SYLLABUS

Tae Kwon-Do (T.A.G.B.) instructors are all black belts with a minimum of three and a half years training, and are fully qualified, insured, police checked (CRB), and hold a first aid qualification.

Tae Kwon-Do (T.A.G.B.) schools all follow the same carefully worked-out teaching syllabus, meaning that, should lifestyle changes force a move of home, students can continue their training and still experience the high standards Tae Kwon-Do students all over the country have come to expect.

Tae Kwon-Do students typically wear a uniform (dobok) with a belt (ti) tied around the waist. The belt indicates the student's rank. The school or place where instruction is given is called the training hall (dojang).

TAGB Tae Kwon-Do uses 10 "student" (or "colour") belts, ranging from the White Belt through to the Black Tag Belt: a Red Belt with a central black stripe (Tag), to indicate a students rank. Black (or "instructor") Belts are marked with smaller stripes ("Dans"). These belts identify ability and are also used to help set goals and extend existing abilities.

Typically, a Grading will consist of performing patterns, linework exercises and answering questions on terminology, philosophy, concepts and history, with the later addition of sparring and, for Black Belts, board breaking (also known as Destruction).

Tae Kwon-Do is known for its emphasis on kicking techniques, which distinguishes it from martial arts such as Karate or southern styles of Kung Fu. The rationale is that the leg is the longest and strongest weapon a martial artist has and kicks thus have the greatest potential to execute powerful strikes without successful retaliation. One defining kick of Tae Kwon-Do is the back kick or the side kick.

Tae Kwon-Do, to the Korean people, is more than a mere use of skilled movements. It also implies a way of thinking and life, particularly in instilling a concept and spirit of strict self-imposed discipline and an ideal of noble moral re-armament.

1. Bow upon entering
2. Bow to the Instructor at a proper distance
3. Exchange greetings between students
4. Bow to Instructor upon forming a line prior to training
5. Bow to the Instructor upon forming a line prior to dismissal
6. Bow before leaving the Dojang

1. Never tire of learning; a student must always be eager to learn and ask questions. A good student can learn anywhere anytime. This is the secret of knowledge.
2. A good student must be willing to sacrifice for his art and his Instructor. Many students feel that their training is a commodity bought with monthly fees, and are unwilling to take part in any demonstrations, teaching, or work around the Dojang. An instructor can afford to lose this type of student.
3. Always set a good example to lower ranking students. It is only natural that they attempt to emulate their seniors.
4. Always be loyal and never criticise the Instructor, Tae Kwon-do, or the teaching methods.
5. If an Instructor teaches a technique, practise it and attempt to utilise it.
6. Remember that a student's conduct outside the Dojang reflects on the Art and on their Instructor.
7. If a student adopts a technique from another Dojang and the Instructor disapproves of it, the student must discard it immediately, or train in the Dojang where it was learnt.
8. Never be disrespectful to the Instructor, although a student' s allowed to disagree with the Instructor, he must first follow the Instruction, then discuss the matter later.
9. Always arrive before training is due to start, and ensure that you have a good attendance record.
10. Never break a trust.