Taekwon-Do for Families

Like Suzuki violin, Taekwon-Do is well suited to learning as a family. Children do not feel as self-conscious about learning something new when they see a parent facing the same challenges and making similar mistakes. A child might have learned something more quickly than a parent or sibling, and proudly show them how it is done. A parent can help a child learn something new, explaining it in a way they know the child will understand. The child begins to figure out that we all learn at a different pace.

The process of learning new Taekwon-Do skills and patterns and sharing them with other family members can be a bonding experience. At DMAC, we have a long-standing tradition of mothers and daughters, fathers and sons, and whole families working their way through the curriculum. They share their triumphs and their difficulties, helping each other through troublesome spots.

Children learn respect and discipline through the martial arts because they see their parent showing that same respect and discipline to the instructor and other students. When children see a parent or other older students bowing to a blackbelt who may be younger then them, they begin to understand that respect is earned through hard work and not because of age.

One excellent benefit of studying Taekwon-Do is that it sets an example for maintaining healthy exercise habits in children. In one study it was found that "many parents blame kids' sedentary lifestyles for obesity, and 78% of parents believe the fault lies with them." If your kids see you working out, they'll want to work out more, too.

You will also share the pride of seeing each family member advance and move on to a new belt. Many parents also appreciate the fact that Taekwon-Do is based on the principles of courtesy, respect, and cooperation.

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