CAPITAL CITY TAEKWON DO

A part of the youth ministry of First United Methodist Church.

Anyone interested in learning more about the program is invited to call the club instructors at (573)634-5944 or email blotevogel@embarqmail.com.

Tenets of Taekwon-Do:
Courtesy
Integrity
Perseverance
Self-Control
Indomitable Spirit

Student Oath

I will observe the tenets of Taekwon-Do.
I will respect my seniors and elders.
I will never misuse Taekwon-Do.
I will be a champion of freedom and justice.
I will build a more peaceful world.

Instructors
The classes are taught by Matt & Gwen Blotevogel, both fifth-degree black belts certified as Class B instructors by the United States Taekwon-Do Federation. The instructors can be contacted at (573)634-5944 or blotevogel@embarqmail.com.

Meeting Times
Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:30 to 8:30.
Childcare is available.

Location
Classes are held in the Christian Life Center, First United Methodist Church, 201 Monroe, Jefferson City, MO.
(573)635-6886

Fees
Individual $20/month
Family $30/month
Uniforms are $30 and must be purchased prior to the student's first testing.

Tests
Tests for new rank will be held every three to four months. Students must pass a preliminary screening by the instructors before they will be allowed to test. Not all students will advance at every testing. Students must be present for at least three months of regular attendance (defined as 5 times per month) before they will be allowed to advance.

Testing fees are the same as a student's monthly dues. Occasionally, tests will be conducted by a guest instructor from another club.

Class Cancellations
Capital City Taekwon-Do will not meet on days when the Jefferson City schools close due to inclement weather.

History
The Capital City TaekwonDo club opened as a part of the First United Methodist Church Youth program in March of 1997 and continues to meet at 6:30 every Tuesday and Thursday evening in the Christian Life Center. The program serves families and youth from the church and the community, teaching the art of Korean TaekwonDo, and the principles of courtesy, self-control, and perseverance.

Over the years, Capital City TaekwonDo has trained over a hundred students. Twelve of them have tested for the rank of black belt, and the club has two black belt candidates due to test this year. Among those earning their black belts are three church members from the same family, a one-time church staff member, and a young lady who has since entered the ministry.

The club currently has approximately twenty-five active students ranging in age from seven to sixty. This activity provides a wonderful opportunity for families, couples, or a parent and child to enjoy an active, educational activity together. On a typical night in class, students practice one or more of the five parts of TaekwonDo physical training: sparring, self-defense, fundamental movements, patterns, and conditioning.