Taekwondo Blog

Teen Taekwondo training provides myriad benefits for middle school and high school aged students. Taekwondo is the perfect sport for those who prefer setting individual goals, for those looking to try something new, or athletes interested in an amazing cross-training discipline.

Summer is a great time to focus on life-enhancing activities like Taekwondo. What is learned through Taekwondo training goes way beyond cool Cobra Kai/Karate Kid/ninja stuff. Studying martial arts lets kids shine by highlighting physical, social, emotional and intellectual skills.

Martial artists often generate an impressive and intimidating shout when throwing a kick or strike. In Taekwondo, we call this sound a kihap (sometimes spelled kihup, kiai, or kyup). Yelling forces us to exhale, removing air from our diaphragms and bringing more power and speed to our attacks. It also forces a subsequent inhale, which brings oxygen into our bodies. In tournaments, the powerful yell helps judges to recognize when a strike is landed.  

Taekwondo helps students thrive in tough times. When we are happy and healthy, it is easy to be on our best behavior: kind, generous, motivated, disciplined, and productive. But during tough times, stress, anxiety, and disappointments can wear us down. When martial artists tap into the inner resources they develop through Taekwondo training, they make the best of difficult situations.