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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was an instructor (4th degree black belt in TKD, 3rd in Karate) at a very traditional school.  After school programs just cannot offer the same type of program that a martial arts school can.  He should not be a white belt for a year.  At lower belt levels it's less about skill and more about commitment.  I've never held a white belt back assuming he had been in class consistently for several months.  I have held plenty of red belts back when they didn't know the material or weren't showing the dedication and respect required by our school.  The expectation levels increase with rank.

You are right to look for a traditional school.  You will be amazed by the difference![/quote]

I have posted before about our TKD experience and this seems to be true.  I see a huge difference with how they treat my young child just starting out and how they treat my older child who is a red belt.  The expectations are completely different.  Both children would have become discouraged and likely quit if they were a white belt for a year.  It is different when they are more advanced.  My older child has been a red belt for about a year and is more motivated than ever to continue.

I am also concerned that you said they do not split the group up by belt color for instruction.  This should be a warning sign.  I am glad you are looking into other places.  We are in NOVA or I would recommend ours.  Good luck.[/quote]

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