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| Student Packet |
| ATTENDANCE Attendance is the key to progress. Please attend a minimum of two classes per week to gain the benefits of First Coast Taekwondo. |
| ATTENDANCE PROCEDURE The attendance cards are located at the front counter, and alphabetized by first name. Locate the student’s card and place it in the attendance drop box. |
| CLASS TIMES Please refer to your schedule for class times. We highly recommend you attend class at a rate of two to three times per week. We also recommend you attend class on consistent days and times each week to make your attendance part of your weekly schedule. If for some reason you are not able to attend class, we ask you call the school and inform us. The class time the student attends will change as he or she progresses to Black Belt. |
| BEING ON TIME Being on time to class is very important and demonstrates the characteristic of responsibility. On the occasion that you arrive to class late, please observe the following procedures. 1. Make sure your uniform is neat and belt tied. 2. Remove your shoes and kneel down in the doorway. 3. Wait patiently for the instructor to invite you into the dojang. 4. Answer, “Yes Sir” or “Yes Mam” and bow in and move quickly to your place. |
| SPARRING Kids are allowed to start sparring after they have taken class for a month. Sparring class is held on Fridays. Please speak to your instructor or the front desk for details |
| MAKE UP CLASSES Missed classes can be made up on Friday evenings unless otherwise announced. Please refer to your weekly schedule for specific make-up times for curriculum and sparring classes. |
| VACATIONS or EXTENDED ABSENCES If you will be missing class for vacation or illness for a period of more than one week, please notify the front desk. Time you miss can be made up on your return. |
| HOLIDAY SCHEDULE The schedule will be modified for the holidays. Notifications of all holiday schedules are posted on the bulletin boards, front door, and in the monthly newsletter. |
| PARENTS DROPPING OFF THEIR CHILDREN Parents dropping off children should do so five to ten minutes prior to the class and pick them up within ten minutes of class ending. The school becomes very busy around class times. We will not be responsible for watching unattended children. |
| VIEWING CLASSES Parents are encouraged to watch classes. We only ask that you respect the class by remaining quiet and that if you are bringing younger children with you, please keep them quiet and under control. |
| DRESS Student's uniforms consist of a white traditional Taekwondo uniform with a belt. The uniform should always be neat and the belt should be tied. Students who are members of the BLACK BELT CLUB may wear a blue uniform. |
| THE BELTS Students in Taekwondo show their progress in the art by the color of the belt they wear. Each color belt is a step toward the goal of Black Belt. The progression towards BLACK BELT goes as follows -- white, white-yellow stripe, yellow, yellow-orange stripe, orange, orange-green, green, green-purple stripe, purple, purple-blue stripe, blue, blue-brown stripe, brown, brown-red stripe, red, red-black stripe, nominal, then Black Belt. |
| TESTING Testing for belts are done approximately every 8 to 10 weeks, usually on Wednesday and Thursday night. Please watch announcements and the newsletter for the exact date. Ranks are evaluated based upon attendance, general knowledge, basic techniques (i.e. blocking, striking, kicking), forms, breaking technique, sparring, one steps, spirit, attitude, and etiquette. Students take a form of a physical test, verbal questioning, and sometimes written exams. Most green belts and above will not test every testing cycle and it is not anticipated for them to. Approximately two weeks before testing, students who are testing will receive paper work that indicates the time and date of their test. The testing paper requires the signature of a parent and teacher and must be returned prior to the day of the test. Testing times are not usually subject to change. Green belts and above must have a minimum of 30 attendances between each testing date. Any questions on the testing of our students, please, communicate them to the Instructor. It is not our policy to schedule make-up tests. If you miss a testing cycle you will be eligible for the next scheduled testing cycle. |
| PAYMENTS Students who budget their programs will receive a payment book from D&S. If for some reason you do not receive a payment book within your first three weeks please see the front desk. All payments should be made by mail. Please allow four days for your payment to reach D&S. If you have a problem with your account, call D&S, at (909) 599-9654. |
| BLACK BELT CLUB The BLACK BELT CLUB is a special two-year membership for those students with long-term goals. Members receive special BBC classes each week, extra curricular events, free blue uniform, club patch and discount on supplies and school sponsored events. The BBC club is based on invitation once a student reaches the rank of green belt or above. Invitation is based on a student’s commitment and dedication to the martial arts and the goal of attaining a black belt. |
| NEWSLETTER The “FCT TIMES MONTHLY NEWSLETTER” will be mailed to you at the end of each month. The newsletter is filled with information to educate and assist parents and students. Most upcoming events are also inserted in the newsletter. |
| U.S.T.U. The United States Taekwondo Union an organization overseeing all Taekwondo activities and competition in the United States. Students may register for $20 (non- competitor) or $35 (competitor) per year. Your membership includes a subscription to US Taekwondo Journal, annual membership card, New-sport Logo – USTU Decal, USTU Patch, and discounts on Alamo rent-a-cars. Membership applications are available from your instructor. |
| TOURNAMENT COMPETITION We attend and support tournaments in Florida and Georgia. We also attend some national tournaments sanctioned by the United States Taekwondo Union. Tournaments the school feels are suitable for our students are posted on the bulletin board. Any student wishing more information or having questions on requirements to enter tournaments should see their instructor or the front desk. |
| EXTRA HELP If for any reason you fall behind and need extra help, see your Team Coach. Achieving goals at First Coast Taekwondo is one of the most vital instruments used in building our student's confidence. Communications, teamwork and action are essential for the benefits to be obtained. |
| LOST AND FOUND If you have left something behind, please see your instructor or the front desk and they will try to help you locate your lost item. All items are held for approximately 2 to 3 weeks before being discarded. |
| PATCHES Specialty patches are not mandatory, but are permitted in the following locations on the Taekwondo uniform. American Flag: left upper arm sleeve Korean Flag: right upper arm sleeve FCT Logo: right front chest area |
| REFFERALS Any student, who recommends our school to a friend and that friend enrolls in one of our regular programs, will receive a prize. Prizes in order include: ¨ First Student $20 TKD Dollars good toward any purchase at our Pro-Shop ¨ Second Student Ribbed Uniform ¨ Third Student Free Ninja Night ¨ Fourth Student Free Set of Sparring Gear Please see the front desk for guest passes. |
| FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS Discounts are available for additional family members who become active at the school. |
| SPECIAL MERCHANDISE ORDERS To order supplies not in stock, please see the front desk. Special orders take approximately 7 days to arrive. |
| Belt Tying Procedure Find the center of the belt by folding the belt in half Place the center of belt just below your belly button Wrap the right side of the belt around your waist keeping that end under the center of your belt Wrap the left side of the belt around your waist keeping that end on top of the center of the belt Take the end on the top and wrap it under all layers of the belt Tie the ends together using the end that you wrapped under the layers with. |
| TELEPHONE NUMBERS FCT: 778-2348 FCT FAX: 777-2277 Easy Pay 1-800-852-4005 D&S: 909-599-9654 |