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Leadership Seminar

Leadership Seminar

Our leadership program is designed to help students become not only well-rounded black belts, but well-rounded individuals and leaders. The seminars will focus on creating better techniques for the students, boosting their confidence, and preparing them to become a black belt in the dojang and in life. Leadership seminars are required to promote to certain belts, so please ensure you take the required seminars prior to the promotion of the specified belt.

Leadership 1

Pre-requisite: Yellow Belt

Requirement for: Blue Belt
Seminar Topics: Learn what being a martial artist is about (mental/emotional confidence/discipline) – Basic Techniques, Basic Kicking, Basic Stances, Sparring Technique, Taekwondo Rules, Character Lessons
Upon Completion: Receive Leadership 1 Patch

Leadership 2

Pre-requisite: Level 1 & Orange Belt

Requirement for: Brown Belt
Seminar Topics: Learn how to train like a martial artist – Basics, Intermediate Kicking, Taeguek Poomsae, Sparring Techniques, Competition Rules, Class Assisting
Upon Completion: Receive Leadership 2 Patch

Leadership 3

Pre-requisite: Level 2 & Purple Belt

Requirement for: Red/Black Belt
Seminar Topics: Learn to compete – Test Assisting, Advanced Techniques, Advanced Kicking, Emotion Control, Decision Making, Taekwondo Rules, Sport Fitness
Upon Completion: Receive Leadership 3 Patch

Leadership 4

Pre-requisite: Level 3 & Red/Black Belt

Requirement for: Black Belt
Seminar Topics: Train to compete and train like a martial artist – Mastering Basics, Dynamic Kicking, Taeguek Poomsae, Black Belt Preparation, Referee/Judge Education, Black Belt in the Dojang, Black Belt in Life
Upon Completion: Receive Leadership 4 Patch

Leadership 5

Pre-requisite: Level 4 & Black Belt

Requirement for: Dan Testing
Seminar Topics: Leadership – Mastering Basics, Dynamic Kicking, Taeguek Poomsae, Black Belt Preparation, Referee/Judge Education, Black Belt in the Dojang, Black Belt in Life
Upon Completion: Receive Leadership 5 Patch

Leadership 6

Pre-requisite: Level 5 & Black Belt

Requirement for: Assistant Instructor Role
Seminar Topics: Assisting – Leadership skills, teaching and coaching, Assisting during classes/tests, volunteer work
Upon Completion: 1 Month evaluation period before Assisting Instructor