What is Taekwondo?
Taekwondo is the world's most popular martial art in terms of number of practitioners. Kyeorugi, or sparring, is an official Olympic sporting event. In Korean, tae 태 means "foot"; kwon 권 means "fist"; and do 도 means "way"; so taekwondo
is loosely translated as "the way of the foot and fist" but some
translate it as, "the art of kicking and punching,"
Taekwondo is known for its emphasis on kicking techniques, which distinguishes it from martial arts such as karate or southern styles of kung fu.
The rationale is that the leg is the longest and strongest weapon a
martial artist has, and kicks thus have the greatest potential to
execute powerful strikes without successful retaliation.
Benefits of Taekwondo
Physical Fitness
In addition to its practical applications as system of
self-defense, Taekwondo is one of the best ways to improve all-around
health and fitness. People who are active in other sports often benefit
from the improved stamina, better coordination, and faster reflexes that
they develop while studying Taekwondo.
Self-Esteem & Confidence
Both self-esteem and self-confidence are developed by
setting goals for oneself, then succeeding in reaching those goals. No
other activity encourages the development of these traits better than
martial arts. From the very beginning, students in our program are taught
about goal-setting and leadership, promoting the confidence that gives us
the courage to say "no" in the face of peer pressure.
Concentration & Self-Discipline
By encouraging students to work towards specific goals,
martial arts helps the student learn to focus on individual tasks. Numerous
studies have shown that people studying martial arts enjoy improved
concentration and self-discipline. This, in turn, often leads towards
increased success in almost every area of life, including school, college,
and work.
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