
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.
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