No surprises. Here's exactly what happens at your first Tae Kwon-Do class. From walking in to walking out.
Arrive a few minutes early
Come 10 minutes before class starts. Your instructor will introduce themselves and give you a quick walkthrough of the venue. You'll leave your shoes near the door. Bare feet on the training floor is tradition.
Tip: wear tracksuit pants and a t-shirt. No need for a uniform at a trial.
Warm-up with the group
Classes start with a structured warm-up: light stretching, strengthening and movement drills. This eases everyone in and signals the start of training time. Kids love this part because it feels like games.
Don't worry if you can't do everything perfectly. Nobody expects you to.
Learn your first techniques
Your instructor will teach you a handful of foundational techniques: a basic stance, a block, and a strike. You'll drill these in a controlled way. There's no contact with other students in your first class.
It's normal to feel awkward at first. Every black belt felt exactly the same.
Cool-down and reflection
Classes end with a cool-down, a formal bow, and a short debrief. You'll hear what the class worked on and what to focus on next time. Students leave knowing what they achieved. That matters.
Children often leave buzzing. Adults sometimes leave surprised at how much they enjoyed it.
Chat with the instructor
After class you'll have a few minutes to ask questions. Your instructor will talk through programs, schedules and next steps. There's no pressure. This is just information to help you decide if it's right for you.
Bring any questions you have. There are no silly questions in a first class conversation.
- Nervous, unsure what to expect
- Wondering if you're fit enough
- Not sure if your child will enjoy it
- Thinking you're too old / too shy to start
- Unsure about the cost and commitment
- You know exactly what's involved. No mysteries
- You've had a taste of real technique training
- Your child (usually) wants to come back immediately
- You've met the instructor and asked your questions
- You can make an informed decision
First sessions, you stay
You're welcome to watch for the first one or two classes. Most children settle quickly once they're comfortable with the instructor and the routine.
Your questions get answered
After class your instructor will walk you through the programs, schedules and next steps. Bring any questions you have.
Bring water
A water bottle is all you need. We have a water refill station at Mitchell HQ.
Instant confirmation
You'll get a confirmation SMS with the venue address, parking and class time.
Train at
Canberra.
- ✓ Free trial class at Canberra
- ✓ Your first class is the actual class
- ✓ Instant confirmation