Martial arts like taekwondo are famous for not only developing skills but for mental strength too. Being able to control your emotions, get out and practice for that big grading or competition and override negative impulses are all part of training. Here we take a closer look at the art of self-regulation and why it…
Whether it’s a regular Taekwondo training session or a grading, you will sometimes find yourself distracted. You might be worried about something at home or work, be anxious about your performance or simply find an outside distraction, such as the watching crowd, interfering with your concentration. Focus is important in Taekwondo. But how do you…
We all know that staying fit is important not only for physical health but that it also has huge benefits for mental well-being. Many of us get into bad habits for one reason or another. We stop going to the gym, put on weight and before long find ourselves a little less flexible and robust…
Ways to React to Anxiety and Stress A parent emailed me last weekend, we were talking about our how fast and how drastically life has changed since Covid-19 appeared. She said … “while it’s devastating in so many ways, there are silver linings too, as we don’t know what we are capable of until these…
When you put in the effort towards a long-term goal, you learn life lessons that apply to areas of your life that are unrelated to that pursuit. You are forced to grow some discipline and persistence in order to realize your goals. These qualities will change you and your outlook on life for the better….
As people, we believe in others so easily. We learn to put our faith and our trust in people from an early age; from our parents and teachers, to the leaders that guide our country. But when it comes to self-belief, we are often lacking. The younger generation, especially, have low self-confidence levels and very…
This is something that more experienced students of martial arts will already understand. The idea of your subconscious helping you isn’t anything new; subconscious decisions are something we make each and every day. As a quick example, think about fight or flight. Recall the last time you felt the urge to argue or to turn…
If you want both you and your teenage kids to get through their adolescence in the healthiest and most agreeable way possible, it’s a good idea to encourage them into joining some kind of exercise program. Not something dull and boring that they’ll complain about and quit after a couple of weeks. No, it should…
However much you love your job, eventually the daily routine begins to wear you down. You feel restless, life has become ‘samey’…..work all week and the same diversions every weekend. You’re in a slump! It’s not about finding a new career path, it’s more about injecting something fresh and different, something you look forward to,…
Taekwondo for Adults – 3 Reasons to Start In Your 30’s When people conjure up images of martial arts Brisbane classes, they may default to kids learning karate after school, or super-fit professional looking fighter types attempting to recreate movie fight scenes. However, Taekwondo for adults falls outside either of those two stereotypes, it presents…
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