Taekwondo Benefits

Here are some benefits you can expect from training in Taekwondo:• Fitness - The principles of Taekwondo techniques are based on the design of your body. For power you develop the larger, powerful muscles of the torso. The speed of the techniques comes from the fast, agile muscles of the arms and legs. As you progress in Taekwondo, you will learn to coordinate this speed and power, and develop a concentration to focus all of your body's strength into a small, hard striking surface like the edge of the hand or the heel of a foot. • Self-Defense - When the speed and power developed through Taekwondo is used in a self-defense situation against the vulnerable parts of an attacker's body, the results can be incredible. Taekwondo allows a woman to emphasize many of her natural physical strengths, such as power in the legs, while learning a method of self-defense efficient against a much larger opponent. Knowing you can defend yourself, your confidence will grow. And confidence alone is usually enough to deter potential attackers.

• Self-Confidence - This does not come naturally for many people, but self-confidence can be developed over a period of time. Through Taekwondo, as you accomplish new goals, your confidence level increases. Taekwondo instills a sense of discipline and self-confidence that can carry over to all aspects of your life.

• Bullying Prevention - Bullying is one of the most difficult issues that students, parents and educators might encounter in or out of school. Discipline, order and respect are mainstays of Songahm Taekwondo, but many instructors offer additional support with presentations from the The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, the most researched and best-known bullying prevention program available. http://ataonline.com/leadershipnow/parents-educators/bullying-prevention/

Everything I need to know in life I Learned in Taekwondo

• I control my life

• Never underestimate your opponent

• Winning isn't everything

• Never Back Down

• Live life with an indomitable spirit

• Envision who you want to be and never give up

• The power to succeed is within you

• Respect yourself and those around you

• Set your sights high

• Don't let fear rule your life

• I am master of my domain

• Go after what it is you want

• Be proud of who you are

• Helping others succeed is the greatest reward

• Friendships make you stronger

• Family is the heart of your life

• Don't underestimate your value as a person

• The heart of a black belt is strong and humble

• You never know what great things lie ahead for you