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The Instructor

An obvious selling method in taekwondo is for an instructor to list all of his accomplishments. A taekwondo instructor's credentials are, obviously, an essential element in making your decision about where you will train. Accomplishments, however, do not necessarily mean that a particular taekwondo instructor is a dedicated teacher or the right instructor for you. Just because an instructor tells you that he is a "World Champion," "Ninth-Degree Black Belt," "Supreme Grand Master," or "Olympic Coach," don't assume that he is a competent instructor. When seeking out a school of taekwondo, you must weigh the instructor's accomplishments against his teaching ability.

It is essential to keep in mind that many taekwondo instructors have relocated from South Korea. Taekwondo training in South Korea is vastly different from what one commonly experiences in the West. It is much more intense. For example, the average Western student would not appreciate being struck with a bamboo shaft when he performs a technique incorrectly. This, however, is a very common occurrence in the schools of taekwondo in South Korea. Some teachers bring this training method with them, so you must find a school where the instructor meets your specific training needs. The only way to do this is to observe the class.