Little Dragons Programme

Maynooth Taekwon-Do School is proud to offer the Little Dragons Programme, for children aged 5 to 8 years old. Classes take place on Tuesdays and Saturdays (details below), and are led by a team of internationally qualified ITF Taekwon-Do instructors. All our instructors have full Garda vetting.

Our safe and fun Little Dragons classes are the perfect environment to explore and grow. Taekwon-Do is a martial art and builds discipline, control and focus while emphasising the importance of the tenets of Taekwon-Do from the very start.

The Little Dragons Programme is a detailed curriculum that focuses on improving children’s basic motor and listening skills and will enhance positive development in a fun and motivating way. These skills will help them enter society with an increased level of confidence and enthusiasm, and a more ambitious attitude towards the future. They will learn how to work with others and follow directions from their instructors. In our Little Dragons classes, we make learning fun and educational. The Little Dragons Programme will also prepare your child for our mainstream children’s Taekwon-Do classes.

Curriculum

The Little Dragons curriculum consists of developing 8 major skills that are necessary for participation in any sport or activity. Upon completion of our Little Dragons Programme your child will become focused and motivated to achieve any goal they set in life! The 8 Little Dragons skills are composed of physical and mental benefits.

The following are the skills with the benefits from participating in the Little Dragons class:

Skill # 1: Focus

This skill will help your child’s aim, listening skills and reaction skills. They will excel faster in any physical activities. Your child will also become a better listener and a more focused student in school.

Skill # 2: Teamwork

Teamwork is necessary for any young child to develop. The more confident your child is willing to work with others, the more he or she will accomplish. Your child will develop character, which will help him or her make new friends and become a better leader in life.

Skill # 3: Control

Having control means making good decisions. Whether your child is handling a pet or handling a problem he or she will learn to make the right decisions. Control builds confidence.

Skill # 4: Balance

This skill is crucial to develop at an early age. Your child is beginning to participate in many physical activities that are challenging like riding a two-wheel bicycle. Your child will develop good balance and a better posture.

Skill # 5: Memory

Developing a good memory is exercise for your child’s brain. The sooner your child exercises his/her mind the smarter he or she will become. Our drills are constantly helping your child think and make smart decisions.

Skill # 6: Discipline

Our instructors use the drills that help to create the vision that discipline is fun and rewarding. Your child will take pride in doing the right thing. Your child will also follow direction better.

Skill # 7: Fitness

It is important for children to understand the importance of being healthy and physically fit. If your child does not burn off excess energy exercising, how will he or she burn off all of that energy?

Skill # 8: Coordination

Your child will learn left from right. They will become better physical participants in sports and activities. Your child will sustain fewer injuries because they have better coordination.

Following this curriculum and having developed the above skills enables each child to...

• Develop a sense of independence
• Learn to share
• Learn to take turns
• Follow directions and problem solve
• Understand goal setting
• Develop self-esteem
• Increase physical strength
• Increase coordination and stamina
• Build fundamental motor skills
• Increase awareness of body and space
• Develop speech and language
• Develop a love for learning
• Demonstrate responsibility
• Show self-control
• Act respectfully

Also, as mentioned above, the Little Dragons Programme also prepares your child for our mainstream children’s Taekwon-Do classes.

If our Little Dragons Programme is something you would like your child involved in, or you have any questions regarding these or any of our other classes, then please contact us by telephone on 0872301578 or email info@maynoothtkd.com. We look forward to hearing from you and helping nurture your new Little Dragon.

Classes

• Taekwon-Do Classes
• Little Dragons Programme
• Self-Defence and Awareness
• Schools Programme
• Private Lessons
• Club Rules

What some of our Little Dragon's parents have to say

• You guys have a lovely approach to the children and interact so well with them.
• You create a structured, supportive, encouraging and fun environment in each class.
• My son really enjoys the classes, he comes away happy and beaming, and looking forward to next weeks class.
• My Little Dragon loves his gear, learning the moves and having fun.
• We love the structure, the respect it teaches and pride the kids have when they get a spot or tag.
• Age appropriate learning, a challenging fun class that children look forward to, are supported and encouraged throughout and come away from feeling happy and accomplished.
• Taekwon-Do has transformed our son, he has learnt to become focused, listen to commands and follow instruction. To see him progress from tag to tag and then get his first belt has been a wonderful journey, he loves going to class every week.

What some of our Little Dragons themselves have to say

• Little Dragons is good because you get to do cool stuff.
• I love the teachers and the kicks and punches.
• Awesome...Little Dragons is the best! The teachers are happy, mostly the best teachers I ever had and the class is fun!
• I love Taekwon-Do, the day I got my orange belt was the best day of my life...and my mummy and daddy were so proud of me.