Slide in, front leg lead, jumping double roundhouse kicks
OR For adults 30yrs or older: Switch feet, slide in front leg round kick, rear leg round kick.
Rear leg snap kick into round kick, rear leg snap kick in to round kick.
Board breaking (3): One foot technique with at least two boards or a single board speed break technique; One hand technique with at least two boards; One choice.
Attendance: Minimum of fifty classes.
Physical Fitness (m/f): Push Ups 50/40 or Sit Ups 55/45.
Board breaking (3): One foot technique with at least two boards; One hand technique with at least two boards or a single board speed break technique; One choice.
Attendance: Minimum of fifty classes.
Physical Fitness (m/f): Push Ups 50/40 or Sit Ups 55/45.
Board breaking (3): One foot technique with at least two boards or a single board speed break technique; One hand technique with at least two boards or a single board speed break technique; One choice.
Attendance: Minimum of fifty classes.
Physical Fitness (m/f): Push Ups 50/40 or Sit Ups 55/45.
Round house kick, switch legs, backward spinning jump round kick
OR For adults 30yrs or older: Round house kick, switch legs, backward spinning round kick.
Front leg bent knee axe kick, rear leg bent knee axe kick.
Board breaking (5): One foot technique with at least two boards; One hand technique with at least two boards; One jumping technique or speed break technique; Once choice of a foot or hand technique on the non-dominant side; One choice.
Completed at least one course of the Weapons Program.
Attendance: Minimum of fifty classes.
Have had 1st Dan belt for at least twenty four (24) months.
Physical Fitness (m/f): Push Ups 50/40 or Sit Ups 55/45; All the way down on one leg stretch (both sides); Split stretches (front and two sides); Continuous round house kicks, bouncing style, 100 each leg (200 total); Rising kicks: 25 yrs. and younger: heels clear the top of the head, 26-35 yrs. old: toes clear the top of the head, 36 yrs. and over: at instructor’s discretion.
Board breaking (3): One foot technique with at least two boards or a single board speed-break technique; One hand technique with at least two boards or a single board speed break technique; One choice
Attendance: Minimum of fifty classes.
Physical Fitness (m/f): Push Ups 60/45 or Sit Ups 60/50.
Board breaking (3): One foot technique with at least two boards or a single board speed break technique; One hand technique with at least two boards or a single board speed break technique; One choice.
Attendance: Minimum of fifty classes.
Physical Fitness (m/f): Push Ups 60/45 or Sit Ups 60/50.
Board breaking (3): One foot techniques with at least two boards or a single board speed break technique; One hand technique with at least two boards or a single board speed break technique; One choice
Attendance: Minimum of fifty classes.
Physical Fitness (m/f): Push Ups 60/45 or Sit Ups 60/50.
Rear leg in-to-out crescent kick, rear leg out-to-in crescent kick.
Front leg jumping roundhouse kick, same leg jumping in to out axe kick
OR For Adults 30yrs or older: Slide in front leg round kick, slide in front leg in to out axe kick.
Board breaking (3): One foot techniques with at least two boards or a single board speed-break technique; One hand technique with at least two boards or a single board speed break technique; One choice.
Attendance: Minimum of fifty classes.
Physical Fitness (m/f): Push Ups 60/45 or Sit Ups 60/50.
Rear leg lead, jumping double roundhouse kicks, back hook kick
OR For Adults 30yrs or older: Rear leg roundhouse kick, roundhouse kick, back hook kick.
Board breaking (5): One foot technique with at least three boards; One hand technique with at least two boards; One jumping technique or speed break technique; Once choice of a foot or hand technique on the non-dominant side; One choice.
Attendance: Minimum of fifty classes.
Have had 2nd Dan belt for at least thirty-six (36) months.
Physical Fitness (m/f): Push Ups 60/45 or Sit Ups 60/50; All the way down on one leg stretch (both sides); Split stretches (front and two sides); Continuous round house kicks, bouncing style, 150 each leg (300 total); Rising kicks: 25 yrs. and younger: heels clear the top of the head, 26-35 yrs. old: toes clear the top of the head, 36 yrs. and over: at instructor’s discretion.
Cross-step side kick, landing in a horseback stance, low block, staggered sideway double punch (front hand further than back hand), pull front leg back into side-way ready stance, same hand downward hammer fist strike (to the top of the head).
Sparring stance, front hand low block, rear in-to-out block, jab punch, reverse punch, rear round kick.
Step back into a tiger stance, front hand palm block down, slide into a front stance, sideway double punch (one hand on top of another), rear leg in-to-out axe kick, landing in a front stance, double middle punch (rear hand first)
Sparring stance, front hand in-to-out block, rear palm strike to chin, front punch to stomach, front leg side kick, turn, back kick.
Rear leg round kick, landing in a back stance, double knife hand block middle, quickly shift back front leg and then slide back out into a horse stance, front arm backward-sideway elbow strike, slide out to front stance, rear ridge hand strike to side of neck.
Front hand side way back fist, reverse punch, rear leg snap kick, other hand out-to-in knife hand strike to neck, front hand out-to-in hammer fist strike to temple (palm up).
Front stance, double in-to-out middle blocks, then step other leg up into a crane stance, double low blocks to the sides, land into a front stance, double knife hand strikes (palm down) to the sides, double hammer fist strikes to the sides.
Sparring stance, slide front foot out (towards back) and rear hand in-to-out block, front hand punch to kidney, rear hook punch to face, same leg knee strike to stomach, other hand downward punch to the side of the head.
Back stance, front hand out-to-in knife hand block, slide into a front stance, front palm down knife hand strike to neck, reverse hand spear hand strike to throat, snap kick, landing in a front stance, same hand downward back fist strike, head grab motion, other hand palm up spear strike to the groin (bring other fist to the shoulder).
Slide back to 45” (toward stomach) and into sparring stance, front leg side kick to knee, front hand sideways back fist to face, rear hand punch to face, rear leg snap kick, other leg spin hook kick.
Have had 3rd Dan belt for at least thirty-six (36) months.
Recommendation letters from two (2), 3rd Dan or higher, Taekwondo practitioners.
Physical Fitness (m/f): Push Ups 70/50 or Sit Ups 65/55; All the way down on one leg stretch (both sides); Split stretches (front and two sides); Continuous round house kicks, bouncing style, 200 each leg (400 total); Rising kicks: 25 yrs. and younger: heels clear the top of the head, 26-35 yrs. old: toes clear the top of the head, 36 yrs. and over: at instructor’s discretion.
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It has been wonderful for our son to be able to continue his training with his instructors online. He is able to get a workout at home with familiar instructors and stay consistent with his forms and techniques. It also gives him a familiar schedule and adds routine to his day. It has been a great addition to our stay-at-home schedule and has allowed him to maintain his health and well-being.”
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EMA has done a wonderful job adjusting to the new norm offering many options for exercise, training, and feedback. Two people in our household are enrolled at EMA, one 7 year old and one adult. We take advantage of taking classes in the private FB group and live semi-private classes at our convenience. The options, opportunities, and feedback for tip check are great. People learn in different ways, at different paces, and the varied platforms for training are tailored for all types. Master Jon's detailed feedback for training and tip check in both email and live were very helpful and makes us confident that tips and belts were earned and not just "handed out". We have friends who take at other TKD school and they offered online training, but zero options for advancement. Our extended family has always been loyal to EMA and EMA has made it possible for everyone to stay fit, continue to learn TKD, and advance, all students have to do is show up. Our family will forever be loyal to EMA.
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While Sophia would rather be back on the mat with her favorite instructors, she has greatly enjoyed the semi-private classes. It’s the next best thing! The feedback she has received was very constructive and helpful and she makes sure not to miss a class.
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In a very challenging situation, EMA figures out how to deliver quality instruction using all channels available. We appreciate the consistency and it gave our kids some normalcy in unprecedented times. We loved that they could do a live steaming class and have access to prerecorded videos if we missed class. Well done, EMA! And thank you.
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