For Boys and Girls ages 3-5

Sending your small child off to that first day of Junior Kindergarten or Kindergarten makes parents feel helpless. It is so easy to worry about them, “on their own” for the first time, without our protection. And what can you do if your child is shy, delicate, or has trouble focusing or paying attention?

Georgetown Taekwondo can help. The Little Dragons program was created to begin teaching small children social skills, learning skills, self discipline, and increased attention span. The teaching comes from active participation, instead of memorization or verbal lessons. Children also gain coordination and motor skills.

This early learning creates a priceless foundation for achievement and confidence that affect every aspect of your child’s life. Parents also find martial arts to be a great way for kids to burn off excess energy and stay active. They begin to learn at a young age how to be aware of and deal with bullies and predators. Most of all, we make learning martial arts interactive and fun!

Parents are welcome to tour our facilities, meet with our instructors, and try a free trial class. We have a high instructor to student ratio so children get individual attention. All of our Kinder Karate classes take place in a studio where parents are welcome to watch.

For Children 6-12

Once your child hits school age, things seem to become more complicated. There are classes and homework to worry about. Grades become important. New friendships are formed, and peer pressure begins. Many children experience anxiety and fear of falling behind, not learning quickly enough, or of being thought a “failure”. How can you equip your child with the important building blocks they will need to get through life?

At Georgetown Taekwondo, when we use our slogan “Empower Your Child to Succeed”, we mean it. Martial arts truly does empower children – giving them improved self-discipline, mental alertness, self-awareness, concentration, and focus. And at Georgetown Taekwondo, success takes many forms.

Mental focus – In student after student, we see improved ability to complete homework, set schedules and goals, and aim for academic achievement.

Attitude and outlook – In our teachings, we constantly reinforce that attitude is the most important aspect of our ability to succeed. A positive attitude is by far the best “weapon” to handle daily challenges and gain the friendship and liking of others. Respect for yourself and others becomes an ingrained part of daily life, and we teach consideration, cooperation, caring, and common sense. These are not just side benefits of our Martial Arts training – they are part of the main focus.

Social interaction – By meeting and interacting with the other children in the group, students learn positive social skills. Boys and girls learn to interact positively together. Many students carry this teaching into their relationships with siblings and classmates, which begin to improve. The children meet friends whose interests are similar to theirs, and who are similarly focused on schoolwork and achievement.

Sense of achievement – By mastering each level in its turn, children begin to feel a real sense of accomplishment which makes them feel better about themselves. Participation in tournaments can increase this feeling. Children are always positively motivated to keep aiming higher and have more fun!

Physical fitness and confidence – Dedicated practice of martial arts and taekwondo is a wonderful way for your child to stay fit and develop balance, motor skills, and coordination. This leads to weight control, increased confidence, and better energy levels. The self-defense techniques equip children to deal with bullying and stressful situations.

For Ages 13-17

Watch your Teen Reach their Full Potential

You know how amazing your teen is. As a parent, during these years you start to see the adult your teenager will become, and what kind of things they could be capable of. Martial Arts training at Georgetown Taekwondo will help them succeed.

The training at Georgetown Taekwondo isn't just an excellent physical fitness program that gets your teenager away from the television and the computer. It also focuses on behavior, respect for the self and others, and focus on ever higher goals and achievements.

Your child learns important skills like how to deal with negative peer pressure. Your child will be a leader instead of a follower. Being a teenager today is more complicated than ever and your teen has to make choices, many of them with serious consequences. Bullying in high schools is more prevalent and more dangerous than ever before. The kids in our Teen Program learn valuable self-defense skills, as well as awareness, prevention, and the ability to walk away from trouble. They learn how to pursue a healthy lifestyle and create positive habits that will last forever.

Get Into the Best Shape of your Life – And Enjoy It!

Taekwondo is a system of effective self-defense techniques that can be used by both men and women. It's also a great workout that tones muscle, increases core strength (including the abs, buttocks, and lower back) and burns calories and fat. In just a few weeks you can lose weight, look younger, and you'll see an increase in your flexibility, strength, and energy level.

The Mental Benefits

It's been proven time and time again that regular exercise has many benefits to the body, but what is less discussed are the benefits to the mind. Our Taekwondo training will burn off your workplace stress. You'll be motivated and more positive about your everyday life. Knowing you can defend yourself, you gain a new feeling of strength. Your mood will improve and people will notice. Don't let another year go by with lifestyle habits that leave you tired and depressed. Our fun, interactive Taekwondo training will put you on the path to looking and feeling better than ever.