Children at Chung TKD can start Tae Kwon Do at 2, in the Mommy & Me class. Pee-Wee classes are 30 minutes on a Saturday morning, a playful introduction to focus, balance and listening for wiggly little bodies and short attention spans.
What Pee-Wee asks of a preschooler
A Pee-Wee class practices following directions, balance and first kicks, with a grown-up close by. Your child doesn’t need to know any Tae Kwon Do before the first class. A few questions can help you decide whether to try now:
- Can your child follow a simple instruction, like “stand on the line,” some of the time?
- Do they light up when other children jump, kick or run?
- Can they spend half an hour in a new room with you close by?
“Sometimes” is a fine answer. A first visit is the easiest way to find out.
Mommy & Me, then independent
Children from 2 to 3 start in the Mommy & Me class, and a parent does the class with their child: a 30-minute obstacle course with rock climbing, basketball hoops and a Spider-Man climb on the incline mat, then basic punches, kicks, stretches and counting, and dodgeball at the end. At 3½, children move up to the independent Pee-Wee class. Both meet on Saturday mornings. Grandmaster Chung confirms which class fits your child’s age on the phone or at the first class.
Tae Kwon Do, karate, preschool martial arts
Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art. Many parents search for “karate for 3 year olds” or “preschool martial arts”; at Chung TKD, Pee-Wee is what that looks like. Chung TKD is a kids-only school, and parents are always welcome to watch. For why the class matters more than the name, see Tae Kwon Do vs karate.
Before the first class
- Comfortable clothes. No uniform is needed for a first class.
- Bare feet on the mat, and a water bottle.
- Arrive ten minutes early, so your child can look around before the bow-in.
Tell your child what will happen: “You’ll bow, you’ll copy the teacher, you’ll try a kick.” Don’t promise a belt. More in Getting ready for your child’s first class.
The first step
Book a free class with two details: your child’s name and your mobile. The school calls you back to settle the day and what to bring.