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Children and TaekwondoTaekwondo is an ideal activity for children as it reinforces critical social skills in addition to the physical skills for fun, healthy exercise and self-defense.
Improved Social Skills Contrary to the cinematic fantasy image of martial arts masters being loners and living apart from the community, martial arts training with MSMAP actually helps individuals become much more socially integrated within a larger community. ![]() Respectful Behavior Becoming more socially adept individuals begins with requiring that all participants conduct themselves in a respectful manner. This entails listening to the instructor at all times, following all rules, and demonstrating good manners with each other. Fulfilling these basic safety requirements reinforces proper etiquette. Kicking, striking, and blocking can be a messy business, so respectful behavior helps to ensure that participants control themselves and care for themselves as well as their partners. Good Manners Because taekwondo techniques require concentration and control, participants are required to follow the rules of the dojang, or training hall. This basic requirement helps to ensure that all participants are kept safe. Further, participants are expected to exhibit good manners to each other. Martial arts training is an activity in which good manners and mutual respect are essential for a safe, educational, and fun environment. ![]() Rewarding Material is presented in a step-by-step progressive fashion allowing children to learn in “bite-sized” chunks. This progressive training regimen affects the complete individual: the physical mastery is balanced with an equally important aspect of mental discipline and character formation. The results of training allow the individual to develop a sense of elevation, equilibrium, and perfect harmony of gesture all controlled by the mind. Bullies & Self-Defense Unfortunately, bullying is an all too common occurance in our schools. Statistics state that one bullying incident occurs every seven minutes and that 15% of school-age children are involved either as a bully or victim (Source: WebMD.com). Read our “Bully FAQ” What Else? Taekwondo is making one’s leg as flexible and agile as one’s arm. This is why many girls are as successful as boys in trianing and competition. More Go to: Children and Martial Arts |
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