Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Family Taekwondo


Taekwondo is a great family fitness activity.  The training allows the parents and children  to train together  building family bonds while strengthening the body and mind.


In the training, they will do anaerobic as well as  aerobic  exercises to improve their physical capabilities, strength, endurance, balance and flexibility. They will also learn poomsae or patterns that will surely sharpen their mind and improve coordination. All of these are aquired while learning self defense techniques.
Learning Taekwondo will teach  family members positive values that maybe many of us are aware of but have not able to practice. As a martial art, Taekwondo instills good conduct at all times and guided by tenets of Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Sel-Control and Indomitable Spirit.
Aside from these, with parents training with the kids,  each one develop a huge respect for each other. The parent respect the kid for having the courage to try sparring or the perseverance in achieving each goal  while the children respect the parents for trying something so difficult as an adult. The mutual respects strengthen relationships and family bonds.
In the training, they will meet other families that can become great friends. This atmosphere is very nurturing and healthy.
Taekwondo offers many never ending challenges and can’t be boring. Sometimes it’s tough but for sure it will make everyone grow.
We encourage families to train together and make Taekwondo a cradle of friendships of parents and children. So what are you waiting for? Taekwon!