Taekwondo

Enroll your child in our Taekwondo Youth Program and watch them grow into confident, disciplined, and empowered individuals. Our passionate instructors are committed to guiding them on this transformative journey. Join us today and witness the positive impact of taekwondo on your child's life!

Taekwondo is a collaboration between JIS Academy and Matra Taekwondo. 

Taekwondo Youth Program: Empowering Minds and Bodies

Unlock your child's potential with our dynamic Taekwondo Youth Program, designed to inspire young minds while fostering physical fitness, discipline, and confidence. Our program is carefully tailored to provide a holistic learning experience that goes beyond self-defense techniques. Here's what your son or daughter can expect:

1. Mind-body harmony: Taekwondo isn't just about kicks and punches; it's a discipline that emphasizes the balance between mental focus and physical prowess. Through carefully crafted training routines, our program instills discipline, concentration, and self-control in your child's journey.

2. Physical fitness: Engage your child in a healthy and active lifestyle through our taekwondo training. Our expert instructors guide participants through a series of exercises, improving strength, flexibility, and overall fitness levels. Whether your child is an athlete in the making or new to fitness, our program is adaptable for all levels.

3. Self-confidence: As your child masters new techniques and achieves milestones, their self-confidence will soar. We encourage them to set and achieve goals, fostering a sense of accomplishment that extends beyond the mat and into other aspects of life.

4. Respect and Discipline: Our program is built on traditional values, teaching students the importance of respecting themselves and others. Through learning and adhering to the etiquette of taekwondo, your child will develop a strong sense of discipline and respect for authority.

5. Team spirit: While Taekwondo is an individual sport, our program encourages a sense of camaraderie among participants. Working together in partner exercises and group activities, children learn teamwork, communication, and the value of supporting one another.

6. Focus and concentration: In a world filled with distractions, our program teaches kids the importance of focus and concentration. The mental demands of taekwondo training can enhance their ability to concentrate in school and on other activities.

8. Fun and fulfillment: Taekwondo is not just about hard work; it's also about enjoying the journey. Our classes are designed to be engaging and enjoyable, ensuring that your child has fun while learning valuable skills.

At the end of the semester, each student will have the opportunity to join a mini tournament and take a belt test to determine their next level. The Matra Taekwondo belt system is a structured ranking system that represents a child’s progress and level of expertise within the martial art. The belt colors signify different stages of learning, with each level requiring the practitioner to demonstrate proficiency in various techniques, forms, sparring, and knowledge of Taekwondo principles. Here is an explanation of the typical taekwondo belt colors and their meanings:

• White Belt (10th Gup): The white belt symbolizes purity and the beginning of the journey in Taekwondo. At this stage, practitioners are introduced to basic techniques, stances, and fundamental principles.

• Yellow Belt (9th Gup) and Yellow Belt with Green Stripe (8th Gup): Yellow belts typically focus on building a strong foundation in basic movements, patterns, and introductory sparring drills.

• Green Belt (7th Gup) and Green Belt with Blue Stripe (6th Gup): Green belts refine their techniques, delve deeper into forms (poomsae), and start to develop more advanced sparring skills.

• Blue Belt (5th Gup) and Blue Belt with Red Stripe (4th Gup): Blue belts continue to advance their techniques, forms, and sparring strategies, emphasizing precision and control.

• Red Belt (3rd Gup) and Red Belt with Black Stripe (2nd Gup): Red belts are considered advanced students who possess refined skills and knowledge. They continue to polish their techniques, deepen their understanding of forms, and further enhance their sparring abilities.

• Black Belt (1st Dan): Achieving the coveted black belt is a significant milestone, marking a practitioner's mastery of the fundamental techniques and principles of Taekwondo. However, it's important to note that attaining the black belt is not the end of the journey but rather the beginning of a new phase of learning and growth. The first-degree black belt (1st Dan) signifies competence in the core aspects of Taekwondo and is often seen as a stepping stone for further advancement.

Beyond the first-degree Black Belt, the Dan system continues to indicate increasing levels of expertise. Practitioners can advance to higher Dan ranks through rigorous training, years of practice, and demonstrating not only technical skills but also a deep understanding of Taekwondo's philosophy, ethics, and values.

The belt system in Taekwondo serves several purposes, including motivating practitioners to set and achieve goals, recognizing their progress, and providing a clear framework for learning and development. It's important to remember that the belt colors and ranking may vary slightly between different Taekwondo organizations or schools, but the underlying principles remain consistent across the discipline. To view the Taekwondo Belt Test techniques, please refer to this link.

Mini Taekwondo Tournaments also occur at the end of each semester. The purpose of the Mini Taekwondo Tournament is to offer children the opportunity to display some of their taekwondo skills by sparring with another child of similar height, weight, age, belt level, and skill level in a controlled environment under the supervision of an instructor. 

Sparring will last between 30-60 seconds. There will be scoring. Participants will be given points for kicks or punches to the area covered by the chest protector.

Please note: Face/head kicking will not be allowed.

Medals will be provided to participants at the end of the tournament.

All students participating in the tournament will be required to wear:

• Head protector

• Face shield

• Chest protector

• Hand protector

• Shin protector

• Groin tuck
   

Students will not be forced to spar with anyone. At any time before or during a match, students may, without reservation, bow out of the match by indicating to their instructor and their training partner that they no longer wish to participate.

The child’s coach will be nearby to assist the children and ensure that they feel supported.

We hope you enjoy the tournament! 

If you have any questions, please contact Pak Andre at: taekwondomatra@gmail.com and copy JIS Academy at jisacademy@jisedu.or.id

The second semester of Taekwondo begins the week of January 19 and ends on May 29, 2026.

PIE Class Schedule

PEL Class Schedule

MS/HS Class Schedule

All new participants will receive a taekwondo uniform.

To register for Taekwondo, please email jisacademy@jisedu.or.id and provide your child's name, grade, and school!