First classes, with an instructor
Ready when: Bow, stances and balance (b1) to First turning kick, low (b4) done.
What the coach teaches
Bowing and respect, the first poomsae (Taegeuk 1: 17 movements with low blocks, middle punch, reverse punch, high block, front snap kicks), blocks in sections, belt promotion tests.
At home, safe only
Bow, stances and balance (b1) to First turning kick, low (b4); Taegeuk 1 slowly from memory once taught, then sharper.
Ask the club
Which style (World Taekwondo or ITF), the age for sparring and the protective gear policy.
What you can see from the side
The child bows, listens and follows the pattern.
Self-check what the coach confirms
The instructor passes the belt.
Stop and get a coach when
Any blow to the head.
Basic is done when the child meets the self-checks on b1 to b4 and the instructor passes the belt.
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