Schedule

Taekwondo (/ˌtaɪkwɒnˈdoʊ, ˌtaɪˈkwɒndoʊ, ˌtɛkwənˈdoʊ/; Korean: 태권도; [t̪ʰɛ.k͈wʌ̹n.d̪o] ^ⓘ), also spelled tae kwon do or taekwon-do, is a Korean martial art and combat sport involving punching and kicking techniques. The literal translation for taekwondo is "kicking", "punching", and "the art or way of".^[5] It sometimes involves the use of weapons. 

Class Curriculum involves -

• Forms (품새; pumsae or poomsae, also 형; 型; hyeong; hyung, and 틀; teul; tul): are series of fighting moves, blocks, kicks, stances and punches associated with each ranking.
• Sparring (겨루기; gyeorugi or 맞서기; matseogi): sparring includes variations such as freestyle sparring (in which competitors spar without interruption for several minutes); seven-, three-, two-, and one-step sparring (in which students practice pre-arranged sparring combinations); and point sparring (in which sparring is interrupted and then resumed after each point is scored)
• Breaking (격파; 擊破; gyeokpa or weerok): the breaking of boards is used for testing, training, and martial arts demonstrations. Demonstrations often also incorporate bricks, tiles, and blocks of ice or other materials. These techniques can be separated into three types:
  • Power breaking – using straightforward techniques to break as many boards as possible
  • Speed breaking – boards are held loosely by one edge, putting special focus on the speed required to perform the break
  • Special techniques – breaking fewer boards but by using jumping or flying techniques to attain greater height, distance, or to clear obstacles
• Self-defense techniques (호신술; 護身術; hosinsul)
• Throwing and/or falling techniques (던지기; deonjigi or tteoreojigi 떨어지기)
• Both anaerobic and aerobic workout, including stretching
• Relaxation and meditation exercises, as well as breathing control
• A focus on mental and ethical discipline, etiquette, justice, respect, self-confidence, and leadership skills
• Examinations to progress to the next rank. In our schedule this is every 8 weeks for color belts.

Though weapons training is not a formal part of our class we often incorporate additional training with weapons such as staffs, knives, and sticks.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu -(BJJ; Portuguese: jiu-jitsu brasileiro [ʒiwˈʒitsubɾaziˈlejɾu,ʒu-] ) is a self-defence martial art and combat sport based on grappling, ground fighting, and submission holds. BJJ focuses on taking ones opponent down to the ground, gaining a dominant position, and using a number of techniques to force them into submission via joint locks or chokeholds. BJJ revolves around the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger, heavier opponent by using leverage and weight distribution, taking the fight to the ground and using a number of holds and submissions to defeat them. BJJ training can be used for sport grappling and self-defense situations.Sparring, commonly referred to as "rolling" within the BJJ community, and live drilling plays a major role in training and the practitioner's development. BJJ can also be used as a method of promoting physical fitness, building character, and as a way of life.

Class Curriculum typically involves the three following instructional periods. 

• Warm ups/Cardio drills. Core strengthen exercises based in Jiu Jitsu moves and techniques. Many of these exercises are non traditional Cardio physical fitness exercises that you will not find in a typical gym.
• Technique Drills. In class instruction and teaching by our instructors in Jui Jitsu. Here you will learn how to properly apply combative positions, holds and submissions. We focus ultimately on sweeping (getting your opponent to the ground), positioning (obtaining a superior controlling location in relation to your opponent) submission (application on chokes, holds, body locks, leg locks and various joint locks resulting in your opponent giving up their attack against you or risking serious injury to themselves)
• Rolling/Live rolls/Flowrolls. Here in class at the end of each training session you will practice what you learned in class against others students of different skill levels. You have the opportunity to evaluate and improve your combat skill level, cardio level or skill and will receive feed back and correction from instructors and other high level students
• Open Mat Class. On various occasions multiple students will meet from neighboring schools to collectively practice what they have learned tin the last several weeks. This promotes a cohesiveness in our school and students. Typically this is not instructor lead class. Students are not required to attend however this is a fantastic way to reevaluate oneself on how well your skill level is improving.
• Seminars. We typically meet with other closely affiliate schools we train with 3 or 4 times a year for further hyper focused training with high ranking instructors usually our instructors teacher. Sometimes traveling to other cities or states is required, however the seminars may be held at our school.

Training methods

BJJ / Grappling focuses on submissions, sparring and live drilling ("rolling"). as the most essential part of the training regime. our training allows students to practice at half to full speed and with semi to full strength, resembling the effort made in a competition. Training methods include drills in which techniques are practiced against a non-resisting and resisting partners; isolation sparring where only a certain technique or sets of techniques are used; and full sparring where each practitioner tries to submit their opponent through technique. Physical conditioning (cardio) is a critical aspect of training and every student improves with each class and each week. THIS REQUIRES CONSISTENT DEDICATION.

Etiquette & Customs

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms typically follow a set of ground rules to instill trust, respect, and cleanliness among students. Common practices and class rules include:

• Taking shoes off before stepping on the mat.
• Bowing before and after stepping on the mat.
• Lining up in rank order before and after class.
• Teaching or explaining techniques to lower ranked students.
• Addressing the teacher as coach or professor.
• Keeping your Gi closed with a belt.
• Bowing or shaking hands before and after sparring.
• Covering any cuts with tape or gauze.
• No bleeding on the mat
• Any infections or communicable illnesses require absence from class till the student is healthy
• Having good hygiene practices including brushing teeth, having a clean Gi, and wearing deodorant.