WELCOME TO
NORTHSHORE TAEKWONDO
I’m thrilled you’ve decided to join our Taekwondo family. As you continue training you’ll notice that our school is a part of a much bigger Taekwondo family in Taekwondo America, a national rank accrediting organization that develops guidelines and standards for its associated martial arts centers. Now that you’ve begun your martial arts journey, you are eligible to participate in many regional and national tournaments, testings, clinics, and camps; all of which will help you become a more well-rounded martial artist!
As a brand new student entering a vast world of kicking and punching, it can be pretty overwhelming. But I want you to relax because you’ve already taken the most difficult step in the journey, your first step onto the mats. This is a step many people are too afraid to take and you did it in style. Now all you have to do is keep coming to class and I promise you that with consistent effort and practice, you will earn your black belt.
So you can start with as much information as possible, I’ve put together this packet for you. Make sure you keep up with it because it has some information in here that may not apply to you yet, but will be useful for when the time comes. You may find that as you read on some more information is needed, and that’s what I am here for. This packet is simply designed to help get you started with your training, many of the important lessons can only be learned in time. That is why I will always keep my door open to both students and parents – whether it’s something I didn’t cover, or something that you simply didn’t understand, I will be here for you every step along the way.
I am 110% committed to maintaining a welcoming, well-rounded and professional program that is family-oriented and provides the finest quality in martial arts instruction. Through consistent practice and dedication to your training, you’ll soon experience the pride, strength, and honor which has always been associated with Taekwondo. You’ll also have the time of your life and meet so many amazing and positive people along the way. I’m ecstatic to have you train with us and hope your experience in our program helps you grow in mind, body, and spirit.
– Stephanie Fifield, Chief Instructor | 6th Degree Black Belt
WHAT’S INCLUDED
WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Here are just some of the things that your membership with NORTHSHORE TAEKWONDO grants you:
Unlimited Classes
Our program is unique in that we offer unlimited classes to all of our members for no additional cost. While we recommend coming at least 2-3 times a week in order to maintain consistent progress and avoid burnout, if you get the urge to train every day that your class is available then we’d love to see you on the mats! Just make sure to register in advance using the Spark Member app.
Access to Taekwondo America Events
Being a part of Taekwondo America gives us the opportunity to provide incredible experiences for our students such as regional and national tournaments, testings, camps, conferences, and more. You’ll be able to meet, train, and compete with people from all over the country who also share a passion for martial arts and practice the same stuff you do several state lines away!
The Time-Tested Benefits of Martial Arts Training
Whether it’s increasing your physical strength and endurance, sharpening your mental focus and memory, or developing leadership and confidence skills, our program provides innumerable benefits that you will see and feel off of the mats!
COST AND FEES
TO EXPECT
We love keeping our program as transparent as possible to help families plan out future expenses as students progress through the ranks!
BELT TESTING
Belt Testings occur every even numbered month throughout the calendar year. These events provide students the opportunity to earn their new belts by demonstrating all the material they’ve learned over the course of our 8-week cycle.
$35-55
SPARRING GEAR
At Orange Belt, Sparring Gear is required for use during class. A complete set includes foot gear, hand gear, elbow pads, head gear, shin pads, mouth piece and groin protection for men/boys. For safety/insurance reasons we only allow TA co-branded sparring gear. With proper care, the gear lasts for a long time. Should a piece of gear wear out, each individual piece can be replaced separately.
$175-185
TOURNAMENTS
Tournaments are an integral aspect of training for all martial artists which is why we encourage all of our students to attend at least one tournament before testing for the rank of Black Belt. With the many benefits of competition in a positive atmosphere, our students love attending these events and consistently add unique hardware to their collection! There are both regional and national tournaments for students of all ages and ranks to attend throughout the year.
$140+
CLASS RULES AND PROCEDURES
Below are our school rules and regulations designed to keep students and families safe as well as maintain the integrity of our martial art. Please read through them carefully.
Students must wear an official Northshore Taekwondo uniform to all events.
During class, students must wear their TKD pants as well as their jacket
OR a Northshore Taekwondo t-shirt.
Students must have clean bodies, trimmed nails, and well groomed hair.
Hair must be out of the students face my cut or tie.
For your safety and the safety of others, jewelry should not be worn during class.
Only bare feet in the practice area, shoes should NEVER be on the mats.
Students should be courteous and respectful to other students at all times.
Instructors are always to be called “Sir” or “Ma’am”; Instructors should be called Mr., Mrs., or Miss.
All students should follow instructions given by Instructors or Senior Students in class. When given instructions, the student should recognize that they understand the instructions by firmly stating “Yes Sir” or “Yes Ma’am!”
You should not interrupt an instructor working with a student or teaching class.
While on the workout floor, always walk around an instructor and their group. Never walk through a group.
Please avoid walking across the floor for the restroom during class.
pLease arrive in uniform or change between classes.
Smoking is not allowed in or around the school at any time.
Please take home all items brought into the school. We are not responsible for gear, shoes, water bottles, etc. left at the school.
Students should not kick, punch, or horseplay while waiting for their class.
Members and guests of students should not disturb class. While we know you want to encourage your student, calling out to students in class distracts the student, instructors and other participants.
Students must be picked up and dropped off in a timely fashion.
Children in the lobby must be supervised at all times.