Tae Kwon Do

My entire family has earned their 1st degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. We started in September of 2006. We have had a lot of fun during our experience. There are 10 belts you must complete before getting to black belt. White, orange, yellow, senior yellow, green, senior green, blue, senior blue, red, senior red and then black. There are basic techniques, self-defense and forms that you are tested on before you can progress to the next belt. Forms are a combination of basic techniques that are about 30 moves long. Self-defense is how to defend yourself. Sparring is controlled "fighting." You wear padded gear to soften the blows to your opponent. Tae Kwon Do is very fun and is a great workout.