Taekwondo: A Positive Influence for a Confused Generation

How is Taekwondo different from Karate. When an individual is contemplating on beginning martial art lessons, they usually ask “How is Taekwondo different from Karate.” “They also ask which one is better?” The response to this is that they are both exceptional forms of martial arts. Both offer many benefits. The core principles shared by Taekwondo and Karate include self-discipline, a convention in respect and a code of conduct. They also share a competitive aspect, although competition is

Do you know the differences between being a boss and being a leader? There’s a lot of them, and for kids, it’s important to learn one from the other. Everyone knows how it feels to be bossed, but that’s a lot different from a leader. You’ve probably played the game “Follow the Leader” in school. Remember how the one in front got to go first in anything that they wanted to do? That’s leading, going first into something that you would do yourself. Being a boss means sending the people who follow

According to Parents.com, it’s increasingly common for parents to have difficulty motivating a child, while teaching them to set and reach goals is an even bigger challenge. All too often, today’s children give up at the first sign of trouble, missing out on valuable increases in confidence and lessons on the value of perseverance in the process. It’s not that every child in this day and age is a quitter, or even that they’ve been offered too much instant gratification—the biggest issue here is

Taekwondo is one of the greatest gifts that you can give to your children. It’s not just about being physically fit, or about learning how to compete, but it helps to instill qualities that will be with them for their entire lives. You might think that very young children should not be exposed to martial arts, but in my opinion that is one of the best times for children to become acquainted with Taekwondo. Martial arts are not about kicking butt, but learning a way of life and conduct that helps

A big question that many parents face when looking for new activities for their kids revolves around the activity being age-appropriate. It can be tough for parents to fit more stuff into their already-busy schedules, so it helps to know that your child will both benefit from and enjoy an activity before making a long-term commitment. What Do You Want Your Child to Gain? When trying to figure out what direction to go with a new activity, it helps to start with what you really want to achieve.

The numbers continue to rise every month… – It is estimated that 160,000 children miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students. Source: National Education Association. – American schools harbor approximately 2.1 million bullies and 2.7 million of their victims. Dan Olweus, National School Safety Center. – 1 in 4 Students in Grades K-12 is either a bully or a victim of bullying. – 56% of students have personally witnessed some type of bullying at school. – 15% of

Kids see strangers every day in stores, in the park, and in their neighborhoods. Most of these strangers are nice, normal people, but a few may not be. Parents can protect their children from dangerous strangers by teaching them about strangers and suspicious behavior, and by taking a few precautions of their own. Who is a stranger? A stranger is anyone that your family doesn’t know well. It’s common for children to think that “bad strangers” look scary, like the villains in cartoons. This is

How Martial Arts Can Help With Child Obesity According to World Health Organization, childhood obesity has increased dramatically since 1990. This presents a serious public health problem, as obese children are more likely to develop cardiovascular diseases or diabetes at a young age. Furthermore, childhood obesity has negative effects on mental health, as it’s connected with a number of psychosocial problems (such as depression, lack of confidence and social engagement). Only a couple of

There are a number of different Martial Art disciples all a little different but all instill these values. There are a number of different things to look for when looking to study Martial Arts. 1. CONFIDENCE:  When you’re confident you can defend yourself, and don’t come across as an easy target that most bullies look for. Also, if you have accomplished something a little difficult then you have confidence that you can move onto a new level, not just in martial arts but in any area of your