Introduction: We have programs for various purposes, which range from self-defense to basic martial arts, to life skills and esteem building, and more. Over the years, the ATA has come to understand that there are a lot of reasons for studying Songahm taekwondo, and we have strived hard to create programs that will aid in realizing these objectives, instead of forcing our students into a single, linear area of practice and study.
Songahm taekwondo itself is always evolving, and therefore, we'll always devise new programs, as well as update our present programs to make sure that, as much as possible, our students have access to the various facets of Songahm taekwondo. The Smithville ATA Karate for Kids School provides the following programs:
The Smithville ATA Karate for Kids school has two programs: Basic and Leadership.
The basic plan was developed to teach fundamental martial arts building blocks:
* blocks
* stances
* kicks
* strikes
The program is focused on life skills and physical fitness development:
* discipline
* confidence
* respect
* self-control
* focus
The leadership program was developed to the same features as the basic program, but it also trains the student on essential leadership skills. The students in the leadership program have set a long-term objective to become a 1st-degree black belt. They're also training to become future instructors and leaders.
