Frequently Asked Questions

We're always happy to answer any inquiries you may have. If you have any questions that are not answered here, feel free to use our FAQ submission form at the bottom of this page. We'll get back to you as promptly as we can.

  1. How can my child benefit from Martial Arts training?
  2. Am I too old to start martial arts?
  3. Should I get in shape before I start training?
  4. Do you have classes for whole families? Can we train together?
  5. I’m having a hard time with making my child behave; will this help?
  6. Do you encourage scholastic achievement?
  7. Are the instructors trained and supervised?
  8. How fast can I advance?
  9. Are the tests done in class?
10. Where do I buy the uniform (dobohk)?
11. Do you do tournaments and are they important in this style?
12. Do your classes have full contact fighting (sparring)?
13. Do you do a lot of rolling and falling and throwing?
14. Do I have to stay at the Dojang with my child or can I drop them off?
15. Can I try before I commit?
16. Do you offer private lessons?

 

1. How can my child benefit from Martial Arts Training?
Martial Arts training focuses on the essentials that a child will draw valuable life skills from as they mature: self-confidence, discipline, respect, courtesy, goal-setting, perseverance, physical fitness, and last but not least, leadership skills. Martial arts training is not about aggressiveness, but mastering control your inner-self. For an in depth look at the many benefits offered by Martial Arts training for young people, download our Special Report on the Seven Benefits of Martial Arts Training For Kids.

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2. Am I too old to start martial arts?
We have started people in their sixties. You start with whatever abilities you have and build on those!!

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3. Should I get in shape before I start training?
No, you will get in shape as you train. We start off slow and build our strength and stamina as we train.

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4. Do you have classes for whole families? Can we train together?
Depending on the ages and abilities of family members, there are some classes available for training together. This should be discussed with the instructor.

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5. I’m having a hard time with making my child behave; will this help?
Most definitely; we pride ourselves on the turn around our students have achieved with behavioral problems at home and in school.

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6. Do you encourage scholastic achievement?
Yes, each report card period is important to us. We ask students to bring in their report cards for our review. Good students receive certificates from Grandmaster Shin! We also require that parents and school teachers sign a “Notice of Intent to Promote” before each test.

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7. Are the instructors trained and supervised?
Our instructors are certified with the World Tang Soo Do Association and supervised by the Chief Instructor and owner, Master Becky Rupp.

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8. How fast can I advance?
There are tests for promotion every three months. However, not everyone tests every three months. Each student promotes at their own rate. If the 24 classes are met and the required curriculum is able to be performed adequately then the student is tested for their next rank.

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9. Are the tests done in class?
Testing is a formal occasion. The tests are held on Saturdays for adults and kids with a panel of Black Belts as the judges. Full traditional white dobohk must be worn.

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10. Where do I buy the uniform (dobohk)?
We keep a full stock of uniforms at the studio. Our uniforms have the logo and patches required by our Association.

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11. Do you do tournaments and are they important in this style?
Yes, we do tournaments within our World Tang Soo Do Association. NO, they are not important for our advancement in rank and are never required.

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12. Do your classes have full contact fighting (sparring)?
No, we do not do full contact sparring. Our philosophy is to teach control; both in physical capabilities and in mental attitudes.

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13. Do you do a lot of rolling and falling and throwing?
No, we are not like Aikido or Judo. As you progress through the ranks there will be takedowns and some falling. We teach rolling and falling for your safety.

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14. Do I have to stay at the Dojang with my child or can I drop them off?
You may drop them off after the initial sign up. However, we find that students whose parents show interest in their training do better.

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15. Can I try before I commit?
Yes, we offer a free week of classes to try out our style and Instructors. That’s also our time to evaluate if you are ready for our classes.

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16. Do you offer private lessons?
Yes, we offer 1 hour private lessons for those who need help with their techniques and memorization. We do not teach someone solely by private lessons; you must be enrolled in regular classes as well.

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