I taught all 3 classes again Thursday night. Beginners kids class was heavy on basics with a focus on lots of spirit and energy. We covered all the basics; most of them in good deep front stances. We also covered working on inward block, a block we don’t spend much time on, with partners to help them understand proper technique and positioning.
Kids advanced class started off with good hard basic workout focusing on deep stances and spirit; just like the beginner’s class. After basics, we started working on much more difficult combinations like jab/spinning back kick, back fist/spinning back kick/back fist, and back fist/spinning back kick/round kick/back fist/reverse punch.
Adult class was simple and to the point. “puppy dog” slow sparring focusing on relaxation and flowing. We did that for about 40 minutes straight. Class flew by.
Gee, that’s really fascinating! I wonder how this differs from what I have been learning at my dojang. Taekwondo Warriors – Martial Arts Academy (230 St.) 5500 Broadway, Bronx NY 10463 (718) 812-7087 is where my family and I study tae kwon do. I think that the Olympic Style Taekwondo is more in line with what you are discussing here.