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What Is Tae Kwon Do?
It is an action philosophy, Korean art of self-defense. Literally translated, it means foot and hand art. However, it is much more than kicking and punching. It is designated as a nonviolent art system of entire body practice and a way of life. It includes physical and mental discipline with a deep philosophy.
Who Can Learn Tae Kwon Do?
Anyone can study Tae Kwon Do, regardless of age or sex. It is never to late to begin practice. Even handicapped persons can study and learn Tae Kwon Do because it is not just kicking and punching; it is both a modern universal art of self-defense and character development
Through Tae Kwon Do, all practitioners benefit:
Physically - by developing a strong body and good conditioning.
Mentally - by building self confidence, developing good judgment and a sound mind.
Philosophically - by learning to respect others, help others to be honest and always stand by the weak. Thus, it is a guide for the formation of outstanding character, a modern world sport philosophy
Study Develops a Strong Body and Good Conditioning
Child discipline has always been a problem, can Tae Kwon Do help my child?
Respect to parents and oneself is the key note to good discipline. Tae Kwon Do can show your child how to develop this character and the correct way to use it. The oriental law, dating back as far as 20 centuries ago, has always been a must in studying Tae Kwon Do, therefore, making it a rule to respect oneself and parents. It has been so that the mind rules the body being aware of this Tae Kwon Do, teaches to rule the mind. When learning the aspects of Tae Kwon Do, respect is a necessity not only to your parent but to yourself, therefore, developing a good life.
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I need weight control. How can Tae Kwon Do help?
In Tae Kwon Do you use every part of your body. You learn many different ways to kick, block, punch, bend and move, therefore you tone all muscles while you practice. You will also learn proper breathing and concentration while performing the different forms of Korean Karate. All this leads to a healthier body!
How can Tae Kwon Do give me self confidence?
Tae Kwon Do teaches you how to protect yourself from an attacker without the use of a weapon. You gain confidence that you can defend yourself. Tae Kwon Do helps balance your body for movements and actions needed for self defense.
How can Tae Kwon Do benefit you and our community?
The consistent practice of Tae Kwon Do should yield a basically healthy and sound individual able to lead a more meaningful life, and generally live in harmony in your community. Awareness of your health, and of your fellow man's comfort, health, and happiness is important.
Self-Defense
Self-defense has become more important in recent years. Every person has the power and ability to fight in self-defense, but few truly understand how to use these powers. People think of themselves as weak because they do not know how to use their strengths. The goal of Tae Kwon Do is to make the individual aware of their natural strengths and how to apply them to their greatest advantage. The many powerful and graceful movements of Tae Kwon Do will enable a person to defend themselves by using self confidence because of the power and ability that has been mastered. This self confidence can be carried over all aspects of life.
How Long Does It Take To Learn To Defend Yourself?
It depends on an individual's effort. The average person can feel improvement physically and mentally within four months. It takes approximately three years to earn a black belt. Some people may need more or less time depending on how hard they train. By this time they should have enough self confidence and ability to defend themselves.
Is Tae Kwon Do Hard Training
No! In Tae Kwon Do training, each individual is only expected to do as much as they can do. It is up to the individual how hard they want to train, from that he/she experiences the self discipline within themselves. Men, women, and children, old and young can find it possible to study Tae Kwon Do and what it has to offer.
Every man, woman, and child needs to learn an effective method of self defense. Everyday, newspapers, radio stations and television are filled with assaults, attacks, and violence by aggressive individuals that plague our streets and schools.
All law enforcement agencies are making every effort to combat threats to our society, but they are limited in their ability to cope with the ever increasing rate of incidents. We all have freedom of speech and religion, but we must develop our own freedom from fear.
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