Keep your children alert and fit! The studio is temporarily closed, but we are bringing the training to the comfort of your own home!Online martial arts lessons for children. Every Saturday morning! 1 Hour of cardio workout, strength training and coordination exercises. Get a complete workout for your mind and body!For a free trial lesson, contact Coach Michael Goh, a 3rd degree black belt holder, Instructor of Taekwondo Malaysia (WTF), ISN Certified Sports Coach & Licenced university educator.
Keep your children alert and fit! The studio is temporarily closed, but we are bringing the training to the comfort of your own home!
Online martial arts lessons for children. Every Saturday morning! 1 Hour of cardio workout, strength training and coordination exercises. Get a complete workout for your mind and body!
For a free trial lesson, contact Coach Michael Goh, a 3rd degree black belt holder, Instructor of Taekwondo Malaysia (WTF), ISN Certified Sports Coach & Licenced university educator.
Book your FREE Trial class today. Contact Coach Michael Goh.
It’s true that hand washing with soap is the most effective way to clean your hands of the germs (including the Covid-19 virus). However there are many places where the sink is not quite available at the doorstep. So a bottle of hand sanitizer that easily dispenses the right amount of effective solution to kill 99.99% of the germs is indispensable.
Now available in handy 500ml bottles. The solution is the recommended formula by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
We have currently limited stock for this item, and only available locally in Klang Valley. For orders, kindly contact coach Michael Goh.
Price: RM23 per bottle. *Not including delivery fees.
stayhome #staysafe does not mean that you can’t workout and learn some martial arts skills! On the contrary, we at Activkix would like to offer you a very special way to stay fit and strong! Learn skills that can be used for self defence, increase focus and get away from the boredom!
At this difficult time, we are offering online lessons for a greatly reduced fee. Adults: RM50 per month (reduced from RM150 per month)
Children: RM40 per month (reduced from RM120 per month)
*Terms and conditions Annual registration Fee of RM20
One of the key challenges in any sport or physical endeavour is getting used to new movements or body positions. It goes beyond the physical. The mind is trying to comprehend many things at once. The brain is making new synapse connections, and storing new information. The body is using muscles that you never knew existed, and so on.
Therefore it may seem like a very confusing time. However, don’t give up!
It takes some time to learn anything new, so give yourself some space to make some mistakes.
In the World Taekwondo Belt system, there are these belt colours that denote the rank of students. The sequence is: White > Yellow > Green > Blue > Red > Black. Some Taekwondo schools may have a slightly different colour system, but every school would use the Gup, Poom and Dan system. The first Rank for a beginner would be 9th Gup (White Belt). The following ranks after that would be 8th Gup, 7th Gup, 6th Gup, 5th Gup, 4th Gup, 3rd Gup, 2nd Gup, and 1st Gup. So some schools would use the White, Yellow 1, Yellow 2, Green 1, Green 2, Blue 1, Blue 2, Red 1, Red 2, and Black.
In the World Taekwondo system, young students below the age of 16, who have reached the level of 1st Gup (Red 2) will be allowed to sit for their black belt examination. However, upon passing this exam, they will be granted a Poom rank. This rank is called a junior black belt. In many WT schools, it is indicated by a Red and Black split coloured belt and some may even wear the V-neck Dobok with the red and black split coloured lapel. Upon turning 16, the Poom rank holder can then test for the Dan rank equivalent.
The Dan (Black belt) ranks are for those aged 16 years and above. They begin with 1st Dan, 2nd Dan, 3rd Dan and so on, and reaching 9th Dan. There is the honorary 10th Dan reserved for some.
The Meanings of the Belt Colours are as Follows:
White
Symbolizes innocence. A blank canvas.
Yellow
The colour of the rising sun. Symbolizes the beginning of the journey.
Green
Just as green shoots that emerge from the soil, the practitioner is beginning to grow.
Blue
Just as a plant strives to reach higher to the blue sky, the practitioner here is also aiming for the skies.
Red
The colour of blood and danger. The practitioner now needs to learn control as their skills become dangerous, not only to others, but to themselves.
Black
Now that the basic skills have been attained, it is a new beginning. Black is a colour that can no longer be any darker, hence it shows that knowledge is never ending. Unlike the common perception, attaining the black belt does not mean that the practitioner has learnt it all. It is quite the opposite.
Black Belt Ranks
Some practitioners display their ranks by the number of stripes on their black belt. Some do not, out of humility. This does not mean that those who display their rank are pompous, but it may be a tradition that is followed in their martial art school.
There are also those who wear a really worn out black belt that is almost white. Perhaps they have trained so much that their belts have worn out to that extent. Beware of their skills!
Duration of Training Between Rank Upgrading Examinations
There is no standard duration for coloured belts. However, a minimum proficiency should be attained before attempting the upgrading examination. Some schools may impose a minimum attendance, whilst some may have upgrading exams scheduled every 3 months.
Black belt gradings are a different matter. There is a minimum period between upgrading set by Taekwondo Malaysia. (the current system may be different from this article).
For example, the minimum training period between 1st Dan to 2nd Dan is 1 year, from 2nd Dan to 3rd Dan is 2 years and so on. However, many may have trained much longer than the minimum. At the end of the day, it is not about chasing the rank. Enjoy the journey as it is a lifetime of learning.
This Saturday, we will be holding a trial class for Martial Arts (Taekwondo) for all ages. The trial class will introduce students to the basics of biomechanics involved in striking techniques, and important values associated with the practice of martial arts.
The details are as follows:
Date: Saturday, 28th September 2019
Time: 10am – 11am
Venue: Activkix Martial Arts studio 15-3, Jalan Sri Hartamas 7, Taman Sri Hartamas Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
All age groups.
For your trial class, please take note of the following:
Wear comfortable exercise clothing
Bring sufficient water to drink
Come earlier to get ready
We train barefooted in the dojang
The studio is a non-smoking gym
Parents can wait for children or join in. The waiting area is outside the dojang. We have magazines and books to read. But no WIFI.
It’s the second day of repair works, and it’s all nearly done. One more day to touch up the flooring damaged by rain water, and reattach the handle bars to the wall. Next we will also hook up the punching bag in the studio. It’s all looking great! More updates to come.
A photo taken just before the repair works. Here we put out some old yoga mats to dry. However, the yoga mats were then disposed off due to their age. Can’t wait to make this my playground too!
The repair works are underway. Soon the training studio will be ready for action! Stay tuned for updates. Meanwhile do go to our facebook page and like it to receive the latest news and updates as well as engage with the community.
