In most self-defense systems you should be fairly confident that you can defend yourself reasonably well after six months. To reach Black Belt, or expert level, takes most students three to four years. However, the same variables still play a part in the success of the individual student. At Kicking Tigers Taekwondo you set the pace you want to maintain. The more time spent in practice, in conjunction with 2 or 3 classes per week, will allow you to progress more rapidly than those who only practice in class.
Most instructors recommend three classes per week, plus some practice in between classes.
You should pace yourself for your own fitness level and increase the training time as you become more physically fit. All of our classes are supervised by experienced martial arts instructors. The instructional methods employed are designed to limit the contact between students and the latest safety equipment is required before the students are allowed to participate even in the light contact training. Therefore, the chances of injury are extremely low. In fact, the martial arts has one of the lowest injury rates of any sport.