What
do I need to bring to kickboxing?
You
need to bring a water bottle, comfortable clothes, gloves and wraps (you can purchase
these at CCFD). Bring a clean, comfortable pair of sneakers to change into when
entering the studio floor. Sneakers are not required, but are highly recommended.Can
I participate in all of the CCFD classes if I have never worked out before?
As
long as your doctor clears you, yes, all levels are welcome. The classes do not
have a competitive atmosphere. The classes are designed to push each individual
to their personal level.
What
do I need to bring to cardio pump?
You need to bring a water bottle, towel,
comfortable clothes, and body bar (you can purchase these from CCFD).
What
do you need for fight club?
You need to bring a water bottle, clean sneakers,
and wear comfortable clothes.
Why
is Taekwon-Do different from Karate?
First you must understand there are
many styles of Taekwon-Do, just as there are many styles of Karate. Traditional,
original Taekwon-Do is what will be learned in the program under the guidance
of Mrs. Golino. The focus is specifically on the tenets and theory of power, both
explained in the course description. Karate may be Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese,
Okinowan, Korean, or other origin. Karate is a generic word, not unlike "jeans".
There are many styles of Jeans. They all fit our bodies differently. Taekwon-Do
was introduced to the United States in April 1955 by General Choi Hong Hi. It
is a Korean art and is also one of the most modernized of all arts. Our stances
are more upright, more comfortable and all techniques are based on science and
physics.
How
is ITF Taekwon-Do different from WTF?
There are many organizations that
represent Taekwon-Do, there are many imitators as well who do not follow any standardized
materials. These imitators do not belong to a larger governing body.
ITF
is not a sport, it is a way of life. Although international competitions are held,
ITF is not an Olympic sport. Only in traditional, original Taekwon-Do there are
3600 hand techniques and 1200 foot techniques. There are 24 patterns (also called
tul's or forms) to learn. There are 24 to represent 24 hours in one day, one full
day of General Choi's life devoted to original Taekwon-Do forever. The most similar
style of ITF would be GTF (Global Taekwon-Do Federation). GTF practices the same
materials as ITF, however, this federation lacks the evolutional changes that
are incorporated year after within the ITF.
WTF
(World Taekwon-Do) is a sport, and Olympic sport. One of the most noticeable differences
between ITF and WTF is that in WTF, they practice and perfect a handful of techniques,
whereas ITF has thousands. Also, WTF sparring (fighting) does not allow hand techniques
to the head. ITF allows hand techniques to the head when sparring. WTF patterns
differ greatly from ITF.
If
I have a belt from another school, can I keep at the same level?
We ask
that you enter a class on a trial basis without a belt at all. Therefore, an educated
assessment of technique can be made without the pressure or expectations from
others. A student entering an ITF program from a WTF program will have much to
learn.
How
long will it take for each promotion?
Promotions take place every two to
three months. A longer time period is required once the student reaches the higher
belts closer to black. Typically a black belt is earned over the course of 2 and
one half years. However, all students are different and all students learn at
different paces. Black belt test candidates of Mrs. Golino must perform 20 hours
of community service, write a term paper, demonstrate all technical material from
the test requirements manual and pass an oral exam.
