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[titank]

Hi All,


Does the Community Centre TKD course ok to enroll? Intend to let my child learn some \"Kungfu\".

[heutistmeintag]

titank:

Hi All,


Does the Community Centre TKD course ok to enroll? Intend to let my child learn some \"Kungfu\".

I believe the CC TKD courses are run by some of the TKD clubs. They are relatively affordable but when the crowd gets big, the individual child gets less focus. If you want the child to excel, then either go to a good club or practise more often at home.

Which CC are you looking at? BTW, take note if the clubs are affiliated to the Singapore TKD Federation (STF). TKD will be recognized as an official school sports in 2010 and the child's achievement is only official recognized if trained by STF coaches.

[titank]

heutistmeintag:

titank:

Hi All,


Does the Community Centre TKD course ok to enroll? Intend to let my child learn some \"Kungfu\".

I believe the CC TKD courses are run by some of the TKD clubs. They are relatively affordable but when the crowd gets big, the individual child gets less focus. If you want the child to excel, then either go to a good club or practise more often at home.

Which CC are you looking at? BTW, take note if the clubs are affiliated to the Singapore TKD Federation (STF). TKD will be recognized as an official school sports in 2010 and the child's achievement is only official recognized if trained by STF coaches.

Oh looking at Bukit Merah CC since it is nearest to me. Sorry you mean CC the coaches some of them is not STF coaches?

[heutistmeintag]

titank:

Oh looking at Bukit Merah CC since it is nearest to me. Sorry you mean CC the coaches some of them is not STF coaches?

You could check with the coach first and validate here
http://www.stf.sg/modules/aff/

Caveat: The lists may not be updated. You could call STF directly and ask them too.

Well in case you and your child want to see some actions by the CC's TKD senior students (red belt and above), there is a PA-STF Kyorugi (sparring) competition this weekend. The whole competition will last 2 days at Yishun indoor stadium and I think the children bouts are scheduled partially on Sat and whole of SUnday. You could get more info here http://www.stf.sg/modules/news/article.php?storyid=515.

Do share your thoughts after you have attended.

[vlim]

Original Title: start taekwando at what age???


Hi I would like to find out what is the good age for girl to start learning taekwando as I have heard they might get 'blue-black' on legs during training.. :?

[fxchow]

vlim:

Hi I would like to find out what is the good age for girl to start learning taekwando as I have heard they might get 'blue-black' on legs during training.. :?

Hi,

I also wonder to know as my girl (12 yrs) asked me to let her join taekwando also. :idea:

[vlim]

fxchow:

vlim:

Hi I would like to find out what is the good age for girl to start learning taekwando as I have heard they might get 'blue-black' on legs during training.. :?

Hi,

I also wonder to know as my girl (12 yrs) asked me to let her join taekwando also. :idea:

i think 12 yrs old shd be ok. I have niece who joined it at age of 9 and 10

[buds]

Community Centre i went to said official

entry age is 7 years old. In Primary schs
that offer taekwondo as CCA, the students
can take from P1. More to running training
and exercise regime for P1 i find.. My DD2
being a tom boy is quite interested.. So we
will see how. She can already do karate
without the proper training..

Lets see if she needs to add taekwondo to
what she is already capable of doing now.

[titank]

buds:

Community Centre i went to said official

entry age is 7 years old. In Primary schs
that offer taekwondo as CCA, the students
can take from P1. More to running training
and exercise regime for P1 i find.. My DD2
being a tom boy is quite interested.. So we
will see how. She can already do karate
without the proper training..

Lets see if she needs to add taekwondo to
what she is already capable of doing now.

Can Age 4 able to take TKD? SHould try the Community Centre or those serious TKD school?

By the way, Aikido & Karate similar to TKD?

[heutistmeintag]

Mummies, you can get more info here http://www.stf.sg/


My children (1 boy & 1 girl) started learning TKD at 9/10 yrs old and there are some children in their group who started at 4-5 yrs old. Some are there for the fun, some to learn some strokes for self-defence and some gradually progress into competitive sparring.

For beginner sparring, you do not get blue black that easily because (most) children do not know how to \"focus\" their strength or execute the right kicks. They are also required to wear protective arm and calf guards. For competitive sparring, they will usually know how to block kicks and they will also be required to wear additional gears for their upper torso, head and mouth.

However as in any other sports, there are bound to be accidents although the earlier TKD incident could have been avoided. Parents must be mentally prepared for it. My kids have been mildly injured before and I think there's a lesson learnt for them for every injury suffered.