10 GOOD REASONS WHY CHILDREN SHOULD LEARN TAEKWON-DO!

  1. It builds a child’s confidence

  2. We teach self discipline

  3. They learn how to protect themselves

  4. We enforce respect and good manners

  5. It improves concentration

  6. The activities build balance & coordination

  7. They learn that fitness is very rewarding and a positive lifestyle

  8. We teach young children how and why not to hit!

  9. It helps them understand that rewards come from hard work and dedication

  10. …and it just happens to be GREAT FUN

Generation-X

Generation-X is a unique system dedicated to children aged 4-7 years, developed by the UK ITF Taekwon-Do Institute. This new syllabus is designed specifically to lay a solid foundation in Taekwon-Do whilst keeping the training engaging and fun.

Each 45-minute session includes skills and drills, such as coordination exercises, balance and awareness games, and kicking and punching drills, ensuring that young students remain interested and motivated throughout their training.

The Generation-X programme introduces basic strikes and blocks, along with a variety of exercises and life skills that place an emphasis on fun, friendship, and challenging drills designed to spark the minds of the youngest students. The programme helps improve:

  • Flexibility

  • Fitness

  • Self-Defence

  • Team Spirit

  • Leadership Skills

  • Concentration

  • Dedication

The grading system in Generation X is different from the standard ITF syllabus, with six themes: Indomitable Spirit, Attitude, Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, and Self-Control.

Students wear purple belts along with their achievement badges to signify their technical attainment. It typically takes a year to a year and a half for a child to achieve all six awards, after which they can take their first Taekwon-Do grading and transition to Taekwon-Do specific classes.

Generation-X goes beyond the physical aspects of martial arts, emphasising character development alongside Taekwon-Do training. The programme aims to encourage children to become valued members of society by introducing valuable life skills alongside the Taekwon-Do tenets. This helps shape the youngest students into upstanding, confident, and mature adults. With a focus on accessibility, UK ITF aims to make Taekwon-Do classes available to everyone, offering unmatched value in their programmes.

If you are interested in finding out more about the Generation-X programme and the classes offered, please don't hesitate to contact us.