The Importance Of Taekwondo

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When I was a white belt, I used to think Taekwondo was a sport. As I progressed through the ranks, I started understanding that it was also a form of artistic expression. Now, as a black belt, I understand that it is not only a sport and an art but also a lifestyle. Never did I know when I stepped through the door of the Folsom Taekwondo Center that I would become a completely different person. Taekwondo has given me a wonderful family, including many people who I would never have met otherwise. We all come together with the common interest of Taekwondo but we all leave the dojang with new and different experiences. Many of my classmates are friends that I will keep in touch with for the rest of my life; even though we all come from different backgrounds, we have learned to acknowledge and appreciate our differences. The instructors, my valuable mentors, have guided me and taught me lessons and values that I will always keep with me. These are the people who have always encouraged me to keep on going, no matter what happens. …show more content…

But I know that even during college, I will always be able to take a breath and remember what Taekwondo has taught me. On days when I am annoyed with the world, I know that I can let it all out in Taekwondo and find peace. I can channel my energy into workouts and cleanse my mind of everything that is not going well. The tenets and student oath, key values, are the main reasons for my learning this. As I beginner I did not understand the value of the student oath and tenets, but now I understand the significance: as martial artists, we must strive to implement these in our everyday lives. Stating them before and after class reminds us of what the actual meaning of Taekwondo is. Honor, courage, perseverance, and self-control are just some of the concepts that Taekwondo has taught me; these have changed my personality completely, and I am now able to find peace because of

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