Student Center-United Tae Kwon Do

United Tae Kwon Do

Student Center

Welcome to the United Tae Kwon Do Student Center!  This is special place loaded with resources for you or your child's Taekwondo journey - Have fun checking it all out!  Each time you advance in rank, come back here and print out your new Curriculum and techniques so you can study for your next test.  Be sure to use the videos for practicing your Poomse and 1-Steps, too.  Check back regularly for news and updates, too! ENJOY!


Upcoming Events
 
Wed Apr 17
6:00 - 7:30
ALL STUDENTS Buddy Night
 • Bring a friend to try a FREE Taekwondo class with you!  Open to all ages!
 • If your buddy is under 18, they must come with their partent/guardian and sign a Trial Class Waiver
 • MUST follow all trial class rules

 
Sat Apr 20
Drop-off: 11:45
Pick-up: ~2:00??
(Text your
family when
done)


(RAIN DATE:
Sat
Apr 27 --
Check here
for information
if postponed)
TEAM TEEN Hike / Picnic
• Open to all ranks Age 10+.  Parents/family welcome to join!
• Location: Case Mountain in Manchester
    This is an easy hike with a beautiful view at the top
• Directions:
  
  I-384 east, exit 4.
     Take right onto Spring Street.
     Travel by waterfall and over one-lane stone bridge.
     Parking lot on your left.
• Drop off at the BOTTOM of the water falls on SPRING STREET

• Bring water & a picnic lunch, to enjoy when we hike to the top
• Arrive at 11:45, as hike will start PROMPTLY AT NOON
• Text your family to come pick you up when we're done
• Wear regular outdoor clothes (not your uniform)

• Copy Mr. Reiss' cell number off white board, if you might need to text him for any reason
 
Mon Apr 22
6:00 - 8:00
DEMO TEAM Training Time
• Preparation for May 19 Quassy Demonstration
 
Fri Apr 26
6:00 - 9:00
SPARRING STUDENTS Special Class
• Open to students who are 8+ years old AND yellow-belt or above
• Students MUST have proper sparring gear IN ADVANCE:
     Hogu & Head Guard (you can borrow ours)
     Mouth Guard
     Groin Protector (required for boys/men, recommended for girls/women)
• Format: 1.5 hr sparring drills + 1.5 hrs sparring (with breaks)
• Sparring at Light, Medium, and Full-Contact levels, depending on previous sparring experience

 
Mon Apr 29
6:00 - 8:00
DEMO TEAM Training Time
• Preparation for May 19 Quassy Demonstration
 
Tue Apr 30
7:00 - 7:30
Promotion Presentation
• CONGRATULATIONS to All Students receiving their new Belts and Certificates!
• Wear your new belts to a great high-energy class immediately afterwards

 
Sat May 4
10:00 - 1:00
ALL STUDENTS Special 3-Hour Saturday Class
• Fun High-Energy Class open to students of All Belt Ranks and All Ages
   (Followed by: 1-3 Ham Club and 3-5 Ham General Class)
• Come at 10:00 -- Stay for one, two, or all three hours

 
Mon May 6
5:00 - 8:00
UPPER BELT Drop-in Clinic
• Focussed time for technique-specific training -- Bring a list of items you would like to work on
• Primarily for Blue, Red and BoDan belts, but also open to Black Belts to assist/learn
• Come whenever works for you -- You do not have to stay the entire time

 
Mon May 13
6:00 - 8:00
DEMO TEAM Training Time
• Preparation for May 19 Quassy Demonstration
 
Wed May 15
7:15 - 8:30
Team TEEN
• Open to all ranks age 10+ immedaitely after regular class
• 45-minute intense class followed by 30-minute social time in lobby

 
Sun May 19
11:00 - 5:00
*** ALL STUDENTS -- QUASSY AMUSEMENT PARK MARTIAL ARTS DAY ***
• Open to ALL students and their families.  Click Here for All Park Details
• See our own DEMONSTRATION TEAM on the CAROUSEL THEATER STAGE at 1:00!!
Special DISCOUNT PRICED ($20.99) wrist bands for Amuement park (Water park not open)
    DISCOUNT CODE: MartialArts24
    Discounted Passes MUST BE PURCHASED BY MAY 18 and CANNOT be bought the day of the event!!

    Parents do NOT need to buy a pass if they're not going on any rides
• Parents do not need to stay, but it is recommended that at least one parent from every group stays
• Copy Mr. Reiss' cell number off white board in the dojang, if you might need to text him for any reason



Student Information
 
School Flyer
School Rules
How to Tie your Belt [Text] [Video]


• Online Classes Zoom Login Procedure:

    1. Click this link: https://zoom.us/j/6944491080  
        Password: 8008      Meeting ID: 694 449 1080
    2. MUTE your microphone & ENABLE your Video
How to apply your Blue Belt School Patch
Test Etiquette
How to Practice Poomse



 
Ages 5-7 (Children) Curriculum & Test Requirements
 
Current RankCurriculumPoomse/LessonsSparring
 • White Belt10th Gub Curriculum [Text]Children's Lesson 1 [Text] [Video]
+
  Children's Lesson 2 [Text] [Video]
 • High-White Belt9th Gub Curriculum [Text]Children's Lesson 3 [Text] [Video]
 • Yellow Belt8th Gub Curriculum [Text]Tae-Geuk Il Jang - Half [Text] [Video]
 • High-Yellow Belt7th Gub Curriculum [Text]Tae-Geuk Il Jang - Whole [Text] [Video]
 • Green Belt6th Gub Curriculum [Text]Tae-Geuk Ee Jang - Half [Text] [Video]Introduction to 1-Steps [Video]
+
One-Steps A (1-3) [Text] [Video]
 • High-Green Belt5th Gub Curriculum [Text]Tae-Geuk Ee Jang - Whole [Text] [Video]One-Steps A (4-6) [Text] [Video]
 • Blue Belt4th Gub Curriculum [Text]Tae-Geuk Sam Jang [Text] [Video]One-Steps A (7-10) [Text] [Video]
 • High-Blue Belt3rd Gub Curriculum [Text]Tae-Geuk Sah Jang [Text] [Video]One-Steps A1 (1-10) [Text] [Video]
 • Red Belt2nd Gub Curriculum [Text]Tae-Geuk Oh Jang [Text] [Video]Three-Steps (1-10) [Text] [Video]
 • High-Red Belt1st Gub Curriculum [Text]Tae-Geuk Yuk Jang [Text] [Video]One-Steps B (1-9) [Text] [Video]
 • Bo-DanBo-Dan Curriculum [Text]Tae-Geuk Chil Jang [Text] [Video]
+ Tae-Geuk Pahl Jang [Text]
[Video]
One-Steps B1 (1-5) [Text] [Video]
+
One-Steps Advanced (1-5) [Text]



 
Ages 8+ (Juniors and Adults) Curriculum & Test Requirements
 
Current RankCurriculumPoomse/LessonsSparring
 • White Belt10th Gub Curriculum [Text]Lesson 1 [Text] [Video]
+
Lesson 2 - half [Text] [Video]
Introduction to 1-Steps [Video]
+
One-Steps A (1-3) [Text] [Video]
 • High-White Belt9th Gub Curriculum [Text]Lesson 2 - whole [Text] [Video]One-Steps A (4-6) [Text] [Video]
 • Yellow Belt8th Gub Curriculum [Text]Tae-Geuk Il Jang [Text1] [Text2] [Text3] [Video]One-Steps A (7-10) [Text] [Video]
 • High-Yellow Belt7th Gub Curriculum [Text]Tae-Geuk Ee Jang [Text1] [Text2] [Text3] [Video]One-Steps A1 (1-5) [Text] [Video]
 • Green Belt6th Gub Curriculum [Text]Tae-Geuk Sam Jang [Text1] [Text2] [Video]One-Steps A1 (6-10) [Text] [Video]
 • High-Green Belt5th Gub Curriculum [Text]Tae-Geuk Sah Jang [Text1] [Text2] [Video]Three-Steps (1-3) [Text] [Video]
 • Blue Belt4th Gub Curriculum [Text]Tae-Geuk Oh Jang [Text1] [Text2] [Video]Three-Steps (4-6) [Text] [Video]
+
One-Steps B (1-5) [Text] [Video]
 • High-Blue Belt3rd Gub Curriculum [Text]Tae-Geuk Yuk Jang [Text1] [Text2] [Video]Three-Steps (7-10) [Text] [Video]
 • Red Belt2nd Gub Curriculum [Text]Tae-Geuk Chil Jang [Text1] [Text2] [Video]One-Steps B (6-9) [Text] [Video]
 • High-Red Belt1st Gub Curriculum [Text]Tae-Geuk Pahl Jang [Text] [Video]One-Steps B1 (1-5) [Text] [Video]
 • Bo-DanBo-Dan Curriculum [Text]Review ALL Poomse, ensuring:
1. Proper Pattern
2. Quality Technique and Focus
3. Impeccable Speed and Power 
One-Steps Advanced (1-5) [Text]



 
Black Belt (Any Age) Curriculum & Test Requirements
Current RankCurriculumPoomse/LessonsSparring
 • Bo-DanBo-Dan Curriculum [Text]Review ALL PoomseOne-Steps Advanced (1-5) [Text]
 • Il Dan (1st Degree)Il-Dan Curriculum [Text]Koryo[Video1] [Video2]  One-Steps Advanced (6-11) [Text]
 • Ee Dan (2nd Degree)Ee-Dan Curriculum [Text]Geumgang[Video1] [Video2]
 • Kyosarnim (3rd Degree)
  "Student Instructor"
Sam-Dan Curriculum [Text]Taebaek [Video]
 • Sahbumnim (4th Degree)
  "Official Instructor"
Pyeongwon [Video]
 • Master (5th Degree)
  "Master Instructor"
Sipjin [Video]


 
Taekwondo Books, Essays & Articles
The Art of Taekwondo: Adventure in Self-Discovery by Grandmaster Moo Yong Lee
For the Love of Taekwondo by Mr. Reiss
A Respectful Approach to Taekwondo Training by Mr. Reiss

The Five Gifts of Taekwondo by Mr. Reiss
Bounce! 101 Essential Life Lessons by Mr. Reiss


 
Other Relevant Information
Miss Vadali's TED Talk
Awesome Slide-Show of Grandmaster Lee
Moo Duk Kwan Family Tree
Feelings Wheel
Korean Words-Translation and Alphabet by Miss Finnimore

Differences between Taekwondo, Kung Fu, and Karate

Grandmaster Pelletier's Colored Belt Poomse Videos
Kukkiwon's Taekwondo Poomse Videos Playlist
Anastasija Zolotic, 18, First US Woman Taekwondo Olympic Gold Medalist