First, let me thank you for choosing Hilliard Taekwondo America. We strive to maintain a well rounded professional program that provides the finest quality in martial arts instruction. As you know, our goal is to have a fun, family oriented environment where everyone feels welcome.

 

This page will help answer some of your questions. However, many aspects of a quality martial arts program can only be learned in time. That is why our door is always open.

 

                                                                                 Mr. Weislogel
                                                                                 Ms. Thompson

Students are allowed to attend any and all classes for their age and belt level every week, but we recommend 2-3 classes a week consistently for the best results. Setting a schedule and being consistent is important. It is better to do 2 classes every week than missing a week and then trying to make it up with 4 classes the next week. Additionally, students who do not come to class consistently often feel out of place and then do not want to come to class. However, students who do come on a consistent basis feel better and actually look forward to coming to class.

Each student is issued an official Taekwondo America Uniform upon enrollment. All students are required to wear either their full uniform or their uniform pants with an HTA or Taekwondo America T-shirt and their belt. T-shirts other than HTA or TA may not be worn in class. When in full uniform, females must wear a plain white T-shirt under their uniform jacket and males do not wear any t-shirt under their uniform jacket. Anyone with hair below their ears must pull their hair back. Jewelry, including earrings, necklaces, watches and bracelets are not to be worn during class, testings or tournaments because they can injure you or your workout partners.

Parents, we know how tempting it can be to watch class and then try to "help" your child at home, especially if you feel they are not learning as quickly as other students. We have trained for years and have been instructors for years to be able to perform and teach proper technique. As long as students are attending 2-3 classes a week consistently, there is no need for additional practice at home. We also do not want students to injure themselves or a friend in an attempt to demonstrate kicks and punches they have learned in class. However, if students wish to practice their form or one-steps at home, it should be done in an approved area with plenty of space. Breaking wood is never to be done outside of the school until the student is a brown belt and both the student and parent/guardians have been taught proper technique.

Every month, the school publishes a newsletter so that all of the students (and parents) know the dates and times for upcoming events. Additionally, each newsletter will have the current class schedule in it.

Tell Mr. Weislogel or Ms. Thompson IMMEDIATELY. While they understand that students can be a little over anxious to share and show off, this can be dangerous. Please inform them as soon as possible so that they can take steps to correct the situation.

We expect our students to give their best effort. Technique at the early stages of training is not as important as a positive attitude. If a student tries hard and has a good attitude, they will develop better technique over time because they are listening and learning.

Each stripe is earned in class for achieving a short term goal that breaks up the requirements for advancement from one belt to the next.  Click here to view the stripe requirements.

Testing is a process where we evaluate the skills of the student to determine whether they are ready to progress to the next level of training. What is expected of students depends on the rank, age and physical ability of the student. What is required to pass testing increases dramatically as a student increases in rank. Testing costs $50.00 for White through 2nd Degree Black Belts. Should a student not pass testing, they do not pay for the next testing for that same rank.

It is mathematically possible to become a Black Belt in 2 years. However, it takes most people longer to attain that rank. But remember, Black Belt is the beginning, not the end, of serious training. Black Belt indicates that the wearer is a serious student of the art.

Mr. Weislogel and Ms. Thompson are the Chief Instructors at Hilliard TaeKwonDo.

Courtesy

Integrity

 Student Oath

I shall observe the tenets of Taekwondo

I shall respect Instructors and senior students

I shall never misuse Taekwondo

I will be a champion of freedom and justice

I will build a more peaceful world