We know "what" but what about the why?

You’ve learned what taekwondo is all about and how it came to be - but you’re still unsure about signing yourself or your child up. Here’s a non-exhaustive list of the benefits taekwondo training can bring:

Discipline:

A strong sense of mental and physical discipline can be learned through training. This is an especially vital skill for younger children who learn best by example.

Goal setting:

Stressing the importance of setting and meeting goals within training - whether it’s mastering a technique or reaching your favorite color belt - translates well when faced with large tasks at work or at school.

Ability to defend oneself:

Learning unarmed self-defense techniques help you to prepare for the unexpected. Exposing children to potential real-life scenarios can help to ease “what if” anxieties for themselves, and their parents.

Increasing confidence and self esteem:

Martial arts have been proven to help build confidence through training in a group setting, among peers, with consistent motivation and having the class build each other up, instead of breaking each other down.

Cardiovascular health:

Training allows for moderate cardio exercise which is good for heart health. 30 minutes of physical activity a day is optimal for individuals of all ages.

Improving flexibility:

Through static and dynamic stretching, flexibility is greatly improved, and will be a great asset when learning new and advanced kicking techniques.

Relieving stress:

Physical activity in general is a great stress reliever but martial arts provide the added bonus of energy exertion in the form of yelling and striking, which may be a huge benefit to those struggling to maintain a consistent mood.

Strengthening of muscles and joints:

Training can offer a lot of strengthening and conditioning through physical drills and repetitive motions.

Losing weight:

While weight loss isn’t stressed, with consistent attendance, it is possible to shed a couple of pounds!

Learning respect:

Individuals who partake in classes, especially children, pick up on dynamics and how respect plays a role in class settings; it is stressed that respect is earned and not given.

Establish friendship and sportsmanship through social activity:

Classes provide an environment that allows for new relationships to blossom whilst promoting good sportsmanship between students of all ages.

Self-control:

The concept of self restraint is explored through bodily control and physical boundary setting during classes.

Improving focus and concentration:

Difficult techniques can be hard to master without proper attention to detail during practice but classes stress focus and approach these techniques with minimal distractions.

Balance and coordination:

Martial arts are a great way to improve upon coordination as many techniques require using the hands and feet simultaneously. Hand-eye coordination will also be refined through continued practice with target use.

Whatever your reason for seeking training, we’re confident there'll be something here for you, or you may discover a benefit you weren’t expecting!