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 Torch Program
America’s best has designed a program to train future America’s best. The Torch program is a year-long training program that teaches children goal achievement while they develop martial arts skills.
Twice a week, the children participate in a class that focuses on Olympic Training created by Olympic Gold Medalist Heb Perez. Perez designed the program to insure that athletes across the country would have the opportunity to achieve their Olympic dreams. “The program focuses on developing life skills that will yield champions not only in sport but also in society. The same skill sets used for sport will yield excellence in academics and relationships.” Perez continues, “Combining your mind, body and spirit in the pursuit of a pre-determined goal teaches young athletes patience and perseverance. Children who are process-oriented achieve greater success. We teach our young athletes to focus not only on the goal, but the process. In this way they learn to appreciate the journey and the destination.”
 Torch Club members receive weekly lessons that focus on the Olympic ideals. The program features a graduation and a trip for interested athletes who will participate in the USA Junior Olympics and AAU Nationals.
 This program is an invitation only training program and is for members currently enrolled in the basic program offered at the school. Members in such programs receive additional benefits and training and are committed to at least a three to five year program. All USA Taekwondo high level training centers offer the Torch Club. This program will be specifically targeted for athletes who have demonstrated either a desire or the acumen to reach for the Olympic Rings. Participants in this program shall receive additional training, benefits and recognition. More importantly, they will participate in the next level of training which involves developing sports specific skills and competing at various competitions.
This program is crucial for the throughput from an entry level athlete to an elite athlete. As with the other programs, they will receive monthly tips and drills through monthly DVDs and publications and will be entitled to participate in the regional training seminars.
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