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Rhee Tae Kwon Do and Mental Health
Just as the mind grows stronger and more resilient through challenges, our self-esteem also grows through overcoming challenges and being able to reach new levels of accomplishment and achievement.
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Self defence for kids - recognising danger
Teaching our children (and ourselves) to recognise what is “normal” in our homes, schools, and local community can make it a lot easier to spot incongruities that may signal a potential danger or dangerous situation. This article outlines some potential danger signs that your child could be more aware of.
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Knife Hand Blocking in Rhee Tae Kwon Do
It is for this reasons that many Instructors will use Knife Hand blocks with junior belts and beginners, to simply deflect and guide their techniques away.
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Why Choose Progress Martial Arts?
Choosing the right martial arts school is an important decision. Picking a quality school tailored to your needs with good instructors will ensure you develop the skills and self-defence capabilities you desire.
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Self defence clubs for kids
Join Self-defence clubs to build your kids' character and confidence! Self-defence clubs for kids will help your children learn skills that will help them defend themselves in a variety of threatening situations. It is a non-aggressive art that will build your kids' physique and ensure their safety.
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Self defence: A lesson in safer living
Self Defence is much less about one's ability to fight and more about knowledge of one's self and environment. We are born with a natural instinct for survival and self preservation but in our modern 'civilised' society much of this instinct has been conditioned out of us, particularly in women. This article
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Unleashing the Power Within: How Karate Helps Your Child Mentally
The shared journey of learning karate and the support from peers create strong bonds and friendships. This sense of belonging and support network promotes positive mental health, as children feel accepted and valued within the karate community.
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Will learning Rhee Tae Kwon Do make my child a bully?
These foundations which are part of our pledge and teaching philosophy, ensure that all our students will develop a strong moral compass and will only put the Art of Self-Defence to use when absolutely necessary.
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Self-Defence Classes & Lessons for your Children
The benefits of self-defence classes extend far beyond physical techniques, shaping children into confident, responsible, and resilient individuals.
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5 Martial Arts Tips for Beginners
As a parent or caregiver, your support, encouragement, and guidance are invaluable in making this journey a success. Be actively involved, communicate with instructors, and motivate your child to embrace the values and teachings of martial arts.
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Karate and Coordination: Enhancing Motor Skills in Kids
Introducing your child to the world of karate through local Karate Clubs or Karate Schools can be a rewarding decision for both their physical and mental development.
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Why Kids in Australia Love Martial Arts Fitness
Participating in martial arts often involves group activities, encouraging social interaction among children. Kids make new friends, share experiences, and learn the importance of teamwork and cooperation. This social aspect enhances their interpersonal skills and helps them grow into well-rounded individuals.
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Life Lessons and Character Growth: Karate's Impact on Children
Karate provides a structured system of belts, giving children tangible goals to strive for. Each new belt represents progress and achievement, teaching kids the value of setting goals and working diligently to attain them. This goal-setting mentality translates into their academics and other extracurricular activities.
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Street Fighting and Self-Defence
As I have first mentioned, there are no rules for self-defence and every situation is different and dynamic. Use your head (in more ways than one), be situationally aware, stay dynamic and adaptive, and I truly hope that you never have to use your Tae Kwon Do skills or self-defence techniques in real life!
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Thinking Ahead with Rhee Tae Kwon Do
Finally, the best of Martial Artists will appear to be only 1 or 2 steps ahead, but in reality they are more than 10 moves ahead.
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Benefits of Karate Classes & Lessons for Kids
Karate classes offer a holistic approach to children's development by nurturing physical fitness, mental focus, emotional well-being, and essential life skills.
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How to raise brave kids - that understand FEAR
When confronted by someone or an unusual event we are often surprised by our body's reaction, often interpreted as 'Fear'. At a physiological level our body is dumped with adrenalin which makes our muscles ready to fight or flee from any perceived attack or stressful situation, that is our 'fight' or 'flight' instinct. These two primordial responses are most obvious in children who will run away or lash out when stressed.
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