How to Choose a Taekwondo Section
This type of martial art is suitable not only forboys, but also for girls. Before sending a child to a sports section where taekwondo is taught, parents need to get to know the coach. He will become another parent for the child, who should find a common language, suggest, help, and direct him on the right path. The coach may also have his own opinion on the age at which to start training.Young athletes perform taekwondo for childrenPhoto:GettyThe trainer's job is to get the student to understand that taekwondo is not just a fight, it is first and foremost an art. He needs to get interested, explaining to the kid what the strength of the blows depends on, and improve his technique every year. Then the classes will never get boring. If the child goes to training willingly, looks forward to the next classes, and has become calmer, then he got into the section that suits him.
The Benefits of Taekwondo
During training, children are taught not only strength andagility, exercises are also performed to develop flexibility, speed, and coordination of movements. Special breathing exercises are necessarily mastered, which strengthen the blood vessels, heart, and lungs. Taekwondo exercises increase muscle tone, form correct posture, and help prevent diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Training also has a positive effect on the character of the students. A good trainer teaches children not only the physical component of the ancient martial art. He will teach the children respect for their elders and each other, discipline and self-control, kindness and honesty.
How are classes conducted?
Training sessions in the section can last from one toseveral hours, it all depends on the age and level of training of the taekwondo athlete. A special uniform is needed for training - a kimono. And during competitions, the athlete also wears protective equipment. The coach pays attention to the physical development of the children, teaches how to strike and defend themselves correctly. The same movements can be practiced many times to bring their execution to automatism. According to parents, after training, the child becomes calmer and more self-confident. He develops social connections, he is more attentive and disciplined at school.