• Self Confidence
• Self Discipline
• Self Control  
• Physical Fitness
• The 5 Tenets
• Mental Focus 
• Competitiveness  
• ITF Membership

 

...provides many benefits to all and any individual whether child or adult, male or female.  TaeKwon-Do brings together both ancient Traditions with Modern Science to help develop within each person the following:  Self Confidence, Self Discipline, Self Control, Physical Fitness, Mental Focus, The Five Tenets, and World Class ITF Black Belt Etiquitte. ITF Membership patches and documents are merely the frosting upon the cake of a highly diciplined ITF Black Belt Student.

 

 

 

As the student progresses through the ranks of Taekwon-Do we see the development of a marked  increase in a mature professionalism and personal confidence. 

 

Each ITF student will gradually learn the precise movements from their Instructors as well as  ITF Technical Masters.  As an ITF student advances he or she will acquire focus, strength, flexibility, agility, speed, power and strangely enough genuine humble spirit. 

 

ITF Taekwon-Do is a comprehensive and objective Martial Art which is ultimately based on proven Traditions,  Modern Science,  Hard physical work,  and Personal dedication which found written in the Five Tenets of TaeKwon-Do.

 

Self Confidence is  the ultimate result of a student who has internalized an agreement with him/herself in acceptin the training given by their respective instructor.  An agreement that says, I will perform the instructors teachings, and know, when I have passed my instructors Rank Testing that I am  confident, that I have obtained the Way of TaeKwon-Do, according to the guidelines promoted by the International TaeKwon-Do Federation.

 

 

 

The art of Taekwon-Do dates back over 2,000 years when the Korean Martial Arts was a way of life. The techniques taught today are still in the traditional spirit and philosophies of the art, which places an emphasis on self-discipline and respect of everyone but especially of those in authority over you.

 

Building self-confidence to gain better judgment, improve self-control, and grow an overall better self-image gives each student the tools to make the right choices when faced with society's pressures

 

ITF Students become more well behaved, as well as take on more ownership/responsibilty for their decisions.  Their  actions become more attentive and courteous with due respect for senior student  & instructors.   One of the many results of a well disciplined Black Belt Student is the embodiment of Etiquette. Where the Black Belt becomes the very personification of true Etiquette.  

 

 

The ability to control one own actions "Mind over Matter" if you will, is the primary goal of each student.

 

To position a leg in order to break four wooden pine boards requires precise SELF CONTROL.

 

To keep one's cool during a sparring match while your opponent has lost his cool, enables a winning and competitive spirit - this also requires precise SELF CONTROL

 

To encounter the difficult obstacles in ones life with the least amount of harm is the ability to have SELF CONTROL.

 

It is True that ones emotions follow -  the very development of physical Self Control WAY of the hand and foot. For as the hand and foot learn control, over time so to do the inner passions of each individual.

 

Elements of physical fitness include Stretching, Relaxation, Focusing techniques, Warm ups, along with Anaerobic and Aerobic workout exercises.  Additional elements such as to Throwing, Falling techniques, Speed Drills, Agility training and muscle development also help improve physical fitness.

 

The consistent perfecting of Patterns, the movements of Self Defense, Breaking, and Free and Step Sparring are the checks and balances of a well Fit TaeKwon-Do Student. Physical Fitness becomes a way of life that makes every TaeKwon-Do Student a good example for others.

Moral Code of TaeKwon-Do Click

 

TRUE Mental Focus requires a rigorous physical applications combined with the mental theory  which will ultimately result in a more focused student who is capable of performing demanding intellectual and physical activities.

 

This improved capability demonstrates itself in Leadership skills, Greater physical strength and a lifelong Fitness and Health.  Finally the proper Mental Focus  follows the Five Tenets of Taekwon-Do enhances personal moral behavior and a strong Indomitable Spirit that can enable a Taekwon-Do Black Belt to become adaptive to almost any given human situation. 

 

 

Students can compete in Local,  Regional as well as World tournaments depending on their junior or senior status - with the opportunity to win medals and trophies in individual or team events in all aspects of Taekwon-Do. 

 

Events such as Individuals Patterns, Group Patterns, Sparring, Breaking as well as Creative Sparring and Free Sparring events can and are held at various ITF tournaments.

 

Other Martial Art Organizations that hold open tournaments sometimes allow ITF students to perform with their skills against all other types of competitors.

 

As a member of Mission Sierra Taekwon-Do you will receive, Certificates of Rank advancement, Four Patches Marking your advancement and growth as an ITF Student and eventually your first degree Black Belt.

 

1. When you First receive your uniform, there are no patches.  You are a pure white belt, a novice, and your performance will eventually lead to the marks called patches that represent your abilities and intentions.  The Uniform does however have on it the Taekwon-do Tree.  As you advance towards 1st Dan (first degree black belt) you will be tested for pass or fail for Rank testing. Upon passing for your advancement you will receive a certificate of Rank.

2. The first patch that you receive will be our MSTKD Patch,

centered with the Korean Calligraphy in Red the word Tae Kwon Do. On the left is the Fist and on the right is the Side Kick. Behind is the Sierra Mountains which stand tall and strong.  At the bottom of the Patch is our Logo which states: "Always Go Forward - Never Go Back'.

3. Second the American Flag Patch indicating your country of origin.  America is our country and as an American and ITF member you will be part of ITF-USA.   This flag and the MSTKD Patch will be sewn on your Uniform once you have decided to enroll for 28 weeks or more.

4. Upon Completion of Senior Yellow Belt you will Receive the International TaeKwon-Do Federation, Patch from there you will advance to Green Belt (Intermediate Ranking Gups) and you will be part of the World Family of ITF Students.

5. Upon Rank Transition from Intermediate Ranking to Advanced Ranking ( Red belt to Senior Red/Black Belt) you will receive the ITF-USA Patch as well as receiving your ITF-USA pin and Registration CardSee example below.

6.When you receive your 1st Dan (first degree Black Belt) it will have on it and ITF patch, your name and your Taekwon-do School name.