Why Do YOU Practice Taekwon-Do?
We’ve all been asked this question many many times! Why do you practice taekwon-do? and how did you get involved into taekwon-do?
We all have different reasons…maybe it was for fitness, or for fun! Some of you may have been put into taekwon-do at a young age by your parents to learn discipline. For myself, I started when I was 9 years old. To be quite frank I didn’t even know what taekwon-do was! I was with my mom, my older sister and my neighbor (whom had introduced the thought of classes to us) and we were driving to class and I actually asked what it was. Little did I know what I was getting into!
Fast forward 16 years later, and here I am, asking you all the same question! Please … leave me comments! Why did you start, or how, what do you like about it? Parents, feel free as well…why did you put your child into taekwon-do? I’m curious to see all the unique reasons!!!
To be honest i read a sign outside of a school about 16 years ago and thought hmmm that would be fun to be able to beat up the boys! Hee hee Then i actually looked into it talked to my neighbour and she joined with me. What a great experience it was and i learned many skills that i carry with me in life still.
About 6 years ago my son’s core body strength was really weak. It was affecting him at school so I took him to his pediatrician. He said instead of physio therapy we could sign him up for a full body activity such as swimming or martial arts. My son had always wanted to be a ‘ninja’ so he was easily sold. Now here his is… 6 years later – stronger, out grown his asthma, and no present issues with strength. He loves it and we love the fact that he loves it! It has actually brought him and I closer as well. Its a big part of our family.