Wilmette Young Tigers Class
Information
General Information
Wilmette Young Tigers Taekwondo classes are open to children age 6 to 12
(for new students).
Once they are admitted, there is no age limit for the continuing students, so
they can move up all the way to black belts if they want.
Also, with the instructors' permission, parents of current Young Tigers member
may register the Young Tigers class.
Taekwondo for Adult classes are for age 18 and older.
Classes are offered
through Wilmette Park District as Sports Program Classes. Classes are held at Wilmette Park District Community Recreation Center located at 3000 Glenview Rd,
Wilmette, IL, USA (847-256-9686).
All sports
programs at Wilmette Park District including the Wilmette Young tigers
Taekwondo program are supervised by
Mr. Jason Pilecki (Sports Supervisor, Wilmette Park District,
847-256-9690).
Young Tigers Taekwondo Club is affiliated to Moosong Dojang, Moogong-Ryu Martial Arts
Association & Oriental Martial Arts College, Inc. (OMAC), headquartered in Columbus,
Ohio. and use Moogong-ryu martial arts curriculum
developed by OMAC.
Instructors and black belts students are members of
Moosong Dojang, Oriental Martial Arts College and Moogong-ryu Association.
Registration for the classes are administered by Wilmette Park District. Class registration
information and registration forms are available in "The Leisure Time
Guide" published by Wilmette Park District. (visit Wilmette Park District online >>
Information about The Leisure Time Guide or call 847-256-9686)
Family members, friends are welcome to
watch the classes. |
Young Tigers Class
Schedules:
| Regular
Classes - Every Friday Evenings |
| 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM |
New Students and Continuing - Beginner Class
(New students,
White belts and Yellow
belts students)
(Including limited number of youngtigers' parents- Beginner) |
| 7:05 PM - 7:50 PM |
Continuing - Intermediate/Advanced Class
(Orange Belts and Up to black belts)
(Including limited number of youngtigers' parents with instructors
permission) |
| "Advanced
- Special " Class - Wednesday Evenings |
| 7:05 PM - 7:50 PM |
Instructor's
permission is required to register this class.
This class is for those students who are
committed
(1) to put extra efforts to learn and practice forms, self
defense techniques, free sparring, breaking and mental training
terminology that are required for the regular OMAC members and to strive
to become good leaders and good human beings and
(2) already
attained at least the level of red belt and attending Friday classes. |
Adult Taekwondo Class
Schedule:
| Adult Taekwondo Class
Schedule: Class - Tuesday Evenings |
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
(time changed)
|
Taekwondo for Adults (18 and up) (new)
This class is for beginning adults who want to learn traditional Taekwondo for self defense, health, physical fitness, and stress release. The main emphasis in this class will be practicing basic blocks, punch, kicks, stretch and deep breathing.
Instructor Grandmaster Kim has more than 40 years of martial arts training and has been teaching Young Tigers Taekwondo classes at the Wilmette Park District since 1998 with Dr. Lucy Park. Instructors are affiliated with the Songmookwan Moogongryu OMAC system (www.OMACWorld.com) . The class format follows a traditional Taekwondo classes with an added consideration to developing healthy breathing habits.
Taekwondo uniforms can be purchased in class. For more information email MasterHoKim@gmail.com with questions.
Classes: Tuesdays: 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
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Session Schedules:
2010
Mid-Winter
Session: |
Young Tigers Regular Class (Fridays):
1/22/10 (Fri) - 3/26/10(Fri)
Beginners, White Belts
& Yellow Belts 6:15pm - 7:00 pm Class (Registration #327036-01)
Intermediate and Advanced 7:05 pm - 7:50 pm
Class
(Registration #327036-02)
|
Young Tigers Advanced-Special Class (Wednesdays):
1/20/10 (Wed) -
3/24/10 (Wed)
7:05 pm - 7:50 pm Class (Registration #327036-03)
|
Adult Taekwondo Class (Tuesdays):
1/19/10 (Tue) -
3/23/10 (Tue)
6:15 pm - 7:00 pm Class (Registration #327085-01)
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See MidWinter "The Leisure Time Guide" (page 88 and 89)
2009-2010
Winter
Session: |
Young Tigers Regular Class (Fridays):
10/23/09 (Fri) - 1/15/10 (Fri)
Beginners, White Belts
& Yellow Belts 6:15pm - 7:00 pm Class (Registration #227036-01)
Intermediate and Advanced 7:05 pm - 7:50 pm
Class
(Registration #227036-02)
No Classes: 11/27 (Fri), 12/25 (Fri), 1/1 (Fri)
|
Young Tigers Advanced-Special Class (Wednesdays):
10/21/09 (Wed) -
1/13/10 (Wed)
7:05 pm - 7:50 pm Class (Registration #227036-03)
No Classes: 12/23 (Wed), 12/30 (Wed)
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Adult Taekwondo Class (Tuesdays):
10/20/09 (Tue) -
1/12/10 (Tue)
6:15 pm - 7:00 pm Class (Registration #227036-03)
No Classes: 12/22 (Tue), 12/29 (Tue)
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Location: (Map to the Wilmette Young Tigers Classes)
Instructors:
Head Instructor:
 |
C. Lucy Park, M.D. (2nd Dan Recommended Black Belt)
Professor, University of Illinois College of
Medicine Chicago Campus |
Master Instructor
 |
Ho B. Kim, (Grandmaster,
8th Dan Black Belt)
President, Illinois Moogong-ryu
Association,
Illinois OMAC & Moosong Dojang
Rank Promotion Committee Member, OMAC World
Headquarters
contact e-mail to: "MasterHoKim@gmail.com". |
Assistant Instructors:
Student Officers (2009):
Captain
 |
Will Jeffers, (1st Dan Black Belt) |
Secretary
|
James Paik, (1st Dan Black Belt) |
Moogong-ryu - OMAC - Moosong Dojang - Young Tigers Black Belts
Herah Kim
(1st Dan Black Belt) |
Will Jeffers
(1st Dan Black Belt) |
Grace Jeffers
(1st Dan Black Belt)
Grinnell College, IA |
|
Anna Murphy
(1st Dan Black Belt) |
James Paik
(1st Dan Black Belt) |
Philip Choi
(1st Dan Black Belt) |
Maria Diaz
(1st Dan Black Belt) |
Other Information
Uniform
New
Students - You may wear comfortable loose clothes for the first few classes.
Taekwondo uniform with
Oriental Martial Arts College and Moogong (guardian of peace) logo can be purchased at the class. Order a uniform at the
class during the beginning of the session. Traditional white Taekwondo/karate uniform (or white V-Neck Uniform) is required for classes. (Except first couple of classes while waiting for new uniform. Wear a
loose cloths). Any white Taekwondo/Karate uniform (plain or with any school logo) is acceptable. Senior ranking students may wear a black uniform. Any other colored
uniform (blue, red etc.) requires instructor's approval. Click here for uniform code. Click here for uniform sizing
chart. |
Martial Arts Uniform |
American Flag |
Moogong
(Guardian of
Peace)
Logo |
Korean Flag
(red color "Yang" up)
Remember as
Red Sun above Blue Ocean |
| Free Sparring
In intermediate/advanced classes, free
sparring gears are required. (Chest protector, head gear, foot-shin guard, hand-arm guard,
can be purchased at the class). Free sparring is not taught in the beginners' class. |
| Belt Promotion Test
Qualified students with an instructor's
recommendation can take optional belt
promotion test offered through OMAC system. Fee is required to take belt promotion test. More info... |
| Students have opportunities to
participate in demonstrations, tournaments and/or martial arts camps. |
| Our Appreciation
Young tigers club members, instructors
and OMAC officers appreciate Wilmette Park District for providing the opportunity to teach the Young Tigers
Program through the Wilmette Park District Sports Program. |
Questions? Send an e-mail to "MasterHoKim@gmail.com". Back
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Wilmette Young Tigers Taekwondo Club
