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The most common reason for training that I hear is that people want to have fun and get in better physical condition, whether that is losing weight, getting stronger or just getting more active. Martial arts is a great way to get in shape and can be really fun to learn. It will improve endurance, strength, flexibility, speed, coordination, balance and helps with overall stress levels. While all martial our training involves some amount of physical training, our programmes are great to try for overall physical fitness.
The second most common reason for studying martial arts is self defense; a very valid and important reason for learning. Our Taekwondo programmes teach excellent self defense, with techniques that work! Thanks to an increased presence in movies and television, a rapidly growing reason for training is for the flashy high kicks, which combines martial basics with difficult jump kicks, flips and speedy hand combinations, done primarily for competitions. Our sport specific programmes have a sport focus and teach a traditional & modified version of a traditional art, While competition is not the main feature of our academies, we have specific classes tailored for Sport Taekwondo Sparring.
The first thing to do when considering a martial arts class is to determine that you hope to gain from the martial arts training. Everyone has a reason for their interest in the martial arts, and it's important to know your opinions and goals so that you can really get the most out of your training and have a positive experience.
On the left are some common reasons for studying the martial arts and further information on our programmes and how they will fit your reasons to join.