Taekwondo

Mar 12, 2025 - May 28, 2025

4 yrs +, Mixed

SportsYouth Programs

Activity locationVillage Hall, 350 Victory Dr. - Lower Level, Rooms 1 & 2

Description

Taekwondo is a Korean style method of unarmed self defense and sport. The word Tea means leg (foot) Kwon means hand (or fist) and Do stands for the way of mental discipline to repel aggression. It is also an Olympic sport. Taekwondo does not mean fighting, but it symbolizes the cultivation of a well-rounded character in it's practitioners, through self-respect, indomitable spirit of discipline, coordination and control. Program is led by World champion, Master Ben Effiok.

Uniform is required at an additional fee og $65 due first day of class to instructor (one-time fee. Fee subject to change). Belt testing will take place twice per year. Cost is $50 to test.

Instructor

Benedict Effiok

More Information

SupervisorKellen Thornton

Number of sessions12

Closed

Notes

Refunds - For refundable programs, refund requests made prior to the start date of a program will be given less a 5% refund fee. Refunds for trips may vary due to non-refundable tickets or fees. Refund requests made prior to the trip registration deadline will be given less a 5% refund fee. Cancellations made by the Department of Recreation, Parks & Community Health are not subject to the 5% refund fee. Online registration fees are non-refundable. Refunds may be processed as a household credit or a check through the Village of Park Forest Finance Department. Please allow 10 business days for refund by check.