Classes generally flow through warm-up, technique development, pattern practice and sparring in the course of an hour.  Despite this basic formula, each class is unique as different elements are focused on, the class is broken up into different groups and different seniors share their expertise.

Progression and development is symbolized through Tae Kwon-Do color belts.  There are a total of ten levels to progress through prior to achieving a Black Belt and students are offered the opportunity to participate in a color belt promotion test each quarter.  The pace of progression is a combination of the student's desire to advance to a higher level and their ability to demonstrate the skills needed to advance.

Adults find that training sessions keep them fit and provide the skills to reduce stress and maintain control in their lives.  Women especially enjoy the benefits of increased self-confidence by learning to recognize danger and defend themselves.  Children acquire self-esteem and learn basic values such as sportsmanship and mutual respect.  Pathways Tae Kwon-Do also promotes martial arts training for the handicapped.  Training for these special students is tailored to their individual needs 

Pathways Tae Kwon-Do is part of the Universal Tae Kwon-Do Federation (UTF), an organization that was founded by Grandmaster Han Cha Kyo, who was instrumental in the development of modern Tae Kwon-Do.  A key element of our training is control and, to achieve that end, sparring is conducted in a full power, but non-contact manner.  It sharpens focus and discipline while fostering the development of both community and self.  This also removes the barriers for students of different ages, sizes, strengths, abilities, etc. to work together in a learning environment. 

The goal of Pathways Tae Kwon-Do is not to create great fighters, but to create an avenue for all participants to develop as productive members of their community.  Regardless of physical, mental, or emotional handicaps, all people can experience achievement and fulfilllment in their lives.  Tae Kwon-Do principles, or tenets, are foundational to achieving this goal.  These key principles are:

• Courtesy - respect for others and oneself
• Integrity - honesty and development of all facets of the human being.
• Perseverance - determination
• Self-control - understanding our weaknesses and trying to overcome them
• Indomitable spirit - courage in the face of any trial
• Love - selflessness
• Community service - giving of ourselves to others
  

These principles are taught in some form in each training session and are strengthened in students as they progress in their training