KTigers, Taekwondo Academy that Combines Martial Arts with K-Pop Music

Kapanlagi.com - Taekwondo is one of the martial arts branches originating from South Korea. Taekwondo emphasizes kicking techniques more than other martial arts such as karate and kung fu.

Therefore, taekwondo is considered suitable for many people who may lack strength in their upper body. The results of taekwondo are also said to be similar to aerobics, work out, and make those who practice it have good physical condition.

For K-Pop lovers, you may be familiar with Ktigers. They are a group that combines taekwondo with performances such as K-Pop dance and acrobatics. KTigers itself is a taekwondo academy that has a mission to spread this sport to the outside world as one of South Korea's cultural heritage.

1. A Little About KTigers

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KTigers was formed by Ahn Hak Sun, a taekwondo grandmaster, in 1990. For three decades, KTigers has been called a pioneer in providing taekwondo content that represents Korea from a cultural perspective.

KTigers is divided into two teams. The first is the Kukkiwon team, which is connected to the Korean Taekwondo Association and the World Taekwondo Association and focuses more on the traditional principles of this sport.

Meanwhile, the second team is the KTigers team, which is more focused on taekwondo fusion, or the modern version of taekwondo by combining it with other martial arts, K-Pop music, acrobatics, and others. The KTiger team is also called an active performing group on social media, especially YouTube.

2. Levels at KTigers

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Learning taekwondo at KTigers can start at any age, the youngest being three years old. Taekwondo lessons start from basic, essential, level 1 to level 8.

KTigers Taekwondo is directly accredited by Kukkiwon from the World Taekwondo Headquarters in South Korea. Belt assessments from level 1 to level 8 will be evaluated internally by KTigers instructors who will comply with Kukkiwon standards. All students who register must start from the Basic Course, followed by the Advanced Course before continuing to learn Poomsae, which is a pattern of defensive and attacking movements.

All classes are conducted based on the standard criteria required for each level.

3. Programs at KTigers

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There are three special programs at KTigers: Taekwondo Dance, Extreme Taekwondo, and Demonstration.

Taekwondo Dance is KTigers' flagship program. Students are taught basic movements and K-Pop dance by applying the initial steps of poomsae. If you want to join Taekwondo Dance, students must have reached at least level 1.

Extreme Taekwondo is an advanced stage after Taekwondo Dance and is an option for students who want to focus on learning deep movements such as intensive acrobatic postures. Extreme Taekwondo is one of the requirements for a student to become a member of the KTigers Performance Team. To enter Extreme Taekwondo, students must have reached at least level 4 in Taekwondo Dance.

Demonstration is an advanced stage after Taekwondo Dance and is an option for students who want to focus on learning various types of balchagi (kicks) and basic skills. This is one of the requirements for a student to become a member of the KTigers Performance Team.

4. KTigers Singapore

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KTigers already has branches outside of Korea, one of which is in Singapore. KTigers Academy overseas will conduct internal assessments for students based on Korean standards, similar to Kukkiwon. For students who will take black belt assessments, KTigers Academy collaborates with KTigers HQ in South Korea to provide a place to receive authentic assessments at the Kukkiwon Headquarters in Korea.

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