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This fun-filled introduction to Tae Kwon-do lays a solid foundation, improves fitness levels and social skills while building character for children aged 4* - 8
The Little Dragons programme teaches children to be good citizens and prepares them for life, or at least school. This program includes lessons in safety and life skills, as well as physical martial arts skills. These skills help the students become well rounded by promoting the child's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth.
We approach the physical portion of this class as a Martial Arts focused physical education class. The life skills portion of the class focuses on developing mental, social, and emotional skills. All skills and promotions are based on participation and course completion. Our primary objective is to get the students involved, giving 100% effort, having fun and playing.
The focus of the Little Dragon class is to develop fundamental basics. Therefore, we teach very few of the martial arts skills that you will see in older children's programmes. Instead, we focus on the skills they need BEFORE entering the older classes.
- Learn to share
- Develop self-esteem
- Develop a sense of independence
- Learn to take turns
- Stimulate curiosity
- Develop speech & language
- Promote physical strength
- Promote co-ordination and stamina
- Develop a love of learning
- Build fundamental motor skills
- Following directions
- Encourage socialisation
- Problem solving
- Demonstrate responsibility
- Show self-control
- Learn to act respectfully
HSTS Taekwon-Do is the oldest ITF Taekwon-Do club in Hitchin and Hertfordshire, established in 1987. Under the leadership of Master Horan 8th Dan, who took over in 1990, the club has experienced remarkable growth. Today, we have branches in Hitchin, Stevenage, and Barton-Le-Clay, offering over 34 different classes throughout the week to more than 500 students.
At HSTS Taekwon-Do, we pride ourselves on maintaining a high instructor-to-student ratio, ensuring personalized attention for our members. With a team of 9 BTC registered Instructors and dedicated age-specific classes, we cater to individuals ranging from 4 years old to 60+. Our children’s classes are divided into 4-7 years, 8-12 years, and we also have classes for 13 years and adults. These age-specific classes allow us to maintain discipline while imparting the teachings of martial arts.
We are affiliated with prominent governing bodies in the UK, including the UTA, UK ITF, ITF, and BTC, which ensures that our club adheres to the highest standards of Taekwon-Do.
Master Horan, our chief instructor, possesses extensive experience, having attended seminars and instructor courses led by the late Gen.Choi Hong Hi, the founder of Taekwon-Do, as well as Grandmaster Choi Jung Hwa 9th Dan, Gen.Choi Hong Hi’s son. This enables him to teach the true techniques of Taekwon-Do without any distortion. Supported by a team of fully qualified BTC registered instructors and dedicated Junior Leaders (aged 11-17), Master Horan is committed to imparting his knowledge to all who wish to learn. ...
