Information for Parents

Martial Arts can help your child or children learn valuable life skills.

At Doug's Dojang, adults and children train together and learn from each other - regardless of age.

 

Doug's teaching places particular emphasis on developing an understanding of Taekwon-do and it's practical use in self-defence.  This means that training is useful and enjoyable for all ages and abilities, because the focus is on being able to know and use your Taekwon-do, than being an outstanding athlete. 

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Doug also centres his teaching on the concept that Taekwon-do is not about kicking or punching - it is about learning to be a better person, and helping to make the world a more peaceful and safe place for everyone. 

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If you come along to one of our training sessions, you'll hear the Taekwon-do tenets being recited at the beginning of each class. This is part of the protocol of the art, but it's also a verbal commitment from each student that they will do the things being talked about - to try your best, always keep learning, and to be polite, respectful and helpful. 

A good student of Taekwon-do will demonstrate these values not just in the training hall, but throughout their daily lives. 

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At Doug's Dojang, we take children's safety very seriously. Doug's Dojang is fully insured and compliant with Blue Card requirements. Children are not permitted to leave the training hall without a parent/carer present.  Your child will also be directly supervised by an adult when accessing toilet facilities (either indoor or outdoor).  

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Parents and/or carers are always welcomed in our training hall and encouraged to stay and watch any training session. 

If you have other questions about Taekwon-do or our club, please try the FAQs page or simply contact us and ask.