| Tae Kwon Do - ages 8 to adult
The Tae Kwon Do programs at Healthkick Inspired Fitness are sanctioned
by the United States
Chung Do Kwan Association (USCDKA), Chung-Do
Black Belt Academy, and under the World
Tae Kwon Do Federation
TAE refers to the kicking in the vulnerable areas of an assailant;
KWON refers to striking with the hand into vulnerable areas of an assailant;
DO refers to “the way,” a method through which one can find
self-confidence and “peace of mind.”
Tae Kwon Do is an ancient Korean form of marital art and an Olympic sport.
It is also regarded as the world's most popular martial art in terms of
number of practitioners. It utilizes your bare hands and feet as self-defense
weapons against unwanted assaults. It has been found that through discipline,
it improves one’s confidence, courage, assertiveness, physical conditioning
and flexibility.
Ancient Definition
A form of martial arts that dates back to 37 years before the birth of
Christ, using the bare hands and feet as weapons against enemies, with
emphasis on kicking techniques. A forerunner of modern-day Korean Karate.
Modern-Day Definition
After 2000 years of research, beginning with the warriors of ancient orient(Korea);
passed down from father to son; from master to Korean student; from Korean
Master to American student; from American Master to American student.
All practitioners have found ways to improve and apply many benefits of
becoming proficient in one of the world's most effective forms of hand
and foot fighting, and at the same time, have discovered many ways to
improve one's character, self-confidence, self-esteem and physical fitness.
As a World Sport
Through the formation of the World Tae Kwon Do Federation (WTF), founded
in 1973, World Masters have created a unique competitive sport with a
surprisingly limited incidence of bodily injury. Protective body armor,
such as chest protectors and groin protectors, plus strict rules, have
made the world’s most powerful and effective martial arts into a
“modern-day gladiator’s sports spectacular event.” One
must witness a World Championship event in order to experience the impact
not experienced by any other body contact sport.
Benefits of Martial
Arts Training
Adults Experience :
Reduced stress
Flexibility
Strength
Discipline
Peace of mind
Improved coordination/agility
Self-defense
Weight loss
Confidence
Stamina
and much, much more
Children Experience :
Improved focus and discipline
Respect for self and others
Better Concentration
An enhanced confidence which leads to self-esteem
Coordination and agility
Strength and speed
Better grades in school
Leadership
and much, much more
Student Creed
I intend to develop myself in a positive manner and avoid anything that
would reduce my mental or spiritual growth or my physical health.
I intend to develop self-discipline
in order to bring out the best in myself and others.
I intend to use what I learn
in class constructively and defensively to help myself and my fellow man
and never be abusive or offensive.
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