Taekwon-Do
is an art that implies a way of thinking and life, and particularly
in instilling moral civilization and generating power for justice.
Taekwon-Do is also known as one of the best means of developing and
enhancing the emotional, perceptual and psychological characteristics
that enable the younger generation, regardless of age, social status
or sex, to effectively learn and participate in the social and play
demands of his peers. Every movement of Taekwon-Do is scientifically
designed with specific purpose and a skillful instructor may, therefore,
develop in the student a belief that success is possible for anyone.
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Constant
repetition teaches patience and the resolve to overcome any difficulty.
The tremendous power generated from one's body develops the self-confidence
to meet any opponent, at any place, and in any situation. Sparring
teaches humility, courage, alertness and accuracy, adaptability
as well as self-control.
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Pattern
teaches flexibility, grace, balance and coordination while the
fundamental exercises develop precision and teaches the method,
principle, imagination and purpose. Eventually, this training
permeates every conscious and subconscious action of the student.
Perhaps
in some way, Taekwon-Do and the guiding hand of a qualified instructor
may serve as an aid to the misguided, insecure, and physically weak
because the student who comes to love the art quickly realizes that
to excel, the body must be kept at its optimum peak of conditioning
and he will, consequently, hesitate to jeopardize his training in
any way.
Thus, Taekwon-Do offers a strict self-imposed discipline along with
the spirit of the coordination and mutual respect.
Together with discipline there are many who need and search for
acceptance and leadership and are anxious to associate with a group
or strong leader. If the student trains conscientiously, he will
be easily accepted by his peers and superiors.
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If the instructor and the ranking belts are articulated, well-groomed,
polite, confident, intelligent and understanding, this leadership
will provide, perhaps, the best of all possible influences on
the student. Prejudice is taught at an early age but there is
little time for petty prejudices while sharing the camaraderie
and spartan training atmosphere of Taekwon-Do.
Obviously,
the training one receives in Taekwon-Do has numerous other advantages.
Taekwon-Do can be quite beneficial for preparing youth not only
for taking his place in society, but also for his academic life.
The art teaches, among other things, tenacity and concentration;
and it is also conducive for relieving the tensions and pressures
effectuated by the rigors of long tedious hours of study. A session
of training can refresh the student and help calm and clear the
mind, permitting the student to once again focus his energies completely
on his studies.
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Using
this same principle against a specific target a diligent student
can learn to concentrate his resources with a minimum loss of
energy. Taekwon-Do also tends to accelerate a student's process
of maturation, since the seriousness of the art, its potentiality
and the profound respect he eventually gains from the training
stimulates the student's sensitivity and perception. Here is perhaps
the instructor's most important phase of instruction; the ability
to teach a student methods of using the body as well as a weapon
without abusing that knowledge.
Though
the process may be a frustrating one, the task of educating the
public and responsible leaders in the community and introducing
the stimuli Taekwon-Do is a challenge all dedicated students should
undertake.It
is hoped that the above summary of Taekwon-Do will have sufficiently
expressed the reasons why Taekwon-Do has been spreading like wildfire
throughout the world. However, it must be clearly remembered that
the moral civilization, while enabling the younger generations to
possess their own view of life and philosophy, eradicating a deteriorative
tendency is the prime reason of all.
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