You’ve probably been there a time or two when your child is seemingly overwhelmed by their emotions. Whether it’s a meltdown over getting what they asked for but then decided that’s not what they wanted to your child throwing down when they’re anger overwhelms them, it can be very frustrating to see your child being […]
One of the biggest struggles in parenting is understanding why perfectly sweet and smart children can, in an instant, turn into the most difficult beings ever faced. It’s often as if a switch was flipped and chaos has ensued. This typically results in parents becoming frustrated at their child and disciplining them in the heat […]
Still on the fence about online training? Skeptical about its effectiveness? We totally understand and we want to share with you some common myths and misconceptions about online martial arts classes! Myth #1 – There is No “Interaction” with an instructor or other students. = ! At Fort Bend TaeKwonDo, we don’t just do […]
As you all know, our Stay at Home orders have led to massive disruptions in our daily routines as families. And I applaud all of you for doing the impossible. I know how overwhelmed both parents and children are feeling right now as I’ve talked to many of my schools’ families in the past week […]
We live in a competitive world and most parents jump at the chance to give their child every advantage imaginable. The world can also be unkind and, as parents, we feel a need to protect our children from everything possible. And yes, parents are supposed to help and protect their children. But – when does […]
The Importance of Bilateral Coordination on Physical and Cognitive Skills The development of a child can be one of the most fascinating things to watch unfold. From infants mirroring movements to toddlers and children mastering high-level developmental skills, the growth they experience in a short time is astounding. And while all skills are important […]
Can you believe it – not only is a new year upon us, but a new decade is, too! It’s a monumental time where, as adults, we may feel a little more pull than past New Year’s to set up some goals for ourselves. (I mean, have you seen all of the #2019lessonlearned posts this […]
WHAT’S AHEAD FOR THE WEEK Monday and Tuesday, students will have a shot at earning their Orange stripe: Basic Skillz – Balance Taekwondo – Form (Because most students have met the requirement for their orange stripe, we will be adding other skill work into classes) Wednesday and Thursday, students will have a shot at earning their Red stripe: Basic Skills: Focus […]
WHAT’S AHEAD FOR THE WEEK Monday and Tuesday, students will have a shot at earning their BLUE stripe: Basic Skillz – Control Taekwondo – 1/4 of Form (students who have this stripe will work toward earning their rainbow stripe for knowing all of their form) Wednesday and Thursday, students will have a shot at earning […]
WHAT’S AHEAD FOR THE WEEK Monday and Tuesday, students will have a shot at earning their BLACK and PURPLE stripes: Basic Skillz – Fitness, Memory Taekwondo – Sparring/One-Steps , 3/4 of Form Wednesday is our Bring a Buddy Halloween Party, so no stripes will be earned. Regular class schedule – see the article elow […]
SKILLS STRIPE FOR THE WEEK Monday and Tuesday, students will have a shot at earning their RED stripe: Basic Skillz – Focus Taekwondo – Agility Wednesday and Thursday, students will have a shot at earning their ORANGE stripe: Basic Skillz – Balance Taekwondo – First 1/2 of their form On Fridays, Skillz students will […]
SKILLS STRIPE FOR THE WEEK It’s a new testing cycle and we start earning new stripes again! Monday and Tuesday, students will have a shot at earning their GREEN stripe: Basic Skillz – Kicks Taekwondo – Kicks Wednesday and Thursday, students will have a shot at earning their BLUE stripe: Basic Skillz – Control Taekwondo […]
TESTING WEEK IS HERE! It’s testing week! Here’s the schedule for the week. REMEMBER – NO CLASSES THIS WEEK! Monday, October 7, 6 p.m. – All taekwondo white, yellow, orange, senior orange, green, senior green, purple, senior purple, blue and senior blue belts Tuesday, October 8, 6 p.m. – All taekwondo brown, senior brown, red, […]
Weekly Update for the week of September 16 – 20 SHORT WEEK OF CLASSES We will only have classes Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week due to the Taekwondo America National Tournament, High Rank Testing, and Partner meetings taking place in Orlando, Florida. THERE ARE NO CLASSES THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 & 20 […]
SKILLS STRIPE FOR THE WEEK On Tuesday and Wednesday, students will have a shot at earning their GREENstripe: Skillz (most of our 4 1/2 – 6-year-olds): Kicking Taekwondo (most of our 7-year-olds and up):Kicks Thursday and Friday, students will have a shot at earning their BLUE stripe: Skillz (most of our 4 1/2 – 6-year-olds): Control […]
SKILLS STRIPE FOR THE WEEK On Monday and Tuesday, students will have a shot at earning their ORANGE stripe: Skillz (most of our 4 1/2 – 6-year-olds): Balance Taekwondo (most of our 7-year-olds and up): Intensity Wednesday through Friday, students will have a shot at earning their RED stripe: Skillz (most of our 4 […]
TESTING WEEK – NO CLASSES THIS WEEK It’s testing week for students! Woohoo! Please note the schedule of testing times for each day. Remember ALL students must wear their full white uniform with a white t-shirt underneath and their belt. Taekwondo students who are orange belts or a higher rank MUST also bring their […]
For the week of July 29 – August 2 IT’S REVIEW WEEK The week before we hold testing for new belt ranks is review week! Taekwondo students will practice for testing each day in class this week. We will explain how testing works and practice so that students know what to expect for testing next […]
For the week of July 22-26 SKILLS STRIPE FOR THE WEEK Because we have 9 weeks in this testing cycle, this week of classes is like a mini-review week. Therefore, we will concentrate on a different stripe and skill each day this week: Monday: Green Tuesday: Red Wednesday: Orange Thursday: Blue Friday: Black/Rainbow Next […]
During the school season teachers, assistants, and counselors are focused on helping your children learn and grow. But what happens during the summer season when these people are not around? It makes sense that as a parent you would want your child to maintain some level of growth and development over the summer in order […]
I had a student once, who had trouble with knowing his left from right. Time and time again, when a move in his form required him to go left, he’d go right, and vice versa. This continued long after the normal time it takes to process how we move in taekwondo. We thought perhaps he […]
When my son was about 2 years old, he decided one day that he didn’t want me to help him get dressed. “I DO! I DO,” he shouted, as he struggled to get into his pants and long-sleeved shirt. When he finally got his little hands and feet through the holes and popped his head […]
I’ll never forget the time when, my daughter, who was all of 4 1/2 years old,was so grateful for every single gift she received. She became more animated and more grateful over each gift she opened. It was the best thing ever. As I told this story to one of the school’s parents one day, […]
JOIN US AT OUR BELT AWARD CEREMONY/END OF YEAR PARTY Our December Belt Award Ceremony and End-Of-Year Party has changed location! It now takes place at Fort Bend TaeKwonDo tomorrow, December 10, at 6:30 p.m. Students earning new belt ranks should wear their full white uniforms AND their current belt. Everyone is encouraged to spread […]
IT’S TESTING WEEK! Testing for all registered students is this week! Please make a note of your testing times: Testings Dates and Times Basic Skillz – Wednesday, December 5, 5:30 p.m. Kids/Teens/Adults White through Green Belts – Monday, December 3, 5:30 p.m. Kids/Teens/Adults Sr. Green through Sr. Brown Belts – Monday, December 3, 6:30 p.m. […]
Halloween is such a fun time of the year for children; but when children encounter tricks instead of treats, this holiday can become very scary – and not just because of the decorations and frightening costumes. Abductions, bullying, candy that has been compromised; these are all things that can make Halloween a dreadful holiday for […]
At Fort Bend TaeKwonDo, I often get asked, how does martial arts benefit children? Perhaps you’ve even wondered this yourself! And while I know what the benefits of martial arts training are for children, I knew I really wanted to get to the heart of what we do at Fort Bend TaeKwonDo and go beyond […]
There are SO many martial arts schools in the Katy and Richmond area! Do you ever wonder why? Well, martial arts schools do a lot more than just teaching students how to kick and punch. There are actually a LOT of great benefits for kids in martial arts classes! Here are 4 hidden benefits that […]
Wow…just like that, it’s back-to-school season for our students! Back to school season can test even the stoutest of parents and students alike, especially after last year’s school season. During this time, I see many parents pull their children out of classes because of concern over “being prepared for school”, or “we just don’t think […]
There are many trends that we notice over the course of the year. We all remember the “whip and the “Nae Nae” of which we are all tired of watching. The infamous “Dab”! Soon followed by bottle flipping and fidget spinners. There is also the pull of summer sports and travel where some students […]
SKILLS STRIPE FOR THIS WEEK Because we have an extra week in this testing cycle, we will be focusing on a different color stripe every day of class. We still have next week for review week, so if your child is missing a stripe and can’t attend class on the day that stripe is being […]
WEEKLY UPDATE – JULY 15, 2018 SKILLS STRIPE FOR THIS WEEK Students will be working on the following skills and stripes this week: Monday and Tuesday – Purple Stripes Early Skillz – Crawling Basic Skillz – Memory Kids, Teens/Adults – Form Wednesday – Thursday – Black Stripes Early Skillz – Running Basic Skillz – […]
SKILLS STRIPE FOR THIS WEEK Students will be working on the following skills and stripes this week: Monday and Tuesday – Blue and Green Stripes Early Skillz – Punching and Kicking Basic Skillz – Teamwork and Kicks Kids, Teens/Adults – Technique and Kicks Students in our kids, teen and adult classes will have a shot […]
“Mooooommmmm! I’m SO bored!” Have you heard this already this summer? Whether you have or haven’t, we’ve got three tips on how to keep that summer boredom at bay! These are simple tips that you can implement NOW. Tip #1: Communicate the plan Every evening, take a few spare minutes and review the “plan” for […]
SKILLS STRIPE FOR THIS WEEK Students will be working on the following skills and stripes this week: Monday and Tuesday – Black Stripe Early Skillz – Running Basic Skillz – Fitness Kids, Teens/Adults – Instinct – One-Steps or Sparring Wednesday – Friday: Purple/Rainbow Stripe Early Skillz – Crawling Basic Skillz – Memory Kids, Teens/Adults – […]
SKILLS STRIPE FOR THIS WEEK Students will be working on the following skills and striped this week: Monday and Tuesday – Red Stripe Early Skillz – Blocking Basic Skillz – Focus Kids, Teens/Adults – Agility Wednesday – Friday: Orange Stripe Early Skillz – Hopping Basic Skillz – Balance Kids, Teens/Adults – Intensity – Board Breaking […]
SKILLS STRIPE FOR THIS WEEK Students will be working on the following skills and striped this week: Monday and Tuesday – Blue Stripe Early Skillz – Punching Basic Skillz – Teamwork Kids, Teens/Adults – Technique Wednesday – Friday: Green Stripe Early Skillz – Kicking Basic Skillz – Kicks Kids, Teens/Adults – Kicks This testing […]
IT’S TESTING WEEK! Testing Dates and Times are as follows: Early Skillz – Monday, June 4 at 5:30p Basic Skillz -Wednesday, June 6 at 5:30p White through Senior Purple Belts – Monday, June 4 at 6:30p Blue through Senior Red Belts – Tuesday, June 5 at 5:30p Black Belts – Tuesday, June 5 at 6:30p […]
During the school season teachers, assistants, and counselors are focused on helping your children learn and grow. But what happens during the summer season when these people are not around? It makes sense that as a parent, you would want your child to maintain some level of growth and development over the summer in order […]
SKILLZ STRIPES OF THE WEEK This week is review week as we prepare for testing! All students will have a chance to earn any missing stripes and practice for testing each day this week in class. As a reminder, the forms this testing cycle are: Forms for the testing cycle Basic Skillz – Chon-Ji Kids/Teens/Adults […]
With no classes again until Tuesday, and testing coming up before we know it, students MUST practice at home over the next few days in order to have success at testing! It is common knowledge that the more time and effort you can put into developing a skill the faster and farther you can become […]
SKILLZ STRIPES OF THE WEEK On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, students will have a chance to earn their BLACK and PURPLE/RAINBOW stripes: Black Stripe Early Skillz – Running Basic Skillz – Fitness Kids/Teens/Adults – One steps or sparring Purple Stripe Early Skillz – Crawling Basic Skillz – Memor Kids/Teens/Adults – Form Students in our kids […]
SKILLZ STRIPES OF THE WEEK On Monday and Tuesday, students will have a shot at earning their ORANGE stripe: Early Skillz – Hopping Basic Skillz – Balance Kids/Teens/Adults – Intensity – Board Breaking From Wednesday through Friday, students will have a shot at earning their RED stripe: Early Skillz – Blocking Basic Skillz – Focus […]
SKILLZ STRIPES OF THE WEEK On Monday and Tuesday, students will have a shot at earning their GREEN stripe: Early Skillz – Kicking Basic Skillz – Kicks Kids/Teens/Adults – Kicks From Wednesday through Friday, students will have a shot at earning their BLUE stripe: Early Skillz – Punching Basic Skillz – Teamwork Kids/Teens/Adults – Technique […]
SKILLZ STRIPES OF THE WEEK On Monday and Tuesday, students will have a shot at earning their BLACK stripe: Early Skillz – Running Basic Skillz – Fitness Kids/Teens/Adults – One-Steps/Sparring From Wednesday through Friday, students will have a shot at earning their PURPLE stripe: Early Skillz – Crawling Basic Skillz – Memory Kids/Teens/Adults – Form […]
SKILLZ STRIPES OF THE WEEK On Monday and Tuesday, students will have a shot at earning their RED stripe: Early Skillz – Blocking Basic Skillz – Focus Kids/Teens/Adults – Agility From Wednesday through Friday, students will have a shot at earning their ORANGE stripe: Early Skillz – Hopping Basic Skillz – Balance Kids/Teens/Adults – Board […]
SKILLZ STRIPES OF THE WEEK On Monday and Tuesday, students will have a shot at earning their BLUE stripe: Early Skillz – Punching Basic Skillz – Teamwork Kids/Teens/Adults – Technique From Wednesday through Friday, students will have a shot at earning their GREEN stripe: Early Skillz – Kicks Basic Skillz – Kicking Kids/Teens/Adults – Kicks […]
IT’S TESTING WEEK! Testing week is here! As a reminder, here is the testing schedule. Please remember testing days and times are set by CURRENT belt ranks (not the rank they are testing for). Early Skillz (4 year olds) – Monday, April 9, 5:30 p.m. Basic Skillz (5 & 6 year olds) — Wednesday, April 11, […]
SKILL STRIPES OF THE WEEK REVIEW WEEK – This week, we’ll be reviewing to prepare for testing and catching up on any missed stripes. We can review two stripes per class per day. We can attempt to review more, but cannot guarantee this as its very difficult to accomplish in one class. Students are strongly […]
Weekly Update – March 25, 2018 SKILL STRIPES OF THE WEEK Since this is a 9-week testing cycle, we are able to work on a different stripe every day this week! Monday – Green Stripe Basic Skillz – Kicking Kids and Teens – Kicks Tuesday – Blue Stripe Early Skillz – Punching Basic Skillz – […]
Seven to nine-year olds are what most people consider “the golden age.” They are proficient in their vocabulary and problem-solving skills, yet they are not at the age where they want complete independence from adults. However, there’s always room for improvement, right?!? Here are 4 ways martial arts help 7 to 9 year olds grow […]
SKILL STRIPES OF THE WEEK – PURPLE AND BLACK On Monday and Tuesday, students will have a shot at earning their Purple Stripe: Early Skillz – Crawling Basic Skillz – Memory Kids/Teens/Adults – Form On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, students will have a shot at earning their Black Stripe: Early Skillz – Running Basic Skillz – Fitness […]
We all love to see our kids excel in everything they do. There is no doubt that when kids nail the school project, learn to ride a bike without training wheels, or nail their pattern in taekwondo class, everyone involved shares a sense of accomplishment. BUT – it is only a matter of time before […]
Imagine your child on the field running quicker than ever before, out maneuvering all opponents, and having the confidence to overcome every obstacle! Today I’d like to talk about the benefits of supplementing youth sports with martial arts training! Before we can, we must overcome the first challenge standing between your child and the achievements […]
Weekly Update – February 25, 2018 SKILL STRIPES OF THE WEEK – BLACK AND PURPLE On Monday and Tuesday, students will have a shot at earning their Black Stripe: Early Skillz – Running Basic Skillz – Fitness Kids/Teens/Adults – One-Steps/Sparring – White, Yellow, Orange, and Sr. Orange Belts will have to have to perform their […]
Weekly Update – February 18, 2018 REGULAR CLASSES TOMORROW, FEBRUARY 18 We will be on our regular class schedule for Monday, February 18! Yay! SKILL STRIPES OF THE WEEK – RED AND ORANGE On Monday and Tuesday, students will have a shot at earning their Red Stripe: Early Skillz – Blocking Basic Skillz – […]
When things get tough for our kids, the two most common ways parents handle these situations is to either swoop in and be the hero or to leave them to “figure” it out. This could mean doing their homework for them, not pushing them to get back up on that horse, or allowing them to […]
Weekly Update – February 11, 2018 Skill Stripes for the Week – Blue and Green On Monday and Tuesday, students will have a shot at earning their Blue Stripe: Early Skillz – Punching Basic Skillz – Teamwork Kids/Teens/Adults – Technique On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, students will have a shot at earning their Green […]
Fort Bend TaeKwonDo Weekly Update – February 4, 2018 IT’S TESTING WEEK! Testing week is here! As a reminder, there are NO CLASSES this entire week. Our regular class schedule will resume on February 12. The testing days and times are as follows. Please note you should be testing for the time of your CURRENT […]
Let’s talk about some of the top benefits for practicing Martial Arts – specifically for 5- and 6-year olds! Children this age are in a unique growth period in their life. They are refined in their gross motor skills, but need to develop an appropriate level intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially. Martial Arts can […]
Fort Bend TaeKwonDo Weekly Update January 22, 2018 SKILLS STRIPES FOR THIS WEEK On Monday and Tuesday, students will have a shot at earning their PURPLE/RAINBOW stripe: Early Skillz – Crawling (and Running on Tuesday) Basic Skills – Memory Kids and Teen/Adults – Form On Wednesday and Thursday, students will have a shot at earning their BLACK […]
Fort Bend TaeKwonDo Weekly Update January 14, 2018 SKILLS STRIPES FOR THIS WEEK On Monday through Wednesday, students will have a shot at earning their RED and ORANGE stripes: Early Skillz – Blocking (red) and Hopping (orange) Basic Skills – Focus (red) and Balance (orange) Kids and Teen/Adults – Agility (red) and Board Breaking (orange) Thursday and […]