Classes

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We have classes for ages 3 – 70

Class Structure

The class emphasis changes daily to better cover the varied types of available self defense techniques.
A typical class will contain some of the following:

Basics: (Every Class) Full body cardiovascular workout consisting of practicing numerous types of punching, blocking and kicking techniques.
Forms: (A-Day Classes – Monday and Tuesday) Simulated self defense scenarios using choreographed, structured move sequences.
Self-Defense Techniques: (Every Class) Practicing one-on-one maneuvers performing self-defense responses to a classmate’s various (grabbing, punching, kicking and/or weapons) attacks.
Sparring: (B-Day Classes – Wednesday, Thrusday, Saturday) Controlled fighting practice with protective gear and/or no-contact fighting without gear.

Class Descriptions

Adult/Mixed (Adult/Mixed)

(All Ages, All ranks)
Teens, adults, and adults with their children may attend. In this class adults and children learn to respect and even admire one another for their own unique talents and abilities. It’s a disciplined, energetic and full body workout, as students learn effective Tae Kwon Do techniques. Like our other Tae Kwon Do classes, this one fosters a pursuit for excellence in a safe and nurturing environment. Come join in the fun–together!

Business Networking International (BNI)

BNI is a the world’s most effective networking organization. This chapter is Asheville’s “Referral Source” the most energetic and robust of the BNI groups in Asheville’s history. Business leaders come to represent their respective professions and businesses to each other in order to support and generate continued success. This is the most effective and efficient way to business network in the true spirit of “giver’s gain”!

Kids-Beginner

Kids aged 6 through 12 who are just starting tae kwon do classes at Asheville Sun Soo attend this class. In this class, new white belts get the special attention they need and deserve. It is run at a slower and more thorough pace with great attention paid to detail, learning the basic moves and setting the context for character-building daily practices. Get off to a great start!

Kids – Intermediate

The next step up from Beginner Kids. This class is for kids 6 to 10 years old who are yellow belts through green belts. This class builds on the fundamentals developed in Beginner Kids class, introducing and developing intermediate technique and skill level. Simultaneously, mentoring skills are begun to develop as these students begin to set examples of skill and character for the beginner kids coming up behind them… The bar gets higher!

Kids-Advanced

(Ages 6 to 11 years old – Green-Blue Belt and Above)
Continuing in the context of discipline and group support-for-greatness, students with intermediate experience, then move on to learn to strive for greater excellence and realize their potential. They develop focused concentration, respect for others, self-confidence, courtesy, self-control, perseverance, honesty and integrity while improving their fitness! This class emphasizes goal-setting and positive reinforcement of personal success while teaching children how to stay safe and avoid violent situations. Classes are 45 minutes in duration. Tons of fun!

Martial Arts Demo Team Practice

Demonstration Team Practice. During this 35 min class, the Kids Demo Team and the Adult Demo Team will practice simultaneously, sharpening their skills as individual martial artists and coordinating as a team. This class is for students who have been selected for the demo team based on their commitment, skill level, attitude and presence. Try-outs for eligibility will be held periodically.

Adult Black-Belt Club Seminar (Adult BBC Seminar)

Adult Black Belt Club Special Topic Seminar. Once a month on a Saturday afternoon, we will offer a special topic seminar to help you to become an even better rounded martial artist in your pursuit to 1st Dan Black Belt. Adult color belts who have made the commitment to become at least 1st Dan Black Belt and are in the Black Belt Club are eligible to participate. Prepare to take your skills to the next level!

Mighty Tigers

(Ages 4 & 5 year olds)
The Mighty Tigers class helps kids develop important social, developmental and physical skills such as: focused concentration, respect, the ability to follow directions, balance, coordination, distinguishing left from right and gross motor skills. The instructors also teach basic stranger-danger lessons to help children better understand how to deal with potentially dangerous situations. Classes are 30 minutes in duration. Little ones love it!

Adult-Masters

(Adults Only – Black Belts)
By invitation only. La Crème de la Crème. Masters Club class teaches advanced forms and maneuvers to ranking black belt students who are pursuing true mastery of the Tae Kwon Do martial art. These superior students concentrate on mastering themselves physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Masters Club students are groomed to become good communicators and humble, inspirational leaders in their lives and in the Asheville Sun Soo Tae Kwon Do school. Mastery and responsibility!

Kid’s Masters Club

To be originally seeded with red-black and above ranks, this class will soon be for junior black-belts only! In this class, Junior Black Belts will aspire to higher degrees of black-belt, honing their skills in technique, character and leadership. This class is for the Junior Black Belts who see themselves practicing for years truly mastering the art, learning how to one day instruct and becoming leaders of leaders!!

Yoga

Yoga for everyone! This class is designed to introduce and create opportunity to practice increased awareness, stamina, centered-ness, clarity, balance, coordination, flexibility and range of motion. These are achieved through the yogic principles of intentional breathing in combination with body poses borrowed from nature. Come renew yourself and create a new body, mind and spirit!

Black Belt Club Kids (BBC – Kids)

(Ages 6 to 11 years old – Solid Yellow through Red-black Belt)
By invitation only. Above average kids who display consistent commitment, great effort, good technique and a positive attitude are invited to join the BBC-Kids. This class is faster paced and focuses on teaching advanced Tae Kwon Do techniques with increased power and precision. The Black Belt Club kids learn to lead other students with patience and humbleness. This class is characterized by grooming future black belts and leaders who embody the caring, connected and powerful character traits of true martial artists. Creating Leaders!

Adult-Beginners

Adult-Beginner’s Class is open to White, White-Yellow and Yellow belts. This is a slower-paced, more methodical class designed to help beginners learn the basic blocks, kicks, forms and one-steps. Intermediate belts are also invited to attend in the spirit of giving back the same way they received as beginners. This class is an interactive, highly instructional — and fun class — very helpful in establishing sound fundamentals.

Adult – Sparring Class 2nd/4th Sundays (AD-SPAR)

All about sparring! This class is for adults (and teens by invitation) only. In this class you will develop your sparring skills in several areas including but not limited to — stamina, footwork, distance, precision, blocking, attack combinations, deflections and overall strategy. One full hour a week to totally up your game!!

Adults – only (Adults)

This class is similar in curriculum as the Adult-mixed class and open and dedicated to all students 18 yrs of age and older (or by special invitation by instructors).