Benefits of Tae Kwon Do
Tae Kwon Do is a fun, unique, and holistic
way to exercise. Each belt level presents new physical and
mental challenges that require concentration but are fun and
rewarding to master.
Mental Benefits:
- How to build, maintain, and increase self-confidence
and self-esteem
- Promotes a mature attitude, respectfulness,
and courtesy
- Leadership in school and on the job
- Improved concentration
- Helps with self-discipline, self-control,
and motivation
- Develops listening skills
- Character development
- Promotes academic success: no student may
have any grade lower than a 'B' in order to test for black
belt
- Especially helpful in: hyperactivity, learning
disabilities, attention deficit and behavioral problems.
Physical benefits:
- Weight loss
- Balance, motor skills development, and hand/eye
coordination
- Development of fast and slow twitch muscles
- The development of lean muscle tissue
- A faster burning metabolism
- The burning of calories at a faster rate
- Increases flexibility
- Increases lean muscle tone
- Cardiovascular fitness
- Builds endurance
- Builds coordination and agility
- Builds reflex muscles
- Effective energy and stress release
- High levels of achievement are worked up
to gradually on an individual basis
Holistic Fitness
Instead of using machines, use the power of your
own body to become physically fit. By focusing on hand and
foot movements, Tae Kwon Do allows you to become more in tune
with how your body works. Discover what your muscles and your
mind can do for you.
Engage yourself!
Meeting new people is half the fun of training at the Park
Institute. Involve yourself with people from all walks of
life and make new friends.
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