Ho-Am Black Belts devote the majority of their time pursuing excellence in the preeminent
martial art of TaeKwonDo as defined by ITA’s strict published curriculum of the
Ho-Am style of TaeKwonDo. In recognition of the value of different activities closely
associated with traditional TaeKwonDo, the ITA has implemented a way for all active
ITA Blue through Black Belts to broaden and strengthen their martial arts knowledge
base.To this end, students are encouraged to select at least one Other Art in which
to maintain proficiency.
Tiger-Rock Festivals provide opportunities to enhance these other arts for personal enrichment.
Korean Sword
The sword can be found in nearly every culture in the world. It has been used
for combat, art, ceremony, and sport. It represents accomplishment, pride,
and integrity. Native Korean Sword honors traditional Korean sword heritage.
The ITA Native Korean Sword program continues with the authentic traditions and
teachings of Korean swording. Through practice of the sword, students continue
to gain insight into this art and their martial spirit. This is an authentic
program designed to educate students in the heritage and proper artistic use of
the sword.
The Sword program is open to all active Ho-Am Yellow Belts and above (no age limit).
Rank is not earned, and curriculum is limited to enrichment participation.
Ground Escape
The Ground Escape curriculum was developed using primarily the kicking and striking
skills that our TaeKwonDo students have already developed.
We have borrowed some of the simplest and best neutralizing and escape techniques
from the great grappling arts to assist the student in developing skills to help
him or her possibly escape from an opponent and regain his or her footing for a
complete escape.
The Ground Escape program is open to all active Ho-Am White Belts and above (no
age limit). Rank is not earned, and curriculum is limited to enrichment
participation.
Xtreme
Xtreme is an exciting blend of martial arts techniques combined with rolls and
tumbling moves, created personally and set to music as a freestyle form by the
student.
The Xtreme program is split into two levels:
- Level One Xtreme
training is open to all active Ho-Am Blue Belts and above (45 years old
and younger) during classroom training only.
- Level Two Xtreme training and competition is open to active Ho-Am Black Belts only
(45 years old and younger) during classroom training and local and international
championships.
Rank is not earned, and curriculum is limited to enrichment participation.
Tactical Short Stick
The ITA recognizes and honors the diverse history and cultural contributions surrounding
the tactical short stick. Throughout history one can find variations of this defensive
tool ranging from Africa, Ireland, Asia, and eventually the United States. The ITA
Tactical Short Stick program utilizes some of the most practical applications of
this tool, such as providing the student options when immediate flight from an assaulter
is not possible and/or TaeKwonDo skills are insufficient. However, knowledge and
historical perspective of where the short stick has come from provides the student
a greater understanding as an artist.
The Tactical Short Stick program is open to all active Ho-Am Yellow Belts and above
(no age limit). Rank is not earned, and curriculum is limited to enrichment participation.