BEGINNER/NOVICE PROGRAM

• Beginner/Novice Programs are available for adults and children ages 4 and up. We offer afternoon and evening classes. Students may enroll one day, two days, or three days per week. To achieve optimum training results, we recommend that students attend classes at least two days per week. (See our Class Schedule for our current programs, as well as our Tiny Tots Program for ages 4-7.)
• Beginner/Novice Ranks consist of White, First High White, Second High White, Third High White, Yellow and High Yellow Belts. As “Beginners", students will automatically be considered White Belts, even if they do not yet have a belt or uniform. With continued training, and various promotion tests (see “Promotion Tests” below), they may advance all the way to Black Belt. It all depends on how seriously the student decides to train.
• Beginner/Novice Curriculum - Beginner students will be introduced to the traditional art of Taekwondo. Our system closely follows the guidelines of the World Taekwondo Federation, which is currently the leading influence in Olympic Taekwondo. We have added to those guidelines and traditions our own unique blend of techniques that are derived from various styles of martial arts. Our primary goal is to enable students to achieve the means to self-awareness and self-defense. Our belief is that we don’t have to hurt others in order to defend ourselves; if we have self-control then we have the ability to control any situation. In keeping with those beliefs, new students will be taught various blocking, counter-attack and evasive techniques that are primarily intended for self-defense. We add target practice for application of techniques, and various games and activities designed to improve agility and reflexivity. Students will gradually be introduced to other various techniques as they continue to train and advance in rank. With continued commitment and dedication, Beginner students will move up to the Intermediate and Advanced Programs, eventually attaining Black Belt status.

• Expectations - Prospective students must keep in mind that training in martial arts requires discipline and a strong commitment. Determination to succeed will affect the outcome of training. We strive to engage students and to keep them focused and well balanced, both physically and spiritually. We will do our best to train you; the rest is up to you. Please see our School Philosophies for our in-depth views on martial arts training and disciplines, as well as our Do-Jang Rules and Tenets for more on our expectation and beliefs.

• Placement of students in certain classes is determined by the Instructors. Ro Insler Taekwondo (RIT) reserves the right to either grant or deny placement in any of our training programs. RIT staff may need to evaluate a student prior to his/her enrollment to determine the best program suitable for that student. The evaluation is based on the student's age, maturity, level of attention, physical ability, and other pertinent factors such as prior training. At times, depending on the number of students and/or ranks enrolled in each class, it may become necessary to move students from one class to another. Please be assured that this is done to achieve the best possible training situation for all the students.
• Absences from class may result in the delay of promotion. Obviously, the number of lessons a student attends affects the amount of training and practice needed for promotion. Students returning after an extended leave of absence of six months or longer may be required to attend their previous rank class, in addition to their current rank class, until they've reviewed and reinforced previous rank requirements.
• Uniforms (Do-Baks) are optional for Beginners but may be purchased from our school at any time. New students should wear loose, comfortable clothing, consisting of long pants (such as sweats, jogging pants or leggings) with a plain, white tee shirt, but not jeans or shorts as they will restrict movement. Students are required to purchase a complete Do-Bak (white jacket and pants, rank belt, school patch and black RIT school tee shirt) after promotion to First High White Belt, all of which may be purchased from our school (see Uniforms & Gear.) Please note that we train in bare feet on a gym floor. Regular shoes, sneakers, sandals or socks are not permitted. Students may only wear martial arts shoes in class, which may also be purchased through our school.
• Sparring Gear is not required for Beginner classes since they are structured for non-contact sparring. The Instructors will provide it when necessary in class for initial training purposes. Students are required to purchase sparring gear, which may be purchased from our school, upon their promotion to Second High White Belt (see Uniforms & Gear).
• Promotion Tests are offered at the end of every session, or about every two to three months, and are only administered to students who've met all attendance, belt rank and pre-test requirements. Most students will only be promoted about 3 times per year. Students are evaluated for promotion based on their own individual accomplishments; we never promote students unless they are prepared to move up to the next level. It is important to remember that each student progresses at his/her own rate. Depending on individual maturity and ability, some students may advance sooner than others; therefore, students should never compare themselves to others. Promotion test fees are not included in the Course Tuition Fees and are paid directly to Chung Sah Nim Insler. (See Test Requirements for more information).
• Student Manuals are presented after promotion to Second High White Belt. Manuals must be brought to every class because they contain our Do-Jang Rules, Regulations and Guidelines, as well as other reference material which is important for training. Test Certificates and awards (and notices) must not be stored in the Student Manual, but should be proudly displayed in the home!
• Notices and other papers handed out in class must be read thoroughly, some may require a response or other action. Students (and parents) should read everything carefully. We also urge parents to take interest in their children's training. Ask them about what they've learned in class or if they need help with practicing - this may encourage a more serious commitment, thereby achieving greater success. Training in martial arts merits a strong commitment and dedication from each student, but it also requires family support, understanding and involvement.

Thank you for your interest in our school – for more information or if you have any special needs, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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