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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the advantages of TAEKWONDO?

1. Helps the lungs operate more efficiently.
2. Enlarges the blood vessels, making them more
pliable and reduces the resistance to blood flow, thus lowering the diastolic blood pressure.
3. Increases blood supply, especially red blood cells
and haemoglobin.
4. It makes the body tissues healthier in supplying it
with more oxygen.
5. It conditions the heart, providing more energy
reserves for emergencies.
6. It promotes better sleep and waste elimination.


What do Taekwondo AIMS TO ACHIEVE?

COURTESY * INTEGRITY * PERSEVERANCE * SELF CONTROL * INDOMITABLE SPIRIT

Who can learn Taekwondo?

Taekwondo can be learned by everyone young or old male or female, besides from being one of the most effective methods of self defense, it will give you self confidence and physical and mental co-ordination and relaxation. It is an extremely good exercise for the whole body and will keep you trim and fit. Taekwondo can offer a variety of benefits to children who may begin as young as age five (5).

Is there any danger in learning Taekwondo?

Injuries do not usually occur if there is good instruction and if the instructions are followed.

How long will it take to learn Taekwondo?

It depends on you. If you train regularly, you will become proficient and you will be able to defend yourself after six months.

Who are the Certified Instructors?

CHIEF INSTRUCTOR: DELROY "Delly" McDOWELL
4th Degree Black Belt

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR: VERNON "Danny" HARRIS
4th Degree Black Belt

Who are the Trainee Instructors?

KEVIN MCDOWELL- 2nd Degree Rec
PAUL GAYNOR - 1st Degree Decided

How many branches of sidekicks are there in Jamaica?

STA HEADQUARTERS:
SIDEKICKS TAEKWONDO DOJANG

16 Ellesmere Road, Kingston 10. E-mail: [email protected]

Y.M.C.A. TAEKWONDO CLUB
21 Hope Road, Kingston 10

SPANISH TOWN SIDEKICKS
Robins Plaza, Greendale

 

  Last updated: June 30, 2000. 
   E-Mail: [email protected]

SIDEKICKS TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION, KINGSTON JAMAICA