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This class begins with traditional Chung Do Kwon (Tae Kwon Do) and karate. Students learn basic commands, basic stances and blocks, and basic kicks and punches. This program implements boxing to enhance and modernize the system. Students progress through short-term goals (stripes) to reach their long-term goal (colored rank). Students learn practical and situational self-defense as well. Classes are thirty minutes (for greater retention of material), in a fun, yet disciplined and true martial arts environment
The Freddie Poole Intermediate Karate Course focuses on the student’s concentration and increases physical fitness through agility and coordination drills. Balance and kicking technique are emphasized as well as an introduction to sparring technique and strategy. Each step of the way, children are guided towards a true understanding of their new found skills and associated responsibilities. To balance and complete the intermediate program, students will learn basic judo and take downs (blue belt). Class time will increase to 45 minutes to an hour long.
In the Freddie Poole Advanced Karate Program, students are introduced to advanced technique drills and advanced forms. Students progress to a more intense and advanced sparring level in preparation for Black Belt. To create a well balanced program and student, the Freddie Poole Advanced course focuses on self-defense and mental awareness, with a heavy emphasis on grappling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
The FPMA Leadership Program is an instructor recommended program. Students must first attain a blue belt through the Intermediate Program. They must also demonstrate leadership qualities to receive nominations.
The FPMA Leadership Program focuses on developing leaders, not only in Martial Arts, but in the community as well. Each month leadership students are required to demonstrate and apply a new leadership skill at home, at school, and in the Martial Arts training.
Students are introduced to basic weapons training through the use of nun chuka, bo staff, escrima sticks and sword. They will also learn grappling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
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