Class Info

Taekwondo Works offers instruction in traditional taekwondo for both teens and adults. Our instruction combines self-defense, exercise and sport.  Our students can expect to reap benefits often associated with martial arts and athletics: increased strength, stamina and flexibility; improved concentration and self-confidence; and knowledge of self-defense.  We find that, across the board, taekwondo training enhances quality of life.  And for some, taekwondo can become a way of life. 

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Traditional Atmosphere:  We wear traditional uniforms. We bow.  We line up in rows. We encourage self-respect and respect for others.  We learn and practice forms.

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Friendly Teaching Style:  Taekwondo Works favors a friendly teaching style in a safe environment.  Students can expect to sweat, but we do not act like military drill instructors.

Conditioning:  Classes always include a warm-up and stretching element.  Classes periodically include body weight exercises and flexibility training.

Fundamentals:  Taekwondo is known for its emphasis on kicking.  Traditional taekwondo also includes strikes with the hands, elbows and knees, as well as blocks.

Self-Defense:  Self-defense techniques include grabs, escapes, evasion, counterattacks, falling and throwing.

Sparring:  Regular sparring can include 3, 2, and 1 step sparring; as well as no contact free-sparring.  For interested students, light contact sparring is available as Olympic-style competition sparring with protective gear; and wrestling/rolling/grappling.