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Taekwon-Do for Adults

 Many adults feel Taekwon-Do is a great activity for their children. They appreciate the self-discipline and self-esteem it instills, as well as it being a safe and productive way to burn off extra energy.

Why not Taekwon-Do for adults, too? We all can use more self-discipline. Do you consider the ability to focus intently under pressure be valuable? Could you use more energy?

There are many reasons why adults practice Taekwon-Do, among them:

 Fitness

 New research at Harvard University confirms that the key to a long, healthy life is regular, vigorous exercise.  As well, case studies of Catholic nuns at a school in Mankato , Minnesota , who routinely continue teaching into their eighties, show that challenging mental activity keeps the mind young.

 Taekwon-Do's exercises combine both physical and mental challenges. Though beginners start at a slow pace, it is possible to progress to a point where you burn several hundred calories in an hour's workout. In addition to aerobic conditioning, Taekwon-Do enhances flexibility, strength and coordination.

 As you progress, you also learn increasingly complex techniques and combinations of movements which not only are mentally stimulating, but also keep Taekwon-Do interesting.

 One need not be athletically skilled to study Taekwon-Do.  Even people with serious physical limitations can become proficient at Taekwon-Do.  Advanced age is no barrier, either, as the example of 75-year-old Frank Kawashima proves. The Oregonian newspaper recently profiled, a blue belt student at the School of TraditionaJ Taekwon-Do.

 Focusing

 For many students, the mental discipline acquired through Taekwon-Do is its main reward. They report being better able to handle stress and control their temper, even in difficult job situations.

 Precision is fundamental in Taekwon-Do. As students progress, they must be able to execute basic techniques more quickly and with sharper accuracy. It is essential to be able to relax and focus at the same time.

 This ability will be carried over into many life situations. Because Taekwon-Do is hard, daily work becomes easier.

 Self-Defense  

Within a few days after starting Taekwon-Do, students learn simple but effective self-defense techniques. As students progress, they acquire a vast array of skills that can be employed to ward off attackers.

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