Milan Tae Kwon Do offers both Olympic sport training and traditional Tae Kwon Do programs for children and adults. We recognize that each student is looking for something different in their training. Staff instructors at Milan TKD do everything to help you reach your goals and exceed your expectations. See the segments below, following our class schedule, for more detail on what we offer.

* - Testing is held on the last Friday of every month unless otherwise noted. On testing days, the Friday Kickboxing and TKD classes will be cancelled.

Testing candidates should arrive at approximately 5:00 PM and be prepared to stay until all candidates have been tested. Spectators are welcome and picture-taking is encouraged.

A Seasonal Note About Weather

Please note that if the Milan Area Schools are closed due to inclement weather, the Milan TKD studio will also be closed. We do plan to be open for scheduled school breaks and vacations. For more detailed information, please check the monthly calendar or the newsletter or call us at (734) 439-KICK.

Milan Tae Kwon Do Little Kickers Program

Our Little Kickers program is a class for children ages three to five who show interest in the martial arts but may still be too young to focus properly in our more structured classes. This program is a unique opportunity to introduce children to an activity that can dramatically enhance their lives. The children in the Little Kickers class have their own special uniforms and are not required to test for belts. (Belt testing will come in time should the children choose to move into our beginner class when they are old enough.) Children in the Little Kickers program learn to kick and punch as well as bow and kiap. Listening skills and the ability to follow directions are also a focus of the program. All of these fundamental skills will accompany excercise and games in an environment fun for young children. Our goal is to better prepare the younger children who might wish to continue their martial arts training as they get older. The listening and motor skills they learn in the Little Kickers program will be skills they can use later in life. To get your "little kicker" started in this great program, give us a call.

Milan Tae Kwon Do Children's Program

Many parents are conflicted when they think of signing their child up for a martial arts program. On one hand they feel it will bring discipline and structure to their life, yet on the other they may question it because it is a combat sport and art. Parents may worry that instead of teaching them to protect themselves; they may use the skills they learn to express aggressive behavior on others. We understand the feelings you might have, as we have encountered this concern from parents for many years. Let us tell you what Milan Tae Kwon Do can bring to your child's life.

Self respect is something your child will learn. Children will develop a sense of self-worth and understand the importance of a healthy body and mind. As they progress in their training, their confidence will grow and their self esteem will improve.

Respect for others is something else your child will learn. In every class we emphasize that students show proper respect. This is so for individuals inside the Tae Kwon Do school and outside the class as well. Students address their elders and peers as Mr. and Mrs. and answer with Sir and Maam. This along with other class etiquette helps bring awareness to the child that they are to treat others as they wish to be treated.

Discipline and concentration are two areas in which your child will improve. These are life skills that they develop by learning requirements in a structured format. Children set goals, learn their curriculum and are encouraged not to quit in the pursuit of these goals. Through guidance from their instructors, they learn that discipline in their lives helps bring them closer to their goals, whether they are in the dojang or not. This disciplined attitude and emphasis on concentration will bring an improvement in other aspects of their lives as well, such as school and family life.

Also among the benefits that Milan Tae Kwon Do can offer your child are safety skills and physical conditioning. When training in Tae Kwon Do, your child will learn how to protect him/herself should they ever find themselves in a situation where words will not help them. We teach children where vulnerable targets are and how they can best get away from the situation at hand. We also encourage students to use their voice to speak to those they trust of dangers they may encounter. Along with this comes the physical side of Tae Kwon Do. Your child will burn energy in our classes and develop a fitness regimen that will stay with them always. With youth obesity on the rise in the United States, Tae Kwon Do is a great way for kids to burn calories and learn lifelong skills at the same time.

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Milan Tae Kwon Do Adult Program

Adults join the martial arts for a variety of reasons. Some may be fulfilling a lifetime dream of learning what they saw in movies as a child. Some may wish to learn self defense skills because they now have to park in an unlit parking lot. Others may want a great workout or are seeking an experience more profound than what their neighborhood gym can offer. Whatever the reason is, we value all of these in our adult program. Our adult classes differ from the kids classes for one simple reason. You are adults. Your needs are different and we can appreciate this. At the same time however, our program instills in our adults the same key elements, self respect, respect for others and discipline. The approach is the difference. Students are treated as individuals and progress at a pace that keeps them challenged, but does not make them feel unprepared. The technical requirements that students learn are coupled with a deeper understanding of "the way" (Do, in Tae Kwon Do), in which this martial art brings us balance in our lives. The instructors at Milan Tae Kwon Do encourage all of those interested to give it a try and we believe you will see the benefits: A stronger more physically fit body, a healthier outlook on your life, safety skills to protect yourself from injury by yourself or others and lastly, the fulfillment of lifelong dreams, such as Olympic competition or traditional martial arts instruction.

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Milan Tae Kwon Do Competition Program

In 1988, Tae Kwon Do was an exhibition sport for the Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea. It was at this time that the competitive side of this Korean martial art began to gain momentum. Following this milestone, Tae Kwon Do made its debut as an official sport sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee during the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.

Both children and adults can participate in the competitive side of Tae Kwon Do. Milan TKD offers training in WTF Olympic style sparring for anyone who is interested. Along with training provided at the school, there are additional opportunities for those who wish to pursue competition. Milan TKD participates in workouts that are hosted by MSTI (Michigan Sport Taekwondo Incorporated). These workouts, which are scheduled once per month, are joint efforts with other Michigan schools with competition programs. It is an opportunity for people to train with students from other schools and tap into the experience of its successful coaches and instructors. All of the coaches involved with this program are experienced and accomplished tournament competitors and referees.

The instructors at Milan Tae Kwon Do also encourage its students to participate in training camps that are hosted with accomplished tournament winners around the country. Students have had the chance to train with Master Myang Sang Jang, Gold Medalist from Korea, Master Han Won Lee, 1988 Bronze Medalist and former USA Olympic Head Coach and 2000/2004 Olympic Gold Medalist Steven Lopez.

If you or your child has the desire to pursue this side of Tae Kwon Do, there are many opportunities available to you through instruction at Milan TKD. For more information please contact us and we will be certain to get in touch.