CLAsses & belt ranking
CLASS STYLE
Radiant classes are broken out by ranks in an effort to give you a more dedicated, personalized training experience with the instructors. Classes are for kids, adults and families and are not broken out by age but if you prefer to train with people of a certain age, please see instructors.
BEGINNER/intermediate CLASS
White Belt - Green Belt
Basic classes are designed for students of all ages beginning their martial arts journey. Intermediate classes are designed for students of all ages continuing their martial arts journey advancing their skills into more advanced techniques.
In White Belt thru Green Belt classes, students will learn basic skills including but not limited to: Class Etiquette, Patterns, Punches, Kicks, Blocks, Step Sparring, Basic Ho-Sin-Sul (Self-Defense) Free Sparring, Falls, Technical Get-Ups, Breaking
Testing Cycles occur every 3-4 months to advance to the next rank. Test will be special held events that are not only fun, but give students an opportunity to show off what they have learned.
belt rankings
In TaeKwon-Do, there are two belt classifications: colored belts and black belts. Within each of these classifications, there are several levels of expertise. Each level must be mastered before advancing to the next level. The belt levels and their meanings follow. There are two classifications within each level for colored belts (low and high). Once a student has mastered all of the color belt requirements, they can test to become a black belt. There are nine levels of Black Belt (1st through 9th degree Grand Master). It takes a minimum of over 40 years to become a Grand Master.
FREE INTRO CLASS!
We offer a free 30-45 minute introduction class to get you introduced to the class and ready to train! Contact us to schedule your time.
Enrolled students are permitted 2 classes per week with the addition of seminars and private seminars. See instructors for more details.
Punch Cards are available for random drop in classes.
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yellow belt
Yellow signifies the earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as in the TaeKwon-Do foundation that is being laid.
GREEN belt
Green signifies the plant's growth as the TaeKwon-Do skill begins to develop.
blue belt
Blue signifies the heaven toward which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in TaeKwon-Do progresses.
Red belt
Red signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning opponents to stay away.
ADVANCED CLASS
BLUE Belt - BLACK Belt
Advanced classes are designed for students who have completed all of the basic and intermediated classes and are continuing their martial arts journey into advanced techniques.
In Blue thru Red Belt thru Black Belt classes, students will continue to improve previous patterns and knowledge as well as learning more intermediate techniques like but not limited to: Advanced Patterns, Punches, Kicks, Flying Kicks, Multiple Kicks, Directional Kicks, Blocks, Pre-Arranged Step Sparring, Free Sparring, Falls, Technical Get-Ups, Throws, Take-Downs, Advanced (Ho-Sin-Sul), Multi Board Breaking, Self Defense from Weapons
Testing cycles for advanced ranks are a longer time period than normal color belts. Time frame can be 6 months to years depending on rank.
WHITE BELT
White signifies innocence as that of a beginning student who has no previous knowledge of TaeKwon-Do.
BLACK belt
Black is the opposite of white, therefore, signifying the student's maturity and proficiency in TaeKwon-Do. It also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.