Mission Statement
To produce students with a good understanding of Taekwon-Do, who are healthy, honest citizens, with a kind human spirit, who can face their fears and can defend themselves with proficiency and control.

Eastern New Mexico Taekwon-Do Classes
Eastern New Mexico Taekwon-Do offers classes for the serious competitor, the student interested in self-defense, or those desiring good physical exercise and fitness. Taekwon-Do programs are designed for the beginning student to the advanced black belt. It takes approximately five years for a mature student to achieve the rank of I Dan black belt. The Taekwon-Do taught in this studio is a strict physical discipline and not based on Eastern religious teachings. This school practices traditional martial arts etiquette to develop integrity, honesty, self-control, and respect for others.

Classes are offered for children, juniors and adults. Children start their training at around the age of 6 years. Junior classes are for students 9 to 15 years of age. Adult classes are for ages 16 to 90 years of age. A student is only limited by their willingness to train.

Programs can be designed for the student with special needs. Please, consult your doctor before applying to train if you have special health considerations.

In 2002 ENMTKD advanced its 24th student to black belt with four more students eligible within one year (see black belt bios).

Class Requirements
Training Manual
Students of Eastern New Mexico Taekwon-Do can purchase a training manual for their level of training. The "Colored Belt Handbook" contains all testing requirements for each of the colored belt levels up to 1st degree black belt. This handbook may be purchased in the lobby of the studio at a cost of $10. Black belts that are I Dan and above use a "Black Belt Handbook" which may be purchased at the front counter at a cost of $10. This handbook contains the testing requirements for II Dan to VII Dan black belts.

Uniforms
Students just starting their Taekwon-Do practice are not required to buy uniforms. Loose fitting clothing such as sweats are recommended for the first few months of training. Uniforms may be purchased at the front counter. Eastern New Mexico Taekwon-Do stocks a full line of uniforms and equipment for students and instructors alike.

Attendance
Students are required to attend a specified number of workouts per belt rank to be eligible to test; students testing to yellow stripe, yellow belt or green stripe the requirement is 22 workouts; students testing to green belt, blue stripe, or blue belt the requirement is 26 workouts; students testing to red stripe or red belt the requirement is 28 workouts; students testing to black stripe are required to attend 30 workouts to be eligible to test.

Fulfilling this requirement does not mean the student has permission to test. This means they have met one of the requirements for their belt rank.

Class Fees
Students of Eastern New Mexico Taekwon-Do have the opportunity to workout at one of the most modern schools in the United States at a fee of half its competitors. The monthly fee is $20 per individual with family rates of $25 for two family members or $30 for three or more family members. Compare these rates with schools in Roswell, Lubbock, or Albuquerque at between $40 per month and $65 per month.

Test Fees
Tests are held at the end of each semester. If the student has fulfilled all the test requirements, they are given permission to test. There is a test fee for each belt test. The test fee includes: belt, certificate, breaking material, and professional fees for the test board. The test fees are:

White Belt – Yellow Stripe $15
Yellow Stripe – Yellow Belt $15
Yellow Belt – Green Stripe $20
Green Stripe – Green Belt $20
Green Belt – Blue Stripe $25
Blue Stripe – Blue Belt $25
Blue Belt – Red Stripe $30
Red Stripe – Red Belt $30
Red Belt – Black Stripe $35

Black Belt test fees vary according to the certification level requested. National certification through the Yom Chi Taekwon-Do Association is $100. If International certification is desired from the International Taekwon-Do Federation, additional fees are required.

Special Programs
Stars for Grades
Eastern New Mexico Taekwon-Do offers several special incentive programs for its students. One of which is the "Stars for Grades" program. At the end of each semester school age students bring in their report cards. If a student has maintained an "A" or "B" average for the semester they will receive a gold start to wear on their uniform sleeve. If the student improves his or her grades, they will receive a white star.

Future Black Belt Club
Eastern New Mexico Taekwon-Do has a program called "Future Black Belt Club." This special program is offered to students at the rank of 3rd Gup or blue belt with red stripe. Students at this level are offered a contract with the school. If they sign this contract they will receive a black belt embroidered with their name which will be displayed at the school until presented to them after their examination. They will also receive their YCTA yearly membership free of charge. For this the student promises to train hard, obey their parents, and study hard at school. If the contract is broken, the student will be removed from the club; eliminating their eligibility for special workouts, special recognition, and free YCTA memberships

Demonstration Team
Several times per year Eastern New Mexico Taekwon-Do is ask to host a demonstration at the public schools, civic organizations, and churches of our community. Students are asked to volunteer for these events. Students helping in the demonstration will receive attendance credits and special recognition for volunteering.

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