Tae Kwon Do is for Everyone!

What’s your favorite part of Taekwondo?

“Kicking the bags and jumpside kicks”

“Performing on Team STORM”

“It’s fun!”

At PROVIDENT CHARTER SCHOOLS, we understand that there are many ways to reach 1st-8th grade students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Our unique classroom structure and individualized instruction are just the beginning. PCS also offers school-day instruction in Tae Kwon Do – a martial art form that has been around for over 2,000 years. So how can breaking a board benefit your child? The answers may surprise you!

Science-based Benefits

There are so many benefits to learning a martial art form like Tae Kwon Do – especially for elementary and middle school aged children. From social-skills’ boosting aspects of increased confidence, individual achievement, positive feedback, to just being a fun way to connect with peers outside of a traditional classroom setting. Tae Kwon Do helps build brain skills too! Students learn to recognize and perform patterns and sequences, work on large and fine motor skills, and practice self control in their bodies while focusing their minds. All skills that translate into language learning!  

Something for Every Body

At PCS, we recognize that every student is unique, and not every child has a natural interest in athletics. But Tae Kwon Do engages all learners – regardless of ability. Master Huang teaches during the day at PCS. Students progress at their own pace through levels named after our school values of Perseverance, Compassion and Self Control – helping them connect more closely to our school. For students who are anxious about trying out for team sports or who struggle with the aspect of losing during team sports, Tae Kwon Do removes those barriers while still offering healthy physical activity. And did we mention that everyone gets to break a board by the end of their first year? Each student also has the opportunity to test for a new belt after the end of each trimester, and in 2024 we’ll be awarding our first black belts! 

Come Check It Out!

Interested in learning more about Tae Kwon Do at PCS? Come visit a student demonstration and see how your child can enjoy this unique opportunity. We offer a free community demonstration at PCS CENTRAL each year, and perform at the Pittsburgh Zoo as part of the PITTSBURGH ASIAN LANTERN FESTIVAL. In addition, motivated students can join our “Team Storm”, which hosts two competitions each year and performs at Duquesne University basketball halftime shows!

At PCS, there are so many approaches to unlocking a child’s potential – including Tae Kwon Do! Are you ready to start your child on the path to a bright future?

CONTACT US and take a tour today! 

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About Provident Charter Schools

Provident Charter Schools are brick and mortar charter schools with two campuses serving elementary and middle school students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Our innovative classroom models and effective teaching techniques inspire all learners. Students are supported by a close-knit community of caring teachers, staff and engaged families from 8 counties and 50+ school districts in Pittsburgh, Beaver and surrounding areas.