In addition to our internationally
recognized Karate for Kids program, we offer the Taekwondo for Tiny Tigers
program. The Tiny Tigers program was developed specifically for preschool
children ages 3 to 6. This program offers children a strong
foundation in essential character qualities such as courtesy, respect, and
discipline. In addition, the program is designed to improve children's
motor skills and enhance their ability to pay attention and follow
directions. All classes are taught using the most safe, fun, and exciting
instruction methods available for this age group. This program works in
conjunction with the Karate for Kids program, thereby emphasizing the
same important monthly themes and value system.
Just like
the Karate for Kids program, Tiny Tigers have their own unique victory
patch and Victory Stars.
Stars are earned in the same way as the Karate
for Kids program, with a slight modifications in recognition for the
preschool age of the child. Four different colored victory patches are
available to accommodate all the stars that can be earned by a high
achieving Tiny Tiger. Except for the logo, the four victory patches of the
Tigers are the same as the Karate for Kids patches. Upon graduating from the Tiny Tigers program
the child is moved into the Junior or Big Kid program. The Tigers
are rewarded by wearing the Big Kids or Karate for Kids
patch.
The rank
and testing system used by the Tigers is slightly different than that of
the Karate for Kids. Tigers can earn eight collectable animal patches to
display on their belts as follows:
Tiger for
orange Cheetah for yellow
Lion
for camo
Eagle for green
Phoenix for purple
Dragon for blue
Cobra for brown
Panther for red
All eight
patches, as earned, can be displayed on the child's belt.