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Tiny Tigers
The Tiny Tiger program was developed specifically
for preschool age children ages 2 through 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 in 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 slight modifications in recognition of 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 are
the same as the Karate for Kids patches.
Upon graduation from the Tiny Tigers program
into the "Junior" or "Big Kid" program, Tigers
are rewarded by the opportunity to wear 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 six collectable animal patches to display on the belts
as follows:
Tiger = orange
belt
Cheetah = yellow belt
Lion = camo belt
Eagle = green belt
Phoenix = purple belt
Dragon = blue belt |
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as earned, can be displayed on the child's belt. |
Tiny Tigers Oath:
as Taekwondo begins or ends
Sir or Ma'am!
To be a good person (right hand up, reinforced with the left)
With knowledge in the mind (hand points to head)
Honesty in the heart (hand over the heart)
Strength in my body (both arms bend to make muscles)
To make good friends (right hand out for hand shake, reinforced
by left)
and to get my black belt (using both hands to lift belt)
Sir or Ma'am!
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