Christchurch Olympic Taekwondo

About Christchurch Olympic Taekwondo

”Enhance self-esteem by heightening your physical and mental powers. Build confidence by encouraging Tae Kwon Do Benefits WHAT TAEKWONDO CAN DO? Enhance self-esteem by heightening your physical and mental powers. Build confidence by encouraging you to succeed and to take control of your life. Develop discipline by thoroughly training your body and mind in the tenets and techniques of Taekwondo. Teach self-defense by training you to recognize situations in which physical self-defense may be necessary, and teaching you how to control such situations to your advantage. Strengthen your mind and body through increased physical coordination and mental discipline. HOW YOUR CHILD CAN BENEFIT FROM TAEKWONDO? Taekwondo is a total learning activity. Lessons are tailored to age and skill level. You begin by practicing basic patterns and forms, kicking, blocking, striking, and punching. These fundamental skills increase your physical coordination, flexibility, balance, and mental acumen. Taekwondo develops athletic abilities and self-awareness, and improves capabilities in self defence. SELF-DISCIPLINE AND SELF ESTEEM Taekwondo emphasises moral development as well. Children learn respect for themselves and others, heightened concentration, and increased self-discipline and self-restraint. The self-discipline that develops as a result of learning and practicing the techniques usually carries over into other areas of life. School grades often improve as your child learns to focus on objectives and to work toward achievement. The self-discipline and self-resect which Taekwondo develops can provide you with the skills and mindset necessary to resist peer pressure. THE ADULT & TAEKWONDO Helps you develop and maintain a sound body and mind, and increase your abilities at self-defense. EXERCISE AND IMPROVE WELL-BEING Taekwondo strengthens your body and improves your health through physical exercise and conditioning. A gradual building process of safe and easy stretching techniques will enhance flexibility, while breathing and concentration exercises lead to sharper reflexes and senses. The discipline of Taekwondo leads to increase energy, better health and fitness, greater coordination, and higher self-esteem. These qualities are vital to a happier, longer life. SELF-DEFENSE TKD helps you recognise and handle situations in which self-defense may be requi Read more

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