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MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAMS

Start with your student’s age. Every program combines Taekwondo practice with focus, confidence, and clear milestones.

Taekwondo in Gettysburg · Beginner-friendly · Free intro class

Ages 4-6

Tiny Tigers

Play-based Taekwondo helps young students practice listening, balance, and coordination. Short activities and small milestones give them room to try, learn, and feel proud.

Play-based movement that builds coordination
Early listening, focus, and attention skills
Balance and motor development foundations
Positive social interactions and peer bonding
First taste of earned achievement and self-belief
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Ages 7-12

Junior Warriors

This is where kids discover who they really are. Our 8-week progression cycle blends physical training with personal development — building resilience through our 4-stripe system, where every stripe represents a real-world skill mastered. We 'bank wins' so your child builds the kind of self-belief that navigates everything from schoolyard challenges to big life moments.

4-stripe belt system tracking attendance, character, and skill mastery
Resilience built through progressive 8-week challenge cycles
Peer leadership and mentorship opportunities
Focus and emotional regulation that transfers to school
Life skills tested alongside technique at every belt level
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Junior Warriors — kids martial arts training at NEXTStep Gettysburg PA

Ages 13+

Teen & Adult

Challenge yourself with authentic Taekwondo and martial arts training that transforms both body and mind. Our teen and adult Taekwondo classes deliver a complete mind-body workout — functional strength, sharp reflexes, and the kind of mental clarity that makes everything else in life easier.

Complete physical conditioning and fitness
Traditional techniques with real-world application
Mental focus, stress relief, and emotional control
Practical self-protection skills and awareness
Supportive community of driven individuals
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Legacy Program — Taekwondo and martial arts program at NEXTStep Gettysburg PA
Advanced Students

Legacy Program

Advanced sparring, weapons, creative forms, and competition preparation for students passionate about mastery.

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Taekwondo Program — Taekwondo and martial arts program at NEXTStep Gettysburg PA
All Ages

Taekwondo Program

Structured curriculum building focus, discipline, and physical fundamentals through traditional training methods.

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Kid Confident Communication — Taekwondo and martial arts program at NEXTStep Gettysburg PA
Youth Program

Kid Confident Communication

Public speaking, assertiveness, and performance confidence through martial arts activities.

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Life Skills Training — Taekwondo and martial arts program at NEXTStep Gettysburg PA
Integrated Curriculum

Life Skills Training

Six rotating themes — Honesty, Discipline, Belief, Communication, Respect, Self-Esteem — woven into every class.

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Birthday Parties — Taekwondo and martial arts program at NEXTStep Gettysburg PA
Free for Members

Birthday Parties

FREE for all members! Instructor-led parties with board breaking, obstacle courses, and team challenges. We handle everything — you enjoy the party.

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Homeschool Interest — Taekwondo and martial arts program at NEXTStep Gettysburg PA
Not currently scheduled

Homeschool Interest

We have offered homeschool classes before and may offer them again as demand grows. Tell us what your family is looking for.

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After-School Classes — Taekwondo and martial arts program at NEXTStep Gettysburg PA
Mon–Thu Afternoons

After-School Classes

After-school Taekwondo enrichment that burns off energy and rebuilds focus. A drop-off activity — not daycare — your kid looks forward to.

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Preschool (Tiny Tigers) — Taekwondo and martial arts program at NEXTStep Gettysburg PA
Ages 4–6

Preschool (Tiny Tigers)

Play-based Taekwondo for ages 4–6 — short, joyful classes that build coordination, listening, and the first sparks of confidence.

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How belts, stripes, and leadership training work
THE JOURNEY

Two Entry Points. One Transformation.

Every student enters based on age. Where they go from there is up to them.

Tiny Tigers

Ages 4–6

Monthly testing cycle. Play-based curriculum designed for the youngest martial artists.

4 Tapes Per Belt:

White — Attendance
Blue — Challenge
Red — Skills
Black — Forms

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Taekwondo

Ages 7+

8-week training cycle. Stripe-based progression with tier upgrades as students grow.

4 Tapes Per Belt:

White — Attendance
Blue — Habits
Red — Skills
Black — Forms

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Within Taekwondo: The Tier System

Tier 1

Taekwondo

30-minute classes

Core curriculum

Stripe system

2x/week minimum

“The foundation”

Tier 2

Leadership

45-minute classes

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Board breaking

Extended sparring

“The taste test”

Tier 3

Legacy

Advanced training

Weapons & demo team

Competition prep

Instructor pathway

“The deep end”

Students are invited to Leadership and Legacy based on commitment and character — not just skill level.

The Milestone Journey

Every student follows a clear 8-week training cycle — think of it like a school grading period. Clear expectations, measurable progress, predictable success.

Weeks 1 & 5

Buddy Week

Bring a friend or family member. Relaxed, fun, gamified classes. The best week to try us out.

Weeks 3 & 6

Stripe Tests

Earn your Red and Blue stripes. Each one tracks a different kind of growth — skills, habits, and effort beyond the mat.

Weeks 4 & 7

Leadership & Legacy

Every class extends to 45 minutes. Taekwondo students get a taste of the next tier. Leadership students train with Legacy.

Week 7

Standards Check

Testing eligibility confirmed. Clear benchmarks. No surprises.

Weeks 8–9

Belt Test

The culmination. Board breaking, forms, and the moment your child holds up their new belt.

Every cycle focuses on one life skill — practiced on and off the mat.

HonestyRespectAccountabilityBeliefCommunicationSelf-Esteem

“It's not what I know — it's what I do.”

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