Children There Are No Tough Guys

This is the obvious reason kids should do Taekwondo in this day and age - to get active and moving. In case you haven’t noticed, we have an epidemic when it comes to our nation’s obesity problem. We’re also increasingly unfit in addition to being overweight. The problem is particularly alarming as it relates to our kids. Youth sports and physical education programs are great, but not every kid is an athlete and many schools no longer offer PE. Taekwondo offer many benefits, but when it comes to fitness, becoming a true martial artist means becoming a supremely fit person.

The right martial arts school will teach your child that there are no tough guys. Every martial artist ultimately learns this sense of respect and true confidence. Your child will learn that confidence and respect for others comes from a deep sense of self-knowledge.

A martial artist is taught to see, feel, and listen - both internally and externally. Tapping into intuition, fear, and courage are examples of being able to put the physical together with the mental. How often have we heard the phrase “being paralyzed with fear”? Being able to combat such a thing is what you learn in the martial arts.

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The Way Of The Foot & Fist

Taekwondo originated in Korea more than 2,300 years ago. Translated, it means "the way of the foot and fist," and as that name suggests, it was originally developed by warriors. But this ancient practice is about more than just physical defense. Children learn symmetrical body exercises for unarmed combat, including kicks, punches, jumping and dodging.

More importantly, though, taekwondo practice develops persistence, self-discipline and kindness. Many participants find an increased feeling of peace and balance. Master Fransisco Fiallos, of TKD Club America in Deltona, Florida says the right coach will teach taekwondo as an empowering way of life, encouraging students to apply the social and character skills learned in the classroom to their home and school lives.

A high-quality taekwondo program teaches children to focus and persist at a task. Highly energetic children and children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, known as ADHD, especially benefit from the structure and expectations of taekwondo, but the benefits extend to all children.

The world can be an overwhelming place for kids, and anger is a common response. Kids don't always know how to express anger and frustration, but participating in taekwondo can help. While it's not OK for a child to punch or hit a younger sibling, it is OK to kick and punch during a taekwondo lesson. Children learn to harness angry feelings and use them productively.

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Master Francisco Fiallos - 6th Dan call 407-247-5583

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After-School TKD at Club America

At Taekwondo Club America you can learn Kyorugui, Poomsae, Kyukpa & Hoshinsul. In addition Master Fiallos teaches kick boxing and women's self-defense. TKD Club America has something for all ages from pee-wee programs to ages 50+. We are NOW OPEN in Deltona and look forward to seeing you there. We have specials all month long. For any question, please contact Master Fiallos at the number below. At TKD Club America they offer after-school programs starting now through the school year.

Master Francisco Fiallos - 6th Dan call 407-247-5583
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Taekwondo for Children

We are so honored & happy to be open this week. Taekwondo can be a wonderful sport to start in the summer and carry over into the school year. We offer after-school classes: ages 3-5; 6-10; and 10 years+. Taekwondo can improve coordination, self-confidence, and discipline. Our current special is $49.99. We would love to see you come out and improve your quality of life at Taekwondo Club America.

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Grand Opening!

It's here! The moment you all have been waiting for: TODAY
Grand Opening classes begin 3:30pm - 8:30pm
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Physical Improvments

If you don't exercise as you get older, you are at risk of further damaging any already existing conditions. The good news is that Taekwondo can slow down the aging process and decrease the effects of sitting around all day. It is never too late to gain the benefits of Taekwondo. There are many goals in Taekwondo and to better yourself: to be more capable, to better achieve our goals, to be more calm, peaceful and content.

Character Improvements that students often describe about martial arts training: increased self esteem, increased self confidence, increased assertiveness emotional control and stress relief, ability to work cooperatively in a group, ability to lead others, initiative and independent learning and understanding of other races and cultures.

Physical Improvements can be: increased anaerobic efficiency, increased aerobic fitness, increased strength and flexibility, increased stamina, firm and tone your body, enhanced abilities in all other activities, mind / body unity and harmony, left / right brain hemisphere integration, and increases in balance and coordination will be experienced relatively quickly.

These changes will enhance your abilities in all your activities in your broader lifestyle.

Martial arts training is perfect for all those who hate the mindless repetition of jogging or aerobics classes. Add in the enjoyment of learning about a new culture, the culture of origin of the style you choose, and another world of learning and opportunity for growth presents itself.

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Taekwondo keeps seniors moving

It's important to remember, when taking Taekwondo as a senior, that you need to listen to your body during the session. If you become short of breath or a muscle starts to strain, simply rest. No one is going to tell you to keep going to the point of pain. Any class that gets a senior moving and up & about is the right class for them.

Taekwondo for seniors can allow time for socialization and interactions with other like-minded seniors.  Who better to discuss the day with than with other seniors in the same Taekwondo class? New bonds and friendships can be made very easily in a Taekwondo class. And even better is that there is a common goal whether it be better coordination, improved brain function, or just peer contact. There is something for any senior when taking Taekwondo.

Seniors taking Taekwondo may not be jumping off walls or doing backflips, but that should not keep them from participating in a Taekwondo class. It has been show that seniors who participate in martial arts, especially Taekwondo, have better cognitive functioning. That can be a fear of many seniors: forgetting facts and decreased brain activity. Sometimes a crossword can only do so much. Seniors need movement and phsyical exercise. Why not Taekwondo for seniors?

Taekwondo is healthy for Seniors

When you think of martial arts, especially Taekwondo, your first thought may not be seniors. But that is just not the case anymore! The upcoming senior generation is becoming more and more fitness conscious and are not simply sitting down all day long.

Taekwondo, obviously, has different results with different age groups. For seniors, it focuses on increasing stamina, endurance, physical safety, and promoting healthy brain functions. Think about it: it takes great cognitive ability to listen to directions, complete them appropriately, and exert physical activity at the same time. It has been researched that Taekwondo may also improve balance and coordination among seniors.

Often times, seniors have a tough time socializing; not because they don't want to but because they are more active than some of their peers. They may be limited in their choices of what they can do. But with any activity especially Taekwondo, seniors can form a sense of community with people who have the same interests. It often times can remind them of when they may have been in the workforce. Taekwondo for seniors has many benefits and is a healthy alternative to sitting around.

Seniors can Taekwondo

Sometimes seniors have the desire to exercise or do some movement, but perhaps they are a bit shy or scared of injury. But Taekwondo can benefit young and old alike. Taekwondo is good for the mind, body, and spirit, which is very important for our seniors today. More and more, there are active communities for 55+ and they want to experience more than what is offered. Seniors can experience the same benefits that younger students can.

Many of the forms and positions can be modified for seniors as well. Low speed & low impact Taekwondo can be completed by seniors who may have ailments. Seniors can learn practical self-defense moves, safety awareness, socializing with other particpants their own age, leadership skills, and of course exercise for all levels. Some studies show that physical acitivity also improves cognitive development. Bottom line: exercise can improve brain activity.

Taekwondo For Seniors

There are so many great benefits for seniors to take a martial arts class, especially Taekwondo. Any organized exercise class is a great way to make new friends. This is especially true of Tae Kwon Do classes since participants often work with a partner. Friends in class can also help seniors work on certain techniques while receiving encouragement from classmates. Tae Kwon Do classes, by nature, tend to be conducive to a supportive environment. Developing friendships in class or bring friends along to class gives seniors an added incentive to stick with the classes. Think of it as a built-in support system. Seniors tend to find encouragement and support in a group setting.

Numerous studies have found links between staying active and mental alertness. Tae Kwon Do certainly requires participants to stay alert and pay attention. Even when not defending yourself, it is still necessary to perform certain moves correctly to avoid injury. The alertness seniors hone while learning Tae Kwon Do can be applied to just about any other aspect of daily life. A big part of Tae Kwon Do is learning how to be aware of everything in the immediate environment. This can help seniors feel safer, even in unfamiliar surroundings.

Confidence is a great motivator. Learning and mastering basic Tae Kwon Do moves gives seniors confidence that can be applied to other areas of life. Remember, Tae Kwon Do is more than just a set of techniques learned and practices in a classroom setting. The goal of Tae Kwon Do is to apply these techniques to the rest of your life. For seniors, this may include feeling increased confidence when going out alone or while walking around the neighborhood. Many of the techniques used in Tae Kwon Do help with coordination and balance. Knowing some of these techniques increases confidence and provides a better sense of personal security and safety.

Time for Taekwondo

When you think of martial arts, you do not usually think of seniors. Yet, the ancient practice can be extremely beneficial to people of any age. Baby boomers, sometimes referred to as “the fitness generation,” are approaching their senior years in record numbers. Studies show that maintaining an active lifestyle is not just for the young.

A study released in 2010 suggests that seniors who take Tae Kwon Do martial arts training may be less prone to falls and broken bones due to improved coordination. Seniors may enjoy additional benefits from practicing Tae Kwon Do techniques as well. Senior citizens, especially those with bone loss, are more likely to benefit from Tae Kwon Do as opposed to doing nothing.

Tae Kwon Do helps increase your coordination. The moves in Tae Kwon Do date back hundreds of years. It is not so much about having sheer muscle strength, as it is learning basic moves to improve focus and coordination. Tae Kwon Do classes specifically for seniors use thick pads to prevent seniors from injuring themselves while learning basic Tae Kwon Do skills. Some instructors even claim older students are easier to teach since they are more willing to accept instruction and follow directions.

Seniors & Taekwondo is good for them!

Seniors, unfortunately, are at risk for attacks even in their own home. It was one of the saddest crimes we have. Seniors might have a desire to learn self-defense. Adults and Senior Citizens have unique self-defense needs. Out and about in the world daily, adults are subject to all sorts of unusual and/or dangerous scenarios. It is becoming more and more urgent to become aware of dangerous situations and to learn how to handle them should they occur. Defense against multiple methods of attack (physical and emotional) is a curriculum staple in most martial arts systems.

With martial arts training you don't need to be an easy target or a victim. Families that kick together, stick together. Want to improve the time spent with your children and grandchildren? Engage in a healthy activity together: martial arts. It is a long term commitment, rather than a seasonal sport or activity, and it brings families together unlike any other. Find common ground across generations with martial arts training for life.

Taking a Tae Kwon Do class also gives the senior something to talk about when conversing with others. This can energize and improve existing relationships, especially with young grandchildren who are bound to be impressed that “Grandma’s learning Tae Kwon Do!”

Seniors & Taekwondo

Seniors are naturally goal-oriented. This is largely due to life experience teaching adults that if you set and achieve certain goals, you will receive some reward. For example, if you go to work everyday and perform your job well, you will receive a paycheck. Seniors understand that martial arts training requires dedication and self-discipline. They know that if they learn, practice and perform well that they may be rewarded with belt promotion.

Seniors have the motivation to get fit and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Children do a fair amount of running around and get regular exercise to go hand-in-hand with their super metabolism. As we get older, however, our metabolism slows. We become more sedentary, usually because the bulk of a day is spent sitting at a desk or driving a vehicle,
etc., not allowing for natural daily exercise. Health issues like high blood pressure, obesity, or even just plain laziness can be improved with martial arts training. Learn martial arts at an older age and engage your memory with the challenges of remembering techniques and forms; improve cardiovascular health; maintain or re-gain strength and flexibility that naturally decreases with age. Sometimes, though, seniors can become depressed.

After they complain of loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities, isolation, and memory loss, many people take their older loved ones to a psychiatrist each year. The result is often the diagnosis of a cognitive problem such as dementia. However, before diagnosing dementia, it is important for doctors to rule out a diagnosis of depression, which can cause many of the same symptoms. Taekwondo can help!

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    For Seniors, particularly, martial arts training can be life saving. Seniors can be extremely self-conscious about beginning new adventures later in life. The welcoming and positive nature of martial arts training helps ease fears. By playing to the strengths that seniors bring to a martial arts class, instructors can help smooth their transition from spectator to student.

   Seniors can bring many strengths to the martial arts world like the enhanced ability to focus. Seniors have already experienced school, work and in some cases, family. These are experiences that require disciplined dedication to tasks. Going to work everyday, for example, requires a concentrated effort toward accomplishing that task. Seniors understand the mechanics of martial arts technique and absorb classroom lessons faster than children.

  Falling is a part of the Taekwondo. Students learn early on to turn a potentially harmful fall into a gentle roll by turning their torsos and necks as they hit the practice mats. This knowledge could benefit the hundreds of seniors who fracture hips and other bones each year during falls.

  Since Taekwondo training focuses on learning to maintain balance, learning Taekwondo may also help seniors avoid falls altogether.

Happy 4th of July from TKD Club America

Taekwondo participated in 1988 Seoul Olympic Games and 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games as a demonstration sport. On September 4, 1994, the 103rd IOC Session in Paris voted to include Taekwondo in 2000 Sydney Olympic Games as an official sport. (As a result, in 2006, September 4 was designated as Taekwondo Day by the WTF.)

Taekwondo made its debut as an official sport in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Since then, Taekwondo's entry in the Olympics has increased from 103 athletes to 128 athletes. And from the Beijing Olympics the number of bronze medals increased from one to two. Taekwondo is confirmed through the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Taekwondo is also included in the Youth Olympic Games, beginning with the inaugural edition in Singapore in 2010.

The WTF introduced the 1st WTF World Para-Taekwondo Championships in 2009, and has since then promoted inclusion of para-taekwondo in the Paralympic Games. Taekwondo first participated in the Deaflympics in 2009.

Taekwondo is an official sport of almost all international multi-sport games as well as continental games. With an ever-growing number of taekwondo practitioners worldwide, the WTF now has 206 Member National Associations located at all corners of the globe. And the WTF has also made ceaseless effort to make taekwondo a sport for all, irrespective gender, race, age, religion, culture and with or without physical or mental disabilities in cooperation with various internatio
nal sports organizations.

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Upon liberation of Korea from the Japanese colonial rule after World War II, the Korean people began recovering the thought of self-reliance and the traditional folkloric games resumed their popularity. Song Duk-Ki, master of Taekkyon, presented a demonstration of the martial art before the first republic of Korea president Syngman Rhee on the occasion of his birthday, clearly distinguishing Taekwondo from the Japanese Karate which had been introduced by the Japanese rulers.

Martial art experts began opening Taekwondo gymnasiums all over the country and after the end of Korean War (1950-1953) Taekwondo was popularized among the dan-grade black-belters within the country, also dispatching about 2,000 Taekwondo masters to more than 100 countries.

After all, following the nomination of Taekwondo as a national martial art in 1971, the present Kukkiwon was founded in 1972 to be used as the headquarters as well as the site of various Taekwondo competitions. Then a year later, in 1973 the World Taekwondo Federation was established. In 1973, the biennial World Taekwondo Championships was organized.

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Taekwondo - Unity with the Body

Taekwondo today is similar to the martial arts in other Oriental countries and shares some features with them, because in the course of its evolution it has gained many different styles that existed in the martial arts of the countries surrounding Korea, like Japan and China.

But Taekwondo is very different from many such oriental martial arts. First, physically it is very dynamic with active movements that include a mirage of foot skills. Second, the principle physical movements are in simpatico with that of the mind and life as a whole. Third, it possesses dynamic poses from another perspective.

Taekwondo can be characterized by unity: the unity of body, mind, and life, and the unity of the pose ["poomsae"] and confrontation, and cracking down. When you do Taekwondo, you should make your mind peaceful and synchronize your mind with your movements, and extend this harmony to your life and society. This is how in Taekwondo the principle of physical movements, the principle of mind training, and the principle of life become one and the same. On the other hand, the right poomsae lead to the right confrontation, which will eventually produce great destructive power.

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Taekwondo is one of the most systematic and scientific Korean traditional martial arts, that teaches more than physical fighting skills. It is a discipline that shows ways of enhancing our spirit and life through training our body and mind. Today, it has become a global sport that has gained an international reputation, and stands among the official games in the Olympics.

Let's take a closer look at the meaning of the word "Tae" "Kwon" "Do." It is composed of three parts as shown in the English spelling, though it is one word in Korean. "Tae" means "foot," "leg," or "to step on"; "Kwon" means "fist," or "fight"; and "Do" means the "way" or "discipline." If we put these three parts together, we can see two important concepts behind "Tae Kwon Do".

First, Taekwondo is the right way of using Tae and Kwon 'fists and feet,' or all the parts of the body that are represented by fists and feet. Second, it is a way to control or calm down fights and keep the peace. This concept comes from the meaning of Tae Kwon 'to put fists under control' [or 'to step on fists']. Thus Taekwondo means "the right way of using all parts of the body to stop fights and help to build a better and more peaceful world."

Taekwondo has been developing with the 5000-year long history of Korea, being called by several different names in the course. In Korea, Taekwondo began as a defense martial art called "Subak" or "Taekkyon," and developed as a way of training body and mind in the ancient kingdom of Koguryo, under the name of "Sunbae." In the Shilla period, it had become the backbone of Hwarangdo that aimed at producing leaders of the country.

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El Taekwondo te ofrece la posibilidad de sentirse ágil y renovado en sus prácticas . Es el arte marcial con más practicantes en el mundo.ption