Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Resource: Learn Taekwondo in 1 Minute video playlist

 The Taekwondowon has provided a great series of videos called Learn Taekwondo in 1 Minute that carefully explains the basics of Taekwondo

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Safe Sport Training Re-Certification

The instructors are in the process of renewing their SafeSport training as required by USATKD.

SafeSport training helps the instructors keep students safe as they train.  This certification is just one of the ways that our instructors pursue knowledge about our sport.

Friday, 15 March 2024

USA Taekwondo: Massachusetts State Championships

The deadline for registering the USATKD Mass State Championships is April 18. USATKD members can log into their membership and look for the tournament under "events".

For the second year, Instructors Robin and Robert are signed up to compete and are looking forward to seeing you there!

Interested in competing?  Talk to one of the instructors before or after class.



Wednesday, 29 November 2023

Instructors Robin and Robert receive coach certification from USATKD, the US Olympic organization for Taekwondo


Instructors Robin and Robert recently passed the certification testing for both sparring and forms events.  Their credentials were published to the USATKD membership site this week.

 They are looking forward to sharing their new knowledge with their students.

Wednesday, 8 November 2023

Instructor Robin is now certified as a Poomsae Coach

 


Instructor Robin has completed the training and testing requirements and is now a certified USATKD Poomsae Coach.  His next goal is sparring certification. 

We're excited for our other instructors who are pursuing their USATKD Certifications.

Reduced outdoor training schedule for late fall and winter 2023

Training at the Dracut High School complex will only take place weather permitting.

Email for more details.

Monday, 9 October 2023

2023 USA Taekwondo Competition Rules



The Competition Rules for Kyorugi (sparring), Poomsae (forms), and Kyopak (breaking) have been updated for 2023:

USATKD Competition Rules

Students should be familiar with the updated rule sets, especially the modified head contact rules.

Sparring Gear Details - updated for 2026

Once a student passes their yellow stripe test , it is time to get sparring gear.  The school has WT compliant head and chest protectors to...