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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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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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Karate 101: Introduction to Martial Arts for Kids
Martial arts, including karate, are renowned for instilling confidence and self-esteem in children. Through consistent training and overcoming challenges, your child will gain a sense of achievement, boosting their self-confidence.
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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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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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The Basic Skills Children Learn in Karate
Children set achievable goals, such as earning a higher belt rank, and work diligently to attain them. This teaches them the value of hard work, dedication, and patience, which are essential life skills for achieving success in any endeavor.
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How to choose a self defence school
Not every martial arts school teaches what they say they do. There are many definitions of what is taught - this article looks at what these definitions are, popular misconceptions, how you can get the most out of your training and what to look for when selecting a self-defence school.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Empowering Choice: Krav Maga as an Effective Self-Defence System for Kids and Teens
Krav Maga places a strong emphasis on teaching essential self-defence techniques that are easy to learn and apply, even for children and teenagers. These techniques include simple strikes, escapes from common holds, and defensive tactics against various types of threats. By mastering these fundamental skills, kids and teens can develop a strong foundation in self-defence that can be built upon as they grow and progress.
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What is Rhee Tae Kwon Do?
Rhee Tae Kwon Do is most assuredly a dynamic and extremely effective martial art, more valid in the violent times we live in than ever before. But the art reaches much further than mere combat effectiveness. The discipline, mental training, and varied techniques of Rhee Tae Kwon Do also provide the ground for engendering in the practitioner a strong sense of justice, fortitude, compassion, humility, and resolve.
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Elevate Your Child's Confidence: Exploring the Marvels of Kids' Self Defence Classes
These classes aren't just about learning moves; they're about fostering situational awareness, teaching your child to recognize potential risks, and nurturing the ability to de-escalate conflicts. It's like providing them with a super toolkit filled with safety smarts!
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Choosing the Right Karate Dojo for Your Child
Many dojos offer trial classes to allow potential students to experience the training firsthand. Take advantage of these opportunities to see how your child responds to the environment and teaching style. Trial classes can help you make an informed decision about whether the Karate dojo is the right fit for your child.
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How to help your kid find their balance in life
There are many ways in which we try to balance our busy lives, and keeping a balance between our physical, mental and spiritual selves is an important start to maintaining overall balance in life. This quick tip will help your kid to find more balance in their 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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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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