An early start in martial arts is a great way to lay the foundations of character and conduct we all hope to instill in our children. Our Tiny Tigers class focuses on discipline, teamwork, and the basics of Tang Soo Do, while teaching and modeling respect, kindness, and confidence.
Ages 4 & 5
MARTIAL ARTS IS A DISCIPLINE THAT IS DEVELOPED OVER YEARS OF PRACTICE AND CONSISTENCY. THE BEGINNING OF THIS JOURNEY IS ABOUT DEVELOPING COMFORT IN THE SPACE AND WITH THE MATERIAL, WHILE BUILDING COMFORT AND TRUST BETWEEN TEACHER AND STUDENT. PRECISION IN THE MARTIAL ARTS IS SECONDARY TO THE RELATIONSHIP BUILDING. IF A TINY TIGER PERFORMS ACTIONS AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS 60%+ OF THE TIME, IS EXCITED , AND ENJOYS COMING TO CLASSES IN THE FIRST 7 OR 8 WEEK SESSION; THEY ARE ON TRACK TO GROW AND THRIVE IN OUR PROGRAM. AS TINY TIGERS GROW AND LEARN; GREATER EXPECTATIONS AND CHALLENGES WILL BE BUILT INTO THEIR TRAINING.
AT THIS STAGE TINY TIGERS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND TWO SESSION BEFORE THEY ARE ELIGIBLE TO PROGRESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL. THIS ENSURES STUDENTS HAVE TIME TO GROW AND DEVELOP COMFORT AND PROFICIENCY WITH THE MATERIAL. THIS ALSO HELPS WITH THE MEMORIZATION AND REPETITION OF TECHNIQUES. IF A TINY TIGER PERFORMS ACTIONS AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS 65%+ OF THE TIME, IS EXCITED TO BE HERE , ENJOYS COMING TO CLASSES, AND HAS ATTENDED A MAJORITY OF THE CLASSES IN THE TWO SESSIONS; THEY ARE ON TRACK TO PROGRESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL. THERE IS A $30 TESTING FEE ASSOCIATED WITH PROGRESSION IN OUR SYSTEM.
AT THIS STAGE TINY TIGERS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND TWO SESSION BEFORE THEY ARE ELIGIBLE TO PROGRESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL. THIS ENSURES STUDENTS HAVE TIME TO GROW AND DEVELOP COMFORT AND PROFICIENCY WITH THE MATERIAL. THIS ALSO HELPS WITH THE MEMORIZATION AND REPETITION OF TECHNIQUES. IF A TINY TIGER PERFORMS ACTIONS AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS 70%+ OF THE TIME, IS EXCITED TO BE HERE , ENJOYS COMING TO CLASSES, AND HAS ATTENDED A MAJORITY OF THE CLASSES IN THE TWO SESSIONS; THEY ARE ON TRACK TO PROGRESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL. THERE IS A $30 TESTING FEE ASSOCIATED WITH PROGRESSION IN OUR SYSTEM.
AT THIS STAGE TINY TIGERS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND TWO SESSION BEFORE THEY ARE ELIGIBLE TO PROGRESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL. THIS ENSURES STUDENTS HAVE TIME TO GROW AND DEVELOP COMFORT AND PROFICIENCY WITH THE MATERIAL. THIS ALSO HELPS WITH THE MEMORIZATION AND REPETITION OF TECHNIQUES. IF A TINY TIGER PERFORMS ACTIONS AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS 75%+ OF THE TIME, IS EXCITED TO BE HERE , ENJOYS COMING TO CLASSES, AND HAS ATTENDED A MAJORITY OF THE CLASSES IN THE TWO SESSIONS; THEY ARE ON TRACK TO PROGRESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL. THERE IS A $30 TESTING FEE ASSOCIATED WITH PROGRESSION IN OUR SYSTEM.
AT THIS STAGE TINY TIGERS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND TWO SESSION BEFORE THEY ARE ELIGIBLE TO PROGRESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL. THIS ENSURES STUDENTS HAVE TIME TO GROW AND DEVELOP COMFORT AND PROFICIENCY WITH THE MATERIAL. THIS ALSO HELPS WITH THE MEMORIZATION AND REPETITION OF TECHNIQUES. IF A TINY TIGER PERFORMS ACTIONS AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS 80%+ OF THE TIME, AND HAS ATTENDED A MAJORITY OF THE CLASSES IN THE TWO SESSIONS; THEY ARE NOW ELIGIBLE TO TRANSITION TO OUR CORE MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS 6YRS AND OLDER. THE CLASSES WILL BE 45 MINUTES LONG AND FOCUS MORE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR MARTIAL ARTS TECHNIQUE AND KNOWLEDGE. STUDENTS EXITING THE TINY TIGERS PROGRAM AND ENTERING THE CORE MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAM WILL ENTER AT THE YELLOW STRIPE LEVEL AND ARE ELIGIBLE TO TEST FOR BLUE BELT AT THE NEXT AVAILABLE TEST.
Tiny Tiger 4-5yrs old
Belt system
White
Yellow Stripe
Yellow Stripe/ with Stripe
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Blue Stripe
Blue Stripe/with Stripe
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Green Stripe
Green Stripe/ with Stripe
Tiny Tigers Class
Tiny Tigers will work on basic martial arts skills, self-defense, awareness, along with...
Balance
Coordination
Discipline
Following instructions
Stillness
Strength
Team work
Winning and losing with grace
On average Tiny Tigers stay in this program for a year to a year and a half before moving up to the core martial arts classes (6yrs old and up) . This is usually around their 6th birthday.
At this point, Students would enroll in the core martial arts classes full Yellow Belt With Blue Stripe.