In our programs for children, youths, and adults, MDK Martial Arts emphasizes the value of a positive attitude. Parents of Taekwondo and Hapkido students often note their child's feeling of accomplishment, heightened self-esteem, and success in schoolwork. Adult students find that their success in Taekwondo training carries over into their professional and personal lives.
MDK Martial Arts offers Taekwondo, Hapkido and Kumdo instruction for students of the following belt ranks:
White/Yellow/Orange Belt-A student's first 6months of training includes instruction in basic kicks, blocks, stances, sparring, self-defense, and the history of Taekwondo.
Green/Purple/Blue Belt-Training includes instruction in intermediate level spinning and jumping kicks, open hand techniques, self-defense, competition level sparring and poomsae, and the history of Taekwondo. An age-appropriate two months of independent practice per each belts is required for the rank of intermediate blue belt.
Red Belt/Deputy1,2,3,4- Training includes instruction in advanced level kicks, self-defense techniques, competition level sparring and poomsae, assistant instruction internship, oriation of Taekwondo evolution, and a generativity project.
Black Belt- Training includes instruction in traditional weaponry, advanced self-defense, advanced forms, instructor skills, tournament management, referee skills, coaching skills, and competition level sparring and poomsae.
Competitive Sparring Training- includes core strength, coordination and agility development, competition technical skills, and strategy sessions for students who desire to compete at the international, national, regional, and local level in sparring.