Know Your Limits and Defy Them
The Taekwondo program at the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA provides instruction in kicks, blocks and punches for self-defense. We focus on teaching the Taekwondo tenants of courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and Indomitable spirit while building strength and balance in a positive, can do environment. We frequently address how and when to apply Taekwondo in the real world. We instruct students not just how to kick and punch but when to kick and punch). We love to see the confidence our students gain from our Martial Arts Program.
Note: Natural progression occurs with approximately three hours of practice a week. Participants are encouraged to attend more than one session weekly.
Fall Season I: September 3 – October 14
Location(s): Region-wide
Ages: 6+
Member Priority Registration Begins: July 1
Non-Member Registration Begins: July 8
Registration Ends: July 25
Late Registration Begins: July 26 and ends July 31 ($10 late fee applies)
Season Begins: September 4
Cost: $29 for members (uniform fee), $89 for non-members (become a member and save!)
Additional $36 Gi (uniform) and $25 weapon (Bo-staff)
Fall II Season: October 28 – December 12
Location(s): Region-wide
Ages: 6+
Member Priority Registration Begins: September 1
Non-Member Registration Begins: September 8
Late Registration Begins: September 26 and ends September 30 ($10 late fee applies)
Season Begins: October 29
Cost: $29 for members (uniform fee), $89 for non-members (become a member and save!)
Additional $36 Gi (uniform) and $25 weapon (Bo staff)
Martial Arts Classes:
Central YMCA – Mondays
• 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. classes: Sparring (Orange belt and above) & Beginners (For Adults)
• 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. class: Weapons (Bo staff – orange belt and above)
Cooper Street YMCA – Wednesdays
• 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. class: Beginners (Below orange belt)
• 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. class: Beginners (Below orange belt)
• 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. class: Intermediate (Orange belt and above)
North YMCA – Thursdays
• 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. class: Beginners (Below orange belt)
• 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. class: Intermediate (Orange belt and above)
Tournament Opportunities:
Available to those who qualify
5th Annual Lonestar Shootout
September 21 – Fort Worth, TX
Texas Black Belt Classic
November 2 – Arlington, TX
Contact
For more information on Youth Sports, please contact:
Anna Wiskirchen, Sports Director
Chris Lee, Sports Director
Bianca Mendoza, Sports Program Assistant
Registration & Sports Information Line: (817) 989-9639
About our Instructors
Master Williamson Elliot (Master WE), sixth-degree black belt, has been training and teaching Taekwondo for over 30 years (10 years at Texas Black Belt Academy) with students of all ages. While she excels with kids (mother of three), she enjoys students of all ages. Master WE is a mental health counselor by profession.
Ms. Bryant, first-degree black belt, has been training and teaching for 13 years (6 years at Texas Black Belt Academy), and is a coach/PE teacher (basketball, volleyball, track, and soccer) for the 5th-8th grades in Dallas. She has also competed in boxing and full contact fighting.