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795-2644
Located in the Beckendale Plaza, 4 miles west of Bentonville on Hwy 102
425 W. Centerton Blvd.
Centerton AR, 72719
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About Nortwest Taekwon-Do
We turn "I can't" into "Hey, I did it!"
We believe Taekwon-Do is the ultimate form of cross-training. Cross training is effective because the athlete conditions all parts of their body. Since the excercise routine is different at every work-out, boredom does not become an issue.
Taekwondo also strengthens a part of the body that few other forms of excercise can reach. This art form also strengthens the mind. Sparring is a tactical, strategy intensive activity that engages the mind at a level beyond most other activities. Patterns are beautiful almost dance like routines that push the body and mind to achieve new feats and grow stronger with each attained rank. Almost every aspect of each workout challenges the mind as well as the body.
During a 45 minute Taekwon-Do workout, a 180 pound man will burn 613 calories. This is exactly the same amount burned during a 45 minute run at a 10 min/mile pace. The Taekwon-Do athlete will strengthen every part of his body during those 45 minutes, while the runner's conditioning is limited.
A typical class consists of warm up excercises, conditioning, kicking and punching drills, sparring, self defense drills, pattern routines (there are a total of 24 patterns that a Taekwon-Do student will eventually memorize), and stretching.
All classes are taught by either Mr. DeSousa or Mr. Meyer. We always have at least one black belt assistant teacher (who has gone through instructor training) in every class. Adult classes usually include a number of black belts who can assist as needed.
Northwest Taekwon-Do is a member of the American Martial Arts Alliance. This association provides additional training opportunities for adults, children, and special women's programs. They also sanction numerous tournaments throughout the year, and provide continuing education for our senior instructors.
Tiny Tigers Classes for 5 -7 years old
Children's Classes 8-12 Years old
Teen/Adult Classes 13 and over
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How to Choose a Martial Arts School
1) The first step in choosing a school is to define your goals. Do you want to lose weight, develop you athletic skills, or compete? Those are just a few of the reasons people practice a martial art, and your reasons may be very different.
2) The second step is to research the school, asking yourself how the school appears to be able to help you achieve your goals. As part of the research, it is critical to visit the school, and watch classes. Some schools will sign up students at off site demonstrations. We strongly advise against this practice. Visit the school, talk to the students, watch the classes, and determine if you are comfortable with the environment.
3) Ask if the school owners have instructors. Taekwon-Do is an art based upon scientific principles of motion and the direction of force. As our knowledge of the body gets better, the artform evolves. It is essential that the senior instructors at a school receive regular training from a higher ranked instructor.
4) Do the instructors compete, and are they actively persuing higher rank? While this is not essential, it does indicate that the instructors are working to get better at their technique. As the instructors get better, they will become better teachers.
5) Does the school smell clean, and is the equipment in good shape? Ask how often the mats are cleaned.
6) Ask how long the senior instructors have been teaching. A high rank does not mean the person is a good teacher. Many years of successfully running a school does indicate that the person is a good teacher.
7) What is the teacher to student ratio? Do the classes have multiple instructors, or does the senior instruct expect senior belts to help while they also train?
8) Does the school have minimum attendance requirements?
How does Northwest Taekwon-Do answer these questions?1) We will ask you for your goals when you join. As teachers, our job satisfaction comes from helping people to reach their goals.
2) Not only do we highly reccomend that you watch a class, each new student receives a private lesson prior to their first class. We want you to feel comfortable with us and the school.
3) Mr. DeSousa and Mr. Meyer train weekly with the sixth and seventh degree instructors at Impact Martial Arts in Fayettville.
4) Both Mr. DeSousa and Mr. Meyer compete 3 or 4 times a year, and are actively persuing higher ranks.
5) We clean the school every day using comercial disinfectants designed for athletic facilities.
6) Mr. DeSousa has taught and/or owned Taekwon-Do schools since 1988.
7) Every class at NWATKD is taught by Mr. DeSousa and/or Mr. Meyer along with a dedicated assistant instructor. We keep the student to teacher ratio approximately 7 to 1.
8) We require that the students attend 2 classes per week, and we offer many training opportunities for your busy schedule. In order to properly learn the techniques and to stay motivated, this minimum is necessary. Students who only train one day a week rarley last very long as Taekwon-Do students. They generally get frustrated because they are not achieving their goals, and drift away from the school.
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