I recently started my son in Tae Kwon Do for the exercise and to learn some discipline and self control. So far he really seems to enjoy it. I am a little concerned that the studio is a McDojo (www.tkdcharlotte.com) after reading the posts. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
2007-03-26 11:51:55 · 15 answers · asked by Michele 2 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
It actually looks like a good place to have your son train. Its up to you what style you want him to start learning under seeing as he is so young, and cannot decide yet for himself. But those masters and the grand master are from the K-university in Korea, where my old master was from. Its a school that turns out 400 times better black belts than any American bastardized school will.... if there were a TKD school around me, this would be one I would check out! If he enjoys it... let him enjoy martial arts... later he can decide what art he wants to train in.
Its hard to find ANY tkd school that WON'T fall into the Mcdojo theme... so give this a shot, and if it doesn't work out, try another. But it looks ok to me. Just because they don't train in the mountains of Japan or korea.... doesn't necessarily make it a McDojo....
2007-03-26 11:59:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
This looks nothing like a McDojo. The head instructors are all well educated in TKD and the rules of the Dojang are very admirable. I have a feeling that this school would be a bit pricey for my personal tastes (because of how much they seem to spend on their website), but how much you are willing to spend is up to you. This just seems like a well organized school.
McDojos seem to be the school that feeds you full of ****, charges way too much, has a "master" that has certifications that can't be traced back very far or focus on theatrics (XMA).
2007-03-26 12:23:29 · answer #2 · answered by RichardFitzentite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know, at his age I wouldn't worry about it too much if I were you. It's all about exercise and fun for him at 6 years old. If he's doing that, then that's good enough.
Two of my grandsons were enrolled in TKD classes at a local YMCA and they loved it. They only went through the initial white belt course and graduated to yellow, but chose not to continue and instead started playing soccer. They're kids! Let them have fun and try different sports and let them decide what they want to stick with. They have lots of time to make up their minds.
Maybe if he continues to show interest and maybe wants to participate in tournaments after a couple of years, then look elsewhere if you feel it's necessary.
So-called "McDojo's" aren't bad in every situation.
There's a lot of "other art" bashing going on in the Martial Arts section of Yahoo Answers, don't pay too much attention to it.
2007-03-26 12:30:01 · answer #3 · answered by JV 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We started our son in TKD last year (when he was six - he now has his blue stripe). He loves it so much that we all decided to join. I think that it is great for discipline and exercise.
I don't know about the studio you mention, but if you are uncomfortable maybe you should talk to some of the others that go there, or maybe find somewhere else to go...
2007-03-28 06:30:47 · answer #4 · answered by PAJA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been doing TKD for 6 yrs. now and I help out with the kids classes. It is a great sport for kids. They've got great excercise, they learn discipline and respect, and they also have fun. Talk to your son and ask him if he really likes it. However, if you aren't happy with the classes, you can always put him into another one. If you decide to take him out, do it soon because you don't want him to get to a high belt level and the place just isn't working out. I hope you decide to stick with for your son. I have learned a lot since I first started it and I hope to continue with it as long as I can. Good Luck!!!
2007-03-26 12:04:46 · answer #5 · answered by TKDchikadee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
martial arts for kids is great for what you are looking for. The only thing with tkd is it is not a real martial art. It is a very competative driven, commercialized hodge-podge of several martial arts all mixed in together. there is no real history. No lineage. It was just a marketing ploy. read up on it's real history. it is quite dissapointing.
2007-03-26 18:24:23 · answer #6 · answered by Stever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Looks like a good school - I couldn't find out how long they have been in existence. If for only 1 year, I'd be iffy about it. But they look well established - and well qualified for a 6 year old.
2007-03-26 12:33:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is only six so I wouldnt worry about it.
If he seems to be enjoying it let him.
We as Martial Artists are only concerned with the infamous Mc Dojo when an adult or serious Martial Artist is looking for training.
lr
2007-03-29 16:06:08 · answer #8 · answered by sapboi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let the Boy stay, They look good on paper and You Boy likes it so whats the problem. I start Kids at 5, and sometimes they get it and sometimes they don't, but it's self paced, let Him learn.
2007-03-29 05:57:16 · answer #9 · answered by fightingdragons2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a good thing for a little kid to be doing. There's so many weird and dangerous people out there. Can't be too young to learn how to keep away from and keep safe from strangers.
2007-03-26 11:54:47 · answer #10 · answered by Your_Star 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋