Taekwondo for children: activities from what age, benefits
A feature of this Korean martial art is the active use of legs in combat for strikes, literally taekwondo translates as “the path of the legs and arms.” Taekwondo is taught in sports clubs for children from 4-5 years old.
How to choose a taekwondo section
This type of martial arts is suitable not only for boys, but also for girls. Before sending a child to a sports section where taekwondo is taught, parents need to get acquainted with the coach. He will become another parent for the child, who must find a common language, prompt, help, direct on the right path. At what age to start training, the coach may also have his own opinion.
Young athletes perform taekwondo for children
The task of the coach is to convey to the student that taekwondo is not an easy fight, it is first of all an art. He needs to be captivated by explaining to the kid what the strength of the blows depends on, to improve his technique every year. Then classes will never get bored.
If a child goes to workouts willingly, is looking forward to the next classes, has become calmer, it means that he has ended up in the section that suits him.
In training, children are taught not only strength and dexterity, exercises are also performed to develop flexibility, speed, coordination of movements.
Special breathing exercises must be mastered, which strengthens blood vessels, heart and lungs.
Taekwondo exercises increase muscle tone, form correct posture, and help prevent diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
Training has a positive effect on the character of the pupils. A good coach teaches children not only the physical aspects of the ancient martial art. He will teach children to respect elders and to each other, discipline and self-control, kindness and honesty.
Trainings in the section can last from one to several hours, it all depends on the age and level of training of the taekwondo fighter.
For training, you need a special uniform – a kimono. And during the competition, the athlete is also put on protective ammunition.
The coach pays attention to the physical development of the children, teaches how to hit and defend correctly. The same movements can be practiced many times to bring their execution to automatism.
According to the parents’ reviews, the child becomes calmer and more self-confident after training. He has improved social ties, he is more attentive and disciplined at school.
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