|
20
Great Reasons for Kids to Try Taekwondo |
| 1. |
Improved
ability to focus and concentrate - Taekwondo
uses tremendous amounts of focus to learn how to perform techniques,
aim for targets and retain balance. Over the course of training,
parents and teachers notice a marked improvement in both focus and
concentration. |
| 2. |
Better grades
in school - Along with improved
focus and concentration comes improved performance. Students find it
easier to pay attention and be respectful in school. |
| 3. |
More self
confidence - Each student
progresses at their own rate. Success is measured on how much they
improve, not a standard bar. The "I can do it!" attitude improves with each belt. |
| 4. |
Higher self
esteem - Earning stripes and
achieving each belt level gives children a sense of pride and
accomplishment that overflows into all areas of their lives. |
| 5. |
Improved
physical fitness -
Beginners classes start at 30 minutes, with advanced classes moving
up to 45 minutes Students are encouraged to attend two or more times
per week. Classes are packed with fun physical activities that keep
kids motivated and moving. Practice at home is also encouraged. |
| 6. |
Great body
awareness and control - Taekwondo
develops a strong sense of control which is measured as students
progress through the ranks and begin sparring and advanced activity
drills. Being able to execute a technique and tap a target without
penetrating is stressed. Students who train in martial arts develop
a keen awareness of how long their arms and legs are and how to
properly control them. |
| 7. |
More respect
for self and others - Karate Kids
motto is that "Every Kid is Special and Every Kid is a
Winner". Students learn from day one that a good Black Belt
Attitude involves keeping our hands and feet to ourselves and
treating others how we would like to be treated. |
| 8. |
More
self-discipline - Taekwondo is a
martial art, and martial means military. Students are expected to
answer yes sir/yes ma'am to all commands and behave like Black Belts
at all times. Discipline is not punishment, it's learning right from
wrong and how to choose to do what is right. |
| 9. |
Become more
responsible - Students are
responsible to remember to bring all of their gear and equipment to
class as well as complete their monthly theme worksheet. Students
enrolled in our Leadership program also become Junior leaders to
help out with students in lower ranking classes |
| 10. |
Able to
physically defend themselves as a last resort - Karate
Kids Rule #1 is to always keep our hands and feet to ourselves,
unless we're in danger. Children learn the difference between being
picked on, or being in danger and what to do in each situation. No
one is ever allowed to hurt us physically or take us some place we
know we aren't supposed to go. |
| 11. |
Develop the
habit of Goal Setting - Goal setting is so
important in order to get what you want in life. Learn how to set a
S.M.A.R.T. goal to make reaching your targets in life even easier.. |
| 12. |
Positive
outlet for energy - Children have
loads of energy that need to be channeled into positive activities.
Taekwondo teaches children how to use that energy to empower
themselves, while using their good control to keep extra energy in
check. |
| 13. |
Excellent
character education program - Character
is all the positive traits that make up a person. Taekwondo teaches
focus, discipline, respect, loyalty, perseverance, integrity, self
esteem and more! Aren't those positive traits you'd want your child
to have? |
| 14. |
Make new friends in a positive environment
- Kids classes are always filled
with friendly faces. Although Taekwondo is an individual sport,
there are also activities in class where students get to be partners
or even be on teams. Students are encouraged to learn how to work independently
as well as in a group. |
| 15. |
Great
self-control - Students learn to
have self-control physically to work together with partners without
getting hurt, but also mentally too. The road to black belt isn't
always easy and students are reminded of positive ways to channel
their frustration if their path becomes tough! |
| 16. |
More able to
handle pressure in every day life - In
class we learn that it's okay if you don't get everything right on
the first try and that mistakes are necessary to learn. Children
learn to apply this in other parts of life as well as they progress
through the rank system. |
| 17. |
Able to be
calmer in the face of conflict - From
bullying to arguments with siblings, instructors emphasize using words rather than actions whenever
possible and the importance of thinking before we act. |
| 18. |
Less likely
to fight in school - Black Belts
don't start fights. Karate Kid Rule #1 is to keep our hands and feet
to ourselves, even when some one is bothering or bullying us.
Students learn that to be a Black Belt, you must find other ways to
handle situations. |
| 19. |
Learn leadership skills
- Our Leadership Program teaches
kids public speaking skills as well as confidence and strong
character. Junior Leaders are encouraged to help out with lower
ranking classes to practice their leadership skills. |
| 20. |
Become a
Black Belt in martial arts, and a Black Belt in life - A
Black Belt isn't just something you wear, its something that you
become. Black Belts are patient, focused, goal driven and confident
people who try to help others. |
