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Taekwondo 태권도 跆拳道
Physical Strength and Balance
One of the main benefits of taekwondo as a martial arts is improving a child's strength and balance. Because taekwondo depends on kicking, practitioners learn to balance their weight on one leg to leave the other one free to strike. This also helps strengthen the muscles of the torso. Taekwondo can also help improve coordination. Arm and leg muscles become stronger as a child practices strikes.
Concentration
Learning the patterns and sequences of taekwondo requires concentration and attention, and sparring requires focus on both one's self and one's opponent. Taekwondo teaches breathing and meditationing techniques to assist in learning focus.
Discipline and Respect
Taekwondo students must learn to follow directions from an instructor and are expected to show respect to the instructor. Students are also expected to show respect to their opponents before and after a sparring match. Taekwondo does not turn a hard-to-discipline child into an angel, but improves in general politeness.
Self-confidence
As a child dedicates him/herself a goal in taekwondo, learning a particular strike, earning a higher belt or practicing a board breaking -- the child gains confidence through their own progress and increasing mastery. This self-confidence can then be carried over into other areas of the child's life.
Reduced Aggression
Taekwondo doesnot teach a child self-defense skills to directly protect from bullies, but taking taekwondo might prevent a child from becoming a bully. A study published in "Psychology in the Schools" in 2008 showed that martial arts participation reduced aggression in boys. The study also showed an increase in bystanders choosing to intervene in a bullying event after taking a martial arts course.
Kendo is a modern Japanese martial art, which descended from swordsmanship (kenjutsu) and uses bamboo swords (shinai) and protective armour (bōgu). Today, it is widely practiced within Japan and many other nations across the world.
Kendo is an activity that combines martial arts practices and values with strenuous sport-like physical activity.
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