THE BLUEGRASS TAE KWON DO ASSOCIATION
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You have joined the south end’s Premier Martial Arts facility BREWER’S BLUEGRASS TAE KWON DO. Mr. Gary W. Brewer Sr. owner and founder, brings over 28 years of experience to the Do Jang, and is Founder and President of the Bluegrass Tae Kwon Do Association.
The BTA is a close-knit family of students and Instructors who are totally devoted to the pursuit of excellence. Through training, Instructors and a governed teaching program, the highest caliber of training has been achieved and is continually validated.
THE SERIES OF INFORMATIONAL HAND-OUTS, IS NOT INTENDED TO TEACH YOU TAE KWON DO. THE INSTRUCTOR(S) WILL DO THAT FOR THE STUDENT WHO ATTENDS CLASS ON A REGULAR BASIS. THE PURPOSE OF THESE HAND-OUTS IS TO HELP REINFORCE WHAT YOU LEARN IN CLASS AND TO GIVE YOU SOMETHING CONCRETE TO TAKE HOME TO STUDY.
Study it carefully, learn what it contains, and incorporate what you learn into your training and daily life.
The relationship between the Student and Instructor is extremely important.
This handout has been prepared under the leadership of the BTA President and Founder, Mr. Gary W. Brewer Sr. Contributions to these handouts where made by BTA Instructors, and various respected Martial Artists. This information will make it easier for new students and returning students to familiarize themselves with current rules and regulations to ensure uniformity.
The strict policy guidelines will ensure the high standards of the BTA. Each student and Instructor determines our professional credibility and appearance; therefore, there should not be any deviation from these rules.
THE TAE KWON DO CLASS
WHAT TO EXPECT & HOW TO HANDLE IT
THE PHYSICAL & MENTAL ELEMENT
Tae Kwon Do training involves strenuous physical activity and is also emotionally demanding. The goal of training is to develop the mind and spirit as well as the body. Tae Kwon Do, as martial art, is a balance of physical skills with a humble, passive, and tranquil spirit. Your Instructor(s) and you yourself will put high demands upon your physical and emotional faculties, This is not done to be mean, but to;
1. Develop a better person.
2. Develop a genuine artist.
3. Develop a person capable of true self-defense.
4. Develop a person with the physical strength and metal alertness to react quickly and efficiently to unexpected challenges.
5. Develop a person with the self-confidence to walk away from conflict when appropriate.
6. Develop a person with the physical and mental skills to prevail when the situation demands it.
WHY YOUR INSTRUCTOR DOES WHAT HE/SHE DOES
If people are emotionally weak and lose emotional control when confronted by loud noises, someone yelling at them, or someone or something hurting their feelings, they would be incapable of self-defense. If they do not posses the physical strength and/or stamina to move quickly and efficiently, they would also be incapable of self-defense. Since one of the most important goals of Tae Kwon Do training is to develop self defense skill, your Instructor(s) will be working hard to develop those physical and mental skills in every class and every activity. Your Instructor(s) has many proven methods of developing these needed characteristics. He/she will utilize aerobic and anaerobic strength, stamina, and flexibility drills. He/she will insist on your answering up and being mentally alert throughout the class. He/she will lead you in specialized kicking/punching drills to develop devastating self-defense techniques. He/she will create and expose you to a sometimes-intense environment to stimulate a demanding situation to help develop your spirit, inner strength, and self-control. He/she will lead you in target drills, bag drills, static and dynamic stretching drills, and many other tried and true methods of instruction.
DON’T TAKE IT PERSONALLY
A student must not take what happens in class as a personal attack. A certain amount of emotional detachment is necessary both in class and in a real situation. This ability to separate the emotional self from the physical self is important if Tae Kwon Do is to be an effective self-defense and must be learned by every student of Tae Kwon Do. A new student of Tae Kwon Do must learn to expect the unexpected, to trust the Instructor(s) not to do them any real harm, and understand that the Instructor(s) do what they do in order to make you a better fighter and artist. If you do not take what happens in class as a personal attack, you will enjoy your training, and you will become a true martial artist.
THE TRUE SPIRIT OF TAE KWON DO
A true martial artist must have a positive, unrelenting spirit. As a student of Tae Kwon Do, you must develop an artistic understanding as well as physical skills and factual knowledge. An aggressive spirit must be tempered by inner calmness and humility. Developing the true spirit of a Tae Kwon Do artist will give you the confidence to remain calm but reactive in the face of intensity.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
The purpose of these policies is to provide the student with a safe, structured and effective training program. NOTE: The techniques taught by BTA Instructors have been proven in the field and researched and are continually re-vamped to ensure that they are safe.
HANDICAP
TKD is for everyone with the right spirit and everyone has limitations or handicaps. Even people with challenges a physical impairments, advanced age, attention deficit, etc., can benefit from our program. Your Instructor will modify activities so all students can participate.
IMPORTANT:
IF ANY STUDENT IS ON MEDICATION FOR ANYTHING, YOU MUST ALWAYS INFORM YOUR INSTRUCTOR BEFORE ENTERING THE CLASS.
DRUG FREE:
THE BTA IS DEDICATED TO BEING DRUG FREE, ANY USE OF INTOXICANTS, LEGAL OR OTHERWISE IS PROHIBITED.
PROPER HYGIENE:
Students have a considerable amount of body contact that is required. It is absolute that all students come to class as clean as possible to prevent the spread of disease and make close contact as comfortable as possible. Students should wash their DO BOK (uniform) after every class. Hands, body, hair, feet, and teeth should be kept clean and/or washed before every class. Finger and Toe nails should be kept clean and cut at a safe length.
STUDENTS WHO COME TO CLASS “DIRTY” WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE FOR THE GOOD OF EVERYONE.
PROPER DRESS:
Students who are not properly dressed will not be allowed to work out for safety reasons. The TKD Uniform is designed to provide a safe and effective mode of dress in class. The TKD uniform has ample room for movement and ventilation and is heavily stitched for practice of grabbing, kicking and punching. All uniforms should fit properly and be altered to fit as not to trip or bind, rolling up or cuffing is not acceptable. Students should go barefoot if possible in class, however, if you must wear shoes for support, your instructor must approve them. Socks only are not allowed.
PROPER ATTITUDE:
Students who demonstrate violent, overly aggressive or uncontrolled temperament will not be allowed to work out. NOTE: ANY STUDENT WHO RESPONDS TO PAIN, EMOTIONAL PRESSURES OR AUTHORITY FIGURES BY LOSING THEY’RE TEMPER, COULD BE A SERIOUS DANGER TO EVERYONE.
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RULES & REGULATIONS
1. Students who enter or leave the Do Jang will acknowledge with a bow.
2. Students late for class will ask for the Instructor’s permission to enter.
3. Never question or contradict the work or your instructor.
4. No jewelry or chewing gum will be allowed in class.
5. Talk on the floor only when asking the Instructor a question.
6. During the class period, there will be no talking or laughing.
7. No profanity will be allowed in the Do Jang.
8. Students will address each other as Mr, Mrs, or Miss.
9. Whenever the head instructor is conducting class, no student will approach him directly. Approach the Highest rank holder and ask permission.
10. Show respect and affirmation between senior and junior ranks.
11. You will conduct yourself outside of class as a lady or gentleman, being a good representative of Tae Kwon Do at all times.
12. Tae Kwon Do will be used only as means of self-defense. To protect
yourself, your family, or the weak.
Failure to comply with the above rules may result in:
*Dismissal from class
*Period of Probation
*Loss of rank
*Suspension from all activities
*Dismissal from the Association
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WHAT IS TAE KWON DO
Tae Kwon Do (foot-hand-art) is a beautiful expression of artistic movement. Through its practice students discover many qualities about themselves. Through this honest and pure art form, students identify their strengths and shortcomings and mature as responsible people. Tae Kwon Do is the most effective method of unarmed self-defense. A intricate art and exciting life sport, it is a superior method of maintaining physical and mental fitness.
THE BASICS
Though one might posses great physical strength and endurance, these components must be effectively used to produce a skillful martial artist. Since efficient movement is governed by the laws of physics that deal with balance, motion and force, it is important that the student have at least a basic understanding of these laws. Besides knowing how to execute the various blocks, kicks and punches, the student needs also to understand why they must be executed in specific ways. Basic martial arts skills can be divided into two main categories: stances and techniques. Stances simply refer to body positions. Each new stance involves a change in the center of gravity and in the placement on one’s feet. Techniques have to do with actions such as punches, kicks, and blocks.
STANCES
Since there is no single stance that is effective in all situations, several must be learned. Some stances are better for defense and some for offense actions. Certain stances allow one to move forward quickly, while others permit rapid movement to either the side or to the rear.
TECHNIQUES
Action techniques such as punches, strikes, kicks, and blocks are used for both offensive and defensive purposes. In certain instances, in response to being attacked, a good defense often results in the best offense or vise versa.
THE TENETS OF TAE KWON DO
(A Guide for All Students)
COURTESY
• To promote a spirit of mutual concessions
• To be ashamed of one’s vice; contempting that of others
• To be polite to one another
• To encourage a sense of justice
• To distinguish the instructor from the student and senior from junior
INTEGRITY
• The instructor must be true to our art in word and deed
• Students must not fix breaking materials for demonstrations
• The instructor should not hide bad techniques with false praise
• Students must not ask for or attempt to buy rank
• Students must not gain rank for ego or power
• The instructor must not teach his/her art for materialistic gain
PERSEVERANCE
• Patience leads to virtue or merit
• To achieve something, one must set a goal and constantly strive to attain it.
SELF CONTROL
• The student must always be in control of his/her mind and body
• In class the student must not lose his/her temper
• In life the student must be and example of our art
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT
• To be a champion, one must never quit
• Being behind in anything means only that you must try harder
• Tae Kwon Do students never quit
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STUDENT PLEDGE
I WILL:
• Always seek truth and practice it.
• Promote the highest moral character throughout my training.
• Respect and obey my parents, teachers, and seniors.
• Develop and practice both great confidence and humility inside and outside of class.
• Love my country and contribute to my community.
• Not hesitate to sacrifice myself for justice.
• Develop my endurance and be calm and humble in mind.
• Always remember that the ultimate purpose of Tae Kwon Do is to promote both physical and mental health, and is used only for self-defense.
• Be familiar with the scientific and academic aspects of Tae Kwon Do.
• Always strive for what is good and not evil.
• Respect nature.
• Never initiate violence.
• Work toward the creation of harmony between all people.
• Be loyal to my Instructor.
TERMINOLOGY
Do Jang -Training Hall
Dee -Belt
Je Ja -Student
Dan - Degree
Do Bok -Training Suit
Ahn Jo -Sit Down
Yi Ro Sut - Stand up
Kyuk Pa -Breaking
Cha Ryeut -Attention
Kyung Ye -Bow
Joon Be -Ready Stance
Ba Ro -Relax ready stance
DloRo Drat -Turn around
Ki Ap -Yell
Hae Cho -Dismissed
Go Mahn - Stop
She Jahk - Start
Sa Bum Nim - Chief Instructor
Mom Pool - Warm up exercise
Ja Yoo Da Ryun - Free Fighting
Lll Boo Da Ryun - One step sparring
E Boo Da Ryun -Two step sparring
Sam Boo Da Ryun -Three step sparring
Hyung -Form
Chl Ghee -Punch
Ma Ki - Block
Ha Dahm -Low Section
Joon Dahm -Middle Section
Sah Dahm -High Section
Cha Ki -Kick
Ahp -Front
Yup -Side
Do Hohl -Round House
