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TaeKwonDo is a Korean based martial art, which has also developed into an Olympic sanctioned sport. Practitioners begin by learning basic kicking, punching and blocking, moves. As they progress, these moves are applied to traditional, Self-defenses, and sport aspects of the art. A typical TaeKwonDo class is a full body workout, consisting of stretching, calisthenics, aerobic and anaerobic exercising.
As an instructor, the underlying goal is to use TaeKwonDo as a vehicle to help build confidence, courage, discipline, respect and sportsmanship. TaeKwonDo is an activity that anyone can participate in.
Who can do TaeKwonDo?
We have Children, Adult, Beginner and Advanced classes. In TaeKwonDo, everyone is treated as an individual. Your improvement is based on "how far you have traveled" rather then a strict set of standards that everyone must meet.
Children and teens benefit greatly from TaeKwonDo. The Discipline of TaeKwonDo teaches respect and improves both Self Confidence and Concentration. As a result, Self Esteem, and grades improve.
There are many reasons to train in TaeKwonDo: if your goal is to Get into shape, Learn Self Defense, or boost your Energy level, TaeKwonDo can help you attain it.
What is the Blue Wave Association?
The Blue Wave TaeKwonDo Association is the longest standing and most progressive martial arts organization in Vermont. After returning from his tour of duty in Korea, the late Grandmaster Bruce V. Twing founded the Blue Wave. He opened the first Vermont TaeKwonDo School in the town of Hardwick in 1969.
Today, the Blue Wave consists of over 10 schools, spanning Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts.
Why the Blue Wave TaeKwonDo school?
Blue Wave Schools are distinguished from other martial arts schools in many ways. Here are a few: