop yourself mentally and physically in the Martial Artsspirit and to keep friendship with other members5
Why Do martial arts stuDents taKe off their shoesbefore traininG There are five general reason why Martial Arts students take off their shoes before theyenter the doe-jahng
1 To create natural body balance and coordination
2 Ancient Oriental Custom It is said that the shoes bring in thetroubles of the street When visiting a friend in the Orient onedoes not bring him the troubles of the street or ones own personalproblems but to visit anothers home means to pay him and hisfamily respect and to hear what he may have to say
3 Prevention of injury from the hard leather shoe while sparringwith a fellow student
4 A method to keep the training area clean from pebbles and dirtfrom the street
5 A method to strengthen and condition the feet and ankles
Why Do martial arts stuDents yellThe yell or key-hahp plays a very important part in formal Martial Arts training If the key-hahp
is executed properly the yell comes from the pit of the stomach not the throat The key-hahpwhen applied properly will result in the following
1 You will obtain more power (breathing control)
2 You may possibly startle or intimidate your opponent
3 You many cause an attacker to hesitate creating your chance to react
4 You will reduce the tension in your own body
5 You will decrease your own awareness of pain
6 Repetitive key-hahps will condition the abdominal muscles thus allowing them toabsorb a harder blow
7 While absorbing a blow or while falling such as nok-bup techniques the key-hahp forcesthe air out of the lungs This prevents the air from being forced out (ie have your windknocked out) leaving you temporarily disabled
8 In practice such as one-step sparring the key-hahp is used as a signal to indicate to yourpartner that you are ready
9 The key-hahp helps to regulate controlled breathing which aides in increasing stamina
WHY BARE FEET WHY KEY-HAHP
6
TIGERTRIVIAIn Korea youmust removeyour shoesbefore entering a persons home
Restaurants willprovide you withslippers to wearafter you removeyour shoes andleave them bythe door
Place your shoes in thecorresponding color cubbie to your rank
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSMartial Arts will teach youhow to protect yourself inthe event of physicalconfrontation but this is themost modest of their bene-fits In addition to helpingyou get and stay physicallyfit Martial Arts can help youminimize stress develop bet-ter focus and self-disciplineand move you along theroad to self-discovery
In each Martial Arts classyoull learn how to harnessyour natural strength Notjust the muscular variety butthe power that lies in yourspirit and mind
chilDren
Childrens classes aredivided by both age and skilllevel All children are taughtat their own pace to developtheir present capabilities andbring out their hiddenpotential The Masters arecommitted to helping eachand every student improveThe goal of the White Tigerchildrens program is to pro-vide benefits that extend
beyondthe wallsof theMartialArtsschoolMany parents doctorsteachers and psychologists find that Martial Arts improve childrens academic progress ndash attention span listeningskills cooperative learning following directions andleadership skills are all areasof training that directly carry over to the academicclassroom
As a society we are becom-ing better educated about the needs of children who suffer from ADD (AttentionDeficit Disorder) and ODD(Oppositional DefiantDisorder) not to mentionpeer pressure andalienation A well-roundedMartial Arts curriculum canhelp your child cope withthese problems and develop
essential physical motorlinguistic perceptual andsocial skills Children asyoung as three years of
age learn fundamen- tal movements
that can improve their sense of balance
and coordination As boys and girls
advance through their training theyll beintroduced to more com-plex drills that will chal-lenge and improve theirability to concentratewhich in turn can elevatetheir self-esteem
teens
As childhood slips awayyoungsters enter a stagewhere they becomeincreasingly independentof their parents Theirphysical growth is readi-ly apparent but theirintellectual and emotion-al development cannot be
ACCURACY
ACHIEVE GOALS
AGILITY
AMBITION
ASPIRATIONSCONFIDENCE
ASSERTIVENESS
BONDING
BUILDS CHARACTER
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
COMMITMENT
CONCENTRATION
COOPERATION
COORDINATION
DEPENDABILITY
DISCIPLINE
EFFORT
ENDURANCE
ENTERTAINMENT
EXERCISE
FITNESS
FLEXIBILITY
FOCUS
FRIENDSHIP
FUN
GENTLENESS
GOODJUDGEMENT
HONESTY
HUMANITY
HUMILITY
IMPROVE GRADES
INCREASE ENERGY
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT7
TIGER TIPSome students havebeen able to discontin-ue medication for ADDand even depressionafter a few monthsof training
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSas easily measuredLines of communicationcan become crossedtangled strained and insome cases completely disconnected Unlikeorganized team sportswhich often fail tonurture the individualMartial Arts canprovide your son ordaughter with thechance to becomestronger and moreflexible and to improvetheir overall health andself-image Theyll cometo recognize the rewardsof hard work and disci-pline which often leadto improved academicperformance Theyllmake friends who sharea healthy interest andtheyll fortify them-selves against negativepeer pressureYoungsters who have
been taught to respecttheir bodies andminds are less likelyto fall prey to usinglife-endangering sub-stances or engaging inactivities that candestroy their health
aDults
White Tiger offersadults a comprehen-sive fitness programClasses are specifical-ly designed toincrease cardiovascu-lar capacity muscularstrength endurance and flexibility They can providean opportunity for weightloss and stress relief In addition training in MartialArts produces benefitsbeyond those of a traditionalexercise program
Martial Arts training isexercise with a purpose
While youimprove yourphysical fitnessyou will also bedevelopingimportant self-defense skillsYou will learn toconfront andcombat yourfears The confi-dence you gainfrom learningself-defenseimproving yourfitness and feel-ing better aboutyourself will
help you cope
with daily situations at homeand work
If you are concerned about your ability to stick with anexercise program MartialArts is the choice for youThe variety of Martial Artstechniques will provide aconstant challenge and therank system will showyour progress and keepyou motivated
families
Today many parents arelooking for activities thatallow the entire family tospend time together Parentsand children can traintogether effectively inMartial Arts because every-one starts as a beginnerDoing Martial Arts togetheras a family allows you towork hard together in orderto improve physical fitnessself confidence anddiscipline while havingfun at the same time
INNER STRENGTH
INTEGRITY
JUSTICE
KINDNESS
KNOWLEDGE
LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
MENTAL STRENGTH
MOTIVATION
OVERCOME PEER
PRESSURE
PATIENCE
PERSEVERANCE
POLITENESS
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
PRIDE
QUALITY TIME
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
REDUCE STRESS
SELF CONTROL
SELF DEFENSE
SELF RELIANCE
SHARING
SINCERITY
SPORT COMPETITION
STRENGTH
TEMPER CONTROL
TONE amp FIRM
TRUST
VITALITY
WISDOM 8
Why boWThe bow is to reflect respectfrom ones soul It can beconsidered the ultimatesymbol in showing respectthat would be difficult toexplain in words Unlike theAmerican handshake whichis sometimes taken forgranted this ancient customdates back to the beginningof time when one man firstapproached another man infriendship and wanted toshow respect for oneanothers presence When aMartial Art student bows tohis instructor he is showingrespect and recognition ofthe instructors higherauthority in the art Whenone student bows toanother he is showingrespect friendship and trustWhen students bow to theAmerican flag at thebeginning and end of classthey are saluting the flagand honoring what itrepresents If the Koreanflag is on display they showtheir respect by bowing to itin recognition of the fact thatKorea is the mother countryof Taekwondo
respectful boW The student comes to atten-tion with cupped hands athis sides The empty handsindicate that he has noweapon The bow is thenmade at least at a forty-fivedegree angle with the facelooking at the floor thenslowly back upward toattention Note This bowdemonstrates total trustrevealing the back of theneck a very vulnerable area
challenGinG boW The student comes to atten-tion with clenched fists atsides the fists as weapons
looking straight into hisopponents face while bowis made at about a thirtydegree angle then back tothe attention positionThis type of bow is usedprimarily for competingin tournaments
Note It would considereddisrespectful to use thechallenging bow whenaddressing your instructora black belt or higherranked student
respect to othersShowing respect to otherson or off the training floor ispart of being a student inMartial Arts While trainingone should show respect atall times including to onesopponents One shouldnever lose patience it is asign of weakness Maintainself-control and self-confidence at all times
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RESPECTFUL BOW
CHALLENGINGBOW
MARTIAL ARTS ETIQUETTE TIGER TIPIn Korea they say it is themature rice stalk that bows itsfull head It is the hollow stalkwith an empty head that standsup straight defying a bow
DOE-JAHNG ETIQUETTE
sittinG in the doe-jahnGThere are only three ways that students are allowed to sit while wearing the training uniform dur-ing class at testings or special Martial Arts events With the legs crossed on the knees or with thearms wrapped around the knees Students in uniform are never allowed to slouch lean against thewall lean on each other sit on the gymnastics mats sit on the counter or lay down If they areattending an event and chairs are limited they should always offer their chair to a parent eldersenior or guest Do your best to follow the rules and have the confidence to practice them often
etiquette
1 GENERAL BOWING When you bow you must be in a position of attention with your head andupper body bent at 450 (the deeper the bow the more respect you are showing) You must cometo a complete stop and bring the heels of your feet together vigorously
2 BOWING TO SENIOR BLACK BELT When a senior Black Belt or Master Rondy enters theschool for the first time that day the highest ranking student should yell Cha-ryot At thistime no matter what you are doing you should stop completely to face the senior and then thehighest ranking student should say Kyung-nay All students then say Ahn-yong Ha-shim-ne-ka If the highest ranking student fails to do this the next in rank should take over
3 PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS When handing papers or something with writing on it-including an application or certificate always turn the document so the other can read it Bowand use two hands to pass it Always accept with two hands
4 PRESENTATION OF OBjECTS When working with weapons or targets in class always turnthem around to pass them to your partner offering them the handle
5 CONVERSATION Do not interrupt the conversations of others Hands must not be placedinside pockets at any time while conversing with a senior
6 INTRODUCTIONS When introducing people always introduce the junior to the senior
7 ATTENDING TO SENIORS When entering a room the junior must enter first then stand toone side and allow the senior to enter and lead the way
8 SITTING Before sitting down you must wait until your senior is seated comfortably
9 CEREMONY SEATING The seating must be arranged so that the highest ranking is in thecenter with the immediate lower ranking to the right and left and descending in rank
10 CLEANING THE SCHOOL Help with keeping the school clean If you witness a seniorcleaning the school you should immediately take over the task 10
It is very important for thewearer to keep the doe-boke
clean and wrinkle free at alltimes (do not wash the belt)Wear it correctly and treat itwith the respect owed tothis art When in doe-bokeremove all jewelry
(including watches ringsnecklaces and earrings)
Women should wear awhite t-shirt or sportstop under their uniform Black Belts may wear ablack garment under
their uniformYou must have all yourpatches sewn securely onyour doe-boke before yourfirst belt promotion testFollow the guide below toensure proper location ofthe patches
TAEKWONDO DOE-BOKE - UNIFORMThe doe-boke is considered a primary necessity in training for the following reasons
bull Wearing the doe-boke should instill pride in the wearer as a practitioner of Taekwondo
bull It identifies individual capacity and degree of Taekwondo cultural education attained
bull The style of the doe-boke is symbolic of Taekwondos heritage and tradition
bull Rank changes create incentives while at the same time preserve humility
bull It is practical and comfortable for training
AMERICAN FLAG PATCH Sewn two-fingers width belowthe center of shoulder Rightsleeve
TIGER TEAM BLACK BELT CLUB PATCHSewn two-fingers widthbelow the American Flag Patch Members onlyWORLD TKD FEDERATION PATCHSewn over right sideof chest
KOREAN FLAG PATCHSewn two-fingers width below center ofshoulder Left sleeve Red goes up
WHITE TIGER TAEKWONDOSCHOOL PATCHSewn over left side of chest Over your heart
NOTE The doe-boke pictured here is forblack belts only - it has a black V-neckColor belt doe-bokes will have a whiteV-neck New Students should ask aninstructor to write their name in Koreanalong the collarAll doe-bokes should have a large schoollogo on the back It you received yourdoe-boke from this school the logo willalready be screen printed on it The American Flag patch is worn on theright sleeve in martial arts symbolizingdefense only
TIGERTIPWhite Belts willearn a patch everytime they earn astripe The lastpatch is earned byturning in testingpapers
11 Ask the office for the patch sewing service
The simplicity of theMartial Arts traininguniform also serves as away to humble the studentEveryone starts off as abeginner
In Martial Arts it reallydoesnrsquot mater who you areor why yoursquore here Youmay be rich or poor male orfemale young or old blackor white We are all here tolearn the same lessons aboutourselves and about lifeOur status in life is left out-side the door of the school
The only status recognizedin the doe-jahng is yourearned rank All theuniforms are the samewith the exception of theleaders or instructors uniforms
alterations
It is not uncommon foryoung students still grow-ing to go through two orthree different uniforms bythe time they reach BlackBelt The uniform includedin your trial package ispurposely sized large If theuniform is turned up ratherthan cut it can be let downas the student growsIf the sleeves and pant legsare too long have themhemmed It is considereddisrespectful to roll up thesleeves or pant legs whiletraining Having theuniform hemmed will alsoprevent the student fromtripping if it comesunrolled Do not use safety
pins or any metal items onyour uniform This is unsafeto yourself others and themat while training
The smallest size doe-boke isa 000 and the largest regularsize is a 8
Only patches sanctioned byWhite Tiger are permittedon your uniform They mustbe placed in specific placesso everyone can be uniformin the school
WashinG
Keep your uniform cleanand wrinkle free Keep itfolded inside your gym bag
You can wash your uniformin the washer with otherlike colors Do not usebleach you will bleach outthe patches
You may line dry your uni-form or dry it in the dryerIf you use the dryer donrsquotover dry or use the hot set-ting When the uniform isalmost dry remove it andfold it promptly
You may iron your doe-bokebut donrsquot iron over theemblem on the back
styles
The White doe-bokes areused for Taekwondo theBlack doe-bokes for Hapkidothe Adidas 3 stripeuniforms are used for theLeadership Team andspecial colored doe-bokes areused for the demonstrationteams High ranking BlackBelts have different colors
for each degree
It is considered disrespectfulto wear a printed uniformfrom another school whiletraining here at White Tiger(unless you are a visiting guest
with prior permission)
Traditionally only the high-est ranking practitioner onthe mat can wear blackpants This rule excludesclasses in which all thestudents are wearing black
You may not wear just at-shirt and your doe-boke
pants for training in thesummer Our school is airconditioned in the summerand heated in the winter(A luxury not availablein Korea) Wearing theentire uniform is part ofthe discipline Do not mixand match tops amp bottoms
replacements
Of course you may pur-chase additional uniformsat any time break downand purchase anotheruniform when
bull There are yellow stainsthat wonrsquot come out
bull The pant legs only godown to your calf
bull It stinks even after youwash it
HOW TO CARE FOR THE UNIFORM
TIGER TIPUniform in Korean ispronounced Doe-boke with a longvowelnot Doe-bak
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Want a free uniform
The greatest complimentyou can give your school isa referral that results in anew student White Tiger isproud to present a studentwho referred another with abeautiful embroideredldquoChingoordquo UniformChin-goo means friend inKorean Your referrals iswhat helps this school growand flourish - and we great-ly appreciate it
Need help referring afriend The office can assist
you with providinga VIP Card to give a Tiger TrialProgram or simplyprovide us withtheir address and we will send theminformation
The Chin-goo
uniform comes complete with allembroidered patches
Thank you verymuch
FREE CHIN-GOO UNIFORM
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HOW TO CARE FOR THE DEE - BELTYour dee or belt is a symbolof all your learned knowl-edge of Taekwondo Your belt is like a blankpiece of paper waiting to bewritten on with all yourMartial Arts knowledge
Everything in Martial Artsserves a purpose There areno useless techniques ormotions with no reasonEven the belt serves to keepthe doe-boke secured and thecolor is a motivator to thestudent as well as a teachingguide to the instructor Aninstructor can glance atyour belt and know whattechniques you havelearned and what youneed to be taught
The knot on your belt hangsin the center just belowyour navel This area isyour key or energy centerThe knot protects thisvulnerable area
Dobull Keep your belt tied
properly
bull If you have an unevenamount of stripes stars orbars display the side withthe most on the right side
bull Keep your belt tiedaround your uniform soyou dont forget it
bull Leave your belt on at alltimes when in uniformunless instructed by yourMaster to do otherwise
bull Do practice only MartialArts techniques whilewearing a doe-boke and dee
bull Keep your old belts youmay want to display themsomeday
bull Tie your belt so the endsare even
Dontbull Let your belt touch the
ground
bull Throw your belt on theground when you arefinished training
bull Wear it draped aroundyour neck
bull Play with it or swingit around
bull Wash your belt(Dont wash out yourknowledge)
bull Remove or add any tapeon your belt
bull Curl or roll your belt itwill not hang correctlywhen you wear it
bull Dry it in the dryer -it will shrink
bull Worry if your belt getsthreadbare This meansthat you have beentraining hard If you area color belt it is probablytime to test for the nextlevel
If you are one of those peo-ple who has an unusuallyhigh ph level you may findthat some of the color beltswill rub color off onto youruniform when you sweatDont worry a black beltwill cover the stain
Since you dont wash yourbelt it will get dirty Longago your white belt wouldget dirtier and dirtier yearafter year until eventuallyit became black Luckilywe have different colorbelts now to symbolize thesame process
If you have just earned anew belt you will noticethat it is very stiff You can
always spot a new beltThe best remedy is to get afew good sweaty workoutsunder your belt to softenit up and make it hangstraight
A threadbare Masters BlackBelt is an emblem of anexperienced practitioner Asthe fabric becomes wornand loses its color the beltswhite inner core is revealedThis process also symbolizesthe cycle of Martial Artstraining the more youlearn the more you realizehow little you know
Your belt is your responsi-bility To remember to takecare of it and bring it toclass is part of your training
If you forget your belt youwill be a no belt for theday and line up after thelowest ranking belt in class
Humility is also part ofthe discipline
1st Degree whiteblack uniformWhite embroidery on belt
2nd Degree grayyellow uniformYellow embroidery on belt
3rd Degree blackgreen uniformGreen embroidery on belt
4th Degree blueblack uniform Blue embroidery on belt5th Degree redblack uniformRed embroidery on belt 14
HOW TO TIE YOUR BELT amp FOLD THE UNIFORM
1 Find the center ofyour belt and place itat your belly buttonseam facing down
3 With a belt end ineach hand take theright side and lay itover the left end andtuck it up under bothlayers
1 Lay the top of theuniform down logofacing the ground
2 Fold one side in atthe shoulder Fold thesleeve back
3 Repeat side andsleeve fold for otherside
4 Fold the pants in halfwidthwise
5 Fold the pants inhalf lengthwise
6 Fold in half againlengthwise
7 Place the pants onthe top and fold it up
8 Fold the belt in halfand loop to secure15
2 Wrap both sides ofthe belt around yourback and back aroundto the front For com-fort and to prevent itfrom falling off ifuntied tuck one insideof the other
4 Now take the leftside and lay it over theright side and bring theend up through thehole Pull tightly The knot forms atriangle that pointstoward your left
CLASS PROCEDUREbeGinninG class
1 Bow as you enter the school
2 Bow to your senior students and instructors
3 Bags can be placed in the locker rooms You may bring your own lock for a locker do notleave items in locker overnight Do not leave valuables unlocked or in your vehicle
4 Key your ID number into the tablet in the room where you will take class
5 You may warm up for class in the Stretching Station in a doe-jahng that is not in use ormay use the running track (14 + older or Black Belt) with a gym membership
6 Remove your shoes bow to enter the mat area and place your shoes in the colorappropriate shelf
7 When the instructor begins your class line up quickly and stand at attention BlackBelts (or highest ranking) will line up along one side from front to back The lines willcontinue while decreasing in ranks
8 The instructor will call everyone to stand at Cha-ryot - attention Never move or fidgetwhile standing at attention
9 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the flags
10 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow tothe instructor All students say ahn-yong ha-shim-ne-ka - How are you Sir- while performing this bow
11 Class will then continue at the instructors commands Remember to always answerYes Sir or No Sir
enDinG class
1 When the instructor calls for you to line up do so quicklyand in the same order as when class began
2 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay- bow to the flags
3 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the instructor All students say Gam-sa-hom-ne-da - Thank you Sir - while performing this bow
4 The instructor will have all students step out with their left foot bend over with feetapart grasping their ankles The instructor will say White Tiger then key-hahp or yelltwo times Each yell is echoed by all students then quickly slide the left foot in to meetthe right clap three times then with two fists raised in the air key-hahp once more Theinstructor will dismiss class you should bow once more before turning around to walkoff
5 Before you step off the mat bow to the flags
6 When leaving for the day turn around and bow inside while at the threshold of the door 16
TIGER TIPFemale and male instructorsin martial arts are allreferred to as Sir There is no gender in theDoe-jahng There is no raceno skin color no financialand no social statusStudents and instructors are recognized for their earned rank only
MESSAGE TO BEGINNERSTo those of you just begin-ning Martial Arts neitherfear your new found prac-tice nor expect too much ofit The majority of beginnersexperience a feeling of inad-equacy with regard to per-forming the movementsinvolved If you feel thisway dont worry it is com-mon and short-lived You arenot an expert yet and noone expects you to do morethan your best If you expecttoo much in the beginningyou will disappoint yourselfExample if you try to eatmore than your stomach willhold you are going to getsick You can digest only acertain amount each time
tips for beGinnersjust like the game SimonSays maintain your positionuntil you have been told tostop or pa-roh
When kicking bags ortargets remember thattechnique and accuracy aremost important It doesnrsquotmatter how fast or how hardyou can kick if you canrsquot hitthe target
When you are called outby the instructor to stepforward run donrsquot walk
If you are going to miss aclass for a week or so callthe school to let us know oryou will receive a call fromthe ldquoattendance policerdquoWe will not let you give upon yourself
Martial Arts are unlike anyother sport or activity Youwill need to use musclesyou didnt even know youhad and will need toacquire new balance andcoordination which willtake time Everyone stinksat this at first
If you are older or not veryflexible come to the schoolearlier to do additionalstretching before class
We want you to try yourbest but as a beginner youmust allow your body to getacclimated to this new activ-ity Trying too hard too soonmay result in an injurywhich will only slow downyour learning process
If you try to runup the mountainyou will fall off
You must train at least twotimes a week if you want tomake any measurable gainsAfter a few months youshould see a difference in theway you look and feel
School age kids should getinto the habit of saving acopy of their report cards -they will need to turn in acopy of it with their testingapplications for new beltsStudents with Ds and Fshave been able to pull theirgrades up to As and Bswhen their next color beltdepends upon it
Students who get involvedin the activities offered at thedoe-jahng make more friends
learn more andlearn faster
We train to music in manyclasses to motivate and toadd rhythm to the warm up drills Music is used inKorean doe-jahngs and for the Olympic training team
You may notice that the temperature is kept warm inthe doe-jahng This is to keepyour muscles warm andreduce injuries
Unlike the movies wherekicks are left sticking out inthe air rechamber your kicksquickly This prevents yourleg from being grabbed andallows for a second technique if necessary
Watch others and learn
Although we always havethe basics techniques areconstantly being replaced byquicker more efficient onesPerfect examples are the sidekick and kicking with theball of your foot These kicksare still great for forms butno longer very effective insparring situationsCompetitors have found that speed and flexibility are gained by pointing thetoes when kicking The side kick although powerfulis slow and can be detectedlong before it reaches its destination17
TIGER TIPAs a beginner youwill have twoenemies the lack ofself-confidence anddiscouragement ndashdont let eitherovercome you
BEGINNER DOS amp DONTS amp SAFETYIf you feel overwhelmedwith so much informationremember that Martial Artsis way of life It is a journeyrather than a destinationand takes a lifetime to fullycomprehend Take it slowlyone step at a time
Dobull Watch the Orientation
bull Make sure we have yourcurrent email address
bull Arrive promptly to warmup and practice
bull Maintain good hygiene
bull Bring necessary equip-ment to each class
bull Attend class regularly
bull Strive to follow schoolregulations
bull Respect the value of yourtraining
bull Log into your Kicksiteaccount to keep updatedon events testings tourna-ments and closings
- Newsletter- Tiger TV Video- Table Tents- LED signs - Facebook page- Website- Class Announcements- Eventsschedule- weekly e-mails- Pawcast bull Demonstrate emotional
and physical control
bull Strive to remain humble
bull Obey the instructor at alltimes
bull Have clean feet
bull Pick up your clothes in thechanging room
bull Kids wait inside to bepicked up
bull Practice your forms athome this is your MartialArt homework
Dontbull Be late for class
bull Wear a dirty uniform
bull Forget your equipment
bull Talk or play in class
bull Miss class
bull Neglect school rules
bull Abuse what you learn
bull Talk too long on the cour-tesy phone in the cafe
bull Show off or brag
bull Ask to go to the bathroomduring class unlessabsolutely necessary
bull Ask to rest unless yourefeeling sick
bull Chew gum in thedoe-jahng
bull Ask to get a drink of waterduring class
bull Powder your feet andtrack it all over the mat
beGinner safetyOften the most dangerousperson in the doe-jahng isyou Most injuries occurwhen students try to bemacho and attempt tokeep up with or outdo theadvanced students in classor fail to properly warm upand pull a muscle
Adults take it easy onthe jumping exercisesRemember whatever goesup must come down
Also be cautious whenturning or pivoting on knees and ankles Stretchout achilles tendons andhamstrings
New Hapkido students needto exercise caution withrolling techniques Use yourarms for rollbars so youdont support the weight ofyour body on your neck
It is the job of the instructorsto make everything LOOKeasy but you will soon dis-cover that the appearance ofease only comes with yearsoften decades of experience
Classes are always closelymonitored by certifiedinstructors If an injury doesoccur a first aid kit is keptnear the locker rooms andin the office
rice for injuries
rest ice compression and elevation Rest your
sore muscles apply icewrap up the injured areaand elevate it
TIGER TIPDont be nervousif your practicepartner is highranking THEY havelearned controlsometimes itsthe white beltsyou have to watchout for
18
THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoArdquo Has a current schedule Knows when the next testing takes place
Has done a projection for approximate date of reaching Black Belt
Plans on achieving black belt and beyond
Regular attendance of 3+ times per week
Arrives early stretches and warms up before class
Makes friends at the school Shows respect for seniors is helpful to juniors
Has a uniform that fits and a spare
Has proper sparring gear Refers other students to join the school
Asks if they can help out Writes and posts positive reviews
Lets staff know if they will be on vacation or will miss classes
Lets an instructor know if they need extra help with a technique
Knows about training aids provided and uses them
Joins a team when they are eligible
Joins us for summer camps Schedules their birthday party at the school
Parents train as well or stay and watch class
Participates in special events
Almost 100 will receive black belt
Welcome to quite possibly one ofthe fairest systems in the worldWhat goes in - is what comes outYou will find no short cuts to earn-ing your rank Rank cannot bebought borrowed or assumed
But also understand your ageyour gender your nationality orphysical condition cannot hinderyour success either There are noexcuses
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoBrdquo Usually gets to testing schedules a make up when they must
miss a test
Attends classes 2 times per week
Parents are usually present in the building during classesbut are sometimes preoccupied
Shows up for class just on time
Will let the office know if there is a spill on the floor or if the restroom needs paper towels
Attends some special events
Brings friends but always the same friends who never enrollto special events
Approximately 75 will receive black belt
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IS IN YOUR HANDS
20
Your amount of effort put forth(and your effort of your parentsif you are young) will deter-mine the level of your success
Decades of experience haveenabled your instructors to cre-ate a ldquoReport Cardrdquo to list whatit takes to achieve success in theMartial Arts
The fairness of the system issuch Absolutely Everybody canbe a ldquoArdquo student You just haveto make up your mind to beone No matter where you fallon the Report Card chart youalways have the ability toimprove your grade
Through Martial Arts you will learn alesson that is true for all goals andchallenges in your life
If you truly want some-
thing you will find a way
If you donrsquot
you will find an excuse
What do YOU really want
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoCrdquo
Attends classes 1 to 2 times a week
Misses weeks here and there
Puts other activities and sports first
Does not attend special events
Often says nobody told me about that
Doesnt open weekly emails
Turns in testing papers at the last minute
Asks to borrow a manual at the counter so the parent
can quickly find the test answers to turn in test application
Parent is not present for classes
Student has outgrown uniform but parent does
not want to spend the money to buy a new one
Always looking for a sale or cheaper price
Doesnt have proper sparring gear
Does not know about training aids newsletters
videos etc
Will most likely quit before Green Belt
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoDrdquo Gets dropped off for class parent does not come in
(younger students)
Student has to wait for long periods at the school to be picked upsometimes has to call for a ride
Shows up for wrong classes wrong times
Shows up for classes on testing days because they did not knowabout special events being held
No one answers phone messages or emails from the officeindicating that the student is falling behind
Wrinkled and dirty uniform
Is left unattended before and after class staff is expected to babysit
Checks may bounce or drafts fail due to NSF
Not likely to last very long in a membership
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
21
TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
23
WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
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TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
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WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
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POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
DOE-JAHNG RULES AND REGULATIONSTraining in Martial Arts is mental as well as physical in nature In addition to techniquesof self-defense we are learning an art which builds self-control discipline and respect forother people These mental states are attained by following of certain traditions and formalbehavior while within the doe-jahng
1 Respect and obey your instructors and higher ranking belts at all times
2 Always bow a upon entering and leaving the doe-jahng b upon entering and leaving the mat area c when first seeing the senior instructors and once again when leaving for the day d when beginning and ending practice with a partner e before and after asking the instructor for assistance or advice
3 Be in full uniform and on the stretch mat at least five minutes before class starts
4 Take off your shoes and store them on the appropriate color shoe rack by the mat
5 Keep all uniforms clean at all times Also pay respect to your own body and keep your-self clean and well groomed
6 Keep your fingernails and toenails trimmed short
7 No watches rings or jewelry of any sort will be worn during training except eyeglasseswhen necessary This includes removing wedding rings
8 No smoking drinking water or soft drinks chewing gum loud talking laughing orhorse play in class The instructor will let you know when it is time for water breaks
9 No unnecessary noise When not participating please sit or stretch quietly rememberthat by watching others practice you will also learn
10 No slouching reclining sitting or leaning against the wall is allowed in class
11 Do not sit on the gymnastics mats or touch the mirrors No weapons near mirrors
12 Do not use profanity
13 You should refer to higher ranking belts as Mr or Ms____ no matter what their age
14 The Senior Master Instructor of your school is always to addressed by their propertitle Sir or Kwan-jahng-nim Senior instructors are called Sir or Sa-bum-nim
15 In reply to a question or command requiring an answer all students should answerYes Sir or No Sir
16 Go to Leadership Team members with problem or with questions that need to beanswered before you see your instructor
17 Memorize the names of the Taekwondo movements in Korean
18 The doe-jahng will be kept neat and clean by its members
19 Never do anything to dishonor our school or your instructor
20 Never willingly fight for any reason
21 Parents Encourage your children Their efforts need to berewarded Do not compare them with others in the
class Each child is unique and will benefit differentlyfrom the next Parents and visitors are welcome to watch class
anytime however we ask that you do not talk to your childduring class time Please leave the discipline and coaching to us
22 No concealed weapons or anything that may harm others
23 Endeavor to develop yourself mentally and physically in the Martial Artsspirit and to keep friendship with other members5
Why Do martial arts stuDents taKe off their shoesbefore traininG There are five general reason why Martial Arts students take off their shoes before theyenter the doe-jahng
1 To create natural body balance and coordination
2 Ancient Oriental Custom It is said that the shoes bring in thetroubles of the street When visiting a friend in the Orient onedoes not bring him the troubles of the street or ones own personalproblems but to visit anothers home means to pay him and hisfamily respect and to hear what he may have to say
3 Prevention of injury from the hard leather shoe while sparringwith a fellow student
4 A method to keep the training area clean from pebbles and dirtfrom the street
5 A method to strengthen and condition the feet and ankles
Why Do martial arts stuDents yellThe yell or key-hahp plays a very important part in formal Martial Arts training If the key-hahp
is executed properly the yell comes from the pit of the stomach not the throat The key-hahpwhen applied properly will result in the following
1 You will obtain more power (breathing control)
2 You may possibly startle or intimidate your opponent
3 You many cause an attacker to hesitate creating your chance to react
4 You will reduce the tension in your own body
5 You will decrease your own awareness of pain
6 Repetitive key-hahps will condition the abdominal muscles thus allowing them toabsorb a harder blow
7 While absorbing a blow or while falling such as nok-bup techniques the key-hahp forcesthe air out of the lungs This prevents the air from being forced out (ie have your windknocked out) leaving you temporarily disabled
8 In practice such as one-step sparring the key-hahp is used as a signal to indicate to yourpartner that you are ready
9 The key-hahp helps to regulate controlled breathing which aides in increasing stamina
WHY BARE FEET WHY KEY-HAHP
6
TIGERTRIVIAIn Korea youmust removeyour shoesbefore entering a persons home
Restaurants willprovide you withslippers to wearafter you removeyour shoes andleave them bythe door
Place your shoes in thecorresponding color cubbie to your rank
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSMartial Arts will teach youhow to protect yourself inthe event of physicalconfrontation but this is themost modest of their bene-fits In addition to helpingyou get and stay physicallyfit Martial Arts can help youminimize stress develop bet-ter focus and self-disciplineand move you along theroad to self-discovery
In each Martial Arts classyoull learn how to harnessyour natural strength Notjust the muscular variety butthe power that lies in yourspirit and mind
chilDren
Childrens classes aredivided by both age and skilllevel All children are taughtat their own pace to developtheir present capabilities andbring out their hiddenpotential The Masters arecommitted to helping eachand every student improveThe goal of the White Tigerchildrens program is to pro-vide benefits that extend
beyondthe wallsof theMartialArtsschoolMany parents doctorsteachers and psychologists find that Martial Arts improve childrens academic progress ndash attention span listeningskills cooperative learning following directions andleadership skills are all areasof training that directly carry over to the academicclassroom
As a society we are becom-ing better educated about the needs of children who suffer from ADD (AttentionDeficit Disorder) and ODD(Oppositional DefiantDisorder) not to mentionpeer pressure andalienation A well-roundedMartial Arts curriculum canhelp your child cope withthese problems and develop
essential physical motorlinguistic perceptual andsocial skills Children asyoung as three years of
age learn fundamen- tal movements
that can improve their sense of balance
and coordination As boys and girls
advance through their training theyll beintroduced to more com-plex drills that will chal-lenge and improve theirability to concentratewhich in turn can elevatetheir self-esteem
teens
As childhood slips awayyoungsters enter a stagewhere they becomeincreasingly independentof their parents Theirphysical growth is readi-ly apparent but theirintellectual and emotion-al development cannot be
ACCURACY
ACHIEVE GOALS
AGILITY
AMBITION
ASPIRATIONSCONFIDENCE
ASSERTIVENESS
BONDING
BUILDS CHARACTER
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
COMMITMENT
CONCENTRATION
COOPERATION
COORDINATION
DEPENDABILITY
DISCIPLINE
EFFORT
ENDURANCE
ENTERTAINMENT
EXERCISE
FITNESS
FLEXIBILITY
FOCUS
FRIENDSHIP
FUN
GENTLENESS
GOODJUDGEMENT
HONESTY
HUMANITY
HUMILITY
IMPROVE GRADES
INCREASE ENERGY
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT7
TIGER TIPSome students havebeen able to discontin-ue medication for ADDand even depressionafter a few monthsof training
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSas easily measuredLines of communicationcan become crossedtangled strained and insome cases completely disconnected Unlikeorganized team sportswhich often fail tonurture the individualMartial Arts canprovide your son ordaughter with thechance to becomestronger and moreflexible and to improvetheir overall health andself-image Theyll cometo recognize the rewardsof hard work and disci-pline which often leadto improved academicperformance Theyllmake friends who sharea healthy interest andtheyll fortify them-selves against negativepeer pressureYoungsters who have
been taught to respecttheir bodies andminds are less likelyto fall prey to usinglife-endangering sub-stances or engaging inactivities that candestroy their health
aDults
White Tiger offersadults a comprehen-sive fitness programClasses are specifical-ly designed toincrease cardiovascu-lar capacity muscularstrength endurance and flexibility They can providean opportunity for weightloss and stress relief In addition training in MartialArts produces benefitsbeyond those of a traditionalexercise program
Martial Arts training isexercise with a purpose
While youimprove yourphysical fitnessyou will also bedevelopingimportant self-defense skillsYou will learn toconfront andcombat yourfears The confi-dence you gainfrom learningself-defenseimproving yourfitness and feel-ing better aboutyourself will
help you cope
with daily situations at homeand work
If you are concerned about your ability to stick with anexercise program MartialArts is the choice for youThe variety of Martial Artstechniques will provide aconstant challenge and therank system will showyour progress and keepyou motivated
families
Today many parents arelooking for activities thatallow the entire family tospend time together Parentsand children can traintogether effectively inMartial Arts because every-one starts as a beginnerDoing Martial Arts togetheras a family allows you towork hard together in orderto improve physical fitnessself confidence anddiscipline while havingfun at the same time
INNER STRENGTH
INTEGRITY
JUSTICE
KINDNESS
KNOWLEDGE
LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
MENTAL STRENGTH
MOTIVATION
OVERCOME PEER
PRESSURE
PATIENCE
PERSEVERANCE
POLITENESS
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
PRIDE
QUALITY TIME
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
REDUCE STRESS
SELF CONTROL
SELF DEFENSE
SELF RELIANCE
SHARING
SINCERITY
SPORT COMPETITION
STRENGTH
TEMPER CONTROL
TONE amp FIRM
TRUST
VITALITY
WISDOM 8
Why boWThe bow is to reflect respectfrom ones soul It can beconsidered the ultimatesymbol in showing respectthat would be difficult toexplain in words Unlike theAmerican handshake whichis sometimes taken forgranted this ancient customdates back to the beginningof time when one man firstapproached another man infriendship and wanted toshow respect for oneanothers presence When aMartial Art student bows tohis instructor he is showingrespect and recognition ofthe instructors higherauthority in the art Whenone student bows toanother he is showingrespect friendship and trustWhen students bow to theAmerican flag at thebeginning and end of classthey are saluting the flagand honoring what itrepresents If the Koreanflag is on display they showtheir respect by bowing to itin recognition of the fact thatKorea is the mother countryof Taekwondo
respectful boW The student comes to atten-tion with cupped hands athis sides The empty handsindicate that he has noweapon The bow is thenmade at least at a forty-fivedegree angle with the facelooking at the floor thenslowly back upward toattention Note This bowdemonstrates total trustrevealing the back of theneck a very vulnerable area
challenGinG boW The student comes to atten-tion with clenched fists atsides the fists as weapons
looking straight into hisopponents face while bowis made at about a thirtydegree angle then back tothe attention positionThis type of bow is usedprimarily for competingin tournaments
Note It would considereddisrespectful to use thechallenging bow whenaddressing your instructora black belt or higherranked student
respect to othersShowing respect to otherson or off the training floor ispart of being a student inMartial Arts While trainingone should show respect atall times including to onesopponents One shouldnever lose patience it is asign of weakness Maintainself-control and self-confidence at all times
9
RESPECTFUL BOW
CHALLENGINGBOW
MARTIAL ARTS ETIQUETTE TIGER TIPIn Korea they say it is themature rice stalk that bows itsfull head It is the hollow stalkwith an empty head that standsup straight defying a bow
DOE-JAHNG ETIQUETTE
sittinG in the doe-jahnGThere are only three ways that students are allowed to sit while wearing the training uniform dur-ing class at testings or special Martial Arts events With the legs crossed on the knees or with thearms wrapped around the knees Students in uniform are never allowed to slouch lean against thewall lean on each other sit on the gymnastics mats sit on the counter or lay down If they areattending an event and chairs are limited they should always offer their chair to a parent eldersenior or guest Do your best to follow the rules and have the confidence to practice them often
etiquette
1 GENERAL BOWING When you bow you must be in a position of attention with your head andupper body bent at 450 (the deeper the bow the more respect you are showing) You must cometo a complete stop and bring the heels of your feet together vigorously
2 BOWING TO SENIOR BLACK BELT When a senior Black Belt or Master Rondy enters theschool for the first time that day the highest ranking student should yell Cha-ryot At thistime no matter what you are doing you should stop completely to face the senior and then thehighest ranking student should say Kyung-nay All students then say Ahn-yong Ha-shim-ne-ka If the highest ranking student fails to do this the next in rank should take over
3 PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS When handing papers or something with writing on it-including an application or certificate always turn the document so the other can read it Bowand use two hands to pass it Always accept with two hands
4 PRESENTATION OF OBjECTS When working with weapons or targets in class always turnthem around to pass them to your partner offering them the handle
5 CONVERSATION Do not interrupt the conversations of others Hands must not be placedinside pockets at any time while conversing with a senior
6 INTRODUCTIONS When introducing people always introduce the junior to the senior
7 ATTENDING TO SENIORS When entering a room the junior must enter first then stand toone side and allow the senior to enter and lead the way
8 SITTING Before sitting down you must wait until your senior is seated comfortably
9 CEREMONY SEATING The seating must be arranged so that the highest ranking is in thecenter with the immediate lower ranking to the right and left and descending in rank
10 CLEANING THE SCHOOL Help with keeping the school clean If you witness a seniorcleaning the school you should immediately take over the task 10
It is very important for thewearer to keep the doe-boke
clean and wrinkle free at alltimes (do not wash the belt)Wear it correctly and treat itwith the respect owed tothis art When in doe-bokeremove all jewelry
(including watches ringsnecklaces and earrings)
Women should wear awhite t-shirt or sportstop under their uniform Black Belts may wear ablack garment under
their uniformYou must have all yourpatches sewn securely onyour doe-boke before yourfirst belt promotion testFollow the guide below toensure proper location ofthe patches
TAEKWONDO DOE-BOKE - UNIFORMThe doe-boke is considered a primary necessity in training for the following reasons
bull Wearing the doe-boke should instill pride in the wearer as a practitioner of Taekwondo
bull It identifies individual capacity and degree of Taekwondo cultural education attained
bull The style of the doe-boke is symbolic of Taekwondos heritage and tradition
bull Rank changes create incentives while at the same time preserve humility
bull It is practical and comfortable for training
AMERICAN FLAG PATCH Sewn two-fingers width belowthe center of shoulder Rightsleeve
TIGER TEAM BLACK BELT CLUB PATCHSewn two-fingers widthbelow the American Flag Patch Members onlyWORLD TKD FEDERATION PATCHSewn over right sideof chest
KOREAN FLAG PATCHSewn two-fingers width below center ofshoulder Left sleeve Red goes up
WHITE TIGER TAEKWONDOSCHOOL PATCHSewn over left side of chest Over your heart
NOTE The doe-boke pictured here is forblack belts only - it has a black V-neckColor belt doe-bokes will have a whiteV-neck New Students should ask aninstructor to write their name in Koreanalong the collarAll doe-bokes should have a large schoollogo on the back It you received yourdoe-boke from this school the logo willalready be screen printed on it The American Flag patch is worn on theright sleeve in martial arts symbolizingdefense only
TIGERTIPWhite Belts willearn a patch everytime they earn astripe The lastpatch is earned byturning in testingpapers
11 Ask the office for the patch sewing service
The simplicity of theMartial Arts traininguniform also serves as away to humble the studentEveryone starts off as abeginner
In Martial Arts it reallydoesnrsquot mater who you areor why yoursquore here Youmay be rich or poor male orfemale young or old blackor white We are all here tolearn the same lessons aboutourselves and about lifeOur status in life is left out-side the door of the school
The only status recognizedin the doe-jahng is yourearned rank All theuniforms are the samewith the exception of theleaders or instructors uniforms
alterations
It is not uncommon foryoung students still grow-ing to go through two orthree different uniforms bythe time they reach BlackBelt The uniform includedin your trial package ispurposely sized large If theuniform is turned up ratherthan cut it can be let downas the student growsIf the sleeves and pant legsare too long have themhemmed It is considereddisrespectful to roll up thesleeves or pant legs whiletraining Having theuniform hemmed will alsoprevent the student fromtripping if it comesunrolled Do not use safety
pins or any metal items onyour uniform This is unsafeto yourself others and themat while training
The smallest size doe-boke isa 000 and the largest regularsize is a 8
Only patches sanctioned byWhite Tiger are permittedon your uniform They mustbe placed in specific placesso everyone can be uniformin the school
WashinG
Keep your uniform cleanand wrinkle free Keep itfolded inside your gym bag
You can wash your uniformin the washer with otherlike colors Do not usebleach you will bleach outthe patches
You may line dry your uni-form or dry it in the dryerIf you use the dryer donrsquotover dry or use the hot set-ting When the uniform isalmost dry remove it andfold it promptly
You may iron your doe-bokebut donrsquot iron over theemblem on the back
styles
The White doe-bokes areused for Taekwondo theBlack doe-bokes for Hapkidothe Adidas 3 stripeuniforms are used for theLeadership Team andspecial colored doe-bokes areused for the demonstrationteams High ranking BlackBelts have different colors
for each degree
It is considered disrespectfulto wear a printed uniformfrom another school whiletraining here at White Tiger(unless you are a visiting guest
with prior permission)
Traditionally only the high-est ranking practitioner onthe mat can wear blackpants This rule excludesclasses in which all thestudents are wearing black
You may not wear just at-shirt and your doe-boke
pants for training in thesummer Our school is airconditioned in the summerand heated in the winter(A luxury not availablein Korea) Wearing theentire uniform is part ofthe discipline Do not mixand match tops amp bottoms
replacements
Of course you may pur-chase additional uniformsat any time break downand purchase anotheruniform when
bull There are yellow stainsthat wonrsquot come out
bull The pant legs only godown to your calf
bull It stinks even after youwash it
HOW TO CARE FOR THE UNIFORM
TIGER TIPUniform in Korean ispronounced Doe-boke with a longvowelnot Doe-bak
12
Want a free uniform
The greatest complimentyou can give your school isa referral that results in anew student White Tiger isproud to present a studentwho referred another with abeautiful embroideredldquoChingoordquo UniformChin-goo means friend inKorean Your referrals iswhat helps this school growand flourish - and we great-ly appreciate it
Need help referring afriend The office can assist
you with providinga VIP Card to give a Tiger TrialProgram or simplyprovide us withtheir address and we will send theminformation
The Chin-goo
uniform comes complete with allembroidered patches
Thank you verymuch
FREE CHIN-GOO UNIFORM
13
HOW TO CARE FOR THE DEE - BELTYour dee or belt is a symbolof all your learned knowl-edge of Taekwondo Your belt is like a blankpiece of paper waiting to bewritten on with all yourMartial Arts knowledge
Everything in Martial Artsserves a purpose There areno useless techniques ormotions with no reasonEven the belt serves to keepthe doe-boke secured and thecolor is a motivator to thestudent as well as a teachingguide to the instructor Aninstructor can glance atyour belt and know whattechniques you havelearned and what youneed to be taught
The knot on your belt hangsin the center just belowyour navel This area isyour key or energy centerThe knot protects thisvulnerable area
Dobull Keep your belt tied
properly
bull If you have an unevenamount of stripes stars orbars display the side withthe most on the right side
bull Keep your belt tiedaround your uniform soyou dont forget it
bull Leave your belt on at alltimes when in uniformunless instructed by yourMaster to do otherwise
bull Do practice only MartialArts techniques whilewearing a doe-boke and dee
bull Keep your old belts youmay want to display themsomeday
bull Tie your belt so the endsare even
Dontbull Let your belt touch the
ground
bull Throw your belt on theground when you arefinished training
bull Wear it draped aroundyour neck
bull Play with it or swingit around
bull Wash your belt(Dont wash out yourknowledge)
bull Remove or add any tapeon your belt
bull Curl or roll your belt itwill not hang correctlywhen you wear it
bull Dry it in the dryer -it will shrink
bull Worry if your belt getsthreadbare This meansthat you have beentraining hard If you area color belt it is probablytime to test for the nextlevel
If you are one of those peo-ple who has an unusuallyhigh ph level you may findthat some of the color beltswill rub color off onto youruniform when you sweatDont worry a black beltwill cover the stain
Since you dont wash yourbelt it will get dirty Longago your white belt wouldget dirtier and dirtier yearafter year until eventuallyit became black Luckilywe have different colorbelts now to symbolize thesame process
If you have just earned anew belt you will noticethat it is very stiff You can
always spot a new beltThe best remedy is to get afew good sweaty workoutsunder your belt to softenit up and make it hangstraight
A threadbare Masters BlackBelt is an emblem of anexperienced practitioner Asthe fabric becomes wornand loses its color the beltswhite inner core is revealedThis process also symbolizesthe cycle of Martial Artstraining the more youlearn the more you realizehow little you know
Your belt is your responsi-bility To remember to takecare of it and bring it toclass is part of your training
If you forget your belt youwill be a no belt for theday and line up after thelowest ranking belt in class
Humility is also part ofthe discipline
1st Degree whiteblack uniformWhite embroidery on belt
2nd Degree grayyellow uniformYellow embroidery on belt
3rd Degree blackgreen uniformGreen embroidery on belt
4th Degree blueblack uniform Blue embroidery on belt5th Degree redblack uniformRed embroidery on belt 14
HOW TO TIE YOUR BELT amp FOLD THE UNIFORM
1 Find the center ofyour belt and place itat your belly buttonseam facing down
3 With a belt end ineach hand take theright side and lay itover the left end andtuck it up under bothlayers
1 Lay the top of theuniform down logofacing the ground
2 Fold one side in atthe shoulder Fold thesleeve back
3 Repeat side andsleeve fold for otherside
4 Fold the pants in halfwidthwise
5 Fold the pants inhalf lengthwise
6 Fold in half againlengthwise
7 Place the pants onthe top and fold it up
8 Fold the belt in halfand loop to secure15
2 Wrap both sides ofthe belt around yourback and back aroundto the front For com-fort and to prevent itfrom falling off ifuntied tuck one insideof the other
4 Now take the leftside and lay it over theright side and bring theend up through thehole Pull tightly The knot forms atriangle that pointstoward your left
CLASS PROCEDUREbeGinninG class
1 Bow as you enter the school
2 Bow to your senior students and instructors
3 Bags can be placed in the locker rooms You may bring your own lock for a locker do notleave items in locker overnight Do not leave valuables unlocked or in your vehicle
4 Key your ID number into the tablet in the room where you will take class
5 You may warm up for class in the Stretching Station in a doe-jahng that is not in use ormay use the running track (14 + older or Black Belt) with a gym membership
6 Remove your shoes bow to enter the mat area and place your shoes in the colorappropriate shelf
7 When the instructor begins your class line up quickly and stand at attention BlackBelts (or highest ranking) will line up along one side from front to back The lines willcontinue while decreasing in ranks
8 The instructor will call everyone to stand at Cha-ryot - attention Never move or fidgetwhile standing at attention
9 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the flags
10 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow tothe instructor All students say ahn-yong ha-shim-ne-ka - How are you Sir- while performing this bow
11 Class will then continue at the instructors commands Remember to always answerYes Sir or No Sir
enDinG class
1 When the instructor calls for you to line up do so quicklyand in the same order as when class began
2 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay- bow to the flags
3 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the instructor All students say Gam-sa-hom-ne-da - Thank you Sir - while performing this bow
4 The instructor will have all students step out with their left foot bend over with feetapart grasping their ankles The instructor will say White Tiger then key-hahp or yelltwo times Each yell is echoed by all students then quickly slide the left foot in to meetthe right clap three times then with two fists raised in the air key-hahp once more Theinstructor will dismiss class you should bow once more before turning around to walkoff
5 Before you step off the mat bow to the flags
6 When leaving for the day turn around and bow inside while at the threshold of the door 16
TIGER TIPFemale and male instructorsin martial arts are allreferred to as Sir There is no gender in theDoe-jahng There is no raceno skin color no financialand no social statusStudents and instructors are recognized for their earned rank only
MESSAGE TO BEGINNERSTo those of you just begin-ning Martial Arts neitherfear your new found prac-tice nor expect too much ofit The majority of beginnersexperience a feeling of inad-equacy with regard to per-forming the movementsinvolved If you feel thisway dont worry it is com-mon and short-lived You arenot an expert yet and noone expects you to do morethan your best If you expecttoo much in the beginningyou will disappoint yourselfExample if you try to eatmore than your stomach willhold you are going to getsick You can digest only acertain amount each time
tips for beGinnersjust like the game SimonSays maintain your positionuntil you have been told tostop or pa-roh
When kicking bags ortargets remember thattechnique and accuracy aremost important It doesnrsquotmatter how fast or how hardyou can kick if you canrsquot hitthe target
When you are called outby the instructor to stepforward run donrsquot walk
If you are going to miss aclass for a week or so callthe school to let us know oryou will receive a call fromthe ldquoattendance policerdquoWe will not let you give upon yourself
Martial Arts are unlike anyother sport or activity Youwill need to use musclesyou didnt even know youhad and will need toacquire new balance andcoordination which willtake time Everyone stinksat this at first
If you are older or not veryflexible come to the schoolearlier to do additionalstretching before class
We want you to try yourbest but as a beginner youmust allow your body to getacclimated to this new activ-ity Trying too hard too soonmay result in an injurywhich will only slow downyour learning process
If you try to runup the mountainyou will fall off
You must train at least twotimes a week if you want tomake any measurable gainsAfter a few months youshould see a difference in theway you look and feel
School age kids should getinto the habit of saving acopy of their report cards -they will need to turn in acopy of it with their testingapplications for new beltsStudents with Ds and Fshave been able to pull theirgrades up to As and Bswhen their next color beltdepends upon it
Students who get involvedin the activities offered at thedoe-jahng make more friends
learn more andlearn faster
We train to music in manyclasses to motivate and toadd rhythm to the warm up drills Music is used inKorean doe-jahngs and for the Olympic training team
You may notice that the temperature is kept warm inthe doe-jahng This is to keepyour muscles warm andreduce injuries
Unlike the movies wherekicks are left sticking out inthe air rechamber your kicksquickly This prevents yourleg from being grabbed andallows for a second technique if necessary
Watch others and learn
Although we always havethe basics techniques areconstantly being replaced byquicker more efficient onesPerfect examples are the sidekick and kicking with theball of your foot These kicksare still great for forms butno longer very effective insparring situationsCompetitors have found that speed and flexibility are gained by pointing thetoes when kicking The side kick although powerfulis slow and can be detectedlong before it reaches its destination17
TIGER TIPAs a beginner youwill have twoenemies the lack ofself-confidence anddiscouragement ndashdont let eitherovercome you
BEGINNER DOS amp DONTS amp SAFETYIf you feel overwhelmedwith so much informationremember that Martial Artsis way of life It is a journeyrather than a destinationand takes a lifetime to fullycomprehend Take it slowlyone step at a time
Dobull Watch the Orientation
bull Make sure we have yourcurrent email address
bull Arrive promptly to warmup and practice
bull Maintain good hygiene
bull Bring necessary equip-ment to each class
bull Attend class regularly
bull Strive to follow schoolregulations
bull Respect the value of yourtraining
bull Log into your Kicksiteaccount to keep updatedon events testings tourna-ments and closings
- Newsletter- Tiger TV Video- Table Tents- LED signs - Facebook page- Website- Class Announcements- Eventsschedule- weekly e-mails- Pawcast bull Demonstrate emotional
and physical control
bull Strive to remain humble
bull Obey the instructor at alltimes
bull Have clean feet
bull Pick up your clothes in thechanging room
bull Kids wait inside to bepicked up
bull Practice your forms athome this is your MartialArt homework
Dontbull Be late for class
bull Wear a dirty uniform
bull Forget your equipment
bull Talk or play in class
bull Miss class
bull Neglect school rules
bull Abuse what you learn
bull Talk too long on the cour-tesy phone in the cafe
bull Show off or brag
bull Ask to go to the bathroomduring class unlessabsolutely necessary
bull Ask to rest unless yourefeeling sick
bull Chew gum in thedoe-jahng
bull Ask to get a drink of waterduring class
bull Powder your feet andtrack it all over the mat
beGinner safetyOften the most dangerousperson in the doe-jahng isyou Most injuries occurwhen students try to bemacho and attempt tokeep up with or outdo theadvanced students in classor fail to properly warm upand pull a muscle
Adults take it easy onthe jumping exercisesRemember whatever goesup must come down
Also be cautious whenturning or pivoting on knees and ankles Stretchout achilles tendons andhamstrings
New Hapkido students needto exercise caution withrolling techniques Use yourarms for rollbars so youdont support the weight ofyour body on your neck
It is the job of the instructorsto make everything LOOKeasy but you will soon dis-cover that the appearance ofease only comes with yearsoften decades of experience
Classes are always closelymonitored by certifiedinstructors If an injury doesoccur a first aid kit is keptnear the locker rooms andin the office
rice for injuries
rest ice compression and elevation Rest your
sore muscles apply icewrap up the injured areaand elevate it
TIGER TIPDont be nervousif your practicepartner is highranking THEY havelearned controlsometimes itsthe white beltsyou have to watchout for
18
THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoArdquo Has a current schedule Knows when the next testing takes place
Has done a projection for approximate date of reaching Black Belt
Plans on achieving black belt and beyond
Regular attendance of 3+ times per week
Arrives early stretches and warms up before class
Makes friends at the school Shows respect for seniors is helpful to juniors
Has a uniform that fits and a spare
Has proper sparring gear Refers other students to join the school
Asks if they can help out Writes and posts positive reviews
Lets staff know if they will be on vacation or will miss classes
Lets an instructor know if they need extra help with a technique
Knows about training aids provided and uses them
Joins a team when they are eligible
Joins us for summer camps Schedules their birthday party at the school
Parents train as well or stay and watch class
Participates in special events
Almost 100 will receive black belt
Welcome to quite possibly one ofthe fairest systems in the worldWhat goes in - is what comes outYou will find no short cuts to earn-ing your rank Rank cannot bebought borrowed or assumed
But also understand your ageyour gender your nationality orphysical condition cannot hinderyour success either There are noexcuses
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoBrdquo Usually gets to testing schedules a make up when they must
miss a test
Attends classes 2 times per week
Parents are usually present in the building during classesbut are sometimes preoccupied
Shows up for class just on time
Will let the office know if there is a spill on the floor or if the restroom needs paper towels
Attends some special events
Brings friends but always the same friends who never enrollto special events
Approximately 75 will receive black belt
19
IS IN YOUR HANDS
20
Your amount of effort put forth(and your effort of your parentsif you are young) will deter-mine the level of your success
Decades of experience haveenabled your instructors to cre-ate a ldquoReport Cardrdquo to list whatit takes to achieve success in theMartial Arts
The fairness of the system issuch Absolutely Everybody canbe a ldquoArdquo student You just haveto make up your mind to beone No matter where you fallon the Report Card chart youalways have the ability toimprove your grade
Through Martial Arts you will learn alesson that is true for all goals andchallenges in your life
If you truly want some-
thing you will find a way
If you donrsquot
you will find an excuse
What do YOU really want
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoCrdquo
Attends classes 1 to 2 times a week
Misses weeks here and there
Puts other activities and sports first
Does not attend special events
Often says nobody told me about that
Doesnt open weekly emails
Turns in testing papers at the last minute
Asks to borrow a manual at the counter so the parent
can quickly find the test answers to turn in test application
Parent is not present for classes
Student has outgrown uniform but parent does
not want to spend the money to buy a new one
Always looking for a sale or cheaper price
Doesnt have proper sparring gear
Does not know about training aids newsletters
videos etc
Will most likely quit before Green Belt
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoDrdquo Gets dropped off for class parent does not come in
(younger students)
Student has to wait for long periods at the school to be picked upsometimes has to call for a ride
Shows up for wrong classes wrong times
Shows up for classes on testing days because they did not knowabout special events being held
No one answers phone messages or emails from the officeindicating that the student is falling behind
Wrinkled and dirty uniform
Is left unattended before and after class staff is expected to babysit
Checks may bounce or drafts fail due to NSF
Not likely to last very long in a membership
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
21
TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
23
WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
MONDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOLow Rank Tiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
TUESDAY
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf DefensePhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSDragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
WEDNESDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 WEAPONSTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
THURSDAY1200-1245LADY TIGERSTiger Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 FAMILYPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf Defense -Tiger
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-730 LADY POOMSAYCOMPETITION TEAM Dragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
730-815 Wing ChunPhoenix Doejahng
815-900 BLACKSTAFF amp LEADERS
FRIDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 MANUALSTUDY CLASSDragon Doejahng
645-730 TKDBreakingPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 PAHLGWAYTiger Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKDTiger Doejahng
815-10PM LEADERSHIP(1st Friday of month)see officemembership
SATURDAYNO classes on regulartesting days see back
900-945 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
900-1030 ELITESPARRING WGEARTiger Doejahng
945-1030 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
1000-1030 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1030-1100TIGER TOT wSASHTortoise Doejahng
1045-1130 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1045-1130 TKD FormsTiger Doejahng
1100-1130 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDTiger Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1215-100 Jr Management TeamConference Room
100-145 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
130-315 BIRTHDAYPARTIES - see officeto schedule330-530ensp BLACKBELT REHEARSALenspby appointment
TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
24
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WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
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POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
Why Do martial arts stuDents taKe off their shoesbefore traininG There are five general reason why Martial Arts students take off their shoes before theyenter the doe-jahng
1 To create natural body balance and coordination
2 Ancient Oriental Custom It is said that the shoes bring in thetroubles of the street When visiting a friend in the Orient onedoes not bring him the troubles of the street or ones own personalproblems but to visit anothers home means to pay him and hisfamily respect and to hear what he may have to say
3 Prevention of injury from the hard leather shoe while sparringwith a fellow student
4 A method to keep the training area clean from pebbles and dirtfrom the street
5 A method to strengthen and condition the feet and ankles
Why Do martial arts stuDents yellThe yell or key-hahp plays a very important part in formal Martial Arts training If the key-hahp
is executed properly the yell comes from the pit of the stomach not the throat The key-hahpwhen applied properly will result in the following
1 You will obtain more power (breathing control)
2 You may possibly startle or intimidate your opponent
3 You many cause an attacker to hesitate creating your chance to react
4 You will reduce the tension in your own body
5 You will decrease your own awareness of pain
6 Repetitive key-hahps will condition the abdominal muscles thus allowing them toabsorb a harder blow
7 While absorbing a blow or while falling such as nok-bup techniques the key-hahp forcesthe air out of the lungs This prevents the air from being forced out (ie have your windknocked out) leaving you temporarily disabled
8 In practice such as one-step sparring the key-hahp is used as a signal to indicate to yourpartner that you are ready
9 The key-hahp helps to regulate controlled breathing which aides in increasing stamina
WHY BARE FEET WHY KEY-HAHP
6
TIGERTRIVIAIn Korea youmust removeyour shoesbefore entering a persons home
Restaurants willprovide you withslippers to wearafter you removeyour shoes andleave them bythe door
Place your shoes in thecorresponding color cubbie to your rank
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSMartial Arts will teach youhow to protect yourself inthe event of physicalconfrontation but this is themost modest of their bene-fits In addition to helpingyou get and stay physicallyfit Martial Arts can help youminimize stress develop bet-ter focus and self-disciplineand move you along theroad to self-discovery
In each Martial Arts classyoull learn how to harnessyour natural strength Notjust the muscular variety butthe power that lies in yourspirit and mind
chilDren
Childrens classes aredivided by both age and skilllevel All children are taughtat their own pace to developtheir present capabilities andbring out their hiddenpotential The Masters arecommitted to helping eachand every student improveThe goal of the White Tigerchildrens program is to pro-vide benefits that extend
beyondthe wallsof theMartialArtsschoolMany parents doctorsteachers and psychologists find that Martial Arts improve childrens academic progress ndash attention span listeningskills cooperative learning following directions andleadership skills are all areasof training that directly carry over to the academicclassroom
As a society we are becom-ing better educated about the needs of children who suffer from ADD (AttentionDeficit Disorder) and ODD(Oppositional DefiantDisorder) not to mentionpeer pressure andalienation A well-roundedMartial Arts curriculum canhelp your child cope withthese problems and develop
essential physical motorlinguistic perceptual andsocial skills Children asyoung as three years of
age learn fundamen- tal movements
that can improve their sense of balance
and coordination As boys and girls
advance through their training theyll beintroduced to more com-plex drills that will chal-lenge and improve theirability to concentratewhich in turn can elevatetheir self-esteem
teens
As childhood slips awayyoungsters enter a stagewhere they becomeincreasingly independentof their parents Theirphysical growth is readi-ly apparent but theirintellectual and emotion-al development cannot be
ACCURACY
ACHIEVE GOALS
AGILITY
AMBITION
ASPIRATIONSCONFIDENCE
ASSERTIVENESS
BONDING
BUILDS CHARACTER
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
COMMITMENT
CONCENTRATION
COOPERATION
COORDINATION
DEPENDABILITY
DISCIPLINE
EFFORT
ENDURANCE
ENTERTAINMENT
EXERCISE
FITNESS
FLEXIBILITY
FOCUS
FRIENDSHIP
FUN
GENTLENESS
GOODJUDGEMENT
HONESTY
HUMANITY
HUMILITY
IMPROVE GRADES
INCREASE ENERGY
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT7
TIGER TIPSome students havebeen able to discontin-ue medication for ADDand even depressionafter a few monthsof training
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSas easily measuredLines of communicationcan become crossedtangled strained and insome cases completely disconnected Unlikeorganized team sportswhich often fail tonurture the individualMartial Arts canprovide your son ordaughter with thechance to becomestronger and moreflexible and to improvetheir overall health andself-image Theyll cometo recognize the rewardsof hard work and disci-pline which often leadto improved academicperformance Theyllmake friends who sharea healthy interest andtheyll fortify them-selves against negativepeer pressureYoungsters who have
been taught to respecttheir bodies andminds are less likelyto fall prey to usinglife-endangering sub-stances or engaging inactivities that candestroy their health
aDults
White Tiger offersadults a comprehen-sive fitness programClasses are specifical-ly designed toincrease cardiovascu-lar capacity muscularstrength endurance and flexibility They can providean opportunity for weightloss and stress relief In addition training in MartialArts produces benefitsbeyond those of a traditionalexercise program
Martial Arts training isexercise with a purpose
While youimprove yourphysical fitnessyou will also bedevelopingimportant self-defense skillsYou will learn toconfront andcombat yourfears The confi-dence you gainfrom learningself-defenseimproving yourfitness and feel-ing better aboutyourself will
help you cope
with daily situations at homeand work
If you are concerned about your ability to stick with anexercise program MartialArts is the choice for youThe variety of Martial Artstechniques will provide aconstant challenge and therank system will showyour progress and keepyou motivated
families
Today many parents arelooking for activities thatallow the entire family tospend time together Parentsand children can traintogether effectively inMartial Arts because every-one starts as a beginnerDoing Martial Arts togetheras a family allows you towork hard together in orderto improve physical fitnessself confidence anddiscipline while havingfun at the same time
INNER STRENGTH
INTEGRITY
JUSTICE
KINDNESS
KNOWLEDGE
LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
MENTAL STRENGTH
MOTIVATION
OVERCOME PEER
PRESSURE
PATIENCE
PERSEVERANCE
POLITENESS
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
PRIDE
QUALITY TIME
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
REDUCE STRESS
SELF CONTROL
SELF DEFENSE
SELF RELIANCE
SHARING
SINCERITY
SPORT COMPETITION
STRENGTH
TEMPER CONTROL
TONE amp FIRM
TRUST
VITALITY
WISDOM 8
Why boWThe bow is to reflect respectfrom ones soul It can beconsidered the ultimatesymbol in showing respectthat would be difficult toexplain in words Unlike theAmerican handshake whichis sometimes taken forgranted this ancient customdates back to the beginningof time when one man firstapproached another man infriendship and wanted toshow respect for oneanothers presence When aMartial Art student bows tohis instructor he is showingrespect and recognition ofthe instructors higherauthority in the art Whenone student bows toanother he is showingrespect friendship and trustWhen students bow to theAmerican flag at thebeginning and end of classthey are saluting the flagand honoring what itrepresents If the Koreanflag is on display they showtheir respect by bowing to itin recognition of the fact thatKorea is the mother countryof Taekwondo
respectful boW The student comes to atten-tion with cupped hands athis sides The empty handsindicate that he has noweapon The bow is thenmade at least at a forty-fivedegree angle with the facelooking at the floor thenslowly back upward toattention Note This bowdemonstrates total trustrevealing the back of theneck a very vulnerable area
challenGinG boW The student comes to atten-tion with clenched fists atsides the fists as weapons
looking straight into hisopponents face while bowis made at about a thirtydegree angle then back tothe attention positionThis type of bow is usedprimarily for competingin tournaments
Note It would considereddisrespectful to use thechallenging bow whenaddressing your instructora black belt or higherranked student
respect to othersShowing respect to otherson or off the training floor ispart of being a student inMartial Arts While trainingone should show respect atall times including to onesopponents One shouldnever lose patience it is asign of weakness Maintainself-control and self-confidence at all times
9
RESPECTFUL BOW
CHALLENGINGBOW
MARTIAL ARTS ETIQUETTE TIGER TIPIn Korea they say it is themature rice stalk that bows itsfull head It is the hollow stalkwith an empty head that standsup straight defying a bow
DOE-JAHNG ETIQUETTE
sittinG in the doe-jahnGThere are only three ways that students are allowed to sit while wearing the training uniform dur-ing class at testings or special Martial Arts events With the legs crossed on the knees or with thearms wrapped around the knees Students in uniform are never allowed to slouch lean against thewall lean on each other sit on the gymnastics mats sit on the counter or lay down If they areattending an event and chairs are limited they should always offer their chair to a parent eldersenior or guest Do your best to follow the rules and have the confidence to practice them often
etiquette
1 GENERAL BOWING When you bow you must be in a position of attention with your head andupper body bent at 450 (the deeper the bow the more respect you are showing) You must cometo a complete stop and bring the heels of your feet together vigorously
2 BOWING TO SENIOR BLACK BELT When a senior Black Belt or Master Rondy enters theschool for the first time that day the highest ranking student should yell Cha-ryot At thistime no matter what you are doing you should stop completely to face the senior and then thehighest ranking student should say Kyung-nay All students then say Ahn-yong Ha-shim-ne-ka If the highest ranking student fails to do this the next in rank should take over
3 PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS When handing papers or something with writing on it-including an application or certificate always turn the document so the other can read it Bowand use two hands to pass it Always accept with two hands
4 PRESENTATION OF OBjECTS When working with weapons or targets in class always turnthem around to pass them to your partner offering them the handle
5 CONVERSATION Do not interrupt the conversations of others Hands must not be placedinside pockets at any time while conversing with a senior
6 INTRODUCTIONS When introducing people always introduce the junior to the senior
7 ATTENDING TO SENIORS When entering a room the junior must enter first then stand toone side and allow the senior to enter and lead the way
8 SITTING Before sitting down you must wait until your senior is seated comfortably
9 CEREMONY SEATING The seating must be arranged so that the highest ranking is in thecenter with the immediate lower ranking to the right and left and descending in rank
10 CLEANING THE SCHOOL Help with keeping the school clean If you witness a seniorcleaning the school you should immediately take over the task 10
It is very important for thewearer to keep the doe-boke
clean and wrinkle free at alltimes (do not wash the belt)Wear it correctly and treat itwith the respect owed tothis art When in doe-bokeremove all jewelry
(including watches ringsnecklaces and earrings)
Women should wear awhite t-shirt or sportstop under their uniform Black Belts may wear ablack garment under
their uniformYou must have all yourpatches sewn securely onyour doe-boke before yourfirst belt promotion testFollow the guide below toensure proper location ofthe patches
TAEKWONDO DOE-BOKE - UNIFORMThe doe-boke is considered a primary necessity in training for the following reasons
bull Wearing the doe-boke should instill pride in the wearer as a practitioner of Taekwondo
bull It identifies individual capacity and degree of Taekwondo cultural education attained
bull The style of the doe-boke is symbolic of Taekwondos heritage and tradition
bull Rank changes create incentives while at the same time preserve humility
bull It is practical and comfortable for training
AMERICAN FLAG PATCH Sewn two-fingers width belowthe center of shoulder Rightsleeve
TIGER TEAM BLACK BELT CLUB PATCHSewn two-fingers widthbelow the American Flag Patch Members onlyWORLD TKD FEDERATION PATCHSewn over right sideof chest
KOREAN FLAG PATCHSewn two-fingers width below center ofshoulder Left sleeve Red goes up
WHITE TIGER TAEKWONDOSCHOOL PATCHSewn over left side of chest Over your heart
NOTE The doe-boke pictured here is forblack belts only - it has a black V-neckColor belt doe-bokes will have a whiteV-neck New Students should ask aninstructor to write their name in Koreanalong the collarAll doe-bokes should have a large schoollogo on the back It you received yourdoe-boke from this school the logo willalready be screen printed on it The American Flag patch is worn on theright sleeve in martial arts symbolizingdefense only
TIGERTIPWhite Belts willearn a patch everytime they earn astripe The lastpatch is earned byturning in testingpapers
11 Ask the office for the patch sewing service
The simplicity of theMartial Arts traininguniform also serves as away to humble the studentEveryone starts off as abeginner
In Martial Arts it reallydoesnrsquot mater who you areor why yoursquore here Youmay be rich or poor male orfemale young or old blackor white We are all here tolearn the same lessons aboutourselves and about lifeOur status in life is left out-side the door of the school
The only status recognizedin the doe-jahng is yourearned rank All theuniforms are the samewith the exception of theleaders or instructors uniforms
alterations
It is not uncommon foryoung students still grow-ing to go through two orthree different uniforms bythe time they reach BlackBelt The uniform includedin your trial package ispurposely sized large If theuniform is turned up ratherthan cut it can be let downas the student growsIf the sleeves and pant legsare too long have themhemmed It is considereddisrespectful to roll up thesleeves or pant legs whiletraining Having theuniform hemmed will alsoprevent the student fromtripping if it comesunrolled Do not use safety
pins or any metal items onyour uniform This is unsafeto yourself others and themat while training
The smallest size doe-boke isa 000 and the largest regularsize is a 8
Only patches sanctioned byWhite Tiger are permittedon your uniform They mustbe placed in specific placesso everyone can be uniformin the school
WashinG
Keep your uniform cleanand wrinkle free Keep itfolded inside your gym bag
You can wash your uniformin the washer with otherlike colors Do not usebleach you will bleach outthe patches
You may line dry your uni-form or dry it in the dryerIf you use the dryer donrsquotover dry or use the hot set-ting When the uniform isalmost dry remove it andfold it promptly
You may iron your doe-bokebut donrsquot iron over theemblem on the back
styles
The White doe-bokes areused for Taekwondo theBlack doe-bokes for Hapkidothe Adidas 3 stripeuniforms are used for theLeadership Team andspecial colored doe-bokes areused for the demonstrationteams High ranking BlackBelts have different colors
for each degree
It is considered disrespectfulto wear a printed uniformfrom another school whiletraining here at White Tiger(unless you are a visiting guest
with prior permission)
Traditionally only the high-est ranking practitioner onthe mat can wear blackpants This rule excludesclasses in which all thestudents are wearing black
You may not wear just at-shirt and your doe-boke
pants for training in thesummer Our school is airconditioned in the summerand heated in the winter(A luxury not availablein Korea) Wearing theentire uniform is part ofthe discipline Do not mixand match tops amp bottoms
replacements
Of course you may pur-chase additional uniformsat any time break downand purchase anotheruniform when
bull There are yellow stainsthat wonrsquot come out
bull The pant legs only godown to your calf
bull It stinks even after youwash it
HOW TO CARE FOR THE UNIFORM
TIGER TIPUniform in Korean ispronounced Doe-boke with a longvowelnot Doe-bak
12
Want a free uniform
The greatest complimentyou can give your school isa referral that results in anew student White Tiger isproud to present a studentwho referred another with abeautiful embroideredldquoChingoordquo UniformChin-goo means friend inKorean Your referrals iswhat helps this school growand flourish - and we great-ly appreciate it
Need help referring afriend The office can assist
you with providinga VIP Card to give a Tiger TrialProgram or simplyprovide us withtheir address and we will send theminformation
The Chin-goo
uniform comes complete with allembroidered patches
Thank you verymuch
FREE CHIN-GOO UNIFORM
13
HOW TO CARE FOR THE DEE - BELTYour dee or belt is a symbolof all your learned knowl-edge of Taekwondo Your belt is like a blankpiece of paper waiting to bewritten on with all yourMartial Arts knowledge
Everything in Martial Artsserves a purpose There areno useless techniques ormotions with no reasonEven the belt serves to keepthe doe-boke secured and thecolor is a motivator to thestudent as well as a teachingguide to the instructor Aninstructor can glance atyour belt and know whattechniques you havelearned and what youneed to be taught
The knot on your belt hangsin the center just belowyour navel This area isyour key or energy centerThe knot protects thisvulnerable area
Dobull Keep your belt tied
properly
bull If you have an unevenamount of stripes stars orbars display the side withthe most on the right side
bull Keep your belt tiedaround your uniform soyou dont forget it
bull Leave your belt on at alltimes when in uniformunless instructed by yourMaster to do otherwise
bull Do practice only MartialArts techniques whilewearing a doe-boke and dee
bull Keep your old belts youmay want to display themsomeday
bull Tie your belt so the endsare even
Dontbull Let your belt touch the
ground
bull Throw your belt on theground when you arefinished training
bull Wear it draped aroundyour neck
bull Play with it or swingit around
bull Wash your belt(Dont wash out yourknowledge)
bull Remove or add any tapeon your belt
bull Curl or roll your belt itwill not hang correctlywhen you wear it
bull Dry it in the dryer -it will shrink
bull Worry if your belt getsthreadbare This meansthat you have beentraining hard If you area color belt it is probablytime to test for the nextlevel
If you are one of those peo-ple who has an unusuallyhigh ph level you may findthat some of the color beltswill rub color off onto youruniform when you sweatDont worry a black beltwill cover the stain
Since you dont wash yourbelt it will get dirty Longago your white belt wouldget dirtier and dirtier yearafter year until eventuallyit became black Luckilywe have different colorbelts now to symbolize thesame process
If you have just earned anew belt you will noticethat it is very stiff You can
always spot a new beltThe best remedy is to get afew good sweaty workoutsunder your belt to softenit up and make it hangstraight
A threadbare Masters BlackBelt is an emblem of anexperienced practitioner Asthe fabric becomes wornand loses its color the beltswhite inner core is revealedThis process also symbolizesthe cycle of Martial Artstraining the more youlearn the more you realizehow little you know
Your belt is your responsi-bility To remember to takecare of it and bring it toclass is part of your training
If you forget your belt youwill be a no belt for theday and line up after thelowest ranking belt in class
Humility is also part ofthe discipline
1st Degree whiteblack uniformWhite embroidery on belt
2nd Degree grayyellow uniformYellow embroidery on belt
3rd Degree blackgreen uniformGreen embroidery on belt
4th Degree blueblack uniform Blue embroidery on belt5th Degree redblack uniformRed embroidery on belt 14
HOW TO TIE YOUR BELT amp FOLD THE UNIFORM
1 Find the center ofyour belt and place itat your belly buttonseam facing down
3 With a belt end ineach hand take theright side and lay itover the left end andtuck it up under bothlayers
1 Lay the top of theuniform down logofacing the ground
2 Fold one side in atthe shoulder Fold thesleeve back
3 Repeat side andsleeve fold for otherside
4 Fold the pants in halfwidthwise
5 Fold the pants inhalf lengthwise
6 Fold in half againlengthwise
7 Place the pants onthe top and fold it up
8 Fold the belt in halfand loop to secure15
2 Wrap both sides ofthe belt around yourback and back aroundto the front For com-fort and to prevent itfrom falling off ifuntied tuck one insideof the other
4 Now take the leftside and lay it over theright side and bring theend up through thehole Pull tightly The knot forms atriangle that pointstoward your left
CLASS PROCEDUREbeGinninG class
1 Bow as you enter the school
2 Bow to your senior students and instructors
3 Bags can be placed in the locker rooms You may bring your own lock for a locker do notleave items in locker overnight Do not leave valuables unlocked or in your vehicle
4 Key your ID number into the tablet in the room where you will take class
5 You may warm up for class in the Stretching Station in a doe-jahng that is not in use ormay use the running track (14 + older or Black Belt) with a gym membership
6 Remove your shoes bow to enter the mat area and place your shoes in the colorappropriate shelf
7 When the instructor begins your class line up quickly and stand at attention BlackBelts (or highest ranking) will line up along one side from front to back The lines willcontinue while decreasing in ranks
8 The instructor will call everyone to stand at Cha-ryot - attention Never move or fidgetwhile standing at attention
9 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the flags
10 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow tothe instructor All students say ahn-yong ha-shim-ne-ka - How are you Sir- while performing this bow
11 Class will then continue at the instructors commands Remember to always answerYes Sir or No Sir
enDinG class
1 When the instructor calls for you to line up do so quicklyand in the same order as when class began
2 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay- bow to the flags
3 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the instructor All students say Gam-sa-hom-ne-da - Thank you Sir - while performing this bow
4 The instructor will have all students step out with their left foot bend over with feetapart grasping their ankles The instructor will say White Tiger then key-hahp or yelltwo times Each yell is echoed by all students then quickly slide the left foot in to meetthe right clap three times then with two fists raised in the air key-hahp once more Theinstructor will dismiss class you should bow once more before turning around to walkoff
5 Before you step off the mat bow to the flags
6 When leaving for the day turn around and bow inside while at the threshold of the door 16
TIGER TIPFemale and male instructorsin martial arts are allreferred to as Sir There is no gender in theDoe-jahng There is no raceno skin color no financialand no social statusStudents and instructors are recognized for their earned rank only
MESSAGE TO BEGINNERSTo those of you just begin-ning Martial Arts neitherfear your new found prac-tice nor expect too much ofit The majority of beginnersexperience a feeling of inad-equacy with regard to per-forming the movementsinvolved If you feel thisway dont worry it is com-mon and short-lived You arenot an expert yet and noone expects you to do morethan your best If you expecttoo much in the beginningyou will disappoint yourselfExample if you try to eatmore than your stomach willhold you are going to getsick You can digest only acertain amount each time
tips for beGinnersjust like the game SimonSays maintain your positionuntil you have been told tostop or pa-roh
When kicking bags ortargets remember thattechnique and accuracy aremost important It doesnrsquotmatter how fast or how hardyou can kick if you canrsquot hitthe target
When you are called outby the instructor to stepforward run donrsquot walk
If you are going to miss aclass for a week or so callthe school to let us know oryou will receive a call fromthe ldquoattendance policerdquoWe will not let you give upon yourself
Martial Arts are unlike anyother sport or activity Youwill need to use musclesyou didnt even know youhad and will need toacquire new balance andcoordination which willtake time Everyone stinksat this at first
If you are older or not veryflexible come to the schoolearlier to do additionalstretching before class
We want you to try yourbest but as a beginner youmust allow your body to getacclimated to this new activ-ity Trying too hard too soonmay result in an injurywhich will only slow downyour learning process
If you try to runup the mountainyou will fall off
You must train at least twotimes a week if you want tomake any measurable gainsAfter a few months youshould see a difference in theway you look and feel
School age kids should getinto the habit of saving acopy of their report cards -they will need to turn in acopy of it with their testingapplications for new beltsStudents with Ds and Fshave been able to pull theirgrades up to As and Bswhen their next color beltdepends upon it
Students who get involvedin the activities offered at thedoe-jahng make more friends
learn more andlearn faster
We train to music in manyclasses to motivate and toadd rhythm to the warm up drills Music is used inKorean doe-jahngs and for the Olympic training team
You may notice that the temperature is kept warm inthe doe-jahng This is to keepyour muscles warm andreduce injuries
Unlike the movies wherekicks are left sticking out inthe air rechamber your kicksquickly This prevents yourleg from being grabbed andallows for a second technique if necessary
Watch others and learn
Although we always havethe basics techniques areconstantly being replaced byquicker more efficient onesPerfect examples are the sidekick and kicking with theball of your foot These kicksare still great for forms butno longer very effective insparring situationsCompetitors have found that speed and flexibility are gained by pointing thetoes when kicking The side kick although powerfulis slow and can be detectedlong before it reaches its destination17
TIGER TIPAs a beginner youwill have twoenemies the lack ofself-confidence anddiscouragement ndashdont let eitherovercome you
BEGINNER DOS amp DONTS amp SAFETYIf you feel overwhelmedwith so much informationremember that Martial Artsis way of life It is a journeyrather than a destinationand takes a lifetime to fullycomprehend Take it slowlyone step at a time
Dobull Watch the Orientation
bull Make sure we have yourcurrent email address
bull Arrive promptly to warmup and practice
bull Maintain good hygiene
bull Bring necessary equip-ment to each class
bull Attend class regularly
bull Strive to follow schoolregulations
bull Respect the value of yourtraining
bull Log into your Kicksiteaccount to keep updatedon events testings tourna-ments and closings
- Newsletter- Tiger TV Video- Table Tents- LED signs - Facebook page- Website- Class Announcements- Eventsschedule- weekly e-mails- Pawcast bull Demonstrate emotional
and physical control
bull Strive to remain humble
bull Obey the instructor at alltimes
bull Have clean feet
bull Pick up your clothes in thechanging room
bull Kids wait inside to bepicked up
bull Practice your forms athome this is your MartialArt homework
Dontbull Be late for class
bull Wear a dirty uniform
bull Forget your equipment
bull Talk or play in class
bull Miss class
bull Neglect school rules
bull Abuse what you learn
bull Talk too long on the cour-tesy phone in the cafe
bull Show off or brag
bull Ask to go to the bathroomduring class unlessabsolutely necessary
bull Ask to rest unless yourefeeling sick
bull Chew gum in thedoe-jahng
bull Ask to get a drink of waterduring class
bull Powder your feet andtrack it all over the mat
beGinner safetyOften the most dangerousperson in the doe-jahng isyou Most injuries occurwhen students try to bemacho and attempt tokeep up with or outdo theadvanced students in classor fail to properly warm upand pull a muscle
Adults take it easy onthe jumping exercisesRemember whatever goesup must come down
Also be cautious whenturning or pivoting on knees and ankles Stretchout achilles tendons andhamstrings
New Hapkido students needto exercise caution withrolling techniques Use yourarms for rollbars so youdont support the weight ofyour body on your neck
It is the job of the instructorsto make everything LOOKeasy but you will soon dis-cover that the appearance ofease only comes with yearsoften decades of experience
Classes are always closelymonitored by certifiedinstructors If an injury doesoccur a first aid kit is keptnear the locker rooms andin the office
rice for injuries
rest ice compression and elevation Rest your
sore muscles apply icewrap up the injured areaand elevate it
TIGER TIPDont be nervousif your practicepartner is highranking THEY havelearned controlsometimes itsthe white beltsyou have to watchout for
18
THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoArdquo Has a current schedule Knows when the next testing takes place
Has done a projection for approximate date of reaching Black Belt
Plans on achieving black belt and beyond
Regular attendance of 3+ times per week
Arrives early stretches and warms up before class
Makes friends at the school Shows respect for seniors is helpful to juniors
Has a uniform that fits and a spare
Has proper sparring gear Refers other students to join the school
Asks if they can help out Writes and posts positive reviews
Lets staff know if they will be on vacation or will miss classes
Lets an instructor know if they need extra help with a technique
Knows about training aids provided and uses them
Joins a team when they are eligible
Joins us for summer camps Schedules their birthday party at the school
Parents train as well or stay and watch class
Participates in special events
Almost 100 will receive black belt
Welcome to quite possibly one ofthe fairest systems in the worldWhat goes in - is what comes outYou will find no short cuts to earn-ing your rank Rank cannot bebought borrowed or assumed
But also understand your ageyour gender your nationality orphysical condition cannot hinderyour success either There are noexcuses
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoBrdquo Usually gets to testing schedules a make up when they must
miss a test
Attends classes 2 times per week
Parents are usually present in the building during classesbut are sometimes preoccupied
Shows up for class just on time
Will let the office know if there is a spill on the floor or if the restroom needs paper towels
Attends some special events
Brings friends but always the same friends who never enrollto special events
Approximately 75 will receive black belt
19
IS IN YOUR HANDS
20
Your amount of effort put forth(and your effort of your parentsif you are young) will deter-mine the level of your success
Decades of experience haveenabled your instructors to cre-ate a ldquoReport Cardrdquo to list whatit takes to achieve success in theMartial Arts
The fairness of the system issuch Absolutely Everybody canbe a ldquoArdquo student You just haveto make up your mind to beone No matter where you fallon the Report Card chart youalways have the ability toimprove your grade
Through Martial Arts you will learn alesson that is true for all goals andchallenges in your life
If you truly want some-
thing you will find a way
If you donrsquot
you will find an excuse
What do YOU really want
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoCrdquo
Attends classes 1 to 2 times a week
Misses weeks here and there
Puts other activities and sports first
Does not attend special events
Often says nobody told me about that
Doesnt open weekly emails
Turns in testing papers at the last minute
Asks to borrow a manual at the counter so the parent
can quickly find the test answers to turn in test application
Parent is not present for classes
Student has outgrown uniform but parent does
not want to spend the money to buy a new one
Always looking for a sale or cheaper price
Doesnt have proper sparring gear
Does not know about training aids newsletters
videos etc
Will most likely quit before Green Belt
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoDrdquo Gets dropped off for class parent does not come in
(younger students)
Student has to wait for long periods at the school to be picked upsometimes has to call for a ride
Shows up for wrong classes wrong times
Shows up for classes on testing days because they did not knowabout special events being held
No one answers phone messages or emails from the officeindicating that the student is falling behind
Wrinkled and dirty uniform
Is left unattended before and after class staff is expected to babysit
Checks may bounce or drafts fail due to NSF
Not likely to last very long in a membership
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
21
TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
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WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
MONDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
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515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
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730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
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TUESDAY
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
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600-645 TKDSelf DefensePhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
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645-730 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSDragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
WEDNESDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 WEAPONSTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
THURSDAY1200-1245LADY TIGERSTiger Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 FAMILYPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf Defense -Tiger
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-730 LADY POOMSAYCOMPETITION TEAM Dragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
730-815 Wing ChunPhoenix Doejahng
815-900 BLACKSTAFF amp LEADERS
FRIDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 MANUALSTUDY CLASSDragon Doejahng
645-730 TKDBreakingPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 PAHLGWAYTiger Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKDTiger Doejahng
815-10PM LEADERSHIP(1st Friday of month)see officemembership
SATURDAYNO classes on regulartesting days see back
900-945 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
900-1030 ELITESPARRING WGEARTiger Doejahng
945-1030 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
1000-1030 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1030-1100TIGER TOT wSASHTortoise Doejahng
1045-1130 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1045-1130 TKD FormsTiger Doejahng
1100-1130 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDTiger Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1215-100 Jr Management TeamConference Room
100-145 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
130-315 BIRTHDAYPARTIES - see officeto schedule330-530ensp BLACKBELT REHEARSALenspby appointment
TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
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WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
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POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSMartial Arts will teach youhow to protect yourself inthe event of physicalconfrontation but this is themost modest of their bene-fits In addition to helpingyou get and stay physicallyfit Martial Arts can help youminimize stress develop bet-ter focus and self-disciplineand move you along theroad to self-discovery
In each Martial Arts classyoull learn how to harnessyour natural strength Notjust the muscular variety butthe power that lies in yourspirit and mind
chilDren
Childrens classes aredivided by both age and skilllevel All children are taughtat their own pace to developtheir present capabilities andbring out their hiddenpotential The Masters arecommitted to helping eachand every student improveThe goal of the White Tigerchildrens program is to pro-vide benefits that extend
beyondthe wallsof theMartialArtsschoolMany parents doctorsteachers and psychologists find that Martial Arts improve childrens academic progress ndash attention span listeningskills cooperative learning following directions andleadership skills are all areasof training that directly carry over to the academicclassroom
As a society we are becom-ing better educated about the needs of children who suffer from ADD (AttentionDeficit Disorder) and ODD(Oppositional DefiantDisorder) not to mentionpeer pressure andalienation A well-roundedMartial Arts curriculum canhelp your child cope withthese problems and develop
essential physical motorlinguistic perceptual andsocial skills Children asyoung as three years of
age learn fundamen- tal movements
that can improve their sense of balance
and coordination As boys and girls
advance through their training theyll beintroduced to more com-plex drills that will chal-lenge and improve theirability to concentratewhich in turn can elevatetheir self-esteem
teens
As childhood slips awayyoungsters enter a stagewhere they becomeincreasingly independentof their parents Theirphysical growth is readi-ly apparent but theirintellectual and emotion-al development cannot be
ACCURACY
ACHIEVE GOALS
AGILITY
AMBITION
ASPIRATIONSCONFIDENCE
ASSERTIVENESS
BONDING
BUILDS CHARACTER
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
COMMITMENT
CONCENTRATION
COOPERATION
COORDINATION
DEPENDABILITY
DISCIPLINE
EFFORT
ENDURANCE
ENTERTAINMENT
EXERCISE
FITNESS
FLEXIBILITY
FOCUS
FRIENDSHIP
FUN
GENTLENESS
GOODJUDGEMENT
HONESTY
HUMANITY
HUMILITY
IMPROVE GRADES
INCREASE ENERGY
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT7
TIGER TIPSome students havebeen able to discontin-ue medication for ADDand even depressionafter a few monthsof training
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSas easily measuredLines of communicationcan become crossedtangled strained and insome cases completely disconnected Unlikeorganized team sportswhich often fail tonurture the individualMartial Arts canprovide your son ordaughter with thechance to becomestronger and moreflexible and to improvetheir overall health andself-image Theyll cometo recognize the rewardsof hard work and disci-pline which often leadto improved academicperformance Theyllmake friends who sharea healthy interest andtheyll fortify them-selves against negativepeer pressureYoungsters who have
been taught to respecttheir bodies andminds are less likelyto fall prey to usinglife-endangering sub-stances or engaging inactivities that candestroy their health
aDults
White Tiger offersadults a comprehen-sive fitness programClasses are specifical-ly designed toincrease cardiovascu-lar capacity muscularstrength endurance and flexibility They can providean opportunity for weightloss and stress relief In addition training in MartialArts produces benefitsbeyond those of a traditionalexercise program
Martial Arts training isexercise with a purpose
While youimprove yourphysical fitnessyou will also bedevelopingimportant self-defense skillsYou will learn toconfront andcombat yourfears The confi-dence you gainfrom learningself-defenseimproving yourfitness and feel-ing better aboutyourself will
help you cope
with daily situations at homeand work
If you are concerned about your ability to stick with anexercise program MartialArts is the choice for youThe variety of Martial Artstechniques will provide aconstant challenge and therank system will showyour progress and keepyou motivated
families
Today many parents arelooking for activities thatallow the entire family tospend time together Parentsand children can traintogether effectively inMartial Arts because every-one starts as a beginnerDoing Martial Arts togetheras a family allows you towork hard together in orderto improve physical fitnessself confidence anddiscipline while havingfun at the same time
INNER STRENGTH
INTEGRITY
JUSTICE
KINDNESS
KNOWLEDGE
LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
MENTAL STRENGTH
MOTIVATION
OVERCOME PEER
PRESSURE
PATIENCE
PERSEVERANCE
POLITENESS
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
PRIDE
QUALITY TIME
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
REDUCE STRESS
SELF CONTROL
SELF DEFENSE
SELF RELIANCE
SHARING
SINCERITY
SPORT COMPETITION
STRENGTH
TEMPER CONTROL
TONE amp FIRM
TRUST
VITALITY
WISDOM 8
Why boWThe bow is to reflect respectfrom ones soul It can beconsidered the ultimatesymbol in showing respectthat would be difficult toexplain in words Unlike theAmerican handshake whichis sometimes taken forgranted this ancient customdates back to the beginningof time when one man firstapproached another man infriendship and wanted toshow respect for oneanothers presence When aMartial Art student bows tohis instructor he is showingrespect and recognition ofthe instructors higherauthority in the art Whenone student bows toanother he is showingrespect friendship and trustWhen students bow to theAmerican flag at thebeginning and end of classthey are saluting the flagand honoring what itrepresents If the Koreanflag is on display they showtheir respect by bowing to itin recognition of the fact thatKorea is the mother countryof Taekwondo
respectful boW The student comes to atten-tion with cupped hands athis sides The empty handsindicate that he has noweapon The bow is thenmade at least at a forty-fivedegree angle with the facelooking at the floor thenslowly back upward toattention Note This bowdemonstrates total trustrevealing the back of theneck a very vulnerable area
challenGinG boW The student comes to atten-tion with clenched fists atsides the fists as weapons
looking straight into hisopponents face while bowis made at about a thirtydegree angle then back tothe attention positionThis type of bow is usedprimarily for competingin tournaments
Note It would considereddisrespectful to use thechallenging bow whenaddressing your instructora black belt or higherranked student
respect to othersShowing respect to otherson or off the training floor ispart of being a student inMartial Arts While trainingone should show respect atall times including to onesopponents One shouldnever lose patience it is asign of weakness Maintainself-control and self-confidence at all times
9
RESPECTFUL BOW
CHALLENGINGBOW
MARTIAL ARTS ETIQUETTE TIGER TIPIn Korea they say it is themature rice stalk that bows itsfull head It is the hollow stalkwith an empty head that standsup straight defying a bow
DOE-JAHNG ETIQUETTE
sittinG in the doe-jahnGThere are only three ways that students are allowed to sit while wearing the training uniform dur-ing class at testings or special Martial Arts events With the legs crossed on the knees or with thearms wrapped around the knees Students in uniform are never allowed to slouch lean against thewall lean on each other sit on the gymnastics mats sit on the counter or lay down If they areattending an event and chairs are limited they should always offer their chair to a parent eldersenior or guest Do your best to follow the rules and have the confidence to practice them often
etiquette
1 GENERAL BOWING When you bow you must be in a position of attention with your head andupper body bent at 450 (the deeper the bow the more respect you are showing) You must cometo a complete stop and bring the heels of your feet together vigorously
2 BOWING TO SENIOR BLACK BELT When a senior Black Belt or Master Rondy enters theschool for the first time that day the highest ranking student should yell Cha-ryot At thistime no matter what you are doing you should stop completely to face the senior and then thehighest ranking student should say Kyung-nay All students then say Ahn-yong Ha-shim-ne-ka If the highest ranking student fails to do this the next in rank should take over
3 PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS When handing papers or something with writing on it-including an application or certificate always turn the document so the other can read it Bowand use two hands to pass it Always accept with two hands
4 PRESENTATION OF OBjECTS When working with weapons or targets in class always turnthem around to pass them to your partner offering them the handle
5 CONVERSATION Do not interrupt the conversations of others Hands must not be placedinside pockets at any time while conversing with a senior
6 INTRODUCTIONS When introducing people always introduce the junior to the senior
7 ATTENDING TO SENIORS When entering a room the junior must enter first then stand toone side and allow the senior to enter and lead the way
8 SITTING Before sitting down you must wait until your senior is seated comfortably
9 CEREMONY SEATING The seating must be arranged so that the highest ranking is in thecenter with the immediate lower ranking to the right and left and descending in rank
10 CLEANING THE SCHOOL Help with keeping the school clean If you witness a seniorcleaning the school you should immediately take over the task 10
It is very important for thewearer to keep the doe-boke
clean and wrinkle free at alltimes (do not wash the belt)Wear it correctly and treat itwith the respect owed tothis art When in doe-bokeremove all jewelry
(including watches ringsnecklaces and earrings)
Women should wear awhite t-shirt or sportstop under their uniform Black Belts may wear ablack garment under
their uniformYou must have all yourpatches sewn securely onyour doe-boke before yourfirst belt promotion testFollow the guide below toensure proper location ofthe patches
TAEKWONDO DOE-BOKE - UNIFORMThe doe-boke is considered a primary necessity in training for the following reasons
bull Wearing the doe-boke should instill pride in the wearer as a practitioner of Taekwondo
bull It identifies individual capacity and degree of Taekwondo cultural education attained
bull The style of the doe-boke is symbolic of Taekwondos heritage and tradition
bull Rank changes create incentives while at the same time preserve humility
bull It is practical and comfortable for training
AMERICAN FLAG PATCH Sewn two-fingers width belowthe center of shoulder Rightsleeve
TIGER TEAM BLACK BELT CLUB PATCHSewn two-fingers widthbelow the American Flag Patch Members onlyWORLD TKD FEDERATION PATCHSewn over right sideof chest
KOREAN FLAG PATCHSewn two-fingers width below center ofshoulder Left sleeve Red goes up
WHITE TIGER TAEKWONDOSCHOOL PATCHSewn over left side of chest Over your heart
NOTE The doe-boke pictured here is forblack belts only - it has a black V-neckColor belt doe-bokes will have a whiteV-neck New Students should ask aninstructor to write their name in Koreanalong the collarAll doe-bokes should have a large schoollogo on the back It you received yourdoe-boke from this school the logo willalready be screen printed on it The American Flag patch is worn on theright sleeve in martial arts symbolizingdefense only
TIGERTIPWhite Belts willearn a patch everytime they earn astripe The lastpatch is earned byturning in testingpapers
11 Ask the office for the patch sewing service
The simplicity of theMartial Arts traininguniform also serves as away to humble the studentEveryone starts off as abeginner
In Martial Arts it reallydoesnrsquot mater who you areor why yoursquore here Youmay be rich or poor male orfemale young or old blackor white We are all here tolearn the same lessons aboutourselves and about lifeOur status in life is left out-side the door of the school
The only status recognizedin the doe-jahng is yourearned rank All theuniforms are the samewith the exception of theleaders or instructors uniforms
alterations
It is not uncommon foryoung students still grow-ing to go through two orthree different uniforms bythe time they reach BlackBelt The uniform includedin your trial package ispurposely sized large If theuniform is turned up ratherthan cut it can be let downas the student growsIf the sleeves and pant legsare too long have themhemmed It is considereddisrespectful to roll up thesleeves or pant legs whiletraining Having theuniform hemmed will alsoprevent the student fromtripping if it comesunrolled Do not use safety
pins or any metal items onyour uniform This is unsafeto yourself others and themat while training
The smallest size doe-boke isa 000 and the largest regularsize is a 8
Only patches sanctioned byWhite Tiger are permittedon your uniform They mustbe placed in specific placesso everyone can be uniformin the school
WashinG
Keep your uniform cleanand wrinkle free Keep itfolded inside your gym bag
You can wash your uniformin the washer with otherlike colors Do not usebleach you will bleach outthe patches
You may line dry your uni-form or dry it in the dryerIf you use the dryer donrsquotover dry or use the hot set-ting When the uniform isalmost dry remove it andfold it promptly
You may iron your doe-bokebut donrsquot iron over theemblem on the back
styles
The White doe-bokes areused for Taekwondo theBlack doe-bokes for Hapkidothe Adidas 3 stripeuniforms are used for theLeadership Team andspecial colored doe-bokes areused for the demonstrationteams High ranking BlackBelts have different colors
for each degree
It is considered disrespectfulto wear a printed uniformfrom another school whiletraining here at White Tiger(unless you are a visiting guest
with prior permission)
Traditionally only the high-est ranking practitioner onthe mat can wear blackpants This rule excludesclasses in which all thestudents are wearing black
You may not wear just at-shirt and your doe-boke
pants for training in thesummer Our school is airconditioned in the summerand heated in the winter(A luxury not availablein Korea) Wearing theentire uniform is part ofthe discipline Do not mixand match tops amp bottoms
replacements
Of course you may pur-chase additional uniformsat any time break downand purchase anotheruniform when
bull There are yellow stainsthat wonrsquot come out
bull The pant legs only godown to your calf
bull It stinks even after youwash it
HOW TO CARE FOR THE UNIFORM
TIGER TIPUniform in Korean ispronounced Doe-boke with a longvowelnot Doe-bak
12
Want a free uniform
The greatest complimentyou can give your school isa referral that results in anew student White Tiger isproud to present a studentwho referred another with abeautiful embroideredldquoChingoordquo UniformChin-goo means friend inKorean Your referrals iswhat helps this school growand flourish - and we great-ly appreciate it
Need help referring afriend The office can assist
you with providinga VIP Card to give a Tiger TrialProgram or simplyprovide us withtheir address and we will send theminformation
The Chin-goo
uniform comes complete with allembroidered patches
Thank you verymuch
FREE CHIN-GOO UNIFORM
13
HOW TO CARE FOR THE DEE - BELTYour dee or belt is a symbolof all your learned knowl-edge of Taekwondo Your belt is like a blankpiece of paper waiting to bewritten on with all yourMartial Arts knowledge
Everything in Martial Artsserves a purpose There areno useless techniques ormotions with no reasonEven the belt serves to keepthe doe-boke secured and thecolor is a motivator to thestudent as well as a teachingguide to the instructor Aninstructor can glance atyour belt and know whattechniques you havelearned and what youneed to be taught
The knot on your belt hangsin the center just belowyour navel This area isyour key or energy centerThe knot protects thisvulnerable area
Dobull Keep your belt tied
properly
bull If you have an unevenamount of stripes stars orbars display the side withthe most on the right side
bull Keep your belt tiedaround your uniform soyou dont forget it
bull Leave your belt on at alltimes when in uniformunless instructed by yourMaster to do otherwise
bull Do practice only MartialArts techniques whilewearing a doe-boke and dee
bull Keep your old belts youmay want to display themsomeday
bull Tie your belt so the endsare even
Dontbull Let your belt touch the
ground
bull Throw your belt on theground when you arefinished training
bull Wear it draped aroundyour neck
bull Play with it or swingit around
bull Wash your belt(Dont wash out yourknowledge)
bull Remove or add any tapeon your belt
bull Curl or roll your belt itwill not hang correctlywhen you wear it
bull Dry it in the dryer -it will shrink
bull Worry if your belt getsthreadbare This meansthat you have beentraining hard If you area color belt it is probablytime to test for the nextlevel
If you are one of those peo-ple who has an unusuallyhigh ph level you may findthat some of the color beltswill rub color off onto youruniform when you sweatDont worry a black beltwill cover the stain
Since you dont wash yourbelt it will get dirty Longago your white belt wouldget dirtier and dirtier yearafter year until eventuallyit became black Luckilywe have different colorbelts now to symbolize thesame process
If you have just earned anew belt you will noticethat it is very stiff You can
always spot a new beltThe best remedy is to get afew good sweaty workoutsunder your belt to softenit up and make it hangstraight
A threadbare Masters BlackBelt is an emblem of anexperienced practitioner Asthe fabric becomes wornand loses its color the beltswhite inner core is revealedThis process also symbolizesthe cycle of Martial Artstraining the more youlearn the more you realizehow little you know
Your belt is your responsi-bility To remember to takecare of it and bring it toclass is part of your training
If you forget your belt youwill be a no belt for theday and line up after thelowest ranking belt in class
Humility is also part ofthe discipline
1st Degree whiteblack uniformWhite embroidery on belt
2nd Degree grayyellow uniformYellow embroidery on belt
3rd Degree blackgreen uniformGreen embroidery on belt
4th Degree blueblack uniform Blue embroidery on belt5th Degree redblack uniformRed embroidery on belt 14
HOW TO TIE YOUR BELT amp FOLD THE UNIFORM
1 Find the center ofyour belt and place itat your belly buttonseam facing down
3 With a belt end ineach hand take theright side and lay itover the left end andtuck it up under bothlayers
1 Lay the top of theuniform down logofacing the ground
2 Fold one side in atthe shoulder Fold thesleeve back
3 Repeat side andsleeve fold for otherside
4 Fold the pants in halfwidthwise
5 Fold the pants inhalf lengthwise
6 Fold in half againlengthwise
7 Place the pants onthe top and fold it up
8 Fold the belt in halfand loop to secure15
2 Wrap both sides ofthe belt around yourback and back aroundto the front For com-fort and to prevent itfrom falling off ifuntied tuck one insideof the other
4 Now take the leftside and lay it over theright side and bring theend up through thehole Pull tightly The knot forms atriangle that pointstoward your left
CLASS PROCEDUREbeGinninG class
1 Bow as you enter the school
2 Bow to your senior students and instructors
3 Bags can be placed in the locker rooms You may bring your own lock for a locker do notleave items in locker overnight Do not leave valuables unlocked or in your vehicle
4 Key your ID number into the tablet in the room where you will take class
5 You may warm up for class in the Stretching Station in a doe-jahng that is not in use ormay use the running track (14 + older or Black Belt) with a gym membership
6 Remove your shoes bow to enter the mat area and place your shoes in the colorappropriate shelf
7 When the instructor begins your class line up quickly and stand at attention BlackBelts (or highest ranking) will line up along one side from front to back The lines willcontinue while decreasing in ranks
8 The instructor will call everyone to stand at Cha-ryot - attention Never move or fidgetwhile standing at attention
9 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the flags
10 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow tothe instructor All students say ahn-yong ha-shim-ne-ka - How are you Sir- while performing this bow
11 Class will then continue at the instructors commands Remember to always answerYes Sir or No Sir
enDinG class
1 When the instructor calls for you to line up do so quicklyand in the same order as when class began
2 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay- bow to the flags
3 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the instructor All students say Gam-sa-hom-ne-da - Thank you Sir - while performing this bow
4 The instructor will have all students step out with their left foot bend over with feetapart grasping their ankles The instructor will say White Tiger then key-hahp or yelltwo times Each yell is echoed by all students then quickly slide the left foot in to meetthe right clap three times then with two fists raised in the air key-hahp once more Theinstructor will dismiss class you should bow once more before turning around to walkoff
5 Before you step off the mat bow to the flags
6 When leaving for the day turn around and bow inside while at the threshold of the door 16
TIGER TIPFemale and male instructorsin martial arts are allreferred to as Sir There is no gender in theDoe-jahng There is no raceno skin color no financialand no social statusStudents and instructors are recognized for their earned rank only
MESSAGE TO BEGINNERSTo those of you just begin-ning Martial Arts neitherfear your new found prac-tice nor expect too much ofit The majority of beginnersexperience a feeling of inad-equacy with regard to per-forming the movementsinvolved If you feel thisway dont worry it is com-mon and short-lived You arenot an expert yet and noone expects you to do morethan your best If you expecttoo much in the beginningyou will disappoint yourselfExample if you try to eatmore than your stomach willhold you are going to getsick You can digest only acertain amount each time
tips for beGinnersjust like the game SimonSays maintain your positionuntil you have been told tostop or pa-roh
When kicking bags ortargets remember thattechnique and accuracy aremost important It doesnrsquotmatter how fast or how hardyou can kick if you canrsquot hitthe target
When you are called outby the instructor to stepforward run donrsquot walk
If you are going to miss aclass for a week or so callthe school to let us know oryou will receive a call fromthe ldquoattendance policerdquoWe will not let you give upon yourself
Martial Arts are unlike anyother sport or activity Youwill need to use musclesyou didnt even know youhad and will need toacquire new balance andcoordination which willtake time Everyone stinksat this at first
If you are older or not veryflexible come to the schoolearlier to do additionalstretching before class
We want you to try yourbest but as a beginner youmust allow your body to getacclimated to this new activ-ity Trying too hard too soonmay result in an injurywhich will only slow downyour learning process
If you try to runup the mountainyou will fall off
You must train at least twotimes a week if you want tomake any measurable gainsAfter a few months youshould see a difference in theway you look and feel
School age kids should getinto the habit of saving acopy of their report cards -they will need to turn in acopy of it with their testingapplications for new beltsStudents with Ds and Fshave been able to pull theirgrades up to As and Bswhen their next color beltdepends upon it
Students who get involvedin the activities offered at thedoe-jahng make more friends
learn more andlearn faster
We train to music in manyclasses to motivate and toadd rhythm to the warm up drills Music is used inKorean doe-jahngs and for the Olympic training team
You may notice that the temperature is kept warm inthe doe-jahng This is to keepyour muscles warm andreduce injuries
Unlike the movies wherekicks are left sticking out inthe air rechamber your kicksquickly This prevents yourleg from being grabbed andallows for a second technique if necessary
Watch others and learn
Although we always havethe basics techniques areconstantly being replaced byquicker more efficient onesPerfect examples are the sidekick and kicking with theball of your foot These kicksare still great for forms butno longer very effective insparring situationsCompetitors have found that speed and flexibility are gained by pointing thetoes when kicking The side kick although powerfulis slow and can be detectedlong before it reaches its destination17
TIGER TIPAs a beginner youwill have twoenemies the lack ofself-confidence anddiscouragement ndashdont let eitherovercome you
BEGINNER DOS amp DONTS amp SAFETYIf you feel overwhelmedwith so much informationremember that Martial Artsis way of life It is a journeyrather than a destinationand takes a lifetime to fullycomprehend Take it slowlyone step at a time
Dobull Watch the Orientation
bull Make sure we have yourcurrent email address
bull Arrive promptly to warmup and practice
bull Maintain good hygiene
bull Bring necessary equip-ment to each class
bull Attend class regularly
bull Strive to follow schoolregulations
bull Respect the value of yourtraining
bull Log into your Kicksiteaccount to keep updatedon events testings tourna-ments and closings
- Newsletter- Tiger TV Video- Table Tents- LED signs - Facebook page- Website- Class Announcements- Eventsschedule- weekly e-mails- Pawcast bull Demonstrate emotional
and physical control
bull Strive to remain humble
bull Obey the instructor at alltimes
bull Have clean feet
bull Pick up your clothes in thechanging room
bull Kids wait inside to bepicked up
bull Practice your forms athome this is your MartialArt homework
Dontbull Be late for class
bull Wear a dirty uniform
bull Forget your equipment
bull Talk or play in class
bull Miss class
bull Neglect school rules
bull Abuse what you learn
bull Talk too long on the cour-tesy phone in the cafe
bull Show off or brag
bull Ask to go to the bathroomduring class unlessabsolutely necessary
bull Ask to rest unless yourefeeling sick
bull Chew gum in thedoe-jahng
bull Ask to get a drink of waterduring class
bull Powder your feet andtrack it all over the mat
beGinner safetyOften the most dangerousperson in the doe-jahng isyou Most injuries occurwhen students try to bemacho and attempt tokeep up with or outdo theadvanced students in classor fail to properly warm upand pull a muscle
Adults take it easy onthe jumping exercisesRemember whatever goesup must come down
Also be cautious whenturning or pivoting on knees and ankles Stretchout achilles tendons andhamstrings
New Hapkido students needto exercise caution withrolling techniques Use yourarms for rollbars so youdont support the weight ofyour body on your neck
It is the job of the instructorsto make everything LOOKeasy but you will soon dis-cover that the appearance ofease only comes with yearsoften decades of experience
Classes are always closelymonitored by certifiedinstructors If an injury doesoccur a first aid kit is keptnear the locker rooms andin the office
rice for injuries
rest ice compression and elevation Rest your
sore muscles apply icewrap up the injured areaand elevate it
TIGER TIPDont be nervousif your practicepartner is highranking THEY havelearned controlsometimes itsthe white beltsyou have to watchout for
18
THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoArdquo Has a current schedule Knows when the next testing takes place
Has done a projection for approximate date of reaching Black Belt
Plans on achieving black belt and beyond
Regular attendance of 3+ times per week
Arrives early stretches and warms up before class
Makes friends at the school Shows respect for seniors is helpful to juniors
Has a uniform that fits and a spare
Has proper sparring gear Refers other students to join the school
Asks if they can help out Writes and posts positive reviews
Lets staff know if they will be on vacation or will miss classes
Lets an instructor know if they need extra help with a technique
Knows about training aids provided and uses them
Joins a team when they are eligible
Joins us for summer camps Schedules their birthday party at the school
Parents train as well or stay and watch class
Participates in special events
Almost 100 will receive black belt
Welcome to quite possibly one ofthe fairest systems in the worldWhat goes in - is what comes outYou will find no short cuts to earn-ing your rank Rank cannot bebought borrowed or assumed
But also understand your ageyour gender your nationality orphysical condition cannot hinderyour success either There are noexcuses
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoBrdquo Usually gets to testing schedules a make up when they must
miss a test
Attends classes 2 times per week
Parents are usually present in the building during classesbut are sometimes preoccupied
Shows up for class just on time
Will let the office know if there is a spill on the floor or if the restroom needs paper towels
Attends some special events
Brings friends but always the same friends who never enrollto special events
Approximately 75 will receive black belt
19
IS IN YOUR HANDS
20
Your amount of effort put forth(and your effort of your parentsif you are young) will deter-mine the level of your success
Decades of experience haveenabled your instructors to cre-ate a ldquoReport Cardrdquo to list whatit takes to achieve success in theMartial Arts
The fairness of the system issuch Absolutely Everybody canbe a ldquoArdquo student You just haveto make up your mind to beone No matter where you fallon the Report Card chart youalways have the ability toimprove your grade
Through Martial Arts you will learn alesson that is true for all goals andchallenges in your life
If you truly want some-
thing you will find a way
If you donrsquot
you will find an excuse
What do YOU really want
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoCrdquo
Attends classes 1 to 2 times a week
Misses weeks here and there
Puts other activities and sports first
Does not attend special events
Often says nobody told me about that
Doesnt open weekly emails
Turns in testing papers at the last minute
Asks to borrow a manual at the counter so the parent
can quickly find the test answers to turn in test application
Parent is not present for classes
Student has outgrown uniform but parent does
not want to spend the money to buy a new one
Always looking for a sale or cheaper price
Doesnt have proper sparring gear
Does not know about training aids newsletters
videos etc
Will most likely quit before Green Belt
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoDrdquo Gets dropped off for class parent does not come in
(younger students)
Student has to wait for long periods at the school to be picked upsometimes has to call for a ride
Shows up for wrong classes wrong times
Shows up for classes on testing days because they did not knowabout special events being held
No one answers phone messages or emails from the officeindicating that the student is falling behind
Wrinkled and dirty uniform
Is left unattended before and after class staff is expected to babysit
Checks may bounce or drafts fail due to NSF
Not likely to last very long in a membership
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
21
TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
23
WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
MONDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
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730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
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TUESDAY
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
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600-645 TKDSelf DefensePhoenix Doejahng
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645-730 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSDragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
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WEDNESDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 WEAPONSTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
THURSDAY1200-1245LADY TIGERSTiger Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 FAMILYPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf Defense -Tiger
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-730 LADY POOMSAYCOMPETITION TEAM Dragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
730-815 Wing ChunPhoenix Doejahng
815-900 BLACKSTAFF amp LEADERS
FRIDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 MANUALSTUDY CLASSDragon Doejahng
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730-815 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKDTiger Doejahng
815-10PM LEADERSHIP(1st Friday of month)see officemembership
SATURDAYNO classes on regulartesting days see back
900-945 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
900-1030 ELITESPARRING WGEARTiger Doejahng
945-1030 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
1000-1030 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1030-1100TIGER TOT wSASHTortoise Doejahng
1045-1130 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1045-1130 TKD FormsTiger Doejahng
1100-1130 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDTiger Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1215-100 Jr Management TeamConference Room
100-145 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
130-315 BIRTHDAYPARTIES - see officeto schedule330-530ensp BLACKBELT REHEARSALenspby appointment
TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
24
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WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
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KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
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POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSas easily measuredLines of communicationcan become crossedtangled strained and insome cases completely disconnected Unlikeorganized team sportswhich often fail tonurture the individualMartial Arts canprovide your son ordaughter with thechance to becomestronger and moreflexible and to improvetheir overall health andself-image Theyll cometo recognize the rewardsof hard work and disci-pline which often leadto improved academicperformance Theyllmake friends who sharea healthy interest andtheyll fortify them-selves against negativepeer pressureYoungsters who have
been taught to respecttheir bodies andminds are less likelyto fall prey to usinglife-endangering sub-stances or engaging inactivities that candestroy their health
aDults
White Tiger offersadults a comprehen-sive fitness programClasses are specifical-ly designed toincrease cardiovascu-lar capacity muscularstrength endurance and flexibility They can providean opportunity for weightloss and stress relief In addition training in MartialArts produces benefitsbeyond those of a traditionalexercise program
Martial Arts training isexercise with a purpose
While youimprove yourphysical fitnessyou will also bedevelopingimportant self-defense skillsYou will learn toconfront andcombat yourfears The confi-dence you gainfrom learningself-defenseimproving yourfitness and feel-ing better aboutyourself will
help you cope
with daily situations at homeand work
If you are concerned about your ability to stick with anexercise program MartialArts is the choice for youThe variety of Martial Artstechniques will provide aconstant challenge and therank system will showyour progress and keepyou motivated
families
Today many parents arelooking for activities thatallow the entire family tospend time together Parentsand children can traintogether effectively inMartial Arts because every-one starts as a beginnerDoing Martial Arts togetheras a family allows you towork hard together in orderto improve physical fitnessself confidence anddiscipline while havingfun at the same time
INNER STRENGTH
INTEGRITY
JUSTICE
KINDNESS
KNOWLEDGE
LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
MENTAL STRENGTH
MOTIVATION
OVERCOME PEER
PRESSURE
PATIENCE
PERSEVERANCE
POLITENESS
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
PRIDE
QUALITY TIME
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
REDUCE STRESS
SELF CONTROL
SELF DEFENSE
SELF RELIANCE
SHARING
SINCERITY
SPORT COMPETITION
STRENGTH
TEMPER CONTROL
TONE amp FIRM
TRUST
VITALITY
WISDOM 8
Why boWThe bow is to reflect respectfrom ones soul It can beconsidered the ultimatesymbol in showing respectthat would be difficult toexplain in words Unlike theAmerican handshake whichis sometimes taken forgranted this ancient customdates back to the beginningof time when one man firstapproached another man infriendship and wanted toshow respect for oneanothers presence When aMartial Art student bows tohis instructor he is showingrespect and recognition ofthe instructors higherauthority in the art Whenone student bows toanother he is showingrespect friendship and trustWhen students bow to theAmerican flag at thebeginning and end of classthey are saluting the flagand honoring what itrepresents If the Koreanflag is on display they showtheir respect by bowing to itin recognition of the fact thatKorea is the mother countryof Taekwondo
respectful boW The student comes to atten-tion with cupped hands athis sides The empty handsindicate that he has noweapon The bow is thenmade at least at a forty-fivedegree angle with the facelooking at the floor thenslowly back upward toattention Note This bowdemonstrates total trustrevealing the back of theneck a very vulnerable area
challenGinG boW The student comes to atten-tion with clenched fists atsides the fists as weapons
looking straight into hisopponents face while bowis made at about a thirtydegree angle then back tothe attention positionThis type of bow is usedprimarily for competingin tournaments
Note It would considereddisrespectful to use thechallenging bow whenaddressing your instructora black belt or higherranked student
respect to othersShowing respect to otherson or off the training floor ispart of being a student inMartial Arts While trainingone should show respect atall times including to onesopponents One shouldnever lose patience it is asign of weakness Maintainself-control and self-confidence at all times
9
RESPECTFUL BOW
CHALLENGINGBOW
MARTIAL ARTS ETIQUETTE TIGER TIPIn Korea they say it is themature rice stalk that bows itsfull head It is the hollow stalkwith an empty head that standsup straight defying a bow
DOE-JAHNG ETIQUETTE
sittinG in the doe-jahnGThere are only three ways that students are allowed to sit while wearing the training uniform dur-ing class at testings or special Martial Arts events With the legs crossed on the knees or with thearms wrapped around the knees Students in uniform are never allowed to slouch lean against thewall lean on each other sit on the gymnastics mats sit on the counter or lay down If they areattending an event and chairs are limited they should always offer their chair to a parent eldersenior or guest Do your best to follow the rules and have the confidence to practice them often
etiquette
1 GENERAL BOWING When you bow you must be in a position of attention with your head andupper body bent at 450 (the deeper the bow the more respect you are showing) You must cometo a complete stop and bring the heels of your feet together vigorously
2 BOWING TO SENIOR BLACK BELT When a senior Black Belt or Master Rondy enters theschool for the first time that day the highest ranking student should yell Cha-ryot At thistime no matter what you are doing you should stop completely to face the senior and then thehighest ranking student should say Kyung-nay All students then say Ahn-yong Ha-shim-ne-ka If the highest ranking student fails to do this the next in rank should take over
3 PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS When handing papers or something with writing on it-including an application or certificate always turn the document so the other can read it Bowand use two hands to pass it Always accept with two hands
4 PRESENTATION OF OBjECTS When working with weapons or targets in class always turnthem around to pass them to your partner offering them the handle
5 CONVERSATION Do not interrupt the conversations of others Hands must not be placedinside pockets at any time while conversing with a senior
6 INTRODUCTIONS When introducing people always introduce the junior to the senior
7 ATTENDING TO SENIORS When entering a room the junior must enter first then stand toone side and allow the senior to enter and lead the way
8 SITTING Before sitting down you must wait until your senior is seated comfortably
9 CEREMONY SEATING The seating must be arranged so that the highest ranking is in thecenter with the immediate lower ranking to the right and left and descending in rank
10 CLEANING THE SCHOOL Help with keeping the school clean If you witness a seniorcleaning the school you should immediately take over the task 10
It is very important for thewearer to keep the doe-boke
clean and wrinkle free at alltimes (do not wash the belt)Wear it correctly and treat itwith the respect owed tothis art When in doe-bokeremove all jewelry
(including watches ringsnecklaces and earrings)
Women should wear awhite t-shirt or sportstop under their uniform Black Belts may wear ablack garment under
their uniformYou must have all yourpatches sewn securely onyour doe-boke before yourfirst belt promotion testFollow the guide below toensure proper location ofthe patches
TAEKWONDO DOE-BOKE - UNIFORMThe doe-boke is considered a primary necessity in training for the following reasons
bull Wearing the doe-boke should instill pride in the wearer as a practitioner of Taekwondo
bull It identifies individual capacity and degree of Taekwondo cultural education attained
bull The style of the doe-boke is symbolic of Taekwondos heritage and tradition
bull Rank changes create incentives while at the same time preserve humility
bull It is practical and comfortable for training
AMERICAN FLAG PATCH Sewn two-fingers width belowthe center of shoulder Rightsleeve
TIGER TEAM BLACK BELT CLUB PATCHSewn two-fingers widthbelow the American Flag Patch Members onlyWORLD TKD FEDERATION PATCHSewn over right sideof chest
KOREAN FLAG PATCHSewn two-fingers width below center ofshoulder Left sleeve Red goes up
WHITE TIGER TAEKWONDOSCHOOL PATCHSewn over left side of chest Over your heart
NOTE The doe-boke pictured here is forblack belts only - it has a black V-neckColor belt doe-bokes will have a whiteV-neck New Students should ask aninstructor to write their name in Koreanalong the collarAll doe-bokes should have a large schoollogo on the back It you received yourdoe-boke from this school the logo willalready be screen printed on it The American Flag patch is worn on theright sleeve in martial arts symbolizingdefense only
TIGERTIPWhite Belts willearn a patch everytime they earn astripe The lastpatch is earned byturning in testingpapers
11 Ask the office for the patch sewing service
The simplicity of theMartial Arts traininguniform also serves as away to humble the studentEveryone starts off as abeginner
In Martial Arts it reallydoesnrsquot mater who you areor why yoursquore here Youmay be rich or poor male orfemale young or old blackor white We are all here tolearn the same lessons aboutourselves and about lifeOur status in life is left out-side the door of the school
The only status recognizedin the doe-jahng is yourearned rank All theuniforms are the samewith the exception of theleaders or instructors uniforms
alterations
It is not uncommon foryoung students still grow-ing to go through two orthree different uniforms bythe time they reach BlackBelt The uniform includedin your trial package ispurposely sized large If theuniform is turned up ratherthan cut it can be let downas the student growsIf the sleeves and pant legsare too long have themhemmed It is considereddisrespectful to roll up thesleeves or pant legs whiletraining Having theuniform hemmed will alsoprevent the student fromtripping if it comesunrolled Do not use safety
pins or any metal items onyour uniform This is unsafeto yourself others and themat while training
The smallest size doe-boke isa 000 and the largest regularsize is a 8
Only patches sanctioned byWhite Tiger are permittedon your uniform They mustbe placed in specific placesso everyone can be uniformin the school
WashinG
Keep your uniform cleanand wrinkle free Keep itfolded inside your gym bag
You can wash your uniformin the washer with otherlike colors Do not usebleach you will bleach outthe patches
You may line dry your uni-form or dry it in the dryerIf you use the dryer donrsquotover dry or use the hot set-ting When the uniform isalmost dry remove it andfold it promptly
You may iron your doe-bokebut donrsquot iron over theemblem on the back
styles
The White doe-bokes areused for Taekwondo theBlack doe-bokes for Hapkidothe Adidas 3 stripeuniforms are used for theLeadership Team andspecial colored doe-bokes areused for the demonstrationteams High ranking BlackBelts have different colors
for each degree
It is considered disrespectfulto wear a printed uniformfrom another school whiletraining here at White Tiger(unless you are a visiting guest
with prior permission)
Traditionally only the high-est ranking practitioner onthe mat can wear blackpants This rule excludesclasses in which all thestudents are wearing black
You may not wear just at-shirt and your doe-boke
pants for training in thesummer Our school is airconditioned in the summerand heated in the winter(A luxury not availablein Korea) Wearing theentire uniform is part ofthe discipline Do not mixand match tops amp bottoms
replacements
Of course you may pur-chase additional uniformsat any time break downand purchase anotheruniform when
bull There are yellow stainsthat wonrsquot come out
bull The pant legs only godown to your calf
bull It stinks even after youwash it
HOW TO CARE FOR THE UNIFORM
TIGER TIPUniform in Korean ispronounced Doe-boke with a longvowelnot Doe-bak
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Want a free uniform
The greatest complimentyou can give your school isa referral that results in anew student White Tiger isproud to present a studentwho referred another with abeautiful embroideredldquoChingoordquo UniformChin-goo means friend inKorean Your referrals iswhat helps this school growand flourish - and we great-ly appreciate it
Need help referring afriend The office can assist
you with providinga VIP Card to give a Tiger TrialProgram or simplyprovide us withtheir address and we will send theminformation
The Chin-goo
uniform comes complete with allembroidered patches
Thank you verymuch
FREE CHIN-GOO UNIFORM
13
HOW TO CARE FOR THE DEE - BELTYour dee or belt is a symbolof all your learned knowl-edge of Taekwondo Your belt is like a blankpiece of paper waiting to bewritten on with all yourMartial Arts knowledge
Everything in Martial Artsserves a purpose There areno useless techniques ormotions with no reasonEven the belt serves to keepthe doe-boke secured and thecolor is a motivator to thestudent as well as a teachingguide to the instructor Aninstructor can glance atyour belt and know whattechniques you havelearned and what youneed to be taught
The knot on your belt hangsin the center just belowyour navel This area isyour key or energy centerThe knot protects thisvulnerable area
Dobull Keep your belt tied
properly
bull If you have an unevenamount of stripes stars orbars display the side withthe most on the right side
bull Keep your belt tiedaround your uniform soyou dont forget it
bull Leave your belt on at alltimes when in uniformunless instructed by yourMaster to do otherwise
bull Do practice only MartialArts techniques whilewearing a doe-boke and dee
bull Keep your old belts youmay want to display themsomeday
bull Tie your belt so the endsare even
Dontbull Let your belt touch the
ground
bull Throw your belt on theground when you arefinished training
bull Wear it draped aroundyour neck
bull Play with it or swingit around
bull Wash your belt(Dont wash out yourknowledge)
bull Remove or add any tapeon your belt
bull Curl or roll your belt itwill not hang correctlywhen you wear it
bull Dry it in the dryer -it will shrink
bull Worry if your belt getsthreadbare This meansthat you have beentraining hard If you area color belt it is probablytime to test for the nextlevel
If you are one of those peo-ple who has an unusuallyhigh ph level you may findthat some of the color beltswill rub color off onto youruniform when you sweatDont worry a black beltwill cover the stain
Since you dont wash yourbelt it will get dirty Longago your white belt wouldget dirtier and dirtier yearafter year until eventuallyit became black Luckilywe have different colorbelts now to symbolize thesame process
If you have just earned anew belt you will noticethat it is very stiff You can
always spot a new beltThe best remedy is to get afew good sweaty workoutsunder your belt to softenit up and make it hangstraight
A threadbare Masters BlackBelt is an emblem of anexperienced practitioner Asthe fabric becomes wornand loses its color the beltswhite inner core is revealedThis process also symbolizesthe cycle of Martial Artstraining the more youlearn the more you realizehow little you know
Your belt is your responsi-bility To remember to takecare of it and bring it toclass is part of your training
If you forget your belt youwill be a no belt for theday and line up after thelowest ranking belt in class
Humility is also part ofthe discipline
1st Degree whiteblack uniformWhite embroidery on belt
2nd Degree grayyellow uniformYellow embroidery on belt
3rd Degree blackgreen uniformGreen embroidery on belt
4th Degree blueblack uniform Blue embroidery on belt5th Degree redblack uniformRed embroidery on belt 14
HOW TO TIE YOUR BELT amp FOLD THE UNIFORM
1 Find the center ofyour belt and place itat your belly buttonseam facing down
3 With a belt end ineach hand take theright side and lay itover the left end andtuck it up under bothlayers
1 Lay the top of theuniform down logofacing the ground
2 Fold one side in atthe shoulder Fold thesleeve back
3 Repeat side andsleeve fold for otherside
4 Fold the pants in halfwidthwise
5 Fold the pants inhalf lengthwise
6 Fold in half againlengthwise
7 Place the pants onthe top and fold it up
8 Fold the belt in halfand loop to secure15
2 Wrap both sides ofthe belt around yourback and back aroundto the front For com-fort and to prevent itfrom falling off ifuntied tuck one insideof the other
4 Now take the leftside and lay it over theright side and bring theend up through thehole Pull tightly The knot forms atriangle that pointstoward your left
CLASS PROCEDUREbeGinninG class
1 Bow as you enter the school
2 Bow to your senior students and instructors
3 Bags can be placed in the locker rooms You may bring your own lock for a locker do notleave items in locker overnight Do not leave valuables unlocked or in your vehicle
4 Key your ID number into the tablet in the room where you will take class
5 You may warm up for class in the Stretching Station in a doe-jahng that is not in use ormay use the running track (14 + older or Black Belt) with a gym membership
6 Remove your shoes bow to enter the mat area and place your shoes in the colorappropriate shelf
7 When the instructor begins your class line up quickly and stand at attention BlackBelts (or highest ranking) will line up along one side from front to back The lines willcontinue while decreasing in ranks
8 The instructor will call everyone to stand at Cha-ryot - attention Never move or fidgetwhile standing at attention
9 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the flags
10 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow tothe instructor All students say ahn-yong ha-shim-ne-ka - How are you Sir- while performing this bow
11 Class will then continue at the instructors commands Remember to always answerYes Sir or No Sir
enDinG class
1 When the instructor calls for you to line up do so quicklyand in the same order as when class began
2 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay- bow to the flags
3 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the instructor All students say Gam-sa-hom-ne-da - Thank you Sir - while performing this bow
4 The instructor will have all students step out with their left foot bend over with feetapart grasping their ankles The instructor will say White Tiger then key-hahp or yelltwo times Each yell is echoed by all students then quickly slide the left foot in to meetthe right clap three times then with two fists raised in the air key-hahp once more Theinstructor will dismiss class you should bow once more before turning around to walkoff
5 Before you step off the mat bow to the flags
6 When leaving for the day turn around and bow inside while at the threshold of the door 16
TIGER TIPFemale and male instructorsin martial arts are allreferred to as Sir There is no gender in theDoe-jahng There is no raceno skin color no financialand no social statusStudents and instructors are recognized for their earned rank only
MESSAGE TO BEGINNERSTo those of you just begin-ning Martial Arts neitherfear your new found prac-tice nor expect too much ofit The majority of beginnersexperience a feeling of inad-equacy with regard to per-forming the movementsinvolved If you feel thisway dont worry it is com-mon and short-lived You arenot an expert yet and noone expects you to do morethan your best If you expecttoo much in the beginningyou will disappoint yourselfExample if you try to eatmore than your stomach willhold you are going to getsick You can digest only acertain amount each time
tips for beGinnersjust like the game SimonSays maintain your positionuntil you have been told tostop or pa-roh
When kicking bags ortargets remember thattechnique and accuracy aremost important It doesnrsquotmatter how fast or how hardyou can kick if you canrsquot hitthe target
When you are called outby the instructor to stepforward run donrsquot walk
If you are going to miss aclass for a week or so callthe school to let us know oryou will receive a call fromthe ldquoattendance policerdquoWe will not let you give upon yourself
Martial Arts are unlike anyother sport or activity Youwill need to use musclesyou didnt even know youhad and will need toacquire new balance andcoordination which willtake time Everyone stinksat this at first
If you are older or not veryflexible come to the schoolearlier to do additionalstretching before class
We want you to try yourbest but as a beginner youmust allow your body to getacclimated to this new activ-ity Trying too hard too soonmay result in an injurywhich will only slow downyour learning process
If you try to runup the mountainyou will fall off
You must train at least twotimes a week if you want tomake any measurable gainsAfter a few months youshould see a difference in theway you look and feel
School age kids should getinto the habit of saving acopy of their report cards -they will need to turn in acopy of it with their testingapplications for new beltsStudents with Ds and Fshave been able to pull theirgrades up to As and Bswhen their next color beltdepends upon it
Students who get involvedin the activities offered at thedoe-jahng make more friends
learn more andlearn faster
We train to music in manyclasses to motivate and toadd rhythm to the warm up drills Music is used inKorean doe-jahngs and for the Olympic training team
You may notice that the temperature is kept warm inthe doe-jahng This is to keepyour muscles warm andreduce injuries
Unlike the movies wherekicks are left sticking out inthe air rechamber your kicksquickly This prevents yourleg from being grabbed andallows for a second technique if necessary
Watch others and learn
Although we always havethe basics techniques areconstantly being replaced byquicker more efficient onesPerfect examples are the sidekick and kicking with theball of your foot These kicksare still great for forms butno longer very effective insparring situationsCompetitors have found that speed and flexibility are gained by pointing thetoes when kicking The side kick although powerfulis slow and can be detectedlong before it reaches its destination17
TIGER TIPAs a beginner youwill have twoenemies the lack ofself-confidence anddiscouragement ndashdont let eitherovercome you
BEGINNER DOS amp DONTS amp SAFETYIf you feel overwhelmedwith so much informationremember that Martial Artsis way of life It is a journeyrather than a destinationand takes a lifetime to fullycomprehend Take it slowlyone step at a time
Dobull Watch the Orientation
bull Make sure we have yourcurrent email address
bull Arrive promptly to warmup and practice
bull Maintain good hygiene
bull Bring necessary equip-ment to each class
bull Attend class regularly
bull Strive to follow schoolregulations
bull Respect the value of yourtraining
bull Log into your Kicksiteaccount to keep updatedon events testings tourna-ments and closings
- Newsletter- Tiger TV Video- Table Tents- LED signs - Facebook page- Website- Class Announcements- Eventsschedule- weekly e-mails- Pawcast bull Demonstrate emotional
and physical control
bull Strive to remain humble
bull Obey the instructor at alltimes
bull Have clean feet
bull Pick up your clothes in thechanging room
bull Kids wait inside to bepicked up
bull Practice your forms athome this is your MartialArt homework
Dontbull Be late for class
bull Wear a dirty uniform
bull Forget your equipment
bull Talk or play in class
bull Miss class
bull Neglect school rules
bull Abuse what you learn
bull Talk too long on the cour-tesy phone in the cafe
bull Show off or brag
bull Ask to go to the bathroomduring class unlessabsolutely necessary
bull Ask to rest unless yourefeeling sick
bull Chew gum in thedoe-jahng
bull Ask to get a drink of waterduring class
bull Powder your feet andtrack it all over the mat
beGinner safetyOften the most dangerousperson in the doe-jahng isyou Most injuries occurwhen students try to bemacho and attempt tokeep up with or outdo theadvanced students in classor fail to properly warm upand pull a muscle
Adults take it easy onthe jumping exercisesRemember whatever goesup must come down
Also be cautious whenturning or pivoting on knees and ankles Stretchout achilles tendons andhamstrings
New Hapkido students needto exercise caution withrolling techniques Use yourarms for rollbars so youdont support the weight ofyour body on your neck
It is the job of the instructorsto make everything LOOKeasy but you will soon dis-cover that the appearance ofease only comes with yearsoften decades of experience
Classes are always closelymonitored by certifiedinstructors If an injury doesoccur a first aid kit is keptnear the locker rooms andin the office
rice for injuries
rest ice compression and elevation Rest your
sore muscles apply icewrap up the injured areaand elevate it
TIGER TIPDont be nervousif your practicepartner is highranking THEY havelearned controlsometimes itsthe white beltsyou have to watchout for
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THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoArdquo Has a current schedule Knows when the next testing takes place
Has done a projection for approximate date of reaching Black Belt
Plans on achieving black belt and beyond
Regular attendance of 3+ times per week
Arrives early stretches and warms up before class
Makes friends at the school Shows respect for seniors is helpful to juniors
Has a uniform that fits and a spare
Has proper sparring gear Refers other students to join the school
Asks if they can help out Writes and posts positive reviews
Lets staff know if they will be on vacation or will miss classes
Lets an instructor know if they need extra help with a technique
Knows about training aids provided and uses them
Joins a team when they are eligible
Joins us for summer camps Schedules their birthday party at the school
Parents train as well or stay and watch class
Participates in special events
Almost 100 will receive black belt
Welcome to quite possibly one ofthe fairest systems in the worldWhat goes in - is what comes outYou will find no short cuts to earn-ing your rank Rank cannot bebought borrowed or assumed
But also understand your ageyour gender your nationality orphysical condition cannot hinderyour success either There are noexcuses
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoBrdquo Usually gets to testing schedules a make up when they must
miss a test
Attends classes 2 times per week
Parents are usually present in the building during classesbut are sometimes preoccupied
Shows up for class just on time
Will let the office know if there is a spill on the floor or if the restroom needs paper towels
Attends some special events
Brings friends but always the same friends who never enrollto special events
Approximately 75 will receive black belt
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IS IN YOUR HANDS
20
Your amount of effort put forth(and your effort of your parentsif you are young) will deter-mine the level of your success
Decades of experience haveenabled your instructors to cre-ate a ldquoReport Cardrdquo to list whatit takes to achieve success in theMartial Arts
The fairness of the system issuch Absolutely Everybody canbe a ldquoArdquo student You just haveto make up your mind to beone No matter where you fallon the Report Card chart youalways have the ability toimprove your grade
Through Martial Arts you will learn alesson that is true for all goals andchallenges in your life
If you truly want some-
thing you will find a way
If you donrsquot
you will find an excuse
What do YOU really want
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoCrdquo
Attends classes 1 to 2 times a week
Misses weeks here and there
Puts other activities and sports first
Does not attend special events
Often says nobody told me about that
Doesnt open weekly emails
Turns in testing papers at the last minute
Asks to borrow a manual at the counter so the parent
can quickly find the test answers to turn in test application
Parent is not present for classes
Student has outgrown uniform but parent does
not want to spend the money to buy a new one
Always looking for a sale or cheaper price
Doesnt have proper sparring gear
Does not know about training aids newsletters
videos etc
Will most likely quit before Green Belt
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoDrdquo Gets dropped off for class parent does not come in
(younger students)
Student has to wait for long periods at the school to be picked upsometimes has to call for a ride
Shows up for wrong classes wrong times
Shows up for classes on testing days because they did not knowabout special events being held
No one answers phone messages or emails from the officeindicating that the student is falling behind
Wrinkled and dirty uniform
Is left unattended before and after class staff is expected to babysit
Checks may bounce or drafts fail due to NSF
Not likely to last very long in a membership
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
21
TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
23
WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
MONDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
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600-645 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
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730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
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TUESDAY
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
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600-645 TKDSelf DefensePhoenix Doejahng
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645-730 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSDragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
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WEDNESDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 WEAPONSTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
THURSDAY1200-1245LADY TIGERSTiger Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 FAMILYPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf Defense -Tiger
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-730 LADY POOMSAYCOMPETITION TEAM Dragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
730-815 Wing ChunPhoenix Doejahng
815-900 BLACKSTAFF amp LEADERS
FRIDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 MANUALSTUDY CLASSDragon Doejahng
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730-815 TKDTiger Doejahng
815-10PM LEADERSHIP(1st Friday of month)see officemembership
SATURDAYNO classes on regulartesting days see back
900-945 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
900-1030 ELITESPARRING WGEARTiger Doejahng
945-1030 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
1000-1030 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1030-1100TIGER TOT wSASHTortoise Doejahng
1045-1130 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1045-1130 TKD FormsTiger Doejahng
1100-1130 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDTiger Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1215-100 Jr Management TeamConference Room
100-145 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
130-315 BIRTHDAYPARTIES - see officeto schedule330-530ensp BLACKBELT REHEARSALenspby appointment
TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
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WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
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KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
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POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
Why boWThe bow is to reflect respectfrom ones soul It can beconsidered the ultimatesymbol in showing respectthat would be difficult toexplain in words Unlike theAmerican handshake whichis sometimes taken forgranted this ancient customdates back to the beginningof time when one man firstapproached another man infriendship and wanted toshow respect for oneanothers presence When aMartial Art student bows tohis instructor he is showingrespect and recognition ofthe instructors higherauthority in the art Whenone student bows toanother he is showingrespect friendship and trustWhen students bow to theAmerican flag at thebeginning and end of classthey are saluting the flagand honoring what itrepresents If the Koreanflag is on display they showtheir respect by bowing to itin recognition of the fact thatKorea is the mother countryof Taekwondo
respectful boW The student comes to atten-tion with cupped hands athis sides The empty handsindicate that he has noweapon The bow is thenmade at least at a forty-fivedegree angle with the facelooking at the floor thenslowly back upward toattention Note This bowdemonstrates total trustrevealing the back of theneck a very vulnerable area
challenGinG boW The student comes to atten-tion with clenched fists atsides the fists as weapons
looking straight into hisopponents face while bowis made at about a thirtydegree angle then back tothe attention positionThis type of bow is usedprimarily for competingin tournaments
Note It would considereddisrespectful to use thechallenging bow whenaddressing your instructora black belt or higherranked student
respect to othersShowing respect to otherson or off the training floor ispart of being a student inMartial Arts While trainingone should show respect atall times including to onesopponents One shouldnever lose patience it is asign of weakness Maintainself-control and self-confidence at all times
9
RESPECTFUL BOW
CHALLENGINGBOW
MARTIAL ARTS ETIQUETTE TIGER TIPIn Korea they say it is themature rice stalk that bows itsfull head It is the hollow stalkwith an empty head that standsup straight defying a bow
DOE-JAHNG ETIQUETTE
sittinG in the doe-jahnGThere are only three ways that students are allowed to sit while wearing the training uniform dur-ing class at testings or special Martial Arts events With the legs crossed on the knees or with thearms wrapped around the knees Students in uniform are never allowed to slouch lean against thewall lean on each other sit on the gymnastics mats sit on the counter or lay down If they areattending an event and chairs are limited they should always offer their chair to a parent eldersenior or guest Do your best to follow the rules and have the confidence to practice them often
etiquette
1 GENERAL BOWING When you bow you must be in a position of attention with your head andupper body bent at 450 (the deeper the bow the more respect you are showing) You must cometo a complete stop and bring the heels of your feet together vigorously
2 BOWING TO SENIOR BLACK BELT When a senior Black Belt or Master Rondy enters theschool for the first time that day the highest ranking student should yell Cha-ryot At thistime no matter what you are doing you should stop completely to face the senior and then thehighest ranking student should say Kyung-nay All students then say Ahn-yong Ha-shim-ne-ka If the highest ranking student fails to do this the next in rank should take over
3 PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS When handing papers or something with writing on it-including an application or certificate always turn the document so the other can read it Bowand use two hands to pass it Always accept with two hands
4 PRESENTATION OF OBjECTS When working with weapons or targets in class always turnthem around to pass them to your partner offering them the handle
5 CONVERSATION Do not interrupt the conversations of others Hands must not be placedinside pockets at any time while conversing with a senior
6 INTRODUCTIONS When introducing people always introduce the junior to the senior
7 ATTENDING TO SENIORS When entering a room the junior must enter first then stand toone side and allow the senior to enter and lead the way
8 SITTING Before sitting down you must wait until your senior is seated comfortably
9 CEREMONY SEATING The seating must be arranged so that the highest ranking is in thecenter with the immediate lower ranking to the right and left and descending in rank
10 CLEANING THE SCHOOL Help with keeping the school clean If you witness a seniorcleaning the school you should immediately take over the task 10
It is very important for thewearer to keep the doe-boke
clean and wrinkle free at alltimes (do not wash the belt)Wear it correctly and treat itwith the respect owed tothis art When in doe-bokeremove all jewelry
(including watches ringsnecklaces and earrings)
Women should wear awhite t-shirt or sportstop under their uniform Black Belts may wear ablack garment under
their uniformYou must have all yourpatches sewn securely onyour doe-boke before yourfirst belt promotion testFollow the guide below toensure proper location ofthe patches
TAEKWONDO DOE-BOKE - UNIFORMThe doe-boke is considered a primary necessity in training for the following reasons
bull Wearing the doe-boke should instill pride in the wearer as a practitioner of Taekwondo
bull It identifies individual capacity and degree of Taekwondo cultural education attained
bull The style of the doe-boke is symbolic of Taekwondos heritage and tradition
bull Rank changes create incentives while at the same time preserve humility
bull It is practical and comfortable for training
AMERICAN FLAG PATCH Sewn two-fingers width belowthe center of shoulder Rightsleeve
TIGER TEAM BLACK BELT CLUB PATCHSewn two-fingers widthbelow the American Flag Patch Members onlyWORLD TKD FEDERATION PATCHSewn over right sideof chest
KOREAN FLAG PATCHSewn two-fingers width below center ofshoulder Left sleeve Red goes up
WHITE TIGER TAEKWONDOSCHOOL PATCHSewn over left side of chest Over your heart
NOTE The doe-boke pictured here is forblack belts only - it has a black V-neckColor belt doe-bokes will have a whiteV-neck New Students should ask aninstructor to write their name in Koreanalong the collarAll doe-bokes should have a large schoollogo on the back It you received yourdoe-boke from this school the logo willalready be screen printed on it The American Flag patch is worn on theright sleeve in martial arts symbolizingdefense only
TIGERTIPWhite Belts willearn a patch everytime they earn astripe The lastpatch is earned byturning in testingpapers
11 Ask the office for the patch sewing service
The simplicity of theMartial Arts traininguniform also serves as away to humble the studentEveryone starts off as abeginner
In Martial Arts it reallydoesnrsquot mater who you areor why yoursquore here Youmay be rich or poor male orfemale young or old blackor white We are all here tolearn the same lessons aboutourselves and about lifeOur status in life is left out-side the door of the school
The only status recognizedin the doe-jahng is yourearned rank All theuniforms are the samewith the exception of theleaders or instructors uniforms
alterations
It is not uncommon foryoung students still grow-ing to go through two orthree different uniforms bythe time they reach BlackBelt The uniform includedin your trial package ispurposely sized large If theuniform is turned up ratherthan cut it can be let downas the student growsIf the sleeves and pant legsare too long have themhemmed It is considereddisrespectful to roll up thesleeves or pant legs whiletraining Having theuniform hemmed will alsoprevent the student fromtripping if it comesunrolled Do not use safety
pins or any metal items onyour uniform This is unsafeto yourself others and themat while training
The smallest size doe-boke isa 000 and the largest regularsize is a 8
Only patches sanctioned byWhite Tiger are permittedon your uniform They mustbe placed in specific placesso everyone can be uniformin the school
WashinG
Keep your uniform cleanand wrinkle free Keep itfolded inside your gym bag
You can wash your uniformin the washer with otherlike colors Do not usebleach you will bleach outthe patches
You may line dry your uni-form or dry it in the dryerIf you use the dryer donrsquotover dry or use the hot set-ting When the uniform isalmost dry remove it andfold it promptly
You may iron your doe-bokebut donrsquot iron over theemblem on the back
styles
The White doe-bokes areused for Taekwondo theBlack doe-bokes for Hapkidothe Adidas 3 stripeuniforms are used for theLeadership Team andspecial colored doe-bokes areused for the demonstrationteams High ranking BlackBelts have different colors
for each degree
It is considered disrespectfulto wear a printed uniformfrom another school whiletraining here at White Tiger(unless you are a visiting guest
with prior permission)
Traditionally only the high-est ranking practitioner onthe mat can wear blackpants This rule excludesclasses in which all thestudents are wearing black
You may not wear just at-shirt and your doe-boke
pants for training in thesummer Our school is airconditioned in the summerand heated in the winter(A luxury not availablein Korea) Wearing theentire uniform is part ofthe discipline Do not mixand match tops amp bottoms
replacements
Of course you may pur-chase additional uniformsat any time break downand purchase anotheruniform when
bull There are yellow stainsthat wonrsquot come out
bull The pant legs only godown to your calf
bull It stinks even after youwash it
HOW TO CARE FOR THE UNIFORM
TIGER TIPUniform in Korean ispronounced Doe-boke with a longvowelnot Doe-bak
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Want a free uniform
The greatest complimentyou can give your school isa referral that results in anew student White Tiger isproud to present a studentwho referred another with abeautiful embroideredldquoChingoordquo UniformChin-goo means friend inKorean Your referrals iswhat helps this school growand flourish - and we great-ly appreciate it
Need help referring afriend The office can assist
you with providinga VIP Card to give a Tiger TrialProgram or simplyprovide us withtheir address and we will send theminformation
The Chin-goo
uniform comes complete with allembroidered patches
Thank you verymuch
FREE CHIN-GOO UNIFORM
13
HOW TO CARE FOR THE DEE - BELTYour dee or belt is a symbolof all your learned knowl-edge of Taekwondo Your belt is like a blankpiece of paper waiting to bewritten on with all yourMartial Arts knowledge
Everything in Martial Artsserves a purpose There areno useless techniques ormotions with no reasonEven the belt serves to keepthe doe-boke secured and thecolor is a motivator to thestudent as well as a teachingguide to the instructor Aninstructor can glance atyour belt and know whattechniques you havelearned and what youneed to be taught
The knot on your belt hangsin the center just belowyour navel This area isyour key or energy centerThe knot protects thisvulnerable area
Dobull Keep your belt tied
properly
bull If you have an unevenamount of stripes stars orbars display the side withthe most on the right side
bull Keep your belt tiedaround your uniform soyou dont forget it
bull Leave your belt on at alltimes when in uniformunless instructed by yourMaster to do otherwise
bull Do practice only MartialArts techniques whilewearing a doe-boke and dee
bull Keep your old belts youmay want to display themsomeday
bull Tie your belt so the endsare even
Dontbull Let your belt touch the
ground
bull Throw your belt on theground when you arefinished training
bull Wear it draped aroundyour neck
bull Play with it or swingit around
bull Wash your belt(Dont wash out yourknowledge)
bull Remove or add any tapeon your belt
bull Curl or roll your belt itwill not hang correctlywhen you wear it
bull Dry it in the dryer -it will shrink
bull Worry if your belt getsthreadbare This meansthat you have beentraining hard If you area color belt it is probablytime to test for the nextlevel
If you are one of those peo-ple who has an unusuallyhigh ph level you may findthat some of the color beltswill rub color off onto youruniform when you sweatDont worry a black beltwill cover the stain
Since you dont wash yourbelt it will get dirty Longago your white belt wouldget dirtier and dirtier yearafter year until eventuallyit became black Luckilywe have different colorbelts now to symbolize thesame process
If you have just earned anew belt you will noticethat it is very stiff You can
always spot a new beltThe best remedy is to get afew good sweaty workoutsunder your belt to softenit up and make it hangstraight
A threadbare Masters BlackBelt is an emblem of anexperienced practitioner Asthe fabric becomes wornand loses its color the beltswhite inner core is revealedThis process also symbolizesthe cycle of Martial Artstraining the more youlearn the more you realizehow little you know
Your belt is your responsi-bility To remember to takecare of it and bring it toclass is part of your training
If you forget your belt youwill be a no belt for theday and line up after thelowest ranking belt in class
Humility is also part ofthe discipline
1st Degree whiteblack uniformWhite embroidery on belt
2nd Degree grayyellow uniformYellow embroidery on belt
3rd Degree blackgreen uniformGreen embroidery on belt
4th Degree blueblack uniform Blue embroidery on belt5th Degree redblack uniformRed embroidery on belt 14
HOW TO TIE YOUR BELT amp FOLD THE UNIFORM
1 Find the center ofyour belt and place itat your belly buttonseam facing down
3 With a belt end ineach hand take theright side and lay itover the left end andtuck it up under bothlayers
1 Lay the top of theuniform down logofacing the ground
2 Fold one side in atthe shoulder Fold thesleeve back
3 Repeat side andsleeve fold for otherside
4 Fold the pants in halfwidthwise
5 Fold the pants inhalf lengthwise
6 Fold in half againlengthwise
7 Place the pants onthe top and fold it up
8 Fold the belt in halfand loop to secure15
2 Wrap both sides ofthe belt around yourback and back aroundto the front For com-fort and to prevent itfrom falling off ifuntied tuck one insideof the other
4 Now take the leftside and lay it over theright side and bring theend up through thehole Pull tightly The knot forms atriangle that pointstoward your left
CLASS PROCEDUREbeGinninG class
1 Bow as you enter the school
2 Bow to your senior students and instructors
3 Bags can be placed in the locker rooms You may bring your own lock for a locker do notleave items in locker overnight Do not leave valuables unlocked or in your vehicle
4 Key your ID number into the tablet in the room where you will take class
5 You may warm up for class in the Stretching Station in a doe-jahng that is not in use ormay use the running track (14 + older or Black Belt) with a gym membership
6 Remove your shoes bow to enter the mat area and place your shoes in the colorappropriate shelf
7 When the instructor begins your class line up quickly and stand at attention BlackBelts (or highest ranking) will line up along one side from front to back The lines willcontinue while decreasing in ranks
8 The instructor will call everyone to stand at Cha-ryot - attention Never move or fidgetwhile standing at attention
9 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the flags
10 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow tothe instructor All students say ahn-yong ha-shim-ne-ka - How are you Sir- while performing this bow
11 Class will then continue at the instructors commands Remember to always answerYes Sir or No Sir
enDinG class
1 When the instructor calls for you to line up do so quicklyand in the same order as when class began
2 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay- bow to the flags
3 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the instructor All students say Gam-sa-hom-ne-da - Thank you Sir - while performing this bow
4 The instructor will have all students step out with their left foot bend over with feetapart grasping their ankles The instructor will say White Tiger then key-hahp or yelltwo times Each yell is echoed by all students then quickly slide the left foot in to meetthe right clap three times then with two fists raised in the air key-hahp once more Theinstructor will dismiss class you should bow once more before turning around to walkoff
5 Before you step off the mat bow to the flags
6 When leaving for the day turn around and bow inside while at the threshold of the door 16
TIGER TIPFemale and male instructorsin martial arts are allreferred to as Sir There is no gender in theDoe-jahng There is no raceno skin color no financialand no social statusStudents and instructors are recognized for their earned rank only
MESSAGE TO BEGINNERSTo those of you just begin-ning Martial Arts neitherfear your new found prac-tice nor expect too much ofit The majority of beginnersexperience a feeling of inad-equacy with regard to per-forming the movementsinvolved If you feel thisway dont worry it is com-mon and short-lived You arenot an expert yet and noone expects you to do morethan your best If you expecttoo much in the beginningyou will disappoint yourselfExample if you try to eatmore than your stomach willhold you are going to getsick You can digest only acertain amount each time
tips for beGinnersjust like the game SimonSays maintain your positionuntil you have been told tostop or pa-roh
When kicking bags ortargets remember thattechnique and accuracy aremost important It doesnrsquotmatter how fast or how hardyou can kick if you canrsquot hitthe target
When you are called outby the instructor to stepforward run donrsquot walk
If you are going to miss aclass for a week or so callthe school to let us know oryou will receive a call fromthe ldquoattendance policerdquoWe will not let you give upon yourself
Martial Arts are unlike anyother sport or activity Youwill need to use musclesyou didnt even know youhad and will need toacquire new balance andcoordination which willtake time Everyone stinksat this at first
If you are older or not veryflexible come to the schoolearlier to do additionalstretching before class
We want you to try yourbest but as a beginner youmust allow your body to getacclimated to this new activ-ity Trying too hard too soonmay result in an injurywhich will only slow downyour learning process
If you try to runup the mountainyou will fall off
You must train at least twotimes a week if you want tomake any measurable gainsAfter a few months youshould see a difference in theway you look and feel
School age kids should getinto the habit of saving acopy of their report cards -they will need to turn in acopy of it with their testingapplications for new beltsStudents with Ds and Fshave been able to pull theirgrades up to As and Bswhen their next color beltdepends upon it
Students who get involvedin the activities offered at thedoe-jahng make more friends
learn more andlearn faster
We train to music in manyclasses to motivate and toadd rhythm to the warm up drills Music is used inKorean doe-jahngs and for the Olympic training team
You may notice that the temperature is kept warm inthe doe-jahng This is to keepyour muscles warm andreduce injuries
Unlike the movies wherekicks are left sticking out inthe air rechamber your kicksquickly This prevents yourleg from being grabbed andallows for a second technique if necessary
Watch others and learn
Although we always havethe basics techniques areconstantly being replaced byquicker more efficient onesPerfect examples are the sidekick and kicking with theball of your foot These kicksare still great for forms butno longer very effective insparring situationsCompetitors have found that speed and flexibility are gained by pointing thetoes when kicking The side kick although powerfulis slow and can be detectedlong before it reaches its destination17
TIGER TIPAs a beginner youwill have twoenemies the lack ofself-confidence anddiscouragement ndashdont let eitherovercome you
BEGINNER DOS amp DONTS amp SAFETYIf you feel overwhelmedwith so much informationremember that Martial Artsis way of life It is a journeyrather than a destinationand takes a lifetime to fullycomprehend Take it slowlyone step at a time
Dobull Watch the Orientation
bull Make sure we have yourcurrent email address
bull Arrive promptly to warmup and practice
bull Maintain good hygiene
bull Bring necessary equip-ment to each class
bull Attend class regularly
bull Strive to follow schoolregulations
bull Respect the value of yourtraining
bull Log into your Kicksiteaccount to keep updatedon events testings tourna-ments and closings
- Newsletter- Tiger TV Video- Table Tents- LED signs - Facebook page- Website- Class Announcements- Eventsschedule- weekly e-mails- Pawcast bull Demonstrate emotional
and physical control
bull Strive to remain humble
bull Obey the instructor at alltimes
bull Have clean feet
bull Pick up your clothes in thechanging room
bull Kids wait inside to bepicked up
bull Practice your forms athome this is your MartialArt homework
Dontbull Be late for class
bull Wear a dirty uniform
bull Forget your equipment
bull Talk or play in class
bull Miss class
bull Neglect school rules
bull Abuse what you learn
bull Talk too long on the cour-tesy phone in the cafe
bull Show off or brag
bull Ask to go to the bathroomduring class unlessabsolutely necessary
bull Ask to rest unless yourefeeling sick
bull Chew gum in thedoe-jahng
bull Ask to get a drink of waterduring class
bull Powder your feet andtrack it all over the mat
beGinner safetyOften the most dangerousperson in the doe-jahng isyou Most injuries occurwhen students try to bemacho and attempt tokeep up with or outdo theadvanced students in classor fail to properly warm upand pull a muscle
Adults take it easy onthe jumping exercisesRemember whatever goesup must come down
Also be cautious whenturning or pivoting on knees and ankles Stretchout achilles tendons andhamstrings
New Hapkido students needto exercise caution withrolling techniques Use yourarms for rollbars so youdont support the weight ofyour body on your neck
It is the job of the instructorsto make everything LOOKeasy but you will soon dis-cover that the appearance ofease only comes with yearsoften decades of experience
Classes are always closelymonitored by certifiedinstructors If an injury doesoccur a first aid kit is keptnear the locker rooms andin the office
rice for injuries
rest ice compression and elevation Rest your
sore muscles apply icewrap up the injured areaand elevate it
TIGER TIPDont be nervousif your practicepartner is highranking THEY havelearned controlsometimes itsthe white beltsyou have to watchout for
18
THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoArdquo Has a current schedule Knows when the next testing takes place
Has done a projection for approximate date of reaching Black Belt
Plans on achieving black belt and beyond
Regular attendance of 3+ times per week
Arrives early stretches and warms up before class
Makes friends at the school Shows respect for seniors is helpful to juniors
Has a uniform that fits and a spare
Has proper sparring gear Refers other students to join the school
Asks if they can help out Writes and posts positive reviews
Lets staff know if they will be on vacation or will miss classes
Lets an instructor know if they need extra help with a technique
Knows about training aids provided and uses them
Joins a team when they are eligible
Joins us for summer camps Schedules their birthday party at the school
Parents train as well or stay and watch class
Participates in special events
Almost 100 will receive black belt
Welcome to quite possibly one ofthe fairest systems in the worldWhat goes in - is what comes outYou will find no short cuts to earn-ing your rank Rank cannot bebought borrowed or assumed
But also understand your ageyour gender your nationality orphysical condition cannot hinderyour success either There are noexcuses
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoBrdquo Usually gets to testing schedules a make up when they must
miss a test
Attends classes 2 times per week
Parents are usually present in the building during classesbut are sometimes preoccupied
Shows up for class just on time
Will let the office know if there is a spill on the floor or if the restroom needs paper towels
Attends some special events
Brings friends but always the same friends who never enrollto special events
Approximately 75 will receive black belt
19
IS IN YOUR HANDS
20
Your amount of effort put forth(and your effort of your parentsif you are young) will deter-mine the level of your success
Decades of experience haveenabled your instructors to cre-ate a ldquoReport Cardrdquo to list whatit takes to achieve success in theMartial Arts
The fairness of the system issuch Absolutely Everybody canbe a ldquoArdquo student You just haveto make up your mind to beone No matter where you fallon the Report Card chart youalways have the ability toimprove your grade
Through Martial Arts you will learn alesson that is true for all goals andchallenges in your life
If you truly want some-
thing you will find a way
If you donrsquot
you will find an excuse
What do YOU really want
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoCrdquo
Attends classes 1 to 2 times a week
Misses weeks here and there
Puts other activities and sports first
Does not attend special events
Often says nobody told me about that
Doesnt open weekly emails
Turns in testing papers at the last minute
Asks to borrow a manual at the counter so the parent
can quickly find the test answers to turn in test application
Parent is not present for classes
Student has outgrown uniform but parent does
not want to spend the money to buy a new one
Always looking for a sale or cheaper price
Doesnt have proper sparring gear
Does not know about training aids newsletters
videos etc
Will most likely quit before Green Belt
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoDrdquo Gets dropped off for class parent does not come in
(younger students)
Student has to wait for long periods at the school to be picked upsometimes has to call for a ride
Shows up for wrong classes wrong times
Shows up for classes on testing days because they did not knowabout special events being held
No one answers phone messages or emails from the officeindicating that the student is falling behind
Wrinkled and dirty uniform
Is left unattended before and after class staff is expected to babysit
Checks may bounce or drafts fail due to NSF
Not likely to last very long in a membership
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
21
TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
23
WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
MONDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
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515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
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600-645 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
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730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
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TUESDAY
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
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600-645 TKDSelf DefensePhoenix Doejahng
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645-730 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSDragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
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WEDNESDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 WEAPONSTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
THURSDAY1200-1245LADY TIGERSTiger Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 FAMILYPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf Defense -Tiger
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-730 LADY POOMSAYCOMPETITION TEAM Dragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
730-815 Wing ChunPhoenix Doejahng
815-900 BLACKSTAFF amp LEADERS
FRIDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 MANUALSTUDY CLASSDragon Doejahng
645-730 TKDBreakingPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 PAHLGWAYTiger Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKDTiger Doejahng
815-10PM LEADERSHIP(1st Friday of month)see officemembership
SATURDAYNO classes on regulartesting days see back
900-945 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
900-1030 ELITESPARRING WGEARTiger Doejahng
945-1030 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
1000-1030 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1030-1100TIGER TOT wSASHTortoise Doejahng
1045-1130 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1045-1130 TKD FormsTiger Doejahng
1100-1130 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDTiger Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1215-100 Jr Management TeamConference Room
100-145 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
130-315 BIRTHDAYPARTIES - see officeto schedule330-530ensp BLACKBELT REHEARSALenspby appointment
TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
24
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WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
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KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
33
POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
DOE-JAHNG ETIQUETTE
sittinG in the doe-jahnGThere are only three ways that students are allowed to sit while wearing the training uniform dur-ing class at testings or special Martial Arts events With the legs crossed on the knees or with thearms wrapped around the knees Students in uniform are never allowed to slouch lean against thewall lean on each other sit on the gymnastics mats sit on the counter or lay down If they areattending an event and chairs are limited they should always offer their chair to a parent eldersenior or guest Do your best to follow the rules and have the confidence to practice them often
etiquette
1 GENERAL BOWING When you bow you must be in a position of attention with your head andupper body bent at 450 (the deeper the bow the more respect you are showing) You must cometo a complete stop and bring the heels of your feet together vigorously
2 BOWING TO SENIOR BLACK BELT When a senior Black Belt or Master Rondy enters theschool for the first time that day the highest ranking student should yell Cha-ryot At thistime no matter what you are doing you should stop completely to face the senior and then thehighest ranking student should say Kyung-nay All students then say Ahn-yong Ha-shim-ne-ka If the highest ranking student fails to do this the next in rank should take over
3 PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS When handing papers or something with writing on it-including an application or certificate always turn the document so the other can read it Bowand use two hands to pass it Always accept with two hands
4 PRESENTATION OF OBjECTS When working with weapons or targets in class always turnthem around to pass them to your partner offering them the handle
5 CONVERSATION Do not interrupt the conversations of others Hands must not be placedinside pockets at any time while conversing with a senior
6 INTRODUCTIONS When introducing people always introduce the junior to the senior
7 ATTENDING TO SENIORS When entering a room the junior must enter first then stand toone side and allow the senior to enter and lead the way
8 SITTING Before sitting down you must wait until your senior is seated comfortably
9 CEREMONY SEATING The seating must be arranged so that the highest ranking is in thecenter with the immediate lower ranking to the right and left and descending in rank
10 CLEANING THE SCHOOL Help with keeping the school clean If you witness a seniorcleaning the school you should immediately take over the task 10
It is very important for thewearer to keep the doe-boke
clean and wrinkle free at alltimes (do not wash the belt)Wear it correctly and treat itwith the respect owed tothis art When in doe-bokeremove all jewelry
(including watches ringsnecklaces and earrings)
Women should wear awhite t-shirt or sportstop under their uniform Black Belts may wear ablack garment under
their uniformYou must have all yourpatches sewn securely onyour doe-boke before yourfirst belt promotion testFollow the guide below toensure proper location ofthe patches
TAEKWONDO DOE-BOKE - UNIFORMThe doe-boke is considered a primary necessity in training for the following reasons
bull Wearing the doe-boke should instill pride in the wearer as a practitioner of Taekwondo
bull It identifies individual capacity and degree of Taekwondo cultural education attained
bull The style of the doe-boke is symbolic of Taekwondos heritage and tradition
bull Rank changes create incentives while at the same time preserve humility
bull It is practical and comfortable for training
AMERICAN FLAG PATCH Sewn two-fingers width belowthe center of shoulder Rightsleeve
TIGER TEAM BLACK BELT CLUB PATCHSewn two-fingers widthbelow the American Flag Patch Members onlyWORLD TKD FEDERATION PATCHSewn over right sideof chest
KOREAN FLAG PATCHSewn two-fingers width below center ofshoulder Left sleeve Red goes up
WHITE TIGER TAEKWONDOSCHOOL PATCHSewn over left side of chest Over your heart
NOTE The doe-boke pictured here is forblack belts only - it has a black V-neckColor belt doe-bokes will have a whiteV-neck New Students should ask aninstructor to write their name in Koreanalong the collarAll doe-bokes should have a large schoollogo on the back It you received yourdoe-boke from this school the logo willalready be screen printed on it The American Flag patch is worn on theright sleeve in martial arts symbolizingdefense only
TIGERTIPWhite Belts willearn a patch everytime they earn astripe The lastpatch is earned byturning in testingpapers
11 Ask the office for the patch sewing service
The simplicity of theMartial Arts traininguniform also serves as away to humble the studentEveryone starts off as abeginner
In Martial Arts it reallydoesnrsquot mater who you areor why yoursquore here Youmay be rich or poor male orfemale young or old blackor white We are all here tolearn the same lessons aboutourselves and about lifeOur status in life is left out-side the door of the school
The only status recognizedin the doe-jahng is yourearned rank All theuniforms are the samewith the exception of theleaders or instructors uniforms
alterations
It is not uncommon foryoung students still grow-ing to go through two orthree different uniforms bythe time they reach BlackBelt The uniform includedin your trial package ispurposely sized large If theuniform is turned up ratherthan cut it can be let downas the student growsIf the sleeves and pant legsare too long have themhemmed It is considereddisrespectful to roll up thesleeves or pant legs whiletraining Having theuniform hemmed will alsoprevent the student fromtripping if it comesunrolled Do not use safety
pins or any metal items onyour uniform This is unsafeto yourself others and themat while training
The smallest size doe-boke isa 000 and the largest regularsize is a 8
Only patches sanctioned byWhite Tiger are permittedon your uniform They mustbe placed in specific placesso everyone can be uniformin the school
WashinG
Keep your uniform cleanand wrinkle free Keep itfolded inside your gym bag
You can wash your uniformin the washer with otherlike colors Do not usebleach you will bleach outthe patches
You may line dry your uni-form or dry it in the dryerIf you use the dryer donrsquotover dry or use the hot set-ting When the uniform isalmost dry remove it andfold it promptly
You may iron your doe-bokebut donrsquot iron over theemblem on the back
styles
The White doe-bokes areused for Taekwondo theBlack doe-bokes for Hapkidothe Adidas 3 stripeuniforms are used for theLeadership Team andspecial colored doe-bokes areused for the demonstrationteams High ranking BlackBelts have different colors
for each degree
It is considered disrespectfulto wear a printed uniformfrom another school whiletraining here at White Tiger(unless you are a visiting guest
with prior permission)
Traditionally only the high-est ranking practitioner onthe mat can wear blackpants This rule excludesclasses in which all thestudents are wearing black
You may not wear just at-shirt and your doe-boke
pants for training in thesummer Our school is airconditioned in the summerand heated in the winter(A luxury not availablein Korea) Wearing theentire uniform is part ofthe discipline Do not mixand match tops amp bottoms
replacements
Of course you may pur-chase additional uniformsat any time break downand purchase anotheruniform when
bull There are yellow stainsthat wonrsquot come out
bull The pant legs only godown to your calf
bull It stinks even after youwash it
HOW TO CARE FOR THE UNIFORM
TIGER TIPUniform in Korean ispronounced Doe-boke with a longvowelnot Doe-bak
12
Want a free uniform
The greatest complimentyou can give your school isa referral that results in anew student White Tiger isproud to present a studentwho referred another with abeautiful embroideredldquoChingoordquo UniformChin-goo means friend inKorean Your referrals iswhat helps this school growand flourish - and we great-ly appreciate it
Need help referring afriend The office can assist
you with providinga VIP Card to give a Tiger TrialProgram or simplyprovide us withtheir address and we will send theminformation
The Chin-goo
uniform comes complete with allembroidered patches
Thank you verymuch
FREE CHIN-GOO UNIFORM
13
HOW TO CARE FOR THE DEE - BELTYour dee or belt is a symbolof all your learned knowl-edge of Taekwondo Your belt is like a blankpiece of paper waiting to bewritten on with all yourMartial Arts knowledge
Everything in Martial Artsserves a purpose There areno useless techniques ormotions with no reasonEven the belt serves to keepthe doe-boke secured and thecolor is a motivator to thestudent as well as a teachingguide to the instructor Aninstructor can glance atyour belt and know whattechniques you havelearned and what youneed to be taught
The knot on your belt hangsin the center just belowyour navel This area isyour key or energy centerThe knot protects thisvulnerable area
Dobull Keep your belt tied
properly
bull If you have an unevenamount of stripes stars orbars display the side withthe most on the right side
bull Keep your belt tiedaround your uniform soyou dont forget it
bull Leave your belt on at alltimes when in uniformunless instructed by yourMaster to do otherwise
bull Do practice only MartialArts techniques whilewearing a doe-boke and dee
bull Keep your old belts youmay want to display themsomeday
bull Tie your belt so the endsare even
Dontbull Let your belt touch the
ground
bull Throw your belt on theground when you arefinished training
bull Wear it draped aroundyour neck
bull Play with it or swingit around
bull Wash your belt(Dont wash out yourknowledge)
bull Remove or add any tapeon your belt
bull Curl or roll your belt itwill not hang correctlywhen you wear it
bull Dry it in the dryer -it will shrink
bull Worry if your belt getsthreadbare This meansthat you have beentraining hard If you area color belt it is probablytime to test for the nextlevel
If you are one of those peo-ple who has an unusuallyhigh ph level you may findthat some of the color beltswill rub color off onto youruniform when you sweatDont worry a black beltwill cover the stain
Since you dont wash yourbelt it will get dirty Longago your white belt wouldget dirtier and dirtier yearafter year until eventuallyit became black Luckilywe have different colorbelts now to symbolize thesame process
If you have just earned anew belt you will noticethat it is very stiff You can
always spot a new beltThe best remedy is to get afew good sweaty workoutsunder your belt to softenit up and make it hangstraight
A threadbare Masters BlackBelt is an emblem of anexperienced practitioner Asthe fabric becomes wornand loses its color the beltswhite inner core is revealedThis process also symbolizesthe cycle of Martial Artstraining the more youlearn the more you realizehow little you know
Your belt is your responsi-bility To remember to takecare of it and bring it toclass is part of your training
If you forget your belt youwill be a no belt for theday and line up after thelowest ranking belt in class
Humility is also part ofthe discipline
1st Degree whiteblack uniformWhite embroidery on belt
2nd Degree grayyellow uniformYellow embroidery on belt
3rd Degree blackgreen uniformGreen embroidery on belt
4th Degree blueblack uniform Blue embroidery on belt5th Degree redblack uniformRed embroidery on belt 14
HOW TO TIE YOUR BELT amp FOLD THE UNIFORM
1 Find the center ofyour belt and place itat your belly buttonseam facing down
3 With a belt end ineach hand take theright side and lay itover the left end andtuck it up under bothlayers
1 Lay the top of theuniform down logofacing the ground
2 Fold one side in atthe shoulder Fold thesleeve back
3 Repeat side andsleeve fold for otherside
4 Fold the pants in halfwidthwise
5 Fold the pants inhalf lengthwise
6 Fold in half againlengthwise
7 Place the pants onthe top and fold it up
8 Fold the belt in halfand loop to secure15
2 Wrap both sides ofthe belt around yourback and back aroundto the front For com-fort and to prevent itfrom falling off ifuntied tuck one insideof the other
4 Now take the leftside and lay it over theright side and bring theend up through thehole Pull tightly The knot forms atriangle that pointstoward your left
CLASS PROCEDUREbeGinninG class
1 Bow as you enter the school
2 Bow to your senior students and instructors
3 Bags can be placed in the locker rooms You may bring your own lock for a locker do notleave items in locker overnight Do not leave valuables unlocked or in your vehicle
4 Key your ID number into the tablet in the room where you will take class
5 You may warm up for class in the Stretching Station in a doe-jahng that is not in use ormay use the running track (14 + older or Black Belt) with a gym membership
6 Remove your shoes bow to enter the mat area and place your shoes in the colorappropriate shelf
7 When the instructor begins your class line up quickly and stand at attention BlackBelts (or highest ranking) will line up along one side from front to back The lines willcontinue while decreasing in ranks
8 The instructor will call everyone to stand at Cha-ryot - attention Never move or fidgetwhile standing at attention
9 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the flags
10 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow tothe instructor All students say ahn-yong ha-shim-ne-ka - How are you Sir- while performing this bow
11 Class will then continue at the instructors commands Remember to always answerYes Sir or No Sir
enDinG class
1 When the instructor calls for you to line up do so quicklyand in the same order as when class began
2 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay- bow to the flags
3 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the instructor All students say Gam-sa-hom-ne-da - Thank you Sir - while performing this bow
4 The instructor will have all students step out with their left foot bend over with feetapart grasping their ankles The instructor will say White Tiger then key-hahp or yelltwo times Each yell is echoed by all students then quickly slide the left foot in to meetthe right clap three times then with two fists raised in the air key-hahp once more Theinstructor will dismiss class you should bow once more before turning around to walkoff
5 Before you step off the mat bow to the flags
6 When leaving for the day turn around and bow inside while at the threshold of the door 16
TIGER TIPFemale and male instructorsin martial arts are allreferred to as Sir There is no gender in theDoe-jahng There is no raceno skin color no financialand no social statusStudents and instructors are recognized for their earned rank only
MESSAGE TO BEGINNERSTo those of you just begin-ning Martial Arts neitherfear your new found prac-tice nor expect too much ofit The majority of beginnersexperience a feeling of inad-equacy with regard to per-forming the movementsinvolved If you feel thisway dont worry it is com-mon and short-lived You arenot an expert yet and noone expects you to do morethan your best If you expecttoo much in the beginningyou will disappoint yourselfExample if you try to eatmore than your stomach willhold you are going to getsick You can digest only acertain amount each time
tips for beGinnersjust like the game SimonSays maintain your positionuntil you have been told tostop or pa-roh
When kicking bags ortargets remember thattechnique and accuracy aremost important It doesnrsquotmatter how fast or how hardyou can kick if you canrsquot hitthe target
When you are called outby the instructor to stepforward run donrsquot walk
If you are going to miss aclass for a week or so callthe school to let us know oryou will receive a call fromthe ldquoattendance policerdquoWe will not let you give upon yourself
Martial Arts are unlike anyother sport or activity Youwill need to use musclesyou didnt even know youhad and will need toacquire new balance andcoordination which willtake time Everyone stinksat this at first
If you are older or not veryflexible come to the schoolearlier to do additionalstretching before class
We want you to try yourbest but as a beginner youmust allow your body to getacclimated to this new activ-ity Trying too hard too soonmay result in an injurywhich will only slow downyour learning process
If you try to runup the mountainyou will fall off
You must train at least twotimes a week if you want tomake any measurable gainsAfter a few months youshould see a difference in theway you look and feel
School age kids should getinto the habit of saving acopy of their report cards -they will need to turn in acopy of it with their testingapplications for new beltsStudents with Ds and Fshave been able to pull theirgrades up to As and Bswhen their next color beltdepends upon it
Students who get involvedin the activities offered at thedoe-jahng make more friends
learn more andlearn faster
We train to music in manyclasses to motivate and toadd rhythm to the warm up drills Music is used inKorean doe-jahngs and for the Olympic training team
You may notice that the temperature is kept warm inthe doe-jahng This is to keepyour muscles warm andreduce injuries
Unlike the movies wherekicks are left sticking out inthe air rechamber your kicksquickly This prevents yourleg from being grabbed andallows for a second technique if necessary
Watch others and learn
Although we always havethe basics techniques areconstantly being replaced byquicker more efficient onesPerfect examples are the sidekick and kicking with theball of your foot These kicksare still great for forms butno longer very effective insparring situationsCompetitors have found that speed and flexibility are gained by pointing thetoes when kicking The side kick although powerfulis slow and can be detectedlong before it reaches its destination17
TIGER TIPAs a beginner youwill have twoenemies the lack ofself-confidence anddiscouragement ndashdont let eitherovercome you
BEGINNER DOS amp DONTS amp SAFETYIf you feel overwhelmedwith so much informationremember that Martial Artsis way of life It is a journeyrather than a destinationand takes a lifetime to fullycomprehend Take it slowlyone step at a time
Dobull Watch the Orientation
bull Make sure we have yourcurrent email address
bull Arrive promptly to warmup and practice
bull Maintain good hygiene
bull Bring necessary equip-ment to each class
bull Attend class regularly
bull Strive to follow schoolregulations
bull Respect the value of yourtraining
bull Log into your Kicksiteaccount to keep updatedon events testings tourna-ments and closings
- Newsletter- Tiger TV Video- Table Tents- LED signs - Facebook page- Website- Class Announcements- Eventsschedule- weekly e-mails- Pawcast bull Demonstrate emotional
and physical control
bull Strive to remain humble
bull Obey the instructor at alltimes
bull Have clean feet
bull Pick up your clothes in thechanging room
bull Kids wait inside to bepicked up
bull Practice your forms athome this is your MartialArt homework
Dontbull Be late for class
bull Wear a dirty uniform
bull Forget your equipment
bull Talk or play in class
bull Miss class
bull Neglect school rules
bull Abuse what you learn
bull Talk too long on the cour-tesy phone in the cafe
bull Show off or brag
bull Ask to go to the bathroomduring class unlessabsolutely necessary
bull Ask to rest unless yourefeeling sick
bull Chew gum in thedoe-jahng
bull Ask to get a drink of waterduring class
bull Powder your feet andtrack it all over the mat
beGinner safetyOften the most dangerousperson in the doe-jahng isyou Most injuries occurwhen students try to bemacho and attempt tokeep up with or outdo theadvanced students in classor fail to properly warm upand pull a muscle
Adults take it easy onthe jumping exercisesRemember whatever goesup must come down
Also be cautious whenturning or pivoting on knees and ankles Stretchout achilles tendons andhamstrings
New Hapkido students needto exercise caution withrolling techniques Use yourarms for rollbars so youdont support the weight ofyour body on your neck
It is the job of the instructorsto make everything LOOKeasy but you will soon dis-cover that the appearance ofease only comes with yearsoften decades of experience
Classes are always closelymonitored by certifiedinstructors If an injury doesoccur a first aid kit is keptnear the locker rooms andin the office
rice for injuries
rest ice compression and elevation Rest your
sore muscles apply icewrap up the injured areaand elevate it
TIGER TIPDont be nervousif your practicepartner is highranking THEY havelearned controlsometimes itsthe white beltsyou have to watchout for
18
THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoArdquo Has a current schedule Knows when the next testing takes place
Has done a projection for approximate date of reaching Black Belt
Plans on achieving black belt and beyond
Regular attendance of 3+ times per week
Arrives early stretches and warms up before class
Makes friends at the school Shows respect for seniors is helpful to juniors
Has a uniform that fits and a spare
Has proper sparring gear Refers other students to join the school
Asks if they can help out Writes and posts positive reviews
Lets staff know if they will be on vacation or will miss classes
Lets an instructor know if they need extra help with a technique
Knows about training aids provided and uses them
Joins a team when they are eligible
Joins us for summer camps Schedules their birthday party at the school
Parents train as well or stay and watch class
Participates in special events
Almost 100 will receive black belt
Welcome to quite possibly one ofthe fairest systems in the worldWhat goes in - is what comes outYou will find no short cuts to earn-ing your rank Rank cannot bebought borrowed or assumed
But also understand your ageyour gender your nationality orphysical condition cannot hinderyour success either There are noexcuses
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoBrdquo Usually gets to testing schedules a make up when they must
miss a test
Attends classes 2 times per week
Parents are usually present in the building during classesbut are sometimes preoccupied
Shows up for class just on time
Will let the office know if there is a spill on the floor or if the restroom needs paper towels
Attends some special events
Brings friends but always the same friends who never enrollto special events
Approximately 75 will receive black belt
19
IS IN YOUR HANDS
20
Your amount of effort put forth(and your effort of your parentsif you are young) will deter-mine the level of your success
Decades of experience haveenabled your instructors to cre-ate a ldquoReport Cardrdquo to list whatit takes to achieve success in theMartial Arts
The fairness of the system issuch Absolutely Everybody canbe a ldquoArdquo student You just haveto make up your mind to beone No matter where you fallon the Report Card chart youalways have the ability toimprove your grade
Through Martial Arts you will learn alesson that is true for all goals andchallenges in your life
If you truly want some-
thing you will find a way
If you donrsquot
you will find an excuse
What do YOU really want
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoCrdquo
Attends classes 1 to 2 times a week
Misses weeks here and there
Puts other activities and sports first
Does not attend special events
Often says nobody told me about that
Doesnt open weekly emails
Turns in testing papers at the last minute
Asks to borrow a manual at the counter so the parent
can quickly find the test answers to turn in test application
Parent is not present for classes
Student has outgrown uniform but parent does
not want to spend the money to buy a new one
Always looking for a sale or cheaper price
Doesnt have proper sparring gear
Does not know about training aids newsletters
videos etc
Will most likely quit before Green Belt
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoDrdquo Gets dropped off for class parent does not come in
(younger students)
Student has to wait for long periods at the school to be picked upsometimes has to call for a ride
Shows up for wrong classes wrong times
Shows up for classes on testing days because they did not knowabout special events being held
No one answers phone messages or emails from the officeindicating that the student is falling behind
Wrinkled and dirty uniform
Is left unattended before and after class staff is expected to babysit
Checks may bounce or drafts fail due to NSF
Not likely to last very long in a membership
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
21
TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
23
WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
MONDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
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645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOLow Rank Tiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
TUESDAY
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf DefensePhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSDragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
WEDNESDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 WEAPONSTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
THURSDAY1200-1245LADY TIGERSTiger Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 FAMILYPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf Defense -Tiger
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-730 LADY POOMSAYCOMPETITION TEAM Dragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
730-815 Wing ChunPhoenix Doejahng
815-900 BLACKSTAFF amp LEADERS
FRIDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 MANUALSTUDY CLASSDragon Doejahng
645-730 TKDBreakingPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 PAHLGWAYTiger Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKDTiger Doejahng
815-10PM LEADERSHIP(1st Friday of month)see officemembership
SATURDAYNO classes on regulartesting days see back
900-945 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
900-1030 ELITESPARRING WGEARTiger Doejahng
945-1030 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
1000-1030 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1030-1100TIGER TOT wSASHTortoise Doejahng
1045-1130 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1045-1130 TKD FormsTiger Doejahng
1100-1130 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDTiger Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1215-100 Jr Management TeamConference Room
100-145 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
130-315 BIRTHDAYPARTIES - see officeto schedule330-530ensp BLACKBELT REHEARSALenspby appointment
TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
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WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
33
POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
It is very important for thewearer to keep the doe-boke
clean and wrinkle free at alltimes (do not wash the belt)Wear it correctly and treat itwith the respect owed tothis art When in doe-bokeremove all jewelry
(including watches ringsnecklaces and earrings)
Women should wear awhite t-shirt or sportstop under their uniform Black Belts may wear ablack garment under
their uniformYou must have all yourpatches sewn securely onyour doe-boke before yourfirst belt promotion testFollow the guide below toensure proper location ofthe patches
TAEKWONDO DOE-BOKE - UNIFORMThe doe-boke is considered a primary necessity in training for the following reasons
bull Wearing the doe-boke should instill pride in the wearer as a practitioner of Taekwondo
bull It identifies individual capacity and degree of Taekwondo cultural education attained
bull The style of the doe-boke is symbolic of Taekwondos heritage and tradition
bull Rank changes create incentives while at the same time preserve humility
bull It is practical and comfortable for training
AMERICAN FLAG PATCH Sewn two-fingers width belowthe center of shoulder Rightsleeve
TIGER TEAM BLACK BELT CLUB PATCHSewn two-fingers widthbelow the American Flag Patch Members onlyWORLD TKD FEDERATION PATCHSewn over right sideof chest
KOREAN FLAG PATCHSewn two-fingers width below center ofshoulder Left sleeve Red goes up
WHITE TIGER TAEKWONDOSCHOOL PATCHSewn over left side of chest Over your heart
NOTE The doe-boke pictured here is forblack belts only - it has a black V-neckColor belt doe-bokes will have a whiteV-neck New Students should ask aninstructor to write their name in Koreanalong the collarAll doe-bokes should have a large schoollogo on the back It you received yourdoe-boke from this school the logo willalready be screen printed on it The American Flag patch is worn on theright sleeve in martial arts symbolizingdefense only
TIGERTIPWhite Belts willearn a patch everytime they earn astripe The lastpatch is earned byturning in testingpapers
11 Ask the office for the patch sewing service
The simplicity of theMartial Arts traininguniform also serves as away to humble the studentEveryone starts off as abeginner
In Martial Arts it reallydoesnrsquot mater who you areor why yoursquore here Youmay be rich or poor male orfemale young or old blackor white We are all here tolearn the same lessons aboutourselves and about lifeOur status in life is left out-side the door of the school
The only status recognizedin the doe-jahng is yourearned rank All theuniforms are the samewith the exception of theleaders or instructors uniforms
alterations
It is not uncommon foryoung students still grow-ing to go through two orthree different uniforms bythe time they reach BlackBelt The uniform includedin your trial package ispurposely sized large If theuniform is turned up ratherthan cut it can be let downas the student growsIf the sleeves and pant legsare too long have themhemmed It is considereddisrespectful to roll up thesleeves or pant legs whiletraining Having theuniform hemmed will alsoprevent the student fromtripping if it comesunrolled Do not use safety
pins or any metal items onyour uniform This is unsafeto yourself others and themat while training
The smallest size doe-boke isa 000 and the largest regularsize is a 8
Only patches sanctioned byWhite Tiger are permittedon your uniform They mustbe placed in specific placesso everyone can be uniformin the school
WashinG
Keep your uniform cleanand wrinkle free Keep itfolded inside your gym bag
You can wash your uniformin the washer with otherlike colors Do not usebleach you will bleach outthe patches
You may line dry your uni-form or dry it in the dryerIf you use the dryer donrsquotover dry or use the hot set-ting When the uniform isalmost dry remove it andfold it promptly
You may iron your doe-bokebut donrsquot iron over theemblem on the back
styles
The White doe-bokes areused for Taekwondo theBlack doe-bokes for Hapkidothe Adidas 3 stripeuniforms are used for theLeadership Team andspecial colored doe-bokes areused for the demonstrationteams High ranking BlackBelts have different colors
for each degree
It is considered disrespectfulto wear a printed uniformfrom another school whiletraining here at White Tiger(unless you are a visiting guest
with prior permission)
Traditionally only the high-est ranking practitioner onthe mat can wear blackpants This rule excludesclasses in which all thestudents are wearing black
You may not wear just at-shirt and your doe-boke
pants for training in thesummer Our school is airconditioned in the summerand heated in the winter(A luxury not availablein Korea) Wearing theentire uniform is part ofthe discipline Do not mixand match tops amp bottoms
replacements
Of course you may pur-chase additional uniformsat any time break downand purchase anotheruniform when
bull There are yellow stainsthat wonrsquot come out
bull The pant legs only godown to your calf
bull It stinks even after youwash it
HOW TO CARE FOR THE UNIFORM
TIGER TIPUniform in Korean ispronounced Doe-boke with a longvowelnot Doe-bak
12
Want a free uniform
The greatest complimentyou can give your school isa referral that results in anew student White Tiger isproud to present a studentwho referred another with abeautiful embroideredldquoChingoordquo UniformChin-goo means friend inKorean Your referrals iswhat helps this school growand flourish - and we great-ly appreciate it
Need help referring afriend The office can assist
you with providinga VIP Card to give a Tiger TrialProgram or simplyprovide us withtheir address and we will send theminformation
The Chin-goo
uniform comes complete with allembroidered patches
Thank you verymuch
FREE CHIN-GOO UNIFORM
13
HOW TO CARE FOR THE DEE - BELTYour dee or belt is a symbolof all your learned knowl-edge of Taekwondo Your belt is like a blankpiece of paper waiting to bewritten on with all yourMartial Arts knowledge
Everything in Martial Artsserves a purpose There areno useless techniques ormotions with no reasonEven the belt serves to keepthe doe-boke secured and thecolor is a motivator to thestudent as well as a teachingguide to the instructor Aninstructor can glance atyour belt and know whattechniques you havelearned and what youneed to be taught
The knot on your belt hangsin the center just belowyour navel This area isyour key or energy centerThe knot protects thisvulnerable area
Dobull Keep your belt tied
properly
bull If you have an unevenamount of stripes stars orbars display the side withthe most on the right side
bull Keep your belt tiedaround your uniform soyou dont forget it
bull Leave your belt on at alltimes when in uniformunless instructed by yourMaster to do otherwise
bull Do practice only MartialArts techniques whilewearing a doe-boke and dee
bull Keep your old belts youmay want to display themsomeday
bull Tie your belt so the endsare even
Dontbull Let your belt touch the
ground
bull Throw your belt on theground when you arefinished training
bull Wear it draped aroundyour neck
bull Play with it or swingit around
bull Wash your belt(Dont wash out yourknowledge)
bull Remove or add any tapeon your belt
bull Curl or roll your belt itwill not hang correctlywhen you wear it
bull Dry it in the dryer -it will shrink
bull Worry if your belt getsthreadbare This meansthat you have beentraining hard If you area color belt it is probablytime to test for the nextlevel
If you are one of those peo-ple who has an unusuallyhigh ph level you may findthat some of the color beltswill rub color off onto youruniform when you sweatDont worry a black beltwill cover the stain
Since you dont wash yourbelt it will get dirty Longago your white belt wouldget dirtier and dirtier yearafter year until eventuallyit became black Luckilywe have different colorbelts now to symbolize thesame process
If you have just earned anew belt you will noticethat it is very stiff You can
always spot a new beltThe best remedy is to get afew good sweaty workoutsunder your belt to softenit up and make it hangstraight
A threadbare Masters BlackBelt is an emblem of anexperienced practitioner Asthe fabric becomes wornand loses its color the beltswhite inner core is revealedThis process also symbolizesthe cycle of Martial Artstraining the more youlearn the more you realizehow little you know
Your belt is your responsi-bility To remember to takecare of it and bring it toclass is part of your training
If you forget your belt youwill be a no belt for theday and line up after thelowest ranking belt in class
Humility is also part ofthe discipline
1st Degree whiteblack uniformWhite embroidery on belt
2nd Degree grayyellow uniformYellow embroidery on belt
3rd Degree blackgreen uniformGreen embroidery on belt
4th Degree blueblack uniform Blue embroidery on belt5th Degree redblack uniformRed embroidery on belt 14
HOW TO TIE YOUR BELT amp FOLD THE UNIFORM
1 Find the center ofyour belt and place itat your belly buttonseam facing down
3 With a belt end ineach hand take theright side and lay itover the left end andtuck it up under bothlayers
1 Lay the top of theuniform down logofacing the ground
2 Fold one side in atthe shoulder Fold thesleeve back
3 Repeat side andsleeve fold for otherside
4 Fold the pants in halfwidthwise
5 Fold the pants inhalf lengthwise
6 Fold in half againlengthwise
7 Place the pants onthe top and fold it up
8 Fold the belt in halfand loop to secure15
2 Wrap both sides ofthe belt around yourback and back aroundto the front For com-fort and to prevent itfrom falling off ifuntied tuck one insideof the other
4 Now take the leftside and lay it over theright side and bring theend up through thehole Pull tightly The knot forms atriangle that pointstoward your left
CLASS PROCEDUREbeGinninG class
1 Bow as you enter the school
2 Bow to your senior students and instructors
3 Bags can be placed in the locker rooms You may bring your own lock for a locker do notleave items in locker overnight Do not leave valuables unlocked or in your vehicle
4 Key your ID number into the tablet in the room where you will take class
5 You may warm up for class in the Stretching Station in a doe-jahng that is not in use ormay use the running track (14 + older or Black Belt) with a gym membership
6 Remove your shoes bow to enter the mat area and place your shoes in the colorappropriate shelf
7 When the instructor begins your class line up quickly and stand at attention BlackBelts (or highest ranking) will line up along one side from front to back The lines willcontinue while decreasing in ranks
8 The instructor will call everyone to stand at Cha-ryot - attention Never move or fidgetwhile standing at attention
9 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the flags
10 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow tothe instructor All students say ahn-yong ha-shim-ne-ka - How are you Sir- while performing this bow
11 Class will then continue at the instructors commands Remember to always answerYes Sir or No Sir
enDinG class
1 When the instructor calls for you to line up do so quicklyand in the same order as when class began
2 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay- bow to the flags
3 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the instructor All students say Gam-sa-hom-ne-da - Thank you Sir - while performing this bow
4 The instructor will have all students step out with their left foot bend over with feetapart grasping their ankles The instructor will say White Tiger then key-hahp or yelltwo times Each yell is echoed by all students then quickly slide the left foot in to meetthe right clap three times then with two fists raised in the air key-hahp once more Theinstructor will dismiss class you should bow once more before turning around to walkoff
5 Before you step off the mat bow to the flags
6 When leaving for the day turn around and bow inside while at the threshold of the door 16
TIGER TIPFemale and male instructorsin martial arts are allreferred to as Sir There is no gender in theDoe-jahng There is no raceno skin color no financialand no social statusStudents and instructors are recognized for their earned rank only
MESSAGE TO BEGINNERSTo those of you just begin-ning Martial Arts neitherfear your new found prac-tice nor expect too much ofit The majority of beginnersexperience a feeling of inad-equacy with regard to per-forming the movementsinvolved If you feel thisway dont worry it is com-mon and short-lived You arenot an expert yet and noone expects you to do morethan your best If you expecttoo much in the beginningyou will disappoint yourselfExample if you try to eatmore than your stomach willhold you are going to getsick You can digest only acertain amount each time
tips for beGinnersjust like the game SimonSays maintain your positionuntil you have been told tostop or pa-roh
When kicking bags ortargets remember thattechnique and accuracy aremost important It doesnrsquotmatter how fast or how hardyou can kick if you canrsquot hitthe target
When you are called outby the instructor to stepforward run donrsquot walk
If you are going to miss aclass for a week or so callthe school to let us know oryou will receive a call fromthe ldquoattendance policerdquoWe will not let you give upon yourself
Martial Arts are unlike anyother sport or activity Youwill need to use musclesyou didnt even know youhad and will need toacquire new balance andcoordination which willtake time Everyone stinksat this at first
If you are older or not veryflexible come to the schoolearlier to do additionalstretching before class
We want you to try yourbest but as a beginner youmust allow your body to getacclimated to this new activ-ity Trying too hard too soonmay result in an injurywhich will only slow downyour learning process
If you try to runup the mountainyou will fall off
You must train at least twotimes a week if you want tomake any measurable gainsAfter a few months youshould see a difference in theway you look and feel
School age kids should getinto the habit of saving acopy of their report cards -they will need to turn in acopy of it with their testingapplications for new beltsStudents with Ds and Fshave been able to pull theirgrades up to As and Bswhen their next color beltdepends upon it
Students who get involvedin the activities offered at thedoe-jahng make more friends
learn more andlearn faster
We train to music in manyclasses to motivate and toadd rhythm to the warm up drills Music is used inKorean doe-jahngs and for the Olympic training team
You may notice that the temperature is kept warm inthe doe-jahng This is to keepyour muscles warm andreduce injuries
Unlike the movies wherekicks are left sticking out inthe air rechamber your kicksquickly This prevents yourleg from being grabbed andallows for a second technique if necessary
Watch others and learn
Although we always havethe basics techniques areconstantly being replaced byquicker more efficient onesPerfect examples are the sidekick and kicking with theball of your foot These kicksare still great for forms butno longer very effective insparring situationsCompetitors have found that speed and flexibility are gained by pointing thetoes when kicking The side kick although powerfulis slow and can be detectedlong before it reaches its destination17
TIGER TIPAs a beginner youwill have twoenemies the lack ofself-confidence anddiscouragement ndashdont let eitherovercome you
BEGINNER DOS amp DONTS amp SAFETYIf you feel overwhelmedwith so much informationremember that Martial Artsis way of life It is a journeyrather than a destinationand takes a lifetime to fullycomprehend Take it slowlyone step at a time
Dobull Watch the Orientation
bull Make sure we have yourcurrent email address
bull Arrive promptly to warmup and practice
bull Maintain good hygiene
bull Bring necessary equip-ment to each class
bull Attend class regularly
bull Strive to follow schoolregulations
bull Respect the value of yourtraining
bull Log into your Kicksiteaccount to keep updatedon events testings tourna-ments and closings
- Newsletter- Tiger TV Video- Table Tents- LED signs - Facebook page- Website- Class Announcements- Eventsschedule- weekly e-mails- Pawcast bull Demonstrate emotional
and physical control
bull Strive to remain humble
bull Obey the instructor at alltimes
bull Have clean feet
bull Pick up your clothes in thechanging room
bull Kids wait inside to bepicked up
bull Practice your forms athome this is your MartialArt homework
Dontbull Be late for class
bull Wear a dirty uniform
bull Forget your equipment
bull Talk or play in class
bull Miss class
bull Neglect school rules
bull Abuse what you learn
bull Talk too long on the cour-tesy phone in the cafe
bull Show off or brag
bull Ask to go to the bathroomduring class unlessabsolutely necessary
bull Ask to rest unless yourefeeling sick
bull Chew gum in thedoe-jahng
bull Ask to get a drink of waterduring class
bull Powder your feet andtrack it all over the mat
beGinner safetyOften the most dangerousperson in the doe-jahng isyou Most injuries occurwhen students try to bemacho and attempt tokeep up with or outdo theadvanced students in classor fail to properly warm upand pull a muscle
Adults take it easy onthe jumping exercisesRemember whatever goesup must come down
Also be cautious whenturning or pivoting on knees and ankles Stretchout achilles tendons andhamstrings
New Hapkido students needto exercise caution withrolling techniques Use yourarms for rollbars so youdont support the weight ofyour body on your neck
It is the job of the instructorsto make everything LOOKeasy but you will soon dis-cover that the appearance ofease only comes with yearsoften decades of experience
Classes are always closelymonitored by certifiedinstructors If an injury doesoccur a first aid kit is keptnear the locker rooms andin the office
rice for injuries
rest ice compression and elevation Rest your
sore muscles apply icewrap up the injured areaand elevate it
TIGER TIPDont be nervousif your practicepartner is highranking THEY havelearned controlsometimes itsthe white beltsyou have to watchout for
18
THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoArdquo Has a current schedule Knows when the next testing takes place
Has done a projection for approximate date of reaching Black Belt
Plans on achieving black belt and beyond
Regular attendance of 3+ times per week
Arrives early stretches and warms up before class
Makes friends at the school Shows respect for seniors is helpful to juniors
Has a uniform that fits and a spare
Has proper sparring gear Refers other students to join the school
Asks if they can help out Writes and posts positive reviews
Lets staff know if they will be on vacation or will miss classes
Lets an instructor know if they need extra help with a technique
Knows about training aids provided and uses them
Joins a team when they are eligible
Joins us for summer camps Schedules their birthday party at the school
Parents train as well or stay and watch class
Participates in special events
Almost 100 will receive black belt
Welcome to quite possibly one ofthe fairest systems in the worldWhat goes in - is what comes outYou will find no short cuts to earn-ing your rank Rank cannot bebought borrowed or assumed
But also understand your ageyour gender your nationality orphysical condition cannot hinderyour success either There are noexcuses
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoBrdquo Usually gets to testing schedules a make up when they must
miss a test
Attends classes 2 times per week
Parents are usually present in the building during classesbut are sometimes preoccupied
Shows up for class just on time
Will let the office know if there is a spill on the floor or if the restroom needs paper towels
Attends some special events
Brings friends but always the same friends who never enrollto special events
Approximately 75 will receive black belt
19
IS IN YOUR HANDS
20
Your amount of effort put forth(and your effort of your parentsif you are young) will deter-mine the level of your success
Decades of experience haveenabled your instructors to cre-ate a ldquoReport Cardrdquo to list whatit takes to achieve success in theMartial Arts
The fairness of the system issuch Absolutely Everybody canbe a ldquoArdquo student You just haveto make up your mind to beone No matter where you fallon the Report Card chart youalways have the ability toimprove your grade
Through Martial Arts you will learn alesson that is true for all goals andchallenges in your life
If you truly want some-
thing you will find a way
If you donrsquot
you will find an excuse
What do YOU really want
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoCrdquo
Attends classes 1 to 2 times a week
Misses weeks here and there
Puts other activities and sports first
Does not attend special events
Often says nobody told me about that
Doesnt open weekly emails
Turns in testing papers at the last minute
Asks to borrow a manual at the counter so the parent
can quickly find the test answers to turn in test application
Parent is not present for classes
Student has outgrown uniform but parent does
not want to spend the money to buy a new one
Always looking for a sale or cheaper price
Doesnt have proper sparring gear
Does not know about training aids newsletters
videos etc
Will most likely quit before Green Belt
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoDrdquo Gets dropped off for class parent does not come in
(younger students)
Student has to wait for long periods at the school to be picked upsometimes has to call for a ride
Shows up for wrong classes wrong times
Shows up for classes on testing days because they did not knowabout special events being held
No one answers phone messages or emails from the officeindicating that the student is falling behind
Wrinkled and dirty uniform
Is left unattended before and after class staff is expected to babysit
Checks may bounce or drafts fail due to NSF
Not likely to last very long in a membership
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
21
TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
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WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
MONDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOLow Rank Tiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
TUESDAY
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf DefensePhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSDragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
WEDNESDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 WEAPONSTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
THURSDAY1200-1245LADY TIGERSTiger Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 FAMILYPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf Defense -Tiger
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-730 LADY POOMSAYCOMPETITION TEAM Dragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
730-815 Wing ChunPhoenix Doejahng
815-900 BLACKSTAFF amp LEADERS
FRIDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 MANUALSTUDY CLASSDragon Doejahng
645-730 TKDBreakingPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 PAHLGWAYTiger Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKDTiger Doejahng
815-10PM LEADERSHIP(1st Friday of month)see officemembership
SATURDAYNO classes on regulartesting days see back
900-945 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
900-1030 ELITESPARRING WGEARTiger Doejahng
945-1030 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
1000-1030 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1030-1100TIGER TOT wSASHTortoise Doejahng
1045-1130 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1045-1130 TKD FormsTiger Doejahng
1100-1130 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDTiger Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1215-100 Jr Management TeamConference Room
100-145 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
130-315 BIRTHDAYPARTIES - see officeto schedule330-530ensp BLACKBELT REHEARSALenspby appointment
TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
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WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
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POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
The simplicity of theMartial Arts traininguniform also serves as away to humble the studentEveryone starts off as abeginner
In Martial Arts it reallydoesnrsquot mater who you areor why yoursquore here Youmay be rich or poor male orfemale young or old blackor white We are all here tolearn the same lessons aboutourselves and about lifeOur status in life is left out-side the door of the school
The only status recognizedin the doe-jahng is yourearned rank All theuniforms are the samewith the exception of theleaders or instructors uniforms
alterations
It is not uncommon foryoung students still grow-ing to go through two orthree different uniforms bythe time they reach BlackBelt The uniform includedin your trial package ispurposely sized large If theuniform is turned up ratherthan cut it can be let downas the student growsIf the sleeves and pant legsare too long have themhemmed It is considereddisrespectful to roll up thesleeves or pant legs whiletraining Having theuniform hemmed will alsoprevent the student fromtripping if it comesunrolled Do not use safety
pins or any metal items onyour uniform This is unsafeto yourself others and themat while training
The smallest size doe-boke isa 000 and the largest regularsize is a 8
Only patches sanctioned byWhite Tiger are permittedon your uniform They mustbe placed in specific placesso everyone can be uniformin the school
WashinG
Keep your uniform cleanand wrinkle free Keep itfolded inside your gym bag
You can wash your uniformin the washer with otherlike colors Do not usebleach you will bleach outthe patches
You may line dry your uni-form or dry it in the dryerIf you use the dryer donrsquotover dry or use the hot set-ting When the uniform isalmost dry remove it andfold it promptly
You may iron your doe-bokebut donrsquot iron over theemblem on the back
styles
The White doe-bokes areused for Taekwondo theBlack doe-bokes for Hapkidothe Adidas 3 stripeuniforms are used for theLeadership Team andspecial colored doe-bokes areused for the demonstrationteams High ranking BlackBelts have different colors
for each degree
It is considered disrespectfulto wear a printed uniformfrom another school whiletraining here at White Tiger(unless you are a visiting guest
with prior permission)
Traditionally only the high-est ranking practitioner onthe mat can wear blackpants This rule excludesclasses in which all thestudents are wearing black
You may not wear just at-shirt and your doe-boke
pants for training in thesummer Our school is airconditioned in the summerand heated in the winter(A luxury not availablein Korea) Wearing theentire uniform is part ofthe discipline Do not mixand match tops amp bottoms
replacements
Of course you may pur-chase additional uniformsat any time break downand purchase anotheruniform when
bull There are yellow stainsthat wonrsquot come out
bull The pant legs only godown to your calf
bull It stinks even after youwash it
HOW TO CARE FOR THE UNIFORM
TIGER TIPUniform in Korean ispronounced Doe-boke with a longvowelnot Doe-bak
12
Want a free uniform
The greatest complimentyou can give your school isa referral that results in anew student White Tiger isproud to present a studentwho referred another with abeautiful embroideredldquoChingoordquo UniformChin-goo means friend inKorean Your referrals iswhat helps this school growand flourish - and we great-ly appreciate it
Need help referring afriend The office can assist
you with providinga VIP Card to give a Tiger TrialProgram or simplyprovide us withtheir address and we will send theminformation
The Chin-goo
uniform comes complete with allembroidered patches
Thank you verymuch
FREE CHIN-GOO UNIFORM
13
HOW TO CARE FOR THE DEE - BELTYour dee or belt is a symbolof all your learned knowl-edge of Taekwondo Your belt is like a blankpiece of paper waiting to bewritten on with all yourMartial Arts knowledge
Everything in Martial Artsserves a purpose There areno useless techniques ormotions with no reasonEven the belt serves to keepthe doe-boke secured and thecolor is a motivator to thestudent as well as a teachingguide to the instructor Aninstructor can glance atyour belt and know whattechniques you havelearned and what youneed to be taught
The knot on your belt hangsin the center just belowyour navel This area isyour key or energy centerThe knot protects thisvulnerable area
Dobull Keep your belt tied
properly
bull If you have an unevenamount of stripes stars orbars display the side withthe most on the right side
bull Keep your belt tiedaround your uniform soyou dont forget it
bull Leave your belt on at alltimes when in uniformunless instructed by yourMaster to do otherwise
bull Do practice only MartialArts techniques whilewearing a doe-boke and dee
bull Keep your old belts youmay want to display themsomeday
bull Tie your belt so the endsare even
Dontbull Let your belt touch the
ground
bull Throw your belt on theground when you arefinished training
bull Wear it draped aroundyour neck
bull Play with it or swingit around
bull Wash your belt(Dont wash out yourknowledge)
bull Remove or add any tapeon your belt
bull Curl or roll your belt itwill not hang correctlywhen you wear it
bull Dry it in the dryer -it will shrink
bull Worry if your belt getsthreadbare This meansthat you have beentraining hard If you area color belt it is probablytime to test for the nextlevel
If you are one of those peo-ple who has an unusuallyhigh ph level you may findthat some of the color beltswill rub color off onto youruniform when you sweatDont worry a black beltwill cover the stain
Since you dont wash yourbelt it will get dirty Longago your white belt wouldget dirtier and dirtier yearafter year until eventuallyit became black Luckilywe have different colorbelts now to symbolize thesame process
If you have just earned anew belt you will noticethat it is very stiff You can
always spot a new beltThe best remedy is to get afew good sweaty workoutsunder your belt to softenit up and make it hangstraight
A threadbare Masters BlackBelt is an emblem of anexperienced practitioner Asthe fabric becomes wornand loses its color the beltswhite inner core is revealedThis process also symbolizesthe cycle of Martial Artstraining the more youlearn the more you realizehow little you know
Your belt is your responsi-bility To remember to takecare of it and bring it toclass is part of your training
If you forget your belt youwill be a no belt for theday and line up after thelowest ranking belt in class
Humility is also part ofthe discipline
1st Degree whiteblack uniformWhite embroidery on belt
2nd Degree grayyellow uniformYellow embroidery on belt
3rd Degree blackgreen uniformGreen embroidery on belt
4th Degree blueblack uniform Blue embroidery on belt5th Degree redblack uniformRed embroidery on belt 14
HOW TO TIE YOUR BELT amp FOLD THE UNIFORM
1 Find the center ofyour belt and place itat your belly buttonseam facing down
3 With a belt end ineach hand take theright side and lay itover the left end andtuck it up under bothlayers
1 Lay the top of theuniform down logofacing the ground
2 Fold one side in atthe shoulder Fold thesleeve back
3 Repeat side andsleeve fold for otherside
4 Fold the pants in halfwidthwise
5 Fold the pants inhalf lengthwise
6 Fold in half againlengthwise
7 Place the pants onthe top and fold it up
8 Fold the belt in halfand loop to secure15
2 Wrap both sides ofthe belt around yourback and back aroundto the front For com-fort and to prevent itfrom falling off ifuntied tuck one insideof the other
4 Now take the leftside and lay it over theright side and bring theend up through thehole Pull tightly The knot forms atriangle that pointstoward your left
CLASS PROCEDUREbeGinninG class
1 Bow as you enter the school
2 Bow to your senior students and instructors
3 Bags can be placed in the locker rooms You may bring your own lock for a locker do notleave items in locker overnight Do not leave valuables unlocked or in your vehicle
4 Key your ID number into the tablet in the room where you will take class
5 You may warm up for class in the Stretching Station in a doe-jahng that is not in use ormay use the running track (14 + older or Black Belt) with a gym membership
6 Remove your shoes bow to enter the mat area and place your shoes in the colorappropriate shelf
7 When the instructor begins your class line up quickly and stand at attention BlackBelts (or highest ranking) will line up along one side from front to back The lines willcontinue while decreasing in ranks
8 The instructor will call everyone to stand at Cha-ryot - attention Never move or fidgetwhile standing at attention
9 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the flags
10 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow tothe instructor All students say ahn-yong ha-shim-ne-ka - How are you Sir- while performing this bow
11 Class will then continue at the instructors commands Remember to always answerYes Sir or No Sir
enDinG class
1 When the instructor calls for you to line up do so quicklyand in the same order as when class began
2 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay- bow to the flags
3 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the instructor All students say Gam-sa-hom-ne-da - Thank you Sir - while performing this bow
4 The instructor will have all students step out with their left foot bend over with feetapart grasping their ankles The instructor will say White Tiger then key-hahp or yelltwo times Each yell is echoed by all students then quickly slide the left foot in to meetthe right clap three times then with two fists raised in the air key-hahp once more Theinstructor will dismiss class you should bow once more before turning around to walkoff
5 Before you step off the mat bow to the flags
6 When leaving for the day turn around and bow inside while at the threshold of the door 16
TIGER TIPFemale and male instructorsin martial arts are allreferred to as Sir There is no gender in theDoe-jahng There is no raceno skin color no financialand no social statusStudents and instructors are recognized for their earned rank only
MESSAGE TO BEGINNERSTo those of you just begin-ning Martial Arts neitherfear your new found prac-tice nor expect too much ofit The majority of beginnersexperience a feeling of inad-equacy with regard to per-forming the movementsinvolved If you feel thisway dont worry it is com-mon and short-lived You arenot an expert yet and noone expects you to do morethan your best If you expecttoo much in the beginningyou will disappoint yourselfExample if you try to eatmore than your stomach willhold you are going to getsick You can digest only acertain amount each time
tips for beGinnersjust like the game SimonSays maintain your positionuntil you have been told tostop or pa-roh
When kicking bags ortargets remember thattechnique and accuracy aremost important It doesnrsquotmatter how fast or how hardyou can kick if you canrsquot hitthe target
When you are called outby the instructor to stepforward run donrsquot walk
If you are going to miss aclass for a week or so callthe school to let us know oryou will receive a call fromthe ldquoattendance policerdquoWe will not let you give upon yourself
Martial Arts are unlike anyother sport or activity Youwill need to use musclesyou didnt even know youhad and will need toacquire new balance andcoordination which willtake time Everyone stinksat this at first
If you are older or not veryflexible come to the schoolearlier to do additionalstretching before class
We want you to try yourbest but as a beginner youmust allow your body to getacclimated to this new activ-ity Trying too hard too soonmay result in an injurywhich will only slow downyour learning process
If you try to runup the mountainyou will fall off
You must train at least twotimes a week if you want tomake any measurable gainsAfter a few months youshould see a difference in theway you look and feel
School age kids should getinto the habit of saving acopy of their report cards -they will need to turn in acopy of it with their testingapplications for new beltsStudents with Ds and Fshave been able to pull theirgrades up to As and Bswhen their next color beltdepends upon it
Students who get involvedin the activities offered at thedoe-jahng make more friends
learn more andlearn faster
We train to music in manyclasses to motivate and toadd rhythm to the warm up drills Music is used inKorean doe-jahngs and for the Olympic training team
You may notice that the temperature is kept warm inthe doe-jahng This is to keepyour muscles warm andreduce injuries
Unlike the movies wherekicks are left sticking out inthe air rechamber your kicksquickly This prevents yourleg from being grabbed andallows for a second technique if necessary
Watch others and learn
Although we always havethe basics techniques areconstantly being replaced byquicker more efficient onesPerfect examples are the sidekick and kicking with theball of your foot These kicksare still great for forms butno longer very effective insparring situationsCompetitors have found that speed and flexibility are gained by pointing thetoes when kicking The side kick although powerfulis slow and can be detectedlong before it reaches its destination17
TIGER TIPAs a beginner youwill have twoenemies the lack ofself-confidence anddiscouragement ndashdont let eitherovercome you
BEGINNER DOS amp DONTS amp SAFETYIf you feel overwhelmedwith so much informationremember that Martial Artsis way of life It is a journeyrather than a destinationand takes a lifetime to fullycomprehend Take it slowlyone step at a time
Dobull Watch the Orientation
bull Make sure we have yourcurrent email address
bull Arrive promptly to warmup and practice
bull Maintain good hygiene
bull Bring necessary equip-ment to each class
bull Attend class regularly
bull Strive to follow schoolregulations
bull Respect the value of yourtraining
bull Log into your Kicksiteaccount to keep updatedon events testings tourna-ments and closings
- Newsletter- Tiger TV Video- Table Tents- LED signs - Facebook page- Website- Class Announcements- Eventsschedule- weekly e-mails- Pawcast bull Demonstrate emotional
and physical control
bull Strive to remain humble
bull Obey the instructor at alltimes
bull Have clean feet
bull Pick up your clothes in thechanging room
bull Kids wait inside to bepicked up
bull Practice your forms athome this is your MartialArt homework
Dontbull Be late for class
bull Wear a dirty uniform
bull Forget your equipment
bull Talk or play in class
bull Miss class
bull Neglect school rules
bull Abuse what you learn
bull Talk too long on the cour-tesy phone in the cafe
bull Show off or brag
bull Ask to go to the bathroomduring class unlessabsolutely necessary
bull Ask to rest unless yourefeeling sick
bull Chew gum in thedoe-jahng
bull Ask to get a drink of waterduring class
bull Powder your feet andtrack it all over the mat
beGinner safetyOften the most dangerousperson in the doe-jahng isyou Most injuries occurwhen students try to bemacho and attempt tokeep up with or outdo theadvanced students in classor fail to properly warm upand pull a muscle
Adults take it easy onthe jumping exercisesRemember whatever goesup must come down
Also be cautious whenturning or pivoting on knees and ankles Stretchout achilles tendons andhamstrings
New Hapkido students needto exercise caution withrolling techniques Use yourarms for rollbars so youdont support the weight ofyour body on your neck
It is the job of the instructorsto make everything LOOKeasy but you will soon dis-cover that the appearance ofease only comes with yearsoften decades of experience
Classes are always closelymonitored by certifiedinstructors If an injury doesoccur a first aid kit is keptnear the locker rooms andin the office
rice for injuries
rest ice compression and elevation Rest your
sore muscles apply icewrap up the injured areaand elevate it
TIGER TIPDont be nervousif your practicepartner is highranking THEY havelearned controlsometimes itsthe white beltsyou have to watchout for
18
THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoArdquo Has a current schedule Knows when the next testing takes place
Has done a projection for approximate date of reaching Black Belt
Plans on achieving black belt and beyond
Regular attendance of 3+ times per week
Arrives early stretches and warms up before class
Makes friends at the school Shows respect for seniors is helpful to juniors
Has a uniform that fits and a spare
Has proper sparring gear Refers other students to join the school
Asks if they can help out Writes and posts positive reviews
Lets staff know if they will be on vacation or will miss classes
Lets an instructor know if they need extra help with a technique
Knows about training aids provided and uses them
Joins a team when they are eligible
Joins us for summer camps Schedules their birthday party at the school
Parents train as well or stay and watch class
Participates in special events
Almost 100 will receive black belt
Welcome to quite possibly one ofthe fairest systems in the worldWhat goes in - is what comes outYou will find no short cuts to earn-ing your rank Rank cannot bebought borrowed or assumed
But also understand your ageyour gender your nationality orphysical condition cannot hinderyour success either There are noexcuses
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoBrdquo Usually gets to testing schedules a make up when they must
miss a test
Attends classes 2 times per week
Parents are usually present in the building during classesbut are sometimes preoccupied
Shows up for class just on time
Will let the office know if there is a spill on the floor or if the restroom needs paper towels
Attends some special events
Brings friends but always the same friends who never enrollto special events
Approximately 75 will receive black belt
19
IS IN YOUR HANDS
20
Your amount of effort put forth(and your effort of your parentsif you are young) will deter-mine the level of your success
Decades of experience haveenabled your instructors to cre-ate a ldquoReport Cardrdquo to list whatit takes to achieve success in theMartial Arts
The fairness of the system issuch Absolutely Everybody canbe a ldquoArdquo student You just haveto make up your mind to beone No matter where you fallon the Report Card chart youalways have the ability toimprove your grade
Through Martial Arts you will learn alesson that is true for all goals andchallenges in your life
If you truly want some-
thing you will find a way
If you donrsquot
you will find an excuse
What do YOU really want
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoCrdquo
Attends classes 1 to 2 times a week
Misses weeks here and there
Puts other activities and sports first
Does not attend special events
Often says nobody told me about that
Doesnt open weekly emails
Turns in testing papers at the last minute
Asks to borrow a manual at the counter so the parent
can quickly find the test answers to turn in test application
Parent is not present for classes
Student has outgrown uniform but parent does
not want to spend the money to buy a new one
Always looking for a sale or cheaper price
Doesnt have proper sparring gear
Does not know about training aids newsletters
videos etc
Will most likely quit before Green Belt
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoDrdquo Gets dropped off for class parent does not come in
(younger students)
Student has to wait for long periods at the school to be picked upsometimes has to call for a ride
Shows up for wrong classes wrong times
Shows up for classes on testing days because they did not knowabout special events being held
No one answers phone messages or emails from the officeindicating that the student is falling behind
Wrinkled and dirty uniform
Is left unattended before and after class staff is expected to babysit
Checks may bounce or drafts fail due to NSF
Not likely to last very long in a membership
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
21
TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
23
WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
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645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSDragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
WEDNESDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 WEAPONSTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
THURSDAY1200-1245LADY TIGERSTiger Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 FAMILYPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf Defense -Tiger
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-730 LADY POOMSAYCOMPETITION TEAM Dragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
730-815 Wing ChunPhoenix Doejahng
815-900 BLACKSTAFF amp LEADERS
FRIDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 MANUALSTUDY CLASSDragon Doejahng
645-730 TKDBreakingPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 PAHLGWAYTiger Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKDTiger Doejahng
815-10PM LEADERSHIP(1st Friday of month)see officemembership
SATURDAYNO classes on regulartesting days see back
900-945 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
900-1030 ELITESPARRING WGEARTiger Doejahng
945-1030 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
1000-1030 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1030-1100TIGER TOT wSASHTortoise Doejahng
1045-1130 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1045-1130 TKD FormsTiger Doejahng
1100-1130 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDTiger Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1215-100 Jr Management TeamConference Room
100-145 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
130-315 BIRTHDAYPARTIES - see officeto schedule330-530ensp BLACKBELT REHEARSALenspby appointment
TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
24
25
WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
33
POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
Want a free uniform
The greatest complimentyou can give your school isa referral that results in anew student White Tiger isproud to present a studentwho referred another with abeautiful embroideredldquoChingoordquo UniformChin-goo means friend inKorean Your referrals iswhat helps this school growand flourish - and we great-ly appreciate it
Need help referring afriend The office can assist
you with providinga VIP Card to give a Tiger TrialProgram or simplyprovide us withtheir address and we will send theminformation
The Chin-goo
uniform comes complete with allembroidered patches
Thank you verymuch
FREE CHIN-GOO UNIFORM
13
HOW TO CARE FOR THE DEE - BELTYour dee or belt is a symbolof all your learned knowl-edge of Taekwondo Your belt is like a blankpiece of paper waiting to bewritten on with all yourMartial Arts knowledge
Everything in Martial Artsserves a purpose There areno useless techniques ormotions with no reasonEven the belt serves to keepthe doe-boke secured and thecolor is a motivator to thestudent as well as a teachingguide to the instructor Aninstructor can glance atyour belt and know whattechniques you havelearned and what youneed to be taught
The knot on your belt hangsin the center just belowyour navel This area isyour key or energy centerThe knot protects thisvulnerable area
Dobull Keep your belt tied
properly
bull If you have an unevenamount of stripes stars orbars display the side withthe most on the right side
bull Keep your belt tiedaround your uniform soyou dont forget it
bull Leave your belt on at alltimes when in uniformunless instructed by yourMaster to do otherwise
bull Do practice only MartialArts techniques whilewearing a doe-boke and dee
bull Keep your old belts youmay want to display themsomeday
bull Tie your belt so the endsare even
Dontbull Let your belt touch the
ground
bull Throw your belt on theground when you arefinished training
bull Wear it draped aroundyour neck
bull Play with it or swingit around
bull Wash your belt(Dont wash out yourknowledge)
bull Remove or add any tapeon your belt
bull Curl or roll your belt itwill not hang correctlywhen you wear it
bull Dry it in the dryer -it will shrink
bull Worry if your belt getsthreadbare This meansthat you have beentraining hard If you area color belt it is probablytime to test for the nextlevel
If you are one of those peo-ple who has an unusuallyhigh ph level you may findthat some of the color beltswill rub color off onto youruniform when you sweatDont worry a black beltwill cover the stain
Since you dont wash yourbelt it will get dirty Longago your white belt wouldget dirtier and dirtier yearafter year until eventuallyit became black Luckilywe have different colorbelts now to symbolize thesame process
If you have just earned anew belt you will noticethat it is very stiff You can
always spot a new beltThe best remedy is to get afew good sweaty workoutsunder your belt to softenit up and make it hangstraight
A threadbare Masters BlackBelt is an emblem of anexperienced practitioner Asthe fabric becomes wornand loses its color the beltswhite inner core is revealedThis process also symbolizesthe cycle of Martial Artstraining the more youlearn the more you realizehow little you know
Your belt is your responsi-bility To remember to takecare of it and bring it toclass is part of your training
If you forget your belt youwill be a no belt for theday and line up after thelowest ranking belt in class
Humility is also part ofthe discipline
1st Degree whiteblack uniformWhite embroidery on belt
2nd Degree grayyellow uniformYellow embroidery on belt
3rd Degree blackgreen uniformGreen embroidery on belt
4th Degree blueblack uniform Blue embroidery on belt5th Degree redblack uniformRed embroidery on belt 14
HOW TO TIE YOUR BELT amp FOLD THE UNIFORM
1 Find the center ofyour belt and place itat your belly buttonseam facing down
3 With a belt end ineach hand take theright side and lay itover the left end andtuck it up under bothlayers
1 Lay the top of theuniform down logofacing the ground
2 Fold one side in atthe shoulder Fold thesleeve back
3 Repeat side andsleeve fold for otherside
4 Fold the pants in halfwidthwise
5 Fold the pants inhalf lengthwise
6 Fold in half againlengthwise
7 Place the pants onthe top and fold it up
8 Fold the belt in halfand loop to secure15
2 Wrap both sides ofthe belt around yourback and back aroundto the front For com-fort and to prevent itfrom falling off ifuntied tuck one insideof the other
4 Now take the leftside and lay it over theright side and bring theend up through thehole Pull tightly The knot forms atriangle that pointstoward your left
CLASS PROCEDUREbeGinninG class
1 Bow as you enter the school
2 Bow to your senior students and instructors
3 Bags can be placed in the locker rooms You may bring your own lock for a locker do notleave items in locker overnight Do not leave valuables unlocked or in your vehicle
4 Key your ID number into the tablet in the room where you will take class
5 You may warm up for class in the Stretching Station in a doe-jahng that is not in use ormay use the running track (14 + older or Black Belt) with a gym membership
6 Remove your shoes bow to enter the mat area and place your shoes in the colorappropriate shelf
7 When the instructor begins your class line up quickly and stand at attention BlackBelts (or highest ranking) will line up along one side from front to back The lines willcontinue while decreasing in ranks
8 The instructor will call everyone to stand at Cha-ryot - attention Never move or fidgetwhile standing at attention
9 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the flags
10 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow tothe instructor All students say ahn-yong ha-shim-ne-ka - How are you Sir- while performing this bow
11 Class will then continue at the instructors commands Remember to always answerYes Sir or No Sir
enDinG class
1 When the instructor calls for you to line up do so quicklyand in the same order as when class began
2 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay- bow to the flags
3 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the instructor All students say Gam-sa-hom-ne-da - Thank you Sir - while performing this bow
4 The instructor will have all students step out with their left foot bend over with feetapart grasping their ankles The instructor will say White Tiger then key-hahp or yelltwo times Each yell is echoed by all students then quickly slide the left foot in to meetthe right clap three times then with two fists raised in the air key-hahp once more Theinstructor will dismiss class you should bow once more before turning around to walkoff
5 Before you step off the mat bow to the flags
6 When leaving for the day turn around and bow inside while at the threshold of the door 16
TIGER TIPFemale and male instructorsin martial arts are allreferred to as Sir There is no gender in theDoe-jahng There is no raceno skin color no financialand no social statusStudents and instructors are recognized for their earned rank only
MESSAGE TO BEGINNERSTo those of you just begin-ning Martial Arts neitherfear your new found prac-tice nor expect too much ofit The majority of beginnersexperience a feeling of inad-equacy with regard to per-forming the movementsinvolved If you feel thisway dont worry it is com-mon and short-lived You arenot an expert yet and noone expects you to do morethan your best If you expecttoo much in the beginningyou will disappoint yourselfExample if you try to eatmore than your stomach willhold you are going to getsick You can digest only acertain amount each time
tips for beGinnersjust like the game SimonSays maintain your positionuntil you have been told tostop or pa-roh
When kicking bags ortargets remember thattechnique and accuracy aremost important It doesnrsquotmatter how fast or how hardyou can kick if you canrsquot hitthe target
When you are called outby the instructor to stepforward run donrsquot walk
If you are going to miss aclass for a week or so callthe school to let us know oryou will receive a call fromthe ldquoattendance policerdquoWe will not let you give upon yourself
Martial Arts are unlike anyother sport or activity Youwill need to use musclesyou didnt even know youhad and will need toacquire new balance andcoordination which willtake time Everyone stinksat this at first
If you are older or not veryflexible come to the schoolearlier to do additionalstretching before class
We want you to try yourbest but as a beginner youmust allow your body to getacclimated to this new activ-ity Trying too hard too soonmay result in an injurywhich will only slow downyour learning process
If you try to runup the mountainyou will fall off
You must train at least twotimes a week if you want tomake any measurable gainsAfter a few months youshould see a difference in theway you look and feel
School age kids should getinto the habit of saving acopy of their report cards -they will need to turn in acopy of it with their testingapplications for new beltsStudents with Ds and Fshave been able to pull theirgrades up to As and Bswhen their next color beltdepends upon it
Students who get involvedin the activities offered at thedoe-jahng make more friends
learn more andlearn faster
We train to music in manyclasses to motivate and toadd rhythm to the warm up drills Music is used inKorean doe-jahngs and for the Olympic training team
You may notice that the temperature is kept warm inthe doe-jahng This is to keepyour muscles warm andreduce injuries
Unlike the movies wherekicks are left sticking out inthe air rechamber your kicksquickly This prevents yourleg from being grabbed andallows for a second technique if necessary
Watch others and learn
Although we always havethe basics techniques areconstantly being replaced byquicker more efficient onesPerfect examples are the sidekick and kicking with theball of your foot These kicksare still great for forms butno longer very effective insparring situationsCompetitors have found that speed and flexibility are gained by pointing thetoes when kicking The side kick although powerfulis slow and can be detectedlong before it reaches its destination17
TIGER TIPAs a beginner youwill have twoenemies the lack ofself-confidence anddiscouragement ndashdont let eitherovercome you
BEGINNER DOS amp DONTS amp SAFETYIf you feel overwhelmedwith so much informationremember that Martial Artsis way of life It is a journeyrather than a destinationand takes a lifetime to fullycomprehend Take it slowlyone step at a time
Dobull Watch the Orientation
bull Make sure we have yourcurrent email address
bull Arrive promptly to warmup and practice
bull Maintain good hygiene
bull Bring necessary equip-ment to each class
bull Attend class regularly
bull Strive to follow schoolregulations
bull Respect the value of yourtraining
bull Log into your Kicksiteaccount to keep updatedon events testings tourna-ments and closings
- Newsletter- Tiger TV Video- Table Tents- LED signs - Facebook page- Website- Class Announcements- Eventsschedule- weekly e-mails- Pawcast bull Demonstrate emotional
and physical control
bull Strive to remain humble
bull Obey the instructor at alltimes
bull Have clean feet
bull Pick up your clothes in thechanging room
bull Kids wait inside to bepicked up
bull Practice your forms athome this is your MartialArt homework
Dontbull Be late for class
bull Wear a dirty uniform
bull Forget your equipment
bull Talk or play in class
bull Miss class
bull Neglect school rules
bull Abuse what you learn
bull Talk too long on the cour-tesy phone in the cafe
bull Show off or brag
bull Ask to go to the bathroomduring class unlessabsolutely necessary
bull Ask to rest unless yourefeeling sick
bull Chew gum in thedoe-jahng
bull Ask to get a drink of waterduring class
bull Powder your feet andtrack it all over the mat
beGinner safetyOften the most dangerousperson in the doe-jahng isyou Most injuries occurwhen students try to bemacho and attempt tokeep up with or outdo theadvanced students in classor fail to properly warm upand pull a muscle
Adults take it easy onthe jumping exercisesRemember whatever goesup must come down
Also be cautious whenturning or pivoting on knees and ankles Stretchout achilles tendons andhamstrings
New Hapkido students needto exercise caution withrolling techniques Use yourarms for rollbars so youdont support the weight ofyour body on your neck
It is the job of the instructorsto make everything LOOKeasy but you will soon dis-cover that the appearance ofease only comes with yearsoften decades of experience
Classes are always closelymonitored by certifiedinstructors If an injury doesoccur a first aid kit is keptnear the locker rooms andin the office
rice for injuries
rest ice compression and elevation Rest your
sore muscles apply icewrap up the injured areaand elevate it
TIGER TIPDont be nervousif your practicepartner is highranking THEY havelearned controlsometimes itsthe white beltsyou have to watchout for
18
THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoArdquo Has a current schedule Knows when the next testing takes place
Has done a projection for approximate date of reaching Black Belt
Plans on achieving black belt and beyond
Regular attendance of 3+ times per week
Arrives early stretches and warms up before class
Makes friends at the school Shows respect for seniors is helpful to juniors
Has a uniform that fits and a spare
Has proper sparring gear Refers other students to join the school
Asks if they can help out Writes and posts positive reviews
Lets staff know if they will be on vacation or will miss classes
Lets an instructor know if they need extra help with a technique
Knows about training aids provided and uses them
Joins a team when they are eligible
Joins us for summer camps Schedules their birthday party at the school
Parents train as well or stay and watch class
Participates in special events
Almost 100 will receive black belt
Welcome to quite possibly one ofthe fairest systems in the worldWhat goes in - is what comes outYou will find no short cuts to earn-ing your rank Rank cannot bebought borrowed or assumed
But also understand your ageyour gender your nationality orphysical condition cannot hinderyour success either There are noexcuses
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoBrdquo Usually gets to testing schedules a make up when they must
miss a test
Attends classes 2 times per week
Parents are usually present in the building during classesbut are sometimes preoccupied
Shows up for class just on time
Will let the office know if there is a spill on the floor or if the restroom needs paper towels
Attends some special events
Brings friends but always the same friends who never enrollto special events
Approximately 75 will receive black belt
19
IS IN YOUR HANDS
20
Your amount of effort put forth(and your effort of your parentsif you are young) will deter-mine the level of your success
Decades of experience haveenabled your instructors to cre-ate a ldquoReport Cardrdquo to list whatit takes to achieve success in theMartial Arts
The fairness of the system issuch Absolutely Everybody canbe a ldquoArdquo student You just haveto make up your mind to beone No matter where you fallon the Report Card chart youalways have the ability toimprove your grade
Through Martial Arts you will learn alesson that is true for all goals andchallenges in your life
If you truly want some-
thing you will find a way
If you donrsquot
you will find an excuse
What do YOU really want
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoCrdquo
Attends classes 1 to 2 times a week
Misses weeks here and there
Puts other activities and sports first
Does not attend special events
Often says nobody told me about that
Doesnt open weekly emails
Turns in testing papers at the last minute
Asks to borrow a manual at the counter so the parent
can quickly find the test answers to turn in test application
Parent is not present for classes
Student has outgrown uniform but parent does
not want to spend the money to buy a new one
Always looking for a sale or cheaper price
Doesnt have proper sparring gear
Does not know about training aids newsletters
videos etc
Will most likely quit before Green Belt
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoDrdquo Gets dropped off for class parent does not come in
(younger students)
Student has to wait for long periods at the school to be picked upsometimes has to call for a ride
Shows up for wrong classes wrong times
Shows up for classes on testing days because they did not knowabout special events being held
No one answers phone messages or emails from the officeindicating that the student is falling behind
Wrinkled and dirty uniform
Is left unattended before and after class staff is expected to babysit
Checks may bounce or drafts fail due to NSF
Not likely to last very long in a membership
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
21
TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
23
WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
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130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
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815-900 BLACKSTAFF amp LEADERS
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SATURDAYNO classes on regulartesting days see back
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TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
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WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
33
POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
HOW TO CARE FOR THE DEE - BELTYour dee or belt is a symbolof all your learned knowl-edge of Taekwondo Your belt is like a blankpiece of paper waiting to bewritten on with all yourMartial Arts knowledge
Everything in Martial Artsserves a purpose There areno useless techniques ormotions with no reasonEven the belt serves to keepthe doe-boke secured and thecolor is a motivator to thestudent as well as a teachingguide to the instructor Aninstructor can glance atyour belt and know whattechniques you havelearned and what youneed to be taught
The knot on your belt hangsin the center just belowyour navel This area isyour key or energy centerThe knot protects thisvulnerable area
Dobull Keep your belt tied
properly
bull If you have an unevenamount of stripes stars orbars display the side withthe most on the right side
bull Keep your belt tiedaround your uniform soyou dont forget it
bull Leave your belt on at alltimes when in uniformunless instructed by yourMaster to do otherwise
bull Do practice only MartialArts techniques whilewearing a doe-boke and dee
bull Keep your old belts youmay want to display themsomeday
bull Tie your belt so the endsare even
Dontbull Let your belt touch the
ground
bull Throw your belt on theground when you arefinished training
bull Wear it draped aroundyour neck
bull Play with it or swingit around
bull Wash your belt(Dont wash out yourknowledge)
bull Remove or add any tapeon your belt
bull Curl or roll your belt itwill not hang correctlywhen you wear it
bull Dry it in the dryer -it will shrink
bull Worry if your belt getsthreadbare This meansthat you have beentraining hard If you area color belt it is probablytime to test for the nextlevel
If you are one of those peo-ple who has an unusuallyhigh ph level you may findthat some of the color beltswill rub color off onto youruniform when you sweatDont worry a black beltwill cover the stain
Since you dont wash yourbelt it will get dirty Longago your white belt wouldget dirtier and dirtier yearafter year until eventuallyit became black Luckilywe have different colorbelts now to symbolize thesame process
If you have just earned anew belt you will noticethat it is very stiff You can
always spot a new beltThe best remedy is to get afew good sweaty workoutsunder your belt to softenit up and make it hangstraight
A threadbare Masters BlackBelt is an emblem of anexperienced practitioner Asthe fabric becomes wornand loses its color the beltswhite inner core is revealedThis process also symbolizesthe cycle of Martial Artstraining the more youlearn the more you realizehow little you know
Your belt is your responsi-bility To remember to takecare of it and bring it toclass is part of your training
If you forget your belt youwill be a no belt for theday and line up after thelowest ranking belt in class
Humility is also part ofthe discipline
1st Degree whiteblack uniformWhite embroidery on belt
2nd Degree grayyellow uniformYellow embroidery on belt
3rd Degree blackgreen uniformGreen embroidery on belt
4th Degree blueblack uniform Blue embroidery on belt5th Degree redblack uniformRed embroidery on belt 14
HOW TO TIE YOUR BELT amp FOLD THE UNIFORM
1 Find the center ofyour belt and place itat your belly buttonseam facing down
3 With a belt end ineach hand take theright side and lay itover the left end andtuck it up under bothlayers
1 Lay the top of theuniform down logofacing the ground
2 Fold one side in atthe shoulder Fold thesleeve back
3 Repeat side andsleeve fold for otherside
4 Fold the pants in halfwidthwise
5 Fold the pants inhalf lengthwise
6 Fold in half againlengthwise
7 Place the pants onthe top and fold it up
8 Fold the belt in halfand loop to secure15
2 Wrap both sides ofthe belt around yourback and back aroundto the front For com-fort and to prevent itfrom falling off ifuntied tuck one insideof the other
4 Now take the leftside and lay it over theright side and bring theend up through thehole Pull tightly The knot forms atriangle that pointstoward your left
CLASS PROCEDUREbeGinninG class
1 Bow as you enter the school
2 Bow to your senior students and instructors
3 Bags can be placed in the locker rooms You may bring your own lock for a locker do notleave items in locker overnight Do not leave valuables unlocked or in your vehicle
4 Key your ID number into the tablet in the room where you will take class
5 You may warm up for class in the Stretching Station in a doe-jahng that is not in use ormay use the running track (14 + older or Black Belt) with a gym membership
6 Remove your shoes bow to enter the mat area and place your shoes in the colorappropriate shelf
7 When the instructor begins your class line up quickly and stand at attention BlackBelts (or highest ranking) will line up along one side from front to back The lines willcontinue while decreasing in ranks
8 The instructor will call everyone to stand at Cha-ryot - attention Never move or fidgetwhile standing at attention
9 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the flags
10 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow tothe instructor All students say ahn-yong ha-shim-ne-ka - How are you Sir- while performing this bow
11 Class will then continue at the instructors commands Remember to always answerYes Sir or No Sir
enDinG class
1 When the instructor calls for you to line up do so quicklyand in the same order as when class began
2 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay- bow to the flags
3 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the instructor All students say Gam-sa-hom-ne-da - Thank you Sir - while performing this bow
4 The instructor will have all students step out with their left foot bend over with feetapart grasping their ankles The instructor will say White Tiger then key-hahp or yelltwo times Each yell is echoed by all students then quickly slide the left foot in to meetthe right clap three times then with two fists raised in the air key-hahp once more Theinstructor will dismiss class you should bow once more before turning around to walkoff
5 Before you step off the mat bow to the flags
6 When leaving for the day turn around and bow inside while at the threshold of the door 16
TIGER TIPFemale and male instructorsin martial arts are allreferred to as Sir There is no gender in theDoe-jahng There is no raceno skin color no financialand no social statusStudents and instructors are recognized for their earned rank only
MESSAGE TO BEGINNERSTo those of you just begin-ning Martial Arts neitherfear your new found prac-tice nor expect too much ofit The majority of beginnersexperience a feeling of inad-equacy with regard to per-forming the movementsinvolved If you feel thisway dont worry it is com-mon and short-lived You arenot an expert yet and noone expects you to do morethan your best If you expecttoo much in the beginningyou will disappoint yourselfExample if you try to eatmore than your stomach willhold you are going to getsick You can digest only acertain amount each time
tips for beGinnersjust like the game SimonSays maintain your positionuntil you have been told tostop or pa-roh
When kicking bags ortargets remember thattechnique and accuracy aremost important It doesnrsquotmatter how fast or how hardyou can kick if you canrsquot hitthe target
When you are called outby the instructor to stepforward run donrsquot walk
If you are going to miss aclass for a week or so callthe school to let us know oryou will receive a call fromthe ldquoattendance policerdquoWe will not let you give upon yourself
Martial Arts are unlike anyother sport or activity Youwill need to use musclesyou didnt even know youhad and will need toacquire new balance andcoordination which willtake time Everyone stinksat this at first
If you are older or not veryflexible come to the schoolearlier to do additionalstretching before class
We want you to try yourbest but as a beginner youmust allow your body to getacclimated to this new activ-ity Trying too hard too soonmay result in an injurywhich will only slow downyour learning process
If you try to runup the mountainyou will fall off
You must train at least twotimes a week if you want tomake any measurable gainsAfter a few months youshould see a difference in theway you look and feel
School age kids should getinto the habit of saving acopy of their report cards -they will need to turn in acopy of it with their testingapplications for new beltsStudents with Ds and Fshave been able to pull theirgrades up to As and Bswhen their next color beltdepends upon it
Students who get involvedin the activities offered at thedoe-jahng make more friends
learn more andlearn faster
We train to music in manyclasses to motivate and toadd rhythm to the warm up drills Music is used inKorean doe-jahngs and for the Olympic training team
You may notice that the temperature is kept warm inthe doe-jahng This is to keepyour muscles warm andreduce injuries
Unlike the movies wherekicks are left sticking out inthe air rechamber your kicksquickly This prevents yourleg from being grabbed andallows for a second technique if necessary
Watch others and learn
Although we always havethe basics techniques areconstantly being replaced byquicker more efficient onesPerfect examples are the sidekick and kicking with theball of your foot These kicksare still great for forms butno longer very effective insparring situationsCompetitors have found that speed and flexibility are gained by pointing thetoes when kicking The side kick although powerfulis slow and can be detectedlong before it reaches its destination17
TIGER TIPAs a beginner youwill have twoenemies the lack ofself-confidence anddiscouragement ndashdont let eitherovercome you
BEGINNER DOS amp DONTS amp SAFETYIf you feel overwhelmedwith so much informationremember that Martial Artsis way of life It is a journeyrather than a destinationand takes a lifetime to fullycomprehend Take it slowlyone step at a time
Dobull Watch the Orientation
bull Make sure we have yourcurrent email address
bull Arrive promptly to warmup and practice
bull Maintain good hygiene
bull Bring necessary equip-ment to each class
bull Attend class regularly
bull Strive to follow schoolregulations
bull Respect the value of yourtraining
bull Log into your Kicksiteaccount to keep updatedon events testings tourna-ments and closings
- Newsletter- Tiger TV Video- Table Tents- LED signs - Facebook page- Website- Class Announcements- Eventsschedule- weekly e-mails- Pawcast bull Demonstrate emotional
and physical control
bull Strive to remain humble
bull Obey the instructor at alltimes
bull Have clean feet
bull Pick up your clothes in thechanging room
bull Kids wait inside to bepicked up
bull Practice your forms athome this is your MartialArt homework
Dontbull Be late for class
bull Wear a dirty uniform
bull Forget your equipment
bull Talk or play in class
bull Miss class
bull Neglect school rules
bull Abuse what you learn
bull Talk too long on the cour-tesy phone in the cafe
bull Show off or brag
bull Ask to go to the bathroomduring class unlessabsolutely necessary
bull Ask to rest unless yourefeeling sick
bull Chew gum in thedoe-jahng
bull Ask to get a drink of waterduring class
bull Powder your feet andtrack it all over the mat
beGinner safetyOften the most dangerousperson in the doe-jahng isyou Most injuries occurwhen students try to bemacho and attempt tokeep up with or outdo theadvanced students in classor fail to properly warm upand pull a muscle
Adults take it easy onthe jumping exercisesRemember whatever goesup must come down
Also be cautious whenturning or pivoting on knees and ankles Stretchout achilles tendons andhamstrings
New Hapkido students needto exercise caution withrolling techniques Use yourarms for rollbars so youdont support the weight ofyour body on your neck
It is the job of the instructorsto make everything LOOKeasy but you will soon dis-cover that the appearance ofease only comes with yearsoften decades of experience
Classes are always closelymonitored by certifiedinstructors If an injury doesoccur a first aid kit is keptnear the locker rooms andin the office
rice for injuries
rest ice compression and elevation Rest your
sore muscles apply icewrap up the injured areaand elevate it
TIGER TIPDont be nervousif your practicepartner is highranking THEY havelearned controlsometimes itsthe white beltsyou have to watchout for
18
THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoArdquo Has a current schedule Knows when the next testing takes place
Has done a projection for approximate date of reaching Black Belt
Plans on achieving black belt and beyond
Regular attendance of 3+ times per week
Arrives early stretches and warms up before class
Makes friends at the school Shows respect for seniors is helpful to juniors
Has a uniform that fits and a spare
Has proper sparring gear Refers other students to join the school
Asks if they can help out Writes and posts positive reviews
Lets staff know if they will be on vacation or will miss classes
Lets an instructor know if they need extra help with a technique
Knows about training aids provided and uses them
Joins a team when they are eligible
Joins us for summer camps Schedules their birthday party at the school
Parents train as well or stay and watch class
Participates in special events
Almost 100 will receive black belt
Welcome to quite possibly one ofthe fairest systems in the worldWhat goes in - is what comes outYou will find no short cuts to earn-ing your rank Rank cannot bebought borrowed or assumed
But also understand your ageyour gender your nationality orphysical condition cannot hinderyour success either There are noexcuses
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoBrdquo Usually gets to testing schedules a make up when they must
miss a test
Attends classes 2 times per week
Parents are usually present in the building during classesbut are sometimes preoccupied
Shows up for class just on time
Will let the office know if there is a spill on the floor or if the restroom needs paper towels
Attends some special events
Brings friends but always the same friends who never enrollto special events
Approximately 75 will receive black belt
19
IS IN YOUR HANDS
20
Your amount of effort put forth(and your effort of your parentsif you are young) will deter-mine the level of your success
Decades of experience haveenabled your instructors to cre-ate a ldquoReport Cardrdquo to list whatit takes to achieve success in theMartial Arts
The fairness of the system issuch Absolutely Everybody canbe a ldquoArdquo student You just haveto make up your mind to beone No matter where you fallon the Report Card chart youalways have the ability toimprove your grade
Through Martial Arts you will learn alesson that is true for all goals andchallenges in your life
If you truly want some-
thing you will find a way
If you donrsquot
you will find an excuse
What do YOU really want
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoCrdquo
Attends classes 1 to 2 times a week
Misses weeks here and there
Puts other activities and sports first
Does not attend special events
Often says nobody told me about that
Doesnt open weekly emails
Turns in testing papers at the last minute
Asks to borrow a manual at the counter so the parent
can quickly find the test answers to turn in test application
Parent is not present for classes
Student has outgrown uniform but parent does
not want to spend the money to buy a new one
Always looking for a sale or cheaper price
Doesnt have proper sparring gear
Does not know about training aids newsletters
videos etc
Will most likely quit before Green Belt
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoDrdquo Gets dropped off for class parent does not come in
(younger students)
Student has to wait for long periods at the school to be picked upsometimes has to call for a ride
Shows up for wrong classes wrong times
Shows up for classes on testing days because they did not knowabout special events being held
No one answers phone messages or emails from the officeindicating that the student is falling behind
Wrinkled and dirty uniform
Is left unattended before and after class staff is expected to babysit
Checks may bounce or drafts fail due to NSF
Not likely to last very long in a membership
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
21
TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
23
WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
MONDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
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645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOLow Rank Tiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
TUESDAY
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
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515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf DefensePhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSDragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
WEDNESDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 WEAPONSTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
THURSDAY1200-1245LADY TIGERSTiger Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 FAMILYPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf Defense -Tiger
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-730 LADY POOMSAYCOMPETITION TEAM Dragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
730-815 Wing ChunPhoenix Doejahng
815-900 BLACKSTAFF amp LEADERS
FRIDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 MANUALSTUDY CLASSDragon Doejahng
645-730 TKDBreakingPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 PAHLGWAYTiger Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKDTiger Doejahng
815-10PM LEADERSHIP(1st Friday of month)see officemembership
SATURDAYNO classes on regulartesting days see back
900-945 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
900-1030 ELITESPARRING WGEARTiger Doejahng
945-1030 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
1000-1030 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1030-1100TIGER TOT wSASHTortoise Doejahng
1045-1130 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1045-1130 TKD FormsTiger Doejahng
1100-1130 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDTiger Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1215-100 Jr Management TeamConference Room
100-145 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
130-315 BIRTHDAYPARTIES - see officeto schedule330-530ensp BLACKBELT REHEARSALenspby appointment
TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
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WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
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KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
33
POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
HOW TO TIE YOUR BELT amp FOLD THE UNIFORM
1 Find the center ofyour belt and place itat your belly buttonseam facing down
3 With a belt end ineach hand take theright side and lay itover the left end andtuck it up under bothlayers
1 Lay the top of theuniform down logofacing the ground
2 Fold one side in atthe shoulder Fold thesleeve back
3 Repeat side andsleeve fold for otherside
4 Fold the pants in halfwidthwise
5 Fold the pants inhalf lengthwise
6 Fold in half againlengthwise
7 Place the pants onthe top and fold it up
8 Fold the belt in halfand loop to secure15
2 Wrap both sides ofthe belt around yourback and back aroundto the front For com-fort and to prevent itfrom falling off ifuntied tuck one insideof the other
4 Now take the leftside and lay it over theright side and bring theend up through thehole Pull tightly The knot forms atriangle that pointstoward your left
CLASS PROCEDUREbeGinninG class
1 Bow as you enter the school
2 Bow to your senior students and instructors
3 Bags can be placed in the locker rooms You may bring your own lock for a locker do notleave items in locker overnight Do not leave valuables unlocked or in your vehicle
4 Key your ID number into the tablet in the room where you will take class
5 You may warm up for class in the Stretching Station in a doe-jahng that is not in use ormay use the running track (14 + older or Black Belt) with a gym membership
6 Remove your shoes bow to enter the mat area and place your shoes in the colorappropriate shelf
7 When the instructor begins your class line up quickly and stand at attention BlackBelts (or highest ranking) will line up along one side from front to back The lines willcontinue while decreasing in ranks
8 The instructor will call everyone to stand at Cha-ryot - attention Never move or fidgetwhile standing at attention
9 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the flags
10 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow tothe instructor All students say ahn-yong ha-shim-ne-ka - How are you Sir- while performing this bow
11 Class will then continue at the instructors commands Remember to always answerYes Sir or No Sir
enDinG class
1 When the instructor calls for you to line up do so quicklyand in the same order as when class began
2 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay- bow to the flags
3 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the instructor All students say Gam-sa-hom-ne-da - Thank you Sir - while performing this bow
4 The instructor will have all students step out with their left foot bend over with feetapart grasping their ankles The instructor will say White Tiger then key-hahp or yelltwo times Each yell is echoed by all students then quickly slide the left foot in to meetthe right clap three times then with two fists raised in the air key-hahp once more Theinstructor will dismiss class you should bow once more before turning around to walkoff
5 Before you step off the mat bow to the flags
6 When leaving for the day turn around and bow inside while at the threshold of the door 16
TIGER TIPFemale and male instructorsin martial arts are allreferred to as Sir There is no gender in theDoe-jahng There is no raceno skin color no financialand no social statusStudents and instructors are recognized for their earned rank only
MESSAGE TO BEGINNERSTo those of you just begin-ning Martial Arts neitherfear your new found prac-tice nor expect too much ofit The majority of beginnersexperience a feeling of inad-equacy with regard to per-forming the movementsinvolved If you feel thisway dont worry it is com-mon and short-lived You arenot an expert yet and noone expects you to do morethan your best If you expecttoo much in the beginningyou will disappoint yourselfExample if you try to eatmore than your stomach willhold you are going to getsick You can digest only acertain amount each time
tips for beGinnersjust like the game SimonSays maintain your positionuntil you have been told tostop or pa-roh
When kicking bags ortargets remember thattechnique and accuracy aremost important It doesnrsquotmatter how fast or how hardyou can kick if you canrsquot hitthe target
When you are called outby the instructor to stepforward run donrsquot walk
If you are going to miss aclass for a week or so callthe school to let us know oryou will receive a call fromthe ldquoattendance policerdquoWe will not let you give upon yourself
Martial Arts are unlike anyother sport or activity Youwill need to use musclesyou didnt even know youhad and will need toacquire new balance andcoordination which willtake time Everyone stinksat this at first
If you are older or not veryflexible come to the schoolearlier to do additionalstretching before class
We want you to try yourbest but as a beginner youmust allow your body to getacclimated to this new activ-ity Trying too hard too soonmay result in an injurywhich will only slow downyour learning process
If you try to runup the mountainyou will fall off
You must train at least twotimes a week if you want tomake any measurable gainsAfter a few months youshould see a difference in theway you look and feel
School age kids should getinto the habit of saving acopy of their report cards -they will need to turn in acopy of it with their testingapplications for new beltsStudents with Ds and Fshave been able to pull theirgrades up to As and Bswhen their next color beltdepends upon it
Students who get involvedin the activities offered at thedoe-jahng make more friends
learn more andlearn faster
We train to music in manyclasses to motivate and toadd rhythm to the warm up drills Music is used inKorean doe-jahngs and for the Olympic training team
You may notice that the temperature is kept warm inthe doe-jahng This is to keepyour muscles warm andreduce injuries
Unlike the movies wherekicks are left sticking out inthe air rechamber your kicksquickly This prevents yourleg from being grabbed andallows for a second technique if necessary
Watch others and learn
Although we always havethe basics techniques areconstantly being replaced byquicker more efficient onesPerfect examples are the sidekick and kicking with theball of your foot These kicksare still great for forms butno longer very effective insparring situationsCompetitors have found that speed and flexibility are gained by pointing thetoes when kicking The side kick although powerfulis slow and can be detectedlong before it reaches its destination17
TIGER TIPAs a beginner youwill have twoenemies the lack ofself-confidence anddiscouragement ndashdont let eitherovercome you
BEGINNER DOS amp DONTS amp SAFETYIf you feel overwhelmedwith so much informationremember that Martial Artsis way of life It is a journeyrather than a destinationand takes a lifetime to fullycomprehend Take it slowlyone step at a time
Dobull Watch the Orientation
bull Make sure we have yourcurrent email address
bull Arrive promptly to warmup and practice
bull Maintain good hygiene
bull Bring necessary equip-ment to each class
bull Attend class regularly
bull Strive to follow schoolregulations
bull Respect the value of yourtraining
bull Log into your Kicksiteaccount to keep updatedon events testings tourna-ments and closings
- Newsletter- Tiger TV Video- Table Tents- LED signs - Facebook page- Website- Class Announcements- Eventsschedule- weekly e-mails- Pawcast bull Demonstrate emotional
and physical control
bull Strive to remain humble
bull Obey the instructor at alltimes
bull Have clean feet
bull Pick up your clothes in thechanging room
bull Kids wait inside to bepicked up
bull Practice your forms athome this is your MartialArt homework
Dontbull Be late for class
bull Wear a dirty uniform
bull Forget your equipment
bull Talk or play in class
bull Miss class
bull Neglect school rules
bull Abuse what you learn
bull Talk too long on the cour-tesy phone in the cafe
bull Show off or brag
bull Ask to go to the bathroomduring class unlessabsolutely necessary
bull Ask to rest unless yourefeeling sick
bull Chew gum in thedoe-jahng
bull Ask to get a drink of waterduring class
bull Powder your feet andtrack it all over the mat
beGinner safetyOften the most dangerousperson in the doe-jahng isyou Most injuries occurwhen students try to bemacho and attempt tokeep up with or outdo theadvanced students in classor fail to properly warm upand pull a muscle
Adults take it easy onthe jumping exercisesRemember whatever goesup must come down
Also be cautious whenturning or pivoting on knees and ankles Stretchout achilles tendons andhamstrings
New Hapkido students needto exercise caution withrolling techniques Use yourarms for rollbars so youdont support the weight ofyour body on your neck
It is the job of the instructorsto make everything LOOKeasy but you will soon dis-cover that the appearance ofease only comes with yearsoften decades of experience
Classes are always closelymonitored by certifiedinstructors If an injury doesoccur a first aid kit is keptnear the locker rooms andin the office
rice for injuries
rest ice compression and elevation Rest your
sore muscles apply icewrap up the injured areaand elevate it
TIGER TIPDont be nervousif your practicepartner is highranking THEY havelearned controlsometimes itsthe white beltsyou have to watchout for
18
THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoArdquo Has a current schedule Knows when the next testing takes place
Has done a projection for approximate date of reaching Black Belt
Plans on achieving black belt and beyond
Regular attendance of 3+ times per week
Arrives early stretches and warms up before class
Makes friends at the school Shows respect for seniors is helpful to juniors
Has a uniform that fits and a spare
Has proper sparring gear Refers other students to join the school
Asks if they can help out Writes and posts positive reviews
Lets staff know if they will be on vacation or will miss classes
Lets an instructor know if they need extra help with a technique
Knows about training aids provided and uses them
Joins a team when they are eligible
Joins us for summer camps Schedules their birthday party at the school
Parents train as well or stay and watch class
Participates in special events
Almost 100 will receive black belt
Welcome to quite possibly one ofthe fairest systems in the worldWhat goes in - is what comes outYou will find no short cuts to earn-ing your rank Rank cannot bebought borrowed or assumed
But also understand your ageyour gender your nationality orphysical condition cannot hinderyour success either There are noexcuses
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoBrdquo Usually gets to testing schedules a make up when they must
miss a test
Attends classes 2 times per week
Parents are usually present in the building during classesbut are sometimes preoccupied
Shows up for class just on time
Will let the office know if there is a spill on the floor or if the restroom needs paper towels
Attends some special events
Brings friends but always the same friends who never enrollto special events
Approximately 75 will receive black belt
19
IS IN YOUR HANDS
20
Your amount of effort put forth(and your effort of your parentsif you are young) will deter-mine the level of your success
Decades of experience haveenabled your instructors to cre-ate a ldquoReport Cardrdquo to list whatit takes to achieve success in theMartial Arts
The fairness of the system issuch Absolutely Everybody canbe a ldquoArdquo student You just haveto make up your mind to beone No matter where you fallon the Report Card chart youalways have the ability toimprove your grade
Through Martial Arts you will learn alesson that is true for all goals andchallenges in your life
If you truly want some-
thing you will find a way
If you donrsquot
you will find an excuse
What do YOU really want
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoCrdquo
Attends classes 1 to 2 times a week
Misses weeks here and there
Puts other activities and sports first
Does not attend special events
Often says nobody told me about that
Doesnt open weekly emails
Turns in testing papers at the last minute
Asks to borrow a manual at the counter so the parent
can quickly find the test answers to turn in test application
Parent is not present for classes
Student has outgrown uniform but parent does
not want to spend the money to buy a new one
Always looking for a sale or cheaper price
Doesnt have proper sparring gear
Does not know about training aids newsletters
videos etc
Will most likely quit before Green Belt
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoDrdquo Gets dropped off for class parent does not come in
(younger students)
Student has to wait for long periods at the school to be picked upsometimes has to call for a ride
Shows up for wrong classes wrong times
Shows up for classes on testing days because they did not knowabout special events being held
No one answers phone messages or emails from the officeindicating that the student is falling behind
Wrinkled and dirty uniform
Is left unattended before and after class staff is expected to babysit
Checks may bounce or drafts fail due to NSF
Not likely to last very long in a membership
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
21
TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
23
WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
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430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 MANUALSTUDY CLASSDragon Doejahng
645-730 TKDBreakingPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 PAHLGWAYTiger Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKDTiger Doejahng
815-10PM LEADERSHIP(1st Friday of month)see officemembership
SATURDAYNO classes on regulartesting days see back
900-945 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
900-1030 ELITESPARRING WGEARTiger Doejahng
945-1030 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
1000-1030 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1030-1100TIGER TOT wSASHTortoise Doejahng
1045-1130 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1045-1130 TKD FormsTiger Doejahng
1100-1130 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDTiger Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1215-100 Jr Management TeamConference Room
100-145 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
130-315 BIRTHDAYPARTIES - see officeto schedule330-530ensp BLACKBELT REHEARSALenspby appointment
TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
24
25
WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
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POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
CLASS PROCEDUREbeGinninG class
1 Bow as you enter the school
2 Bow to your senior students and instructors
3 Bags can be placed in the locker rooms You may bring your own lock for a locker do notleave items in locker overnight Do not leave valuables unlocked or in your vehicle
4 Key your ID number into the tablet in the room where you will take class
5 You may warm up for class in the Stretching Station in a doe-jahng that is not in use ormay use the running track (14 + older or Black Belt) with a gym membership
6 Remove your shoes bow to enter the mat area and place your shoes in the colorappropriate shelf
7 When the instructor begins your class line up quickly and stand at attention BlackBelts (or highest ranking) will line up along one side from front to back The lines willcontinue while decreasing in ranks
8 The instructor will call everyone to stand at Cha-ryot - attention Never move or fidgetwhile standing at attention
9 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the flags
10 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow tothe instructor All students say ahn-yong ha-shim-ne-ka - How are you Sir- while performing this bow
11 Class will then continue at the instructors commands Remember to always answerYes Sir or No Sir
enDinG class
1 When the instructor calls for you to line up do so quicklyand in the same order as when class began
2 The instructor will say Kook-gie Kay Kyung-nay- bow to the flags
3 The highest ranking student will then say Sa-ba-nim Kay Kyung-nay - bow to the instructor All students say Gam-sa-hom-ne-da - Thank you Sir - while performing this bow
4 The instructor will have all students step out with their left foot bend over with feetapart grasping their ankles The instructor will say White Tiger then key-hahp or yelltwo times Each yell is echoed by all students then quickly slide the left foot in to meetthe right clap three times then with two fists raised in the air key-hahp once more Theinstructor will dismiss class you should bow once more before turning around to walkoff
5 Before you step off the mat bow to the flags
6 When leaving for the day turn around and bow inside while at the threshold of the door 16
TIGER TIPFemale and male instructorsin martial arts are allreferred to as Sir There is no gender in theDoe-jahng There is no raceno skin color no financialand no social statusStudents and instructors are recognized for their earned rank only
MESSAGE TO BEGINNERSTo those of you just begin-ning Martial Arts neitherfear your new found prac-tice nor expect too much ofit The majority of beginnersexperience a feeling of inad-equacy with regard to per-forming the movementsinvolved If you feel thisway dont worry it is com-mon and short-lived You arenot an expert yet and noone expects you to do morethan your best If you expecttoo much in the beginningyou will disappoint yourselfExample if you try to eatmore than your stomach willhold you are going to getsick You can digest only acertain amount each time
tips for beGinnersjust like the game SimonSays maintain your positionuntil you have been told tostop or pa-roh
When kicking bags ortargets remember thattechnique and accuracy aremost important It doesnrsquotmatter how fast or how hardyou can kick if you canrsquot hitthe target
When you are called outby the instructor to stepforward run donrsquot walk
If you are going to miss aclass for a week or so callthe school to let us know oryou will receive a call fromthe ldquoattendance policerdquoWe will not let you give upon yourself
Martial Arts are unlike anyother sport or activity Youwill need to use musclesyou didnt even know youhad and will need toacquire new balance andcoordination which willtake time Everyone stinksat this at first
If you are older or not veryflexible come to the schoolearlier to do additionalstretching before class
We want you to try yourbest but as a beginner youmust allow your body to getacclimated to this new activ-ity Trying too hard too soonmay result in an injurywhich will only slow downyour learning process
If you try to runup the mountainyou will fall off
You must train at least twotimes a week if you want tomake any measurable gainsAfter a few months youshould see a difference in theway you look and feel
School age kids should getinto the habit of saving acopy of their report cards -they will need to turn in acopy of it with their testingapplications for new beltsStudents with Ds and Fshave been able to pull theirgrades up to As and Bswhen their next color beltdepends upon it
Students who get involvedin the activities offered at thedoe-jahng make more friends
learn more andlearn faster
We train to music in manyclasses to motivate and toadd rhythm to the warm up drills Music is used inKorean doe-jahngs and for the Olympic training team
You may notice that the temperature is kept warm inthe doe-jahng This is to keepyour muscles warm andreduce injuries
Unlike the movies wherekicks are left sticking out inthe air rechamber your kicksquickly This prevents yourleg from being grabbed andallows for a second technique if necessary
Watch others and learn
Although we always havethe basics techniques areconstantly being replaced byquicker more efficient onesPerfect examples are the sidekick and kicking with theball of your foot These kicksare still great for forms butno longer very effective insparring situationsCompetitors have found that speed and flexibility are gained by pointing thetoes when kicking The side kick although powerfulis slow and can be detectedlong before it reaches its destination17
TIGER TIPAs a beginner youwill have twoenemies the lack ofself-confidence anddiscouragement ndashdont let eitherovercome you
BEGINNER DOS amp DONTS amp SAFETYIf you feel overwhelmedwith so much informationremember that Martial Artsis way of life It is a journeyrather than a destinationand takes a lifetime to fullycomprehend Take it slowlyone step at a time
Dobull Watch the Orientation
bull Make sure we have yourcurrent email address
bull Arrive promptly to warmup and practice
bull Maintain good hygiene
bull Bring necessary equip-ment to each class
bull Attend class regularly
bull Strive to follow schoolregulations
bull Respect the value of yourtraining
bull Log into your Kicksiteaccount to keep updatedon events testings tourna-ments and closings
- Newsletter- Tiger TV Video- Table Tents- LED signs - Facebook page- Website- Class Announcements- Eventsschedule- weekly e-mails- Pawcast bull Demonstrate emotional
and physical control
bull Strive to remain humble
bull Obey the instructor at alltimes
bull Have clean feet
bull Pick up your clothes in thechanging room
bull Kids wait inside to bepicked up
bull Practice your forms athome this is your MartialArt homework
Dontbull Be late for class
bull Wear a dirty uniform
bull Forget your equipment
bull Talk or play in class
bull Miss class
bull Neglect school rules
bull Abuse what you learn
bull Talk too long on the cour-tesy phone in the cafe
bull Show off or brag
bull Ask to go to the bathroomduring class unlessabsolutely necessary
bull Ask to rest unless yourefeeling sick
bull Chew gum in thedoe-jahng
bull Ask to get a drink of waterduring class
bull Powder your feet andtrack it all over the mat
beGinner safetyOften the most dangerousperson in the doe-jahng isyou Most injuries occurwhen students try to bemacho and attempt tokeep up with or outdo theadvanced students in classor fail to properly warm upand pull a muscle
Adults take it easy onthe jumping exercisesRemember whatever goesup must come down
Also be cautious whenturning or pivoting on knees and ankles Stretchout achilles tendons andhamstrings
New Hapkido students needto exercise caution withrolling techniques Use yourarms for rollbars so youdont support the weight ofyour body on your neck
It is the job of the instructorsto make everything LOOKeasy but you will soon dis-cover that the appearance ofease only comes with yearsoften decades of experience
Classes are always closelymonitored by certifiedinstructors If an injury doesoccur a first aid kit is keptnear the locker rooms andin the office
rice for injuries
rest ice compression and elevation Rest your
sore muscles apply icewrap up the injured areaand elevate it
TIGER TIPDont be nervousif your practicepartner is highranking THEY havelearned controlsometimes itsthe white beltsyou have to watchout for
18
THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoArdquo Has a current schedule Knows when the next testing takes place
Has done a projection for approximate date of reaching Black Belt
Plans on achieving black belt and beyond
Regular attendance of 3+ times per week
Arrives early stretches and warms up before class
Makes friends at the school Shows respect for seniors is helpful to juniors
Has a uniform that fits and a spare
Has proper sparring gear Refers other students to join the school
Asks if they can help out Writes and posts positive reviews
Lets staff know if they will be on vacation or will miss classes
Lets an instructor know if they need extra help with a technique
Knows about training aids provided and uses them
Joins a team when they are eligible
Joins us for summer camps Schedules their birthday party at the school
Parents train as well or stay and watch class
Participates in special events
Almost 100 will receive black belt
Welcome to quite possibly one ofthe fairest systems in the worldWhat goes in - is what comes outYou will find no short cuts to earn-ing your rank Rank cannot bebought borrowed or assumed
But also understand your ageyour gender your nationality orphysical condition cannot hinderyour success either There are noexcuses
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoBrdquo Usually gets to testing schedules a make up when they must
miss a test
Attends classes 2 times per week
Parents are usually present in the building during classesbut are sometimes preoccupied
Shows up for class just on time
Will let the office know if there is a spill on the floor or if the restroom needs paper towels
Attends some special events
Brings friends but always the same friends who never enrollto special events
Approximately 75 will receive black belt
19
IS IN YOUR HANDS
20
Your amount of effort put forth(and your effort of your parentsif you are young) will deter-mine the level of your success
Decades of experience haveenabled your instructors to cre-ate a ldquoReport Cardrdquo to list whatit takes to achieve success in theMartial Arts
The fairness of the system issuch Absolutely Everybody canbe a ldquoArdquo student You just haveto make up your mind to beone No matter where you fallon the Report Card chart youalways have the ability toimprove your grade
Through Martial Arts you will learn alesson that is true for all goals andchallenges in your life
If you truly want some-
thing you will find a way
If you donrsquot
you will find an excuse
What do YOU really want
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoCrdquo
Attends classes 1 to 2 times a week
Misses weeks here and there
Puts other activities and sports first
Does not attend special events
Often says nobody told me about that
Doesnt open weekly emails
Turns in testing papers at the last minute
Asks to borrow a manual at the counter so the parent
can quickly find the test answers to turn in test application
Parent is not present for classes
Student has outgrown uniform but parent does
not want to spend the money to buy a new one
Always looking for a sale or cheaper price
Doesnt have proper sparring gear
Does not know about training aids newsletters
videos etc
Will most likely quit before Green Belt
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoDrdquo Gets dropped off for class parent does not come in
(younger students)
Student has to wait for long periods at the school to be picked upsometimes has to call for a ride
Shows up for wrong classes wrong times
Shows up for classes on testing days because they did not knowabout special events being held
No one answers phone messages or emails from the officeindicating that the student is falling behind
Wrinkled and dirty uniform
Is left unattended before and after class staff is expected to babysit
Checks may bounce or drafts fail due to NSF
Not likely to last very long in a membership
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
21
TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
23
WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
MONDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
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600-645 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
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730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
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TUESDAY
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
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600-645 TKDSelf DefensePhoenix Doejahng
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645-730 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSDragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
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WEDNESDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 WEAPONSTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
THURSDAY1200-1245LADY TIGERSTiger Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 FAMILYPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf Defense -Tiger
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-730 LADY POOMSAYCOMPETITION TEAM Dragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
730-815 Wing ChunPhoenix Doejahng
815-900 BLACKSTAFF amp LEADERS
FRIDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 MANUALSTUDY CLASSDragon Doejahng
645-730 TKDBreakingPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 PAHLGWAYTiger Doejahng
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730-815 TKDTiger Doejahng
815-10PM LEADERSHIP(1st Friday of month)see officemembership
SATURDAYNO classes on regulartesting days see back
900-945 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
900-1030 ELITESPARRING WGEARTiger Doejahng
945-1030 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
1000-1030 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1030-1100TIGER TOT wSASHTortoise Doejahng
1045-1130 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1045-1130 TKD FormsTiger Doejahng
1100-1130 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDTiger Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1215-100 Jr Management TeamConference Room
100-145 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
130-315 BIRTHDAYPARTIES - see officeto schedule330-530ensp BLACKBELT REHEARSALenspby appointment
TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
24
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WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
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KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
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POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
MESSAGE TO BEGINNERSTo those of you just begin-ning Martial Arts neitherfear your new found prac-tice nor expect too much ofit The majority of beginnersexperience a feeling of inad-equacy with regard to per-forming the movementsinvolved If you feel thisway dont worry it is com-mon and short-lived You arenot an expert yet and noone expects you to do morethan your best If you expecttoo much in the beginningyou will disappoint yourselfExample if you try to eatmore than your stomach willhold you are going to getsick You can digest only acertain amount each time
tips for beGinnersjust like the game SimonSays maintain your positionuntil you have been told tostop or pa-roh
When kicking bags ortargets remember thattechnique and accuracy aremost important It doesnrsquotmatter how fast or how hardyou can kick if you canrsquot hitthe target
When you are called outby the instructor to stepforward run donrsquot walk
If you are going to miss aclass for a week or so callthe school to let us know oryou will receive a call fromthe ldquoattendance policerdquoWe will not let you give upon yourself
Martial Arts are unlike anyother sport or activity Youwill need to use musclesyou didnt even know youhad and will need toacquire new balance andcoordination which willtake time Everyone stinksat this at first
If you are older or not veryflexible come to the schoolearlier to do additionalstretching before class
We want you to try yourbest but as a beginner youmust allow your body to getacclimated to this new activ-ity Trying too hard too soonmay result in an injurywhich will only slow downyour learning process
If you try to runup the mountainyou will fall off
You must train at least twotimes a week if you want tomake any measurable gainsAfter a few months youshould see a difference in theway you look and feel
School age kids should getinto the habit of saving acopy of their report cards -they will need to turn in acopy of it with their testingapplications for new beltsStudents with Ds and Fshave been able to pull theirgrades up to As and Bswhen their next color beltdepends upon it
Students who get involvedin the activities offered at thedoe-jahng make more friends
learn more andlearn faster
We train to music in manyclasses to motivate and toadd rhythm to the warm up drills Music is used inKorean doe-jahngs and for the Olympic training team
You may notice that the temperature is kept warm inthe doe-jahng This is to keepyour muscles warm andreduce injuries
Unlike the movies wherekicks are left sticking out inthe air rechamber your kicksquickly This prevents yourleg from being grabbed andallows for a second technique if necessary
Watch others and learn
Although we always havethe basics techniques areconstantly being replaced byquicker more efficient onesPerfect examples are the sidekick and kicking with theball of your foot These kicksare still great for forms butno longer very effective insparring situationsCompetitors have found that speed and flexibility are gained by pointing thetoes when kicking The side kick although powerfulis slow and can be detectedlong before it reaches its destination17
TIGER TIPAs a beginner youwill have twoenemies the lack ofself-confidence anddiscouragement ndashdont let eitherovercome you
BEGINNER DOS amp DONTS amp SAFETYIf you feel overwhelmedwith so much informationremember that Martial Artsis way of life It is a journeyrather than a destinationand takes a lifetime to fullycomprehend Take it slowlyone step at a time
Dobull Watch the Orientation
bull Make sure we have yourcurrent email address
bull Arrive promptly to warmup and practice
bull Maintain good hygiene
bull Bring necessary equip-ment to each class
bull Attend class regularly
bull Strive to follow schoolregulations
bull Respect the value of yourtraining
bull Log into your Kicksiteaccount to keep updatedon events testings tourna-ments and closings
- Newsletter- Tiger TV Video- Table Tents- LED signs - Facebook page- Website- Class Announcements- Eventsschedule- weekly e-mails- Pawcast bull Demonstrate emotional
and physical control
bull Strive to remain humble
bull Obey the instructor at alltimes
bull Have clean feet
bull Pick up your clothes in thechanging room
bull Kids wait inside to bepicked up
bull Practice your forms athome this is your MartialArt homework
Dontbull Be late for class
bull Wear a dirty uniform
bull Forget your equipment
bull Talk or play in class
bull Miss class
bull Neglect school rules
bull Abuse what you learn
bull Talk too long on the cour-tesy phone in the cafe
bull Show off or brag
bull Ask to go to the bathroomduring class unlessabsolutely necessary
bull Ask to rest unless yourefeeling sick
bull Chew gum in thedoe-jahng
bull Ask to get a drink of waterduring class
bull Powder your feet andtrack it all over the mat
beGinner safetyOften the most dangerousperson in the doe-jahng isyou Most injuries occurwhen students try to bemacho and attempt tokeep up with or outdo theadvanced students in classor fail to properly warm upand pull a muscle
Adults take it easy onthe jumping exercisesRemember whatever goesup must come down
Also be cautious whenturning or pivoting on knees and ankles Stretchout achilles tendons andhamstrings
New Hapkido students needto exercise caution withrolling techniques Use yourarms for rollbars so youdont support the weight ofyour body on your neck
It is the job of the instructorsto make everything LOOKeasy but you will soon dis-cover that the appearance ofease only comes with yearsoften decades of experience
Classes are always closelymonitored by certifiedinstructors If an injury doesoccur a first aid kit is keptnear the locker rooms andin the office
rice for injuries
rest ice compression and elevation Rest your
sore muscles apply icewrap up the injured areaand elevate it
TIGER TIPDont be nervousif your practicepartner is highranking THEY havelearned controlsometimes itsthe white beltsyou have to watchout for
18
THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoArdquo Has a current schedule Knows when the next testing takes place
Has done a projection for approximate date of reaching Black Belt
Plans on achieving black belt and beyond
Regular attendance of 3+ times per week
Arrives early stretches and warms up before class
Makes friends at the school Shows respect for seniors is helpful to juniors
Has a uniform that fits and a spare
Has proper sparring gear Refers other students to join the school
Asks if they can help out Writes and posts positive reviews
Lets staff know if they will be on vacation or will miss classes
Lets an instructor know if they need extra help with a technique
Knows about training aids provided and uses them
Joins a team when they are eligible
Joins us for summer camps Schedules their birthday party at the school
Parents train as well or stay and watch class
Participates in special events
Almost 100 will receive black belt
Welcome to quite possibly one ofthe fairest systems in the worldWhat goes in - is what comes outYou will find no short cuts to earn-ing your rank Rank cannot bebought borrowed or assumed
But also understand your ageyour gender your nationality orphysical condition cannot hinderyour success either There are noexcuses
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoBrdquo Usually gets to testing schedules a make up when they must
miss a test
Attends classes 2 times per week
Parents are usually present in the building during classesbut are sometimes preoccupied
Shows up for class just on time
Will let the office know if there is a spill on the floor or if the restroom needs paper towels
Attends some special events
Brings friends but always the same friends who never enrollto special events
Approximately 75 will receive black belt
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IS IN YOUR HANDS
20
Your amount of effort put forth(and your effort of your parentsif you are young) will deter-mine the level of your success
Decades of experience haveenabled your instructors to cre-ate a ldquoReport Cardrdquo to list whatit takes to achieve success in theMartial Arts
The fairness of the system issuch Absolutely Everybody canbe a ldquoArdquo student You just haveto make up your mind to beone No matter where you fallon the Report Card chart youalways have the ability toimprove your grade
Through Martial Arts you will learn alesson that is true for all goals andchallenges in your life
If you truly want some-
thing you will find a way
If you donrsquot
you will find an excuse
What do YOU really want
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoCrdquo
Attends classes 1 to 2 times a week
Misses weeks here and there
Puts other activities and sports first
Does not attend special events
Often says nobody told me about that
Doesnt open weekly emails
Turns in testing papers at the last minute
Asks to borrow a manual at the counter so the parent
can quickly find the test answers to turn in test application
Parent is not present for classes
Student has outgrown uniform but parent does
not want to spend the money to buy a new one
Always looking for a sale or cheaper price
Doesnt have proper sparring gear
Does not know about training aids newsletters
videos etc
Will most likely quit before Green Belt
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoDrdquo Gets dropped off for class parent does not come in
(younger students)
Student has to wait for long periods at the school to be picked upsometimes has to call for a ride
Shows up for wrong classes wrong times
Shows up for classes on testing days because they did not knowabout special events being held
No one answers phone messages or emails from the officeindicating that the student is falling behind
Wrinkled and dirty uniform
Is left unattended before and after class staff is expected to babysit
Checks may bounce or drafts fail due to NSF
Not likely to last very long in a membership
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
21
TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
23
WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
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430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 MANUALSTUDY CLASSDragon Doejahng
645-730 TKDBreakingPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 PAHLGWAYTiger Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKDTiger Doejahng
815-10PM LEADERSHIP(1st Friday of month)see officemembership
SATURDAYNO classes on regulartesting days see back
900-945 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
900-1030 ELITESPARRING WGEARTiger Doejahng
945-1030 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
1000-1030 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1030-1100TIGER TOT wSASHTortoise Doejahng
1045-1130 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1045-1130 TKD FormsTiger Doejahng
1100-1130 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDTiger Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1215-100 Jr Management TeamConference Room
100-145 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
130-315 BIRTHDAYPARTIES - see officeto schedule330-530ensp BLACKBELT REHEARSALenspby appointment
TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
24
25
WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
33
POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
BEGINNER DOS amp DONTS amp SAFETYIf you feel overwhelmedwith so much informationremember that Martial Artsis way of life It is a journeyrather than a destinationand takes a lifetime to fullycomprehend Take it slowlyone step at a time
Dobull Watch the Orientation
bull Make sure we have yourcurrent email address
bull Arrive promptly to warmup and practice
bull Maintain good hygiene
bull Bring necessary equip-ment to each class
bull Attend class regularly
bull Strive to follow schoolregulations
bull Respect the value of yourtraining
bull Log into your Kicksiteaccount to keep updatedon events testings tourna-ments and closings
- Newsletter- Tiger TV Video- Table Tents- LED signs - Facebook page- Website- Class Announcements- Eventsschedule- weekly e-mails- Pawcast bull Demonstrate emotional
and physical control
bull Strive to remain humble
bull Obey the instructor at alltimes
bull Have clean feet
bull Pick up your clothes in thechanging room
bull Kids wait inside to bepicked up
bull Practice your forms athome this is your MartialArt homework
Dontbull Be late for class
bull Wear a dirty uniform
bull Forget your equipment
bull Talk or play in class
bull Miss class
bull Neglect school rules
bull Abuse what you learn
bull Talk too long on the cour-tesy phone in the cafe
bull Show off or brag
bull Ask to go to the bathroomduring class unlessabsolutely necessary
bull Ask to rest unless yourefeeling sick
bull Chew gum in thedoe-jahng
bull Ask to get a drink of waterduring class
bull Powder your feet andtrack it all over the mat
beGinner safetyOften the most dangerousperson in the doe-jahng isyou Most injuries occurwhen students try to bemacho and attempt tokeep up with or outdo theadvanced students in classor fail to properly warm upand pull a muscle
Adults take it easy onthe jumping exercisesRemember whatever goesup must come down
Also be cautious whenturning or pivoting on knees and ankles Stretchout achilles tendons andhamstrings
New Hapkido students needto exercise caution withrolling techniques Use yourarms for rollbars so youdont support the weight ofyour body on your neck
It is the job of the instructorsto make everything LOOKeasy but you will soon dis-cover that the appearance ofease only comes with yearsoften decades of experience
Classes are always closelymonitored by certifiedinstructors If an injury doesoccur a first aid kit is keptnear the locker rooms andin the office
rice for injuries
rest ice compression and elevation Rest your
sore muscles apply icewrap up the injured areaand elevate it
TIGER TIPDont be nervousif your practicepartner is highranking THEY havelearned controlsometimes itsthe white beltsyou have to watchout for
18
THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoArdquo Has a current schedule Knows when the next testing takes place
Has done a projection for approximate date of reaching Black Belt
Plans on achieving black belt and beyond
Regular attendance of 3+ times per week
Arrives early stretches and warms up before class
Makes friends at the school Shows respect for seniors is helpful to juniors
Has a uniform that fits and a spare
Has proper sparring gear Refers other students to join the school
Asks if they can help out Writes and posts positive reviews
Lets staff know if they will be on vacation or will miss classes
Lets an instructor know if they need extra help with a technique
Knows about training aids provided and uses them
Joins a team when they are eligible
Joins us for summer camps Schedules their birthday party at the school
Parents train as well or stay and watch class
Participates in special events
Almost 100 will receive black belt
Welcome to quite possibly one ofthe fairest systems in the worldWhat goes in - is what comes outYou will find no short cuts to earn-ing your rank Rank cannot bebought borrowed or assumed
But also understand your ageyour gender your nationality orphysical condition cannot hinderyour success either There are noexcuses
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoBrdquo Usually gets to testing schedules a make up when they must
miss a test
Attends classes 2 times per week
Parents are usually present in the building during classesbut are sometimes preoccupied
Shows up for class just on time
Will let the office know if there is a spill on the floor or if the restroom needs paper towels
Attends some special events
Brings friends but always the same friends who never enrollto special events
Approximately 75 will receive black belt
19
IS IN YOUR HANDS
20
Your amount of effort put forth(and your effort of your parentsif you are young) will deter-mine the level of your success
Decades of experience haveenabled your instructors to cre-ate a ldquoReport Cardrdquo to list whatit takes to achieve success in theMartial Arts
The fairness of the system issuch Absolutely Everybody canbe a ldquoArdquo student You just haveto make up your mind to beone No matter where you fallon the Report Card chart youalways have the ability toimprove your grade
Through Martial Arts you will learn alesson that is true for all goals andchallenges in your life
If you truly want some-
thing you will find a way
If you donrsquot
you will find an excuse
What do YOU really want
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoCrdquo
Attends classes 1 to 2 times a week
Misses weeks here and there
Puts other activities and sports first
Does not attend special events
Often says nobody told me about that
Doesnt open weekly emails
Turns in testing papers at the last minute
Asks to borrow a manual at the counter so the parent
can quickly find the test answers to turn in test application
Parent is not present for classes
Student has outgrown uniform but parent does
not want to spend the money to buy a new one
Always looking for a sale or cheaper price
Doesnt have proper sparring gear
Does not know about training aids newsletters
videos etc
Will most likely quit before Green Belt
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoDrdquo Gets dropped off for class parent does not come in
(younger students)
Student has to wait for long periods at the school to be picked upsometimes has to call for a ride
Shows up for wrong classes wrong times
Shows up for classes on testing days because they did not knowabout special events being held
No one answers phone messages or emails from the officeindicating that the student is falling behind
Wrinkled and dirty uniform
Is left unattended before and after class staff is expected to babysit
Checks may bounce or drafts fail due to NSF
Not likely to last very long in a membership
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
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TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
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WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
MONDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
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645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOLow Rank Tiger Doejahng
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TUESDAY
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
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600-645 TKDSelf DefensePhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
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645-730 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSDragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
WEDNESDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 WEAPONSTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
THURSDAY1200-1245LADY TIGERSTiger Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 FAMILYPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf Defense -Tiger
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-730 LADY POOMSAYCOMPETITION TEAM Dragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
730-815 Wing ChunPhoenix Doejahng
815-900 BLACKSTAFF amp LEADERS
FRIDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 MANUALSTUDY CLASSDragon Doejahng
645-730 TKDBreakingPhoenix Doejahng
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730-815 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
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815-10PM LEADERSHIP(1st Friday of month)see officemembership
SATURDAYNO classes on regulartesting days see back
900-945 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
900-1030 ELITESPARRING WGEARTiger Doejahng
945-1030 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
1000-1030 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1030-1100TIGER TOT wSASHTortoise Doejahng
1045-1130 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1045-1130 TKD FormsTiger Doejahng
1100-1130 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDTiger Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1215-100 Jr Management TeamConference Room
100-145 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
130-315 BIRTHDAYPARTIES - see officeto schedule330-530ensp BLACKBELT REHEARSALenspby appointment
TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
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WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
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POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoArdquo Has a current schedule Knows when the next testing takes place
Has done a projection for approximate date of reaching Black Belt
Plans on achieving black belt and beyond
Regular attendance of 3+ times per week
Arrives early stretches and warms up before class
Makes friends at the school Shows respect for seniors is helpful to juniors
Has a uniform that fits and a spare
Has proper sparring gear Refers other students to join the school
Asks if they can help out Writes and posts positive reviews
Lets staff know if they will be on vacation or will miss classes
Lets an instructor know if they need extra help with a technique
Knows about training aids provided and uses them
Joins a team when they are eligible
Joins us for summer camps Schedules their birthday party at the school
Parents train as well or stay and watch class
Participates in special events
Almost 100 will receive black belt
Welcome to quite possibly one ofthe fairest systems in the worldWhat goes in - is what comes outYou will find no short cuts to earn-ing your rank Rank cannot bebought borrowed or assumed
But also understand your ageyour gender your nationality orphysical condition cannot hinderyour success either There are noexcuses
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoBrdquo Usually gets to testing schedules a make up when they must
miss a test
Attends classes 2 times per week
Parents are usually present in the building during classesbut are sometimes preoccupied
Shows up for class just on time
Will let the office know if there is a spill on the floor or if the restroom needs paper towels
Attends some special events
Brings friends but always the same friends who never enrollto special events
Approximately 75 will receive black belt
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IS IN YOUR HANDS
20
Your amount of effort put forth(and your effort of your parentsif you are young) will deter-mine the level of your success
Decades of experience haveenabled your instructors to cre-ate a ldquoReport Cardrdquo to list whatit takes to achieve success in theMartial Arts
The fairness of the system issuch Absolutely Everybody canbe a ldquoArdquo student You just haveto make up your mind to beone No matter where you fallon the Report Card chart youalways have the ability toimprove your grade
Through Martial Arts you will learn alesson that is true for all goals andchallenges in your life
If you truly want some-
thing you will find a way
If you donrsquot
you will find an excuse
What do YOU really want
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoCrdquo
Attends classes 1 to 2 times a week
Misses weeks here and there
Puts other activities and sports first
Does not attend special events
Often says nobody told me about that
Doesnt open weekly emails
Turns in testing papers at the last minute
Asks to borrow a manual at the counter so the parent
can quickly find the test answers to turn in test application
Parent is not present for classes
Student has outgrown uniform but parent does
not want to spend the money to buy a new one
Always looking for a sale or cheaper price
Doesnt have proper sparring gear
Does not know about training aids newsletters
videos etc
Will most likely quit before Green Belt
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoDrdquo Gets dropped off for class parent does not come in
(younger students)
Student has to wait for long periods at the school to be picked upsometimes has to call for a ride
Shows up for wrong classes wrong times
Shows up for classes on testing days because they did not knowabout special events being held
No one answers phone messages or emails from the officeindicating that the student is falling behind
Wrinkled and dirty uniform
Is left unattended before and after class staff is expected to babysit
Checks may bounce or drafts fail due to NSF
Not likely to last very long in a membership
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
21
TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
23
WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
MONDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOLow Rank Tiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
TUESDAY
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf DefensePhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSDragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
WEDNESDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 WEAPONSTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
THURSDAY1200-1245LADY TIGERSTiger Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 FAMILYPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf Defense -Tiger
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-730 LADY POOMSAYCOMPETITION TEAM Dragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
730-815 Wing ChunPhoenix Doejahng
815-900 BLACKSTAFF amp LEADERS
FRIDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 MANUALSTUDY CLASSDragon Doejahng
645-730 TKDBreakingPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 PAHLGWAYTiger Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKDTiger Doejahng
815-10PM LEADERSHIP(1st Friday of month)see officemembership
SATURDAYNO classes on regulartesting days see back
900-945 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
900-1030 ELITESPARRING WGEARTiger Doejahng
945-1030 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
1000-1030 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1030-1100TIGER TOT wSASHTortoise Doejahng
1045-1130 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1045-1130 TKD FormsTiger Doejahng
1100-1130 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDTiger Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1215-100 Jr Management TeamConference Room
100-145 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
130-315 BIRTHDAYPARTIES - see officeto schedule330-530ensp BLACKBELT REHEARSALenspby appointment
TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
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WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
33
POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
IS IN YOUR HANDS
20
Your amount of effort put forth(and your effort of your parentsif you are young) will deter-mine the level of your success
Decades of experience haveenabled your instructors to cre-ate a ldquoReport Cardrdquo to list whatit takes to achieve success in theMartial Arts
The fairness of the system issuch Absolutely Everybody canbe a ldquoArdquo student You just haveto make up your mind to beone No matter where you fallon the Report Card chart youalways have the ability toimprove your grade
Through Martial Arts you will learn alesson that is true for all goals andchallenges in your life
If you truly want some-
thing you will find a way
If you donrsquot
you will find an excuse
What do YOU really want
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoCrdquo
Attends classes 1 to 2 times a week
Misses weeks here and there
Puts other activities and sports first
Does not attend special events
Often says nobody told me about that
Doesnt open weekly emails
Turns in testing papers at the last minute
Asks to borrow a manual at the counter so the parent
can quickly find the test answers to turn in test application
Parent is not present for classes
Student has outgrown uniform but parent does
not want to spend the money to buy a new one
Always looking for a sale or cheaper price
Doesnt have proper sparring gear
Does not know about training aids newsletters
videos etc
Will most likely quit before Green Belt
REPORT CARDStudentParentldquoDrdquo Gets dropped off for class parent does not come in
(younger students)
Student has to wait for long periods at the school to be picked upsometimes has to call for a ride
Shows up for wrong classes wrong times
Shows up for classes on testing days because they did not knowabout special events being held
No one answers phone messages or emails from the officeindicating that the student is falling behind
Wrinkled and dirty uniform
Is left unattended before and after class staff is expected to babysit
Checks may bounce or drafts fail due to NSF
Not likely to last very long in a membership
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
21
TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
23
WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
MONDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOLow Rank Tiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
TUESDAY
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf DefensePhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSDragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
WEDNESDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 WEAPONSTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
THURSDAY1200-1245LADY TIGERSTiger Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 FAMILYPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf Defense -Tiger
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-730 LADY POOMSAYCOMPETITION TEAM Dragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
730-815 Wing ChunPhoenix Doejahng
815-900 BLACKSTAFF amp LEADERS
FRIDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 MANUALSTUDY CLASSDragon Doejahng
645-730 TKDBreakingPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 PAHLGWAYTiger Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKDTiger Doejahng
815-10PM LEADERSHIP(1st Friday of month)see officemembership
SATURDAYNO classes on regulartesting days see back
900-945 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
900-1030 ELITESPARRING WGEARTiger Doejahng
945-1030 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
1000-1030 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1030-1100TIGER TOT wSASHTortoise Doejahng
1045-1130 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1045-1130 TKD FormsTiger Doejahng
1100-1130 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDTiger Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1215-100 Jr Management TeamConference Room
100-145 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
130-315 BIRTHDAYPARTIES - see officeto schedule330-530ensp BLACKBELT REHEARSALenspby appointment
TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
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WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
33
POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING
Are you afraid of commit-ment Commitment isdefined as a sense of moraldedication or adherence to acourse of action If there isone quality you need todevelop early on in yourMartial Arts training itscommitment
Before you can develop your personal goal plan foryour Martial Arts educationyou should take a personalinventory Begin by honestlyanswering the followingquestions above
No scientific scoring systemis necessary to understandthat too many yes answersmean you definitely needMartial Arts training If youare one of the extraordinarypeople who were honestlyable to answer no to all thequestions you are probablyalready a Martial Artist orare well on your way tobeing one
When you begin yourMartial Arts education youllbe amazed at how organizedyour life will become withset class times and targetdates for examinations and reaching goals
Youll be expected to learn a
list of techniques which willbe explained to you and areillustrated in this manualIf you practice consistentlyevery few weeks you willearn different preliminarystripes on your belt and everyfew months you will be qualified to test for a newcolor belt
In the back of this manualyou will find a testing form to set goals and chart yourprogress
Now that you have deter-mined what you want toaccomplish and you haveassigned general time linesto each goal its time to putyour plan into action bydeveloping a regular trainingschedule Since White Tiger offers classes aroundnoon time in the afternoonevenings and weekendsworking out a training schedule is fairly simple
Despite the best-laid plansunexpected meetings orfamily commitments willsometimes take precedenceover your Martial Artsschedule When this hap-pens get back on track as soas possible by resuming yourtraining schedule quickly
If you have missed a week or two of classes contact theoffice They will help you getback on schedule and ensureyoure able to adhere to yourgoal plan All this will helpyou stay motivated
Although staying motivatedin Martial Arts will definitelyrequire some effort on yourpart you may find that it iseasier to stick with thanother activities because youare constantly learning The level of skills requiredconstantly increases as yourproficiency increases Thesystem is designed to offerchallenges without the par-ticipant being overwhelmed
Cultivating a learningmethod that is reinforcedthrough positive repetitionis one way of improvingyour chances of achievingyour goals
21
TIGER TRAINING TIPIt takes 40 days to establish a new habitIt takes 90 days to confirm it After 120days it will become apparent to othersthat you have made a change in your life
Do i have a history of starting then quitting things
am i frequently late or do i miss appointments
Do i have trouble concentrating or staying focused
Do i neglect my physical mental and spiritual health
When something becomes challenging do i tend to give up
Do i often misplace or lose things or forget what task i am trying to complete
as i reflect upon my life are there few if any accomplishments i can celebrate
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
23
WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
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L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
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WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
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POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
DISPELLING MARTIAL ARTS MYTHSPopular action movies havedone wonders to increase thepopularity of Martial Arts
The movies also contributed toa lot of the misinformation outthere about the Martial ArtsReal Martial Artists wouldprobably make a boring moviesince they would avoidconfrontations control theirtempers and walk away fromdangerous situations Thefollowing information willhelp set the record straight
you have to be in good shapebefore learning martial artsFalse You will learn at yourown pace You will get intoshape at your own speed
you will be expected to per-form dozens of push-ups andother conditioning exerciseson your first dayFalse Martial Arts are aboutwhat you CAN do not aboutwhat you CANT do If youcan do one push-up today set a goal for two push-upsnext week
it will take many many yearsbefore you will be able todefend yourselfFalse There is no exact dateit will vary from student tostudent Self-defense begins inyour head You must feel thatyou are worth defendingAnother aspect is to avoidconfrontation in the first placeYou will begin learning tech-niques from your very firstday but building the confi-dence to use them if neededwill take time
it will take decades to earna black beltFalse If you train regularlyyou can expect to reach BlackBelt in 3-5 years Master Levelwill take a minimum of 12
receiving a black belt meansyou are an expert and havereached the end of trainingFalse Earning a Black Beltmeans you have mastered thebasics and now the door isopen for continued trainingwith a much deeper level ofunderstanding After FirstDegree Black Belt there isSecond Third Fourth Fifthand so on
there is one martial art thatis superior to all othersFalse Every Martial Artssystem and style can offerinnumerable benefits It isessential however that youfind one compatible with yourneeds and that you select aninstructor who will hep youachieve your goals
ill have to meditate andchant because martial artsare religion basedFalse Although MartialArts training can providepractitioners with spiritualsustenance it is NOT areligious pastime
i am too old (or too young) False From the 2 12 yearolds in the Tiger Tot programto the 90-something year oldin Wing Chun students of allages can benefit from MartialArts study
my son or daughter willbecome more violent if he orshe practices martial artsFalse Youngsters will learnself-respect and respect forothers two characteristicsthat can discourage bullyingand other forms of negativesocial behavior
Women and girls shouldnttake martial arts False Female enrollmentaccounts for 50 or even
higher in most schools Since females are more likely thanmales to be targeted forcrimes they have even morereason to learn self-defense
there is a high risk of injuryFalse Statistically speakingmore people are injured play-ing golf than practicingMartial Arts Less than 1 ofchildren will sustain any kindof injury because of MartialArts training Most othersports could never make thatclaim You will be learningfighting and self-defense butyou are also learning self-control and proper distancing
there are modified versionsof the black belt test forchildren and WomenFalse It is the same test forall ages and both genders
DispellinG blacK belt
mythsbull A Black Belt does not have
to get a tattoo
bull A Black Belt does not regis-ter his hands as a lethalweapon at the local policedepartment or with the FBI
bull A Black Belt does not showhis credentials beforefighting an assailant
bull A Black Belt does not needto announce that he is aBlack Belt before defendinghimself
bull A Black Belt does not needto have calluses on hishands
bull A Black Belt does not breakhis fingers and make themall even
bull A Black Belt does not needto be over the age of 18 22
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
23
WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
MONDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOLow Rank Tiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
TUESDAY
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf DefensePhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSDragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
WEDNESDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 WEAPONSTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
THURSDAY1200-1245LADY TIGERSTiger Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 FAMILYPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf Defense -Tiger
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-730 LADY POOMSAYCOMPETITION TEAM Dragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
730-815 Wing ChunPhoenix Doejahng
815-900 BLACKSTAFF amp LEADERS
FRIDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 MANUALSTUDY CLASSDragon Doejahng
645-730 TKDBreakingPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 PAHLGWAYTiger Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKDTiger Doejahng
815-10PM LEADERSHIP(1st Friday of month)see officemembership
SATURDAYNO classes on regulartesting days see back
900-945 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
900-1030 ELITESPARRING WGEARTiger Doejahng
945-1030 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
1000-1030 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1030-1100TIGER TOT wSASHTortoise Doejahng
1045-1130 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1045-1130 TKD FormsTiger Doejahng
1100-1130 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDTiger Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1215-100 Jr Management TeamConference Room
100-145 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
130-315 BIRTHDAYPARTIES - see officeto schedule330-530ensp BLACKBELT REHEARSALenspby appointment
TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
24
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WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
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POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
3 AREAS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOCUS
EYE FOCUS Dont be distracted keep your eyes
on your instructor when they areteaching you something BlackBelts at the doe-jahng teachersat school your boss at work orparents at home
BODY FOCUS Control your movements Dont
fidget or move around during classDo not waste energies on uselessmovement Try your best to performeach movement with precisionpower speed and control Strive foreach movement to be purposefuland an improvement from the last
MIND FOCUS Pay attention and concentrate
entirely on the activity you aredoing at the present time Blockout the past and the future NOWis for learning something new
23
WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
MONDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOLow Rank Tiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
TUESDAY
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf DefensePhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSDragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
WEDNESDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 WEAPONSTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
THURSDAY1200-1245LADY TIGERSTiger Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 FAMILYPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf Defense -Tiger
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-730 LADY POOMSAYCOMPETITION TEAM Dragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
730-815 Wing ChunPhoenix Doejahng
815-900 BLACKSTAFF amp LEADERS
FRIDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 MANUALSTUDY CLASSDragon Doejahng
645-730 TKDBreakingPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 PAHLGWAYTiger Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKDTiger Doejahng
815-10PM LEADERSHIP(1st Friday of month)see officemembership
SATURDAYNO classes on regulartesting days see back
900-945 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
900-1030 ELITESPARRING WGEARTiger Doejahng
945-1030 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
1000-1030 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1030-1100TIGER TOT wSASHTortoise Doejahng
1045-1130 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1045-1130 TKD FormsTiger Doejahng
1100-1130 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDTiger Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1215-100 Jr Management TeamConference Room
100-145 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
130-315 BIRTHDAYPARTIES - see officeto schedule330-530ensp BLACKBELT REHEARSALenspby appointment
TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
24
25
WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
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POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
WHICH CLASSES ARE BEST FOR MEClasses are divided by ageand rank Classes also vary inclass size and noise level Thetime of day selected for train-ing can also vary your perfor-mance and energy levels Theclasses you attend dependsupon your schedule andyour training needs at thepresent time
tiGer tot
The Tiger Tot classes are forour youngest kids ages 2-12to around 5 years old Thisclass combines the basics ofMartial Arts with tumblingThe class is designed to befast paced since the studentshave difficulty concentratingon a specific task for too longThis class is a great motivatoris loads of fun and teachessocial skills This class takesthe regular testing require-ments for 9th gup and breaksthem down into 12tracksmonths Students mayapply and perform their cur-riculum skills at testing toearn colored sashes to wear astheir ldquopre-beltrdquo Tots mayuse the ldquoFamily Classrdquo todetermine if they are readyto transition in to regularTaekwondo class
ranK specific classes
These classes are designed towork on testing techniquesThere are a several rankspecific classes per week foreach color belt level If youneed to work on earning yourstripes for testing you shouldattend these classes
all beltfamily class
These classes have students
ranging from white to BlackBelts As a beginner these classes offer a variety of rolemodels Sometimes it is inspi-rational to see higher levelstudents your age and theadvanced skills they haveacquired As an advancedstudent these classes offer agreat opportunity for you todemonstrate your leadershipcapabilities It is a great moti-vator to have others look toyou for guidance These class-es are great action classesand will provide motivationespecially if you are gettingbored with the repetition ofyour testing techniques
Poom-Say classes
The poom-say classes are agreat way to practice reviewand perfect all your previous-ly learned forms
sparrinG class
This class is offered to stu-dents who have earned their9th gup or higher Sparringgear is mandatory For insur-ance purposes only WhiteTiger issued sparring gearmay be used Be in full gear atthe beginning of class Youwill be required to spar withgear when you test for greenstripe belt It is advisable tohave some sparring experi-ence before the test
We offer different levels ofsparring Controlled sparringis ideal for most studentsHi-rank sparring takes it up anotch for students thoseseeking a greater challengeAll students wishing tocompete in sparring should
attend this class
There are also a variety ofspecialty classes to help youwith specific techniques selfdefense and board breakingStudent Manual Study classand poom-say review or per-fection are perfect examples
Most students will do bestwith a combination of classes For example if youare training 3 times a weekyou may want to attend twoRank Specific classes andone All Belt Class Onceyou have learned the testingtechniques you may wantto change to one RankSpecific class and twoldquoAll Belt Classesrdquo
If you find yourselfbecoming unmotivated orunchallenged see the officeto help you select a newschedule to better suit your needs
Consider the color of youractual belt - not the stripewhen choosing classes
WhiteTigerTKDcom 469-3553 12016
MONDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOLow Rank Tiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
TUESDAY
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf DefensePhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSDragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
WEDNESDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 WEAPONSTiger Doejahng
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDFORMS REVIEWPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
730-815 LADY TIGERSPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
815-900 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
THURSDAY1200-1245LADY TIGERSTiger Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 FAMILYPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDSelf Defense -Tiger
645-715 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
645-730 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
645-730 TKDTiger Doejahng
645-730 LADY POOMSAYCOMPETITION TEAM Dragon Doejahng
730-815 TKD AdultTiger Doejahng
730-815 Wing ChunPhoenix Doejahng
815-900 BLACKSTAFF amp LEADERS
FRIDAY1200-1245 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1245-130 HAPKIDO Phoenix Doejahng
130-200 TIGER TOTTortoise Doejahng
430-515 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
430-515 TKDTiger Doejahng
515-600 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
515-600 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
600-645 TKDTiger Doejahng
600-645 MANUALSTUDY CLASSDragon Doejahng
645-730 TKDBreakingPhoenix Doejahng
645-730 PAHLGWAYTiger Doejahng
730-815 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
730-815 TKDTiger Doejahng
815-10PM LEADERSHIP(1st Friday of month)see officemembership
SATURDAYNO classes on regulartesting days see back
900-945 TKDSPARRING wgear Phoenix Doejahng
900-1030 ELITESPARRING WGEARTiger Doejahng
945-1030 HAPKIDOPhoenix Doejahng
1000-1030 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1030-1100TIGER TOT wSASHTortoise Doejahng
1045-1130 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1045-1130 TKD FormsTiger Doejahng
1100-1130 TOTSTortoise Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDTiger Doejahng
1130-1215 TKDPhoenix Doejahng
1215-100 Jr Management TeamConference Room
100-145 membersDEMO TEAMPhoenix Doejahng
130-315 BIRTHDAYPARTIES - see officeto schedule330-530ensp BLACKBELT REHEARSALenspby appointment
TESTING TIMES (see back for dates)bull Regular tests on
odd months1150TIGER TOT
1200Black Belt forms1205LOW TKD
1245HAP LADY WC145TKD HIGH
bull Make up tests oneven months at 330
bull Private tests by appt
L O W R A N K
H I G H R A N K
L O W R A N K
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WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
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POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
25
WHITE TIGER GOALS FOR RANKBELT COLOR GUP NUMBER DURATION OF TRAINING GOAL TEST DATE
1ST BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 1-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 1-3 WEEKS2 YELLOW STRIPES - 9TH GUP 1 TO 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSYELLOW BELT- 8TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN STRIPE - 7TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2 ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSGREEN BELT- 6TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE STRIPE - 5TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSBLUE BELT- 4TH GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED STRIPE - 3RD GUP 2 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 2-3 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 2-3 WEEKSRED BELT- 2ND GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBLACK STRIPE - 1ST GUP 4 MONTHS TOTAL 1ST BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS 2ND BLACK STRIPE 4-6 WEEKS WHITE STRIPE (PREQUALIFY FOR TESTING) 4-6 WEEKSBO-DON (HALF BLACK amp HALF RED) 4 MONTHS TOTAL MUST ATTEND 6 MONTHLY SEMINARS OFFERED DURING THE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BLACK BELT TEST (Tests in May amp Nov)BLACK BELT - 1ST DON OR POOM 6 MONTHS MINIMUMCeremony to receive Certification amp Belt q MAY_______ q NOVEMBER _______
q Rehearsals DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch April May (+Test)
q Rehearsals JuneJulyAugustSeptember October November (+Test)
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
33
POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN MOTIVATED 1 Dont compare your child to others Every child learns at their own pace
2 Arrive on time for class allowing enough time before class to use the rest room getchanged key your ID number into the correct room tablet and mentally prepare Beingdropped off late and rushed into class is uncomfortable for everyone
3 Help your child prepare their uniform and belt It is their responsibility to take care of theiruniform and sparring gear but you can help by double checking it Everyone works veryhard to earn their rank whether it be a color belt or stripes or sashes Not having youruniform or your belt makes one feel stripped of rank for the day Imagine going to abusiness meeting and not having your business suit
4 Help children study the manual read to them Flash cards help to memorize numbersand basic commands Practice the written and video quizzes found on the website
5 Hold a target for them at home This will let you share in theirexperience (Ask an instructor how to properly hold the target)
6 Set examples We cant expect children to follow the rules andlive by codes of conduct if we dont show them how Make anextra effort to be a good positive role model
7 Be consistent Set a schedule for training and stick to it the best youcan If you miss a class make it up as soon as possible The mindand body become accustomed to regular exercise and if they dontget it one will feel off-balance and sluggish There is also the fear of fallingbehind if too much time is missed
8 Be aware of your surroundings Know about testing procedures closings andspecial events Stay in tune with our information sources Donrsquot be ldquothat parentrdquo that neverseems to know what is going on Open and read your weekly e-mails from us Like thefacebook page use the tools on the website Log into your Kicksite account
9 Get involved White Tiger offers events every month ranging from parties to sleepovers totournaments to parent date nights The extra events are a way for your child to socializeand make friends and feel like he is part of the White Tiger family Getting involved andmaking friends winning trophies at tournaments and earning new belts are all ways tostay motivated
Imagine going to work all the time but never receiving an award of recognition watchingyour coworkers all getting promoted while you stay at the same level and never having anytime to make friends or socialize Regardless of our age or stage in life we all need friendsto feel like we belong and to be recognized for good work from time to time
10 Set goals Use the form on page 25 to help your child set realistic goals for themselves Usethe goals as a guideline If you dont have a goal or a destination you just wander aroundnot really getting anywhere Set the goal refer to it often and adjust it if necessary
11 join them In most cases you will be driving them to the school anyway You could just sitand watch them or you could get some exercise increase your mental and physical healthlearn some self-defense and strengthen your relationship with your child by sharing theexperience A family that kicks together sticks together 26
TIGER TIPParents seating isprovided so youmay witness theinteraction betweenyour child and theinstructor Thisrelationship is vitalto your childssuccess of reachinghis goals
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
33
POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
As you train your instructorsare looking at the big pictureThey know that they have onthe average barely four yearsto whip you into shape for thetest that will change your lifethe Black Belt test Yourendurance technique andskills have to be at a certainlevel and this is largely theresponsibility of the instructors
Martial Arts are passed downthrough the centuries fromteacher to student Yourinstructors and hopefullyyourself are necessary links tokeep the tradition alive
The doe-jahng cannot provide anurturing learning environ-ment without a variety ofranked students The lowerranks need seniors to look upto and the higher rank needjuniors to guide
Masters and instructors canbe successful and flourish intheir own rank only if thestudents they teach are success-ful and flourish
Basically everyone in thedoe-jahng wants you to achieveyour goals as much if noteven more than you do
As you are patient and workdiligently to achieve yourgoals you can expect toencounter the three stages oftraining before Black Belt
beGinner
Its great to be a beginner Nomatter what you do everyonepraises you and you havenowhere to go but up Enjoythis period of your Martial Artseducation The journey is just
as important as the destinationBuild a solid foundation foradvancement Practice properetiquette such as bowing studyhow to wear your uniformand tie your belt correctlyLearn how to perform basictechniques safely
During the first trimester oftraining instructors will focuson encouragement Perfectionof technique is not nearly asimportant as positive attitudeat this point
novice
The novice level is usuallyregarded as green or blue beltwhich can take you approxi-mately one year to attain Atthis stage youll probably pos-sess some good fundamentalskills You will be more physi-cally fit and you will probablybe able to perform most basictechniques with proper formspeed and power At this pointin your training you might bedeveloping areas of preferenceSome novice students enjoypracticing forms whereas oth-ers prefer sparring Some focuson practical self defense andothers enjoy training withtargets If you havent done soalready this is a good time totry your hand (or feet) incompetition or demonstration
The second trimester proves tobe the most challenging for theinstructor At this stage thestudent may at times becomediscouraged The student canlook back at all the belts he hasearned and feel pride in hisachievements At the same timethe student looks forward to
the Black Belt and know that it is still a long way away It is essential that the student discover their own preferences andstrengths The instructor focuses on motivation and further cultivationof technique
intermeDiate
It may take you several yearsto near the intermediate levelAs an intermediate level stu-dent your skills are comingtogether to form sharp crisptechniques Be careful not to let your elevated status go to your head Youre beinggroomed for your Black BeltYou are now a role model andwill be held to a higherstandard than beginner ornovice students As youclimb higher youll be ex-pected to demonstrate near-perfect form coupled with anattitude worthy of Black Belt
This is the stage in which theinstructors will push anddemand the most from youThis is when all techniques are fine tuned It is importantfor the instructor to have balance when teaching A student will never have theopportunity to finely hone his skills in the third tri-mester if he had already quit or given up because he got frustrated during the first trimester27
THE BIG PICTURE - ROAD TO BLACK BELTTIGER TIPThe only thing moresatisfying thanachieving your owngoals is to helpothers reach theirs
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
33
POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
RANK MILESTONESblacK belt amp beyonD
Youve sweated and workedhard for 3 to 4 years and nowyour instructor proudly ties aBlack Belt around your waistThis is a momentousoccasion Pause to celebrateeverything that went into thisachievement You will haveput as much work into thisbelt as you would if youdearned a university degree
What this moment doesnt symbolize is the end of yourtraining Receiving yourBlack Belt is actually thebeginning of a deeperunderstanding of yourselffinding your capabilitiesyour challenges who youare and the directions youwill seek in life
As a Black Belt you yourselfare considered an instructorYou will always have aninstructor to teach youbut you must also summonyour learned skills and useself-motivation for continued training and setting new andhigher goals
milestonesEvery new stripe or belt oreven a technique that snapsfor the first time is excitingand aids in motivation Thefollowing are major mile-stones in your pursuit of thecoveted Black Belt
yelloW stripe
You may now begin sparringIf you are not comfortablewith sparring you may waitand begin at your next belt
A full set of sparring gear isrequired For insuranceequipment compliance anduniformity sparring gearmust be issued from WhiteTiger You may now attendthe sparring class if you areonly training 2 times a weekyou may want to upgradeyour membership to addanother day for sparring Youmust spar at testing whenyou test for green stripe beltand beyond
yelloW belt
If you have not already youwill need to purchase orarrange to borrow sparringgear for your next test togreen stripe If you do nothave it at testing YOU mustarrange to borrow gear fromsomeone We cannot lendyou gear from the storebecause we cannot sell itused You should have yourown for sanitary reasons
Green stripe
You will be breaking a boardwith a hand technique atyour next test to green beltYou will also be attending the later testing time Foamboards are available to practice your breaking in theschool You may use themwith a partner or leadershipteam member at any timeBreaking will be practiced inall rank specific classesGreen Stripes and highermay attend the board break-ing class on Fridays Useschool supplied foam boardsor purchase real wood boardsfrom the pawshop
Green belt
Adults you are eligible tojoin the Leadership Team(Children may join asbo-dons) Green belts andhigher may also auditionfor the demo teamAuditions are held everyAugust and March
blue belts
Blue belts and higher inall styles may add weaponsto their membership Theweapon changes every3 months See the office ifyou are interested in addingthe weapons program
blacK stripe
At the next testing you willbe asked to perform yourtesting poom-say and oneadditional poom-say attesting You need to knowthem all It is recommendedthat you attend Poom-say
ldquoreviewrdquo or ldquoperfectionrdquoclasses to prepare for yourtest You must have a Bo-don
sticker on your card checkedoff of all forms Projectedcheck dates will be posted onyour attendance card
Bo-don belt
Children are invited to jointhe leadership team (Adultsmay join at green belt) Uponregistration you will receivethe manual seminar card andtest Upon certification youwill receive your teachingcard and uniform and maybegin assisting with classesAssisted teaching hours willhelp prepare you for yournext test You must be a 28
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
33
POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
bo-don for a minimum of 5months You will be eligibleto test for Black Belt at thenext Black Belt testing fol-lowing your 5 month termas bo-don Prior to your BlackBelt test you must attend a 62-hour seminars in prepara-tion for the exam A bo-don
that has yet to take the BlackBelt exam and get a ldquorecom-mendationrdquo wears the blackportion of the belt on thebottom This status isconsidered ldquoCandidaterdquo
At testing students may beissued a Provisional BlackBelt Students will need tocontinue their training andget the required approvalsignatures to be awardedtheir official embroideredbelt and certificate in 6months at the ceremony
certifieD blacK belt
Students over 16 years old are now certified to be
judges of color belts serveas judges at belt testings andreferee at tournamentsChildren are eligible tobegin Hapkido training afterthey have taken the BlackBelt exam
Tuition discounts areavailable once you havecompleted the Black Beltexam Discounts increase asyour rank increases FifthDegree earns you a FREEmembership for life
RANK MILESTONES
29
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
33
POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSKuKKiWonKukkiwon also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters and home of theWorld Taekwondo Academy is the official taekwondo governing organizationestablished by the South Korean government It is supervised by the InternationalSports Division of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism Master Rondy ison the Advisory Board
usa taeKWonDoUSA Taekwondo is the governing body for Olympic Style Taekwondo inthe United States Every country has their own governing association forOlympic Style Taekwondo and these associations report to WTF based inSeoul Korea If you plan to compete in state national or international level competitions you may need to pay annual association dues
WorlD taeKWonDo feDerationThe World Taekwondo Federation is the governing body for OlympicTaekwondo for the world White Tiger Black Belts are all certified throughWTF Membership and certification dues are paid to the WTF through testingfees Students do not pay annual association fees Members of differentassociations are not recognized and may not compete coach or referee inOlympic Taekwondo activities
international olympic committeeThe IOC regulates the sports accepted and featured in the Olympics The IOCaccepts only one world recognized federation for any given sport This insuresthat the rules and regulations are universally accepted within the sport TheIOC only recognizes the WTF as the official style for Olympic TaekwondoYou will notice the color of our belts are the same as the Olympic Rings
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersThis hybrid Martial Art was designed exclusively for practical womenrsquos self defenseThe program was created by Master Rondy White Tiger serves as the education andgrading organization for the program worldwide
Korean hapKiDo feDerationWhite Tiger Hapkido Black Belts are certified through the Korean Hapkido Federation because it is the largest and most recognized throughout the world
Kama - Korean american martial artsFor traditional martial arts school owners who want to run a successful schooland keep the traditions and integrity of the martial arts Master Rondy has been aspeaker at annual events and on the Board of Directors
top - taeKWonDo orGaniZation of professionalsThrough Kukkiwon TOP assists American school owners with legitimate KukkiwonBlack Belt Certificates for themselves and their students Master Rondy was certifiedas a Kukkiwon Testing Panel judge and may promote others up to 7th degreeMaster Rondy currently serves as the US Director
samuel KWoK WinG chun martial arts associationWhite Tiger Wing Chun Kung Fu is certified through Sifu Samuel Kwok Master Rondyis a 3rd generation IpMan student (Bruce Leersquos instructor was IpMan)
DraGon society internationalAn organization of Grandmasters that employs the advanced study of Anatomyand Physiology neurological vascular skeletal sympathetic nervous system etcMaster Rondy is a speaker at their conventions and is on the Board of Directors
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
31
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
33
POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
White tiGer taeKWonDoStudent patch All students must have this patch sewnon their doe-boke This logo was specifically designedincorporating the UmYang symbol as it pertains to thisschool east (Korea) and west (America) linear andcircular masculine and feminine and so on The tigerrepresents Koreas Professional demonstration teamas Master Rondy is a veteran Tiger Team member
the WorlD taeKWonDofeDerationStudent patch All students of Taekwondo must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke The World TaekwondoFederation is recognized by the International OlympicCommittee and affiliated with the General Associationof International Sports Federations Membership intothe WTF insures your Black Belt degree is registered atKook-gie-won Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul Korea
Korean hapKiDo feDerationStudent patch All students of Hapkido must havethis patch sewn on their doe-boke Hapkido is not anOlympic sport and therefore has no main governingbody There are many associations for Hapkido Wehave selected to certify White Tiger students throughThe Korean Hapkido Federation since it is the largestand most recognized Hapkido association The handrepresents Key energy the position is used in manywrist lock techniques
Korean tiGers professionalDemo team blacK belt clubPatch for members only This logo signifies that thestudent has made a commitment to their training and isworking toward their goal of Black Belt This member-ship entitles the student to lower monthly rates specialperks merchandise discounts and options for demon-stration teams If you are interested in upgrading yourmembership to the Black Belt Club contact the office
master ronDyrsquos laDy tiGersPatch for Lady Tigers only Lady Tigers is a hybridmartial art founded by Master Rondy Designed specifi-cally for women this art is a mixture of forms selfdefense sets with partners kicks blocks breakspressure points and the use of non-traditional weaponsThis is the only patch used for this style Headquartersis located at White Tiger
ASSOCIATION PATCH SYMBOLS
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KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
33
POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
KoreanflaG
The Korean flag symbolizesmuch of the thought philoso-phy and mysticism of theOrient The symbol andsometimes the flag itself iscalled the Tae-geuk
Depicted on the flag is acircle divided equally andblocked in perfect balanceThe upper section (red) repre-sents the Yohng and the lower(blue) represents the UmWhole it is an ancient symbol
of the universeThe two oppositesexpress the dual-ism of the cos-mos fire andwater day andnight dark andlight construc-
tion and destruction mascu-line and feminine active andpassive heat and cold plusand minus and so on
The central thought in Tae-geuk indicates that whilethere is a constant movementwithin the sphere of infinitythere are also balances andharmony As a simple exam-ple kindness and cruelty maybe taken in consideration Ifparents are kind to a child itis good but they may spoiland weaken him and thuslead him to become a viciousman and a source of disgraceto his ancestors
The four Gye patterns of barsin the corners of the flag rep-resent the four elements andthe four directions as well asthe ideas of opposition andbalance Kun Gye the threeunbroken lines in the upperleft represents air heaven andsouth - full light day Koh Gye
the opposite three brokenlines in the lower right repre-sent the earth and north - totaldarkness At the lower lefthand of the flag is Ee Gyetwo lines with a broken linebetween This symbolizes fireand east - the rising sun Theopposite is Kam Gye thesymbol for water and west -twilight day
The Korean National Flagexpresses the mysteries of theuniverse of being of all thatwas is and shall ever be
americanflaGThe current American Flagconsists of thirteen horizontalstripes - seven red alternatingwith six white - with a bluecanton equal in width toseven stripes the canton ischarged with fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in ninerows (six stars alternatingwith five)
These criteria have been inforce since 1818 but the firstflag of the United States thefamous Stars and Stripes dates from 1777 and the
current pattern is the twentyseventh version
According to legend it wasGeorge Washington himselfwho interpreted the individ-ual elements of the flag in thisway The white represents thepurity of ideals for which thecountry stands the red theblood shed to foundit and the blue is for the sky and theheights to whichAmerica aspires
The stripes representthe original thirteencolonies whichunited to form a new
government a new nationThe fifty white stars on theblue field symbolize the fiftyindependent states united bya common goal to form andmaintain a nation of freedomjustice and opportunity forall people
NATIONAL FLAGS
32
33
POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended
33
POLICIES amp PROCEDURESWhite Tiger policies andprocedures may be updatedor revised as needed
reneWalsWhen logged into youraccount you can see whenyour membership is due forrenewal Please contact theoffice to renew your mem-bership before it expires torecoup your discounts andavoid registration fees Mostrenewals can be handled bye-mail simply contact theoffice with your intentions
upGraDesYou may upgrade yourmembership at any time toinclude more days of train-ing per week more mem-bers or more disciplines Youmay also upgrade from ashorter to a longer member-ship and actually lower yourmonthly payments
Parents may add a weightroom or childcare member-ship on to their childrsquos BlackBelt Club membership for$10month
family DiscountsThe first member is fullprice the 2nd saves 25 3rdmember and beyond saves50 off
blacK beltDiscountsWhite Tiger offers discountsfor being a Certified BlackBelt Once you become certi-fied see the office to redoyour membership and takeadvantage of your discount
leaDershipDiscountsActive members of theLeadership Team willreceive a discounted mem-bership to compensate fortheir help with the schoolDiscounts also apply for
Demo Team membersManagement Team RedmanTeam Counselor Team etc
referralsThe highest compliment youcan give our staff is torecommend us to a friendWhite Tiger has specialldquoChin-goordquo uniforms that wepresent to students as athank you for referrals thatresulted in a new studentReferrals must be noted inthe initial waiver sign in -not after
chanGes in accountKeep us posted withchanges in your billinginformationWhite Tiger Taekwondo 1605 NW Maynard RoadCary NC 27513Phone 919-469-3553MasterRondyaolcom
reGistrationThe deadlines stated forevents are firm Do not waituntil the last minute toregister
telephoneThere is a courtesy phonelocated in the cafe Dial 9 toget an outside line
cafeParents are invited andencouraged to watch theirchilds classes as often aspossible Guests andyounger siblings are wel-come as well Please monitorthe behavior of youngerchildren to help maintain abetter learning environmentfor the students
chilD picK upIf you do choose to drop offyour child please do so asclose as possible to the frontcurb of the school It is alsorecommended that you waituntil your child has entered
the school before leavingChildren must wait insidethe school to be picked up
lost amp founDFound items will be placedin a box in the TigerDoe-jahng and labeled lostamp found Items will be keptin the box for 3 monthsUnclaimed items will thenbe donated to GoodwillWhite Tiger is not responsi-ble for items that are left inthe school We strongly urgeyou to take the time to writeyour name on the tags inyour uniform and on allpieces of sparring gearLockers have provided inthe locker rooms so you maysecure your items Bring alock from home or purchasea lock from the pawshopDo not leave valuables inyour car Please do not leavelocks on overnight
payment optionsThe school can accept cashVisa MasterCard Discoverfor merchandise and eventsWe use a secure automaticdraft or credit card fortuition
rules amp siGnsFollow the posted rulesthroughout the facility
vacations absencesamp meDical situationsPlease notify the office ifyou will be going onvacation or it you have anillness or injury that willmake you unable to attendclasses for a week or moreIf you do miss class makeup the time as soon aspossible Make up classesare allowed during yourmembership timeMemberships cannot beextended