Training Schedule

Shirakawa’s Tae Kwon Do has year round training at Le Jardin Academy and Trinity Christian Schools, broken down per the following sessions, Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. There are a few breaks between and during sessions that vary due to specific “Dojang” (Training Campus) locations. The specifics of “Non-training days” (Blackout dates) are released during each session’s registration.

Adult Tae Kwon Do Training

Shirakawa’s Adult Tae Kwon Do training is for ages 18 years and up. Exceptions can be made on an individual basis for mature 16 and 17 year olds. Training sessions are held at Le Jardin Academy’s, Wang Auditorium. Training times are,

Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. (All ranks)

Saturday’s, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM, during our “Open Dojang” time.

 As students advance in rank and skill, you will be asked to included additional training time and commitments.

Shirakawa’s Exercise Class “Taekwonditioning”

Shirakawa’s Exercise Class, Taekwonditioning training is for ages 18 years and up. Exceptions can be made on an individual basis by permission of the Instructor, Gerald Shirakawa. Training sessions are held at Le Jardin Academy’s, Wang Auditorium. Training times are on Saturday’s, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM, during our “Open Dojang” time.

Le Jardin Academy Tae Kwon Do

Le Jardin Academy’s Tae Kwon Do training is for ages 5 years and up. Training sessions are held at Le Jardin Academy’s, Wang Auditorium. Training times are as follows;

Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM (White to Blue rank)

Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM (Advanced, Red and Up rank)

Saturday’s from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Team “A”  & Fight Team Training.

Saturday’s from 10:15 AM to 11:30 AM, Sparing Training (Green and Up rank)

Saturday’s from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM, Advanced Self Defense Training (Blue 1 & Up)

Saturday’s from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM, “Open Dojang” time (White & Up)

Saturday’s from 1:00 noon to 2:00 PM, Team “B” Training.

Trinity Christian School Tae Kwon Do

Trinity Christian School Tae Kwon Do training is for ages 5 years and up. Training sessions are held at Trinity Christian School’s, Gazebo. Training times are as follows;

Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 2:40 PM to 3:40 PM (White to Blue 2 rank)

Friday’s from 2:40 PM to 3:40 PM (White rank)

SHIRAKAWA'S TAE KWON DO PHILOSOPHY

Shirakawa's Tae Kwon Do Philosophy

Shirakawa's Tae Kwon Do offers what I call “Traditional” Tae Kwon Do. Modern Tae Kwon Do stresses the sport aspect, where as, traditional Tae Kwon Do stresses equal development of mind, body, spirit, character and competition. In traditional Tae Kwon Do, the sport aspect exists only to support the other components of the art and is not considered a separate entity. Without the inclusion of a philosophy, intended on the development of character, Tae Kwon Do is merely a sport.

Tae Kwon Do, as an art of self-development, is only truly understood by its dedicated practitioners. Those who live it understand the philosophy of Tae Kwon Do. Masters of the art have written that the essence of Tae Kwon Do cannot be captured by words on paper. One must become a student of the art to gain such understanding. The idea behind Tae Kwon Do training is that people learn by doing. What the students are taught and expected to practice inside the training hall (Dojang) is meant to be applied in all of life. Nonetheless, there are tenets, commandments and a student oath that provide a frame work for understanding the character a Tae Kwon Do student develops through training in this art.

THE TAE KWON DO STUDENT OATH

1. I will observe the tenets of Tae Kwon Do. 

2. I will respect all instructors and seniors. 

3. I will never misuse Tae Kwon Do.

4. I will be a champion of freedom and justice. 

5. I will build a more peaceful world.

THE TENETS of TAE KWON DO

1. Courtesy

2. Integrity 

3. Perseverance 

4. Self-control 

5. Indomitable Spirit

The Tenets of Tae Kwon Do are general concepts that are used in guiding the moral development of Tae Kwon Do students, whereas, the Commandments of Tae Kwon Do describe more specific behaviors expected of Tae Kwon Do students.

10 COMMANDMENTS of TAE KWON DO

1. Be loyal to your country. 

2. Respect your parents. 

3. Be faithful to your spouse.

4. Respect your brothers and sisters. 

5. Be loyal to your friends.

6. Respect your elders. 

7. Respect your teachers. 

8. Never take life unjustly. 

9. Be loyal to your school. 

10. Finish what you begin.

The student Oath, Tenets, and Commandments are meant to inspire one essential idea: harmony. That is, harmony with oneself and with nature. The Tae Kwon Do Philosophy is based on the idea that strong moral character leads to social responsibility. Tae Kwon Do, therefore, is about the development of socially responsible individuals so that social harmony may exist.

Adult Training

We are pleased to offer traditional Tae Kwon Do classes for adults wishing to pursue total body conditioning, and will emphasize muscular strength, endurance, & flexibility, in addition to self-defense training.

There are be 2 options for training:

Option 1: Train 3 Days a week (subject to the school calendar)
Mon/Wed: 5:30-6:30 pm
Sat: 11:45-12:45 am

Option 2: Saturday Only Training (11:45-12:45 am)

Location: Le Jardin Wang Auditorium, Kailua, Hawaii. Located off of the Pali Hwy on Windward Oahu.