Benefits of Taekwondo
Promotes a Healthy Body Keen Mind High Moral Character
Promotes a Healthy Body
	Health wise training in Taekwondo normalizes body weight by exchanging flabby fat tissue for lean muscular tissue.  It is estimated that a vigorous Taekwondo workout burns about 600 calories an hour.
	Aerobically Taekwondo conditions the heart and lungs to operate more efficiently.  Also lowers your Diastolic Blood Pressure by enlarging the blood vessels and reducing the resistance to blood flow.
	Increased muscular strength through high repetition, controlled motions and Taekwondo exercises every muscle in your body from your fingers to your toes
	Develops balance, coordination and agility characteristics of good performance in other sports as well.
	Flexibility of joints, muscles and ligaments which can really make you feel better especially as you grow older.
	Taekwondo training also provides benefits in perceptual motor skills, peripheral vision and body development
	Good Health is one of life's most treasured assets.  Wealth, power, fame or the blessing of physical beauty are relatively unimportant f one does not possess good health
Mental Effects of Taekwondo
	Taekwondo is practiced in a formal atmosphere stressing the development of cooperation and respect.  The constant repetition in practice develops the students work ethic which carries over into all aspects of their life, as well as teaches patience and the resolve to overcome difficulty.
	Develops concentration which helps to improve school grades
	Improves self-discipline and builds self esteem.
	It is a great way to relieve tension and promotes personal success
High Moral Character
	Taekwondo instills these character traits:
	Courtesy
	Integrity
	Perseverance
	Self-Control
	Indomitable Spirit