Our Lil’ Tiger programs promote the ideals of discipline, respect and confidence through activities which are designed to increase aerobic capacity, sharpen motor skills and increase focus. Most importantly, through Taekwondo training, students will learn many valuable life lessons while actually having fun. Our youngest members aregently introduced to age-appropriate Taekwondo concepts and movement in a fun andflexible environment, in classes of thirty or forty-five minutes each. Using the framework of the core philosophy of Taekwondo, our teaching is focused on shaping our youngest students’ behavior, character and gross motor skills. testing

Our Beginner’s Program provides an introduction to the basic techniques of modern Taekwondo, while increasing strength, flexibility, coordination and cardiovascular fitness. Through the belt ranking system, our students are motivated to set short and long-term goals, from earning their color stripes between each belt test, to visioning and achieving the ultimate goal of earning a Black Belt. At Rae's Academy of Taekwondo, our young students are taught that through dedicated, intense work, any goal in life is achievable.

Here are some of the benefits you can expect your child to receive from training
in Taekwondo:

• Taekwondo helps create Fit and Healthy Children
  
• Taekwondo helps students develop important Self Defense Skills
  
• Taekwondo emphasizes Academic Excellence
  
• Taekwondo helps students develop a Respectful Attitude and Discipline

Our Adult Program provides a well-rounded understanding of modern Taekwondo including basic techniques and self-defense, while increasing your strength, flexibility, coordination and cardiovascular fitness. Whether your goal is to earn your black belt or simply to get into shape, you will find our program fun and challenging, and the benefits of training rewarding!

Fitness and Weight Loss: Taekwondo training incorporates extensive stretching and constant aerobic exertion. The results are increased aerobic capacity, strength and awareness of one’s body. You will burn calories, build muscle, and in general, get your metabolism kicked into high gear.

Self Defense: Taekwondo is recognized as the martial art with the most highly developed arsental of kicking techniques. When combined with powerful strikes, blocks, throws and joint-locks, Taekwondo becomes a complete system of unarmed combat for self-defense.

Self-Confidence and Positive Outlook: Taekwondo training instills a sense of discipline, control over one’s mind and body and ultimately, self-confidence. You’ll be encouraged to take on challenges and to push yourself past your own pre-conceived limits and reach new heights of self-confidence that will carry over to all aspects of your life.

Muay Thai or Thai Boxing is a stand-up striking system that has proven to be the most effective standup fighting system amongst UFC and other Mixed Martial Arts competitions. Thai training methods develop devastating power, speed and superb cardiovascular endurance as well as fighting spirit. Muay Thai, also known as the Art of Eight Limbs, utilizes eight points of contact, the fists, elbows, knees, and shins.

Muay Thai training is very practical as beginners start off with Thai warm up exercises and stretches, specific conditioning, and beginner level pad work, all of which minimize the risk of injury. Many of the movements in Thai boxing focus on utilizing the core of the body, meaning the abdominal and stabilizer muscles located in the midsection of the body. As a practitioner develops basic understanding of the techniques as well as sound conditioning, he or she will start learning longer combinations and aggressive defenses. At the intermediate levels and higher, Thai Training methods focus on live training drills as well as sparring.

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Sparring is an integral part of Taekwondo, and we cultivate students’ sparring abilities in this class. Classes consist of guided drills where students are taught important techniques for sparring such as steps, blocking, evasive maneuvers, and effective attack and defense sequences, and freestyle sparring, where students are paired up with several partners and given time to spar under the supervision and guidance of the class instructors. Students are encouraged to both use the techniques taught at the beginning of the class, and improvise to their advantage. By sparring multiple partners during the course of the class, students experience and prepare for competition fighting.

We believe firmly that excellence in competitive Taekwondo is just a step toward the greater quest of personal achievement and success in all aspects of life. Our competition team members set an example, applying the principles of martial arts toward achievement outside the Taekwondo school. We encourage the development of our elite athletes as more than just Taekwondo students who excel in the sport, but as complete human beings who embody the ideals of Taekwondo.

Our competition team competes successfully at the local, State and National level.

Team Oath:
I will conduct myself in a positive manner
I will believe in myself and my abilities
I will train with passion and intensity, every second, every minute, every hour
I will conduct myself in an honorable manner whether in victory or defeat

Champions never make excuses, we find a way

Rae's Academy of Taekwondo's Leadership Team supports the Taekwondo Studio and Community. Our team members assist in Taekwondo classes, mentor younger students and serve Palm Beach County by participating in community events.

Taekwondo Mentors

A matter of trust. Mentoring is a structured and trusting relationship that brings young people together with caring individuals who offer guidance, support and encouragement aimed at developing the competence and character of the mentee. Mentors are good listeners, people who care, people who want to help young people bring out strengths that are already there.

At Rae's Academy of Taekwondo we believe that all young people have the potential to succeed in life and contribute to society. Our mentors, along with parents, provide young people with support, counsel, friendship, reinforcement and constructive example.

Xtreme Martial Arts or XMA, is a mixed sport of acrobatics, gymnastics and martial arts including weapons and board-breaking. It combines techniques, methods of movements and philosophies from all styles of martial arts.

This program develops students’ ability to perform highly skilled movements as well as perfect their basics. XMA is not only for elite level athletes, beginners are welcome!