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Taekwondo Taekwondo is one of the newest Olympic sports and is a 2000-year-old martial art, offering a variety of benefits for people of all ages and physical abilities. Students have the opportunity to improve concentration and self esteem, achieve lifelong physical fitness, and learn self-defense skills. Classes are taught under the direction of Grand Master Ki Hong Kim (8th Dan World Tae Kwon Do Federation). A $45 uniform fee is required at the first class. All colored belt students are required to have complete sparring gears. Location: Instructor: Notes: Studio 2, Lake Forest Recreation Center Instructed by KH Kim’s Taekwondo (OATC) Staff No class May 27. LITTLE DRAGONS (4-5Y) This introductory class is designed to captivate the interest of our youngest students. Skills are developed through gentle instruction and appropriate games for their ability. This class focuses on developing balance, coordination, and respect for the discipline of martial arts training. CODE DAY DATES TIME R/NR 20141602-01 Su Jan 7 - Mar 25 12:00 pm - 12:40 pm $156/$188 20141602-06 Su Apr 8 - Jun 3 12:00 pm - 12:40 pm $104/$126 EARLY TAEKWONDO (6-7Y) Designed especially for the younger children of 6-7 years, this program helps kids develop conditioning, coordination, listening skill, and self-confidence through creative activities. CODE DAY DATES TIME R/NR 20141602-02 Su Jan 7 - Mar 25 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm $156/$188 20141602-07 Su Apr 8 - Jun 3 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm $104/$126 For more information: KH Kim’s Taekwondo 847.480.9224 PARENT/CHILD TAEKWONDO (7Y+) This class provides families with a fun opportunity to spend time together while improving physical and mental conditioning through cardiovascular drills, calisthenics, and traditional Taekwondo techniques including punching, kicking, and blocking. Bot h participants must register for this class. CODE DAY DATES TIME R/NR 20141602-04 Su Jan 7 - Mar 25 2:25 pm - 3:15 pm $156/$188 20141602-09 Su Apr 8 - Jun 3 2:25 pm - 3:15 pm $104/$126 YOUTH TAEKWONDO (8-13Y) This program includes a balanced cardiovascular workout, including punching, kicking, and blocking skills, using the Taekwondo tradition, and self-control. Participants will improve coordination, power of concentration, balance, and both physical and mental discipline. CODE DAY DATES TIME R/NR 20141602-03 Su Jan 7 - Mar 25 1:35 pm - 2:20 pm $156/$188 20141602-08 Su Apr 8 - Jun 3 1:35 pm - 2:20 pm $104/$126 ADULT TAEKWONDO (14Y+) Restricted to high school students and older, this program concentrates on Taekwondo techniques through the study of forms, stances, and the skills of punching, kicking, and blocking. CODE DAY DATES TIME R/NR 20141602-05 Su Jan 7 - Mar 25 3:20 pm - 4:10 pm $156/$188 20141602-10 Su Apr 8 - Jun 3 3:20 pm - 4:10 pm $104/$126 w w w. LF Pa r k s a nd Re c . co m 67