I have spent TEn years in TKD training. I eventually left to seek out other styles that interested. Here are some questions I would ask:
What style? Try and stay with a traditional style ATA/ITA/USTA/TA are a few organizations that are traditional. Most olimpic styles do not punch to the head when sparring.
How often do we spar and when can I start? most schools will wait till you have tested to green belt 4-6mos.
When I start sparring are there limitations? I have heard of some WTF shools where you cannot punch to the head until you are a black belt.
Do they offer any cross training? (Hapkido, Jujitsu, etc) many schools are offering more than one art try and find one that will offermore than just TKD. One of my old training partners opened a school for TKD but also offers training in BJJ and Weeping Juijitsu.
If they do offer more than one art is it in the same class or is it a seperate class? Does it cost extra? You want to find a place that has integrated self defense and other arts into it TKD training.
Remember to keep an open mind do not belive everything you read on these post. Some people have had bad experience and others have had good in TKD. Find out what philosophies the school owner has about his training and other arts. Everything has its own value.
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