Five Reasons Your Child Should Do Taekwondo

There are probably a million reasons we would recommend that every kid signs up for taekwondo, but maybe we’re a little biased! What can we say, we love martial arts. We’ve come up with the top five reasons why every child would benefit from training, no matter their age, ability, or background. 

Number one is a biggie, to protect themselves. Though we like to believe that most people are good and have the best intentions, the reality is that some people aren’t. Those can be adults or other kids that have the intention of hurting your precious little one. That’s why in class we teach kids to protect themselves from stranger danger, which teaches them to fight back against an ill-intentioned adult, and bully self defense, which teaches them to get out of a bully situation with other kids.

Number two is to increase concentration and focus. This is done through various practices in class like paying attention to their instructors and through forms work. In order to move through the ranks of taekwondo, kids have to pay attention to what their instructors are teaching them, and focus on the moves they are performing. They work on memorization and tiny details that help them concentrate and focus.

Number three is to develop good social skills. Kids interact with other kids and with their teachers. They learn to work with and support others, and to listen and respect their elders. If they decide to compete, they get the chance to interact with people from all over the state and even world. They form friendships that can sometimes even last a lifetime!

Number four is to gain self respect and respect for others. Each student learns to call each other either sir or ma’am, and listen while they are talking. Taekwondo is built on a foundation of respecting each other, and that carries into everyday life. Most importantly, they learn to respect themselves by earning everything that comes to them and realizing how special they really are.

Number five is to increase confidence and self-esteem. Students are pushed out of their comfort zones which makes them realize what they are truly capable of. They answer loudly and boldly each time they are spoken to. They perform their forms in front of dozens of people to overcome fears. This builds confidence each day which increases their self-esteem.

At Mueller’s Martial Arts, we teach these skills every single day. These are just five reasons to do taekwondo! There are so many more and we will share those in our next article. Until then, feel free to learn more about our program by clicking here.