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Martial Arts for Teens: Physical Activity with Academic Outcomes

Martial art training for teenagers, which obviously includes Taekwondo training, can boost kids’ confidence and focus. I know this because I have witnessed it for myself, and I am so confident in the benefits of Taekwondo training for teens that Pacific International Taekwondo offers a free trial lesson! Here’s a prime example of how our…

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Pushing Through Your Training

  Anyone training in martial arts will at some time have to combat training boredom. Generally this happens predominately within the first six months of training. Repetition is essential at this level because the repetition is embedding the foundations for future learning and growth of power and focus. During this period the fundamental movements are…

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The Difference Between Doing and Using

When you are practicing a technique or combination you need to learn to execute the technique correctly, that’s pretty obvious isn’t it? So in order to do that you need… a strong balanced stance, use the appropriate blocking or attacking tool, correct starting and finish point of the technique, know how to use the body’s…

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Teaching Kids for Kids: A Real Responsibility And A Joy

Taekwondo classes for children can be hard work for the instructors at Pacific International Taekwondo! Teaching Taekwondo to kids can be a tough job, but at the same time, it can be a real joy. It’s also a big responsibility. Kids trust us because we are in a position of authority, and we need to…

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Is Taekwondo Good For Weight Loss

Losing weight is just one of the benefits of Taekwondo training. Any form of physical activity will benefit your health by burning calories, however certain types of exercise encourage your body to continue burning calories long after your exercise session has ended – that’s a great bonus isn’t it?! The aerobic and anaerobic demands of…

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Why Does Martial Art Training Give You Confidence

Henry Ford said “If you believe you can or you can’t – you’re right “. What he was trying to convey was, if you don’t believe you can achieve something, you won’t. At our Brisbane Taekwondo classes, we can SEE what those words mean! When a person new to martial art training enrols in a…