To people who take Tae Kwon Do. Your Opinions;?

Question

Here are some questions,

Please answer then nicely, I'm asking for your opinion.

Q1: How has Tae Kwon Do helped you in your life?

Q2: What is your goal as Black Belt? and if you are a Black Belt right now, What were your goals?

Now this isn't a question but answer it please.

Name people who you appreciate who have supported you through Tae Kwon Do and don't forget to thank them.(:

Just something I wanted to ask about.(:

Answer 1

1. I think it's helped me live a healthy lifestyle (I burn a ton of cals!), it's helped me become more confident, it teaches me self-defense and self-control, and I've become a lot more flexible!

2. I'm getting close to black belt, and I would like to help out at an academy because I like seeing everyone so proud once they master something and I like seeing kids gain self-confidence.

My parents used to pay and drive me to lessons (until I reached a certain age) and my instructors have all been so supportive.

Hope I helped! :)

Answer 2

1. Tae Kwon Do has given me a purpose in life. It's made me a happier person because I have goals to improve my skill and become as fit as I can. I really enjoy learning it.

2. I'm not a black belt, I'm a beginner. My goal is to keep practicie tae kwon do until I'm an old lady or until I can no longer lift my legs. By that time I should be a black belt. I don't care about rank, though. I just want to keep practicing, but eventually I will become a black belt.

3. I'm not sure I can really answer this question. I only take TKD for myself, but I guess I appreciate my husband for not laughing at me for wanting to practice and he thinks it's great that I have this as *my* sport.  

Answer 3

1. It's helped me become more confident and outgoing. In the beginning, I was very quiet and my instructors had to really encourage me to speak up. As the years have gone by, they've helped me reach a point where I'm not intimidated by being asked to lead the exercises during class. Very rarely do they have to remind me to speak up either. I've learned to be more self confident in my abilities, especially my abilities as a martial artist. Also, I'm much more flexible than I was to begin with.

2. I'm not a black belt yet, but I hope to continue being involved in the martial arts in one form or another for the rest of my life. I don't ever want to stop learning. Also, I'm starting to like teaching others, so maybe I'll help teach class if I'm able to.

3. My instructors have been and are awesome! They are so supportive and encouraging. They are always there to help me. My fellow classmates have helped me by just being there. They are great for practicing with, and for working through things I might not understand fully. My parents also. They've been taking me to classes before I got my driver's license. They have been great with encouraging me and reminding me to take time to practice at home too.

Answer 4

1. I began TKD in 1994. Blood pressure has dropped to superb levels. I have lost 20-30 lbs. It has made me more relaxed, confident and happy. Hardly anything I do makes me feel better than a good, sweaty work out. I am 53 years old and in better shape than most of the 30 somethings I know and virtually ALL of the 50 somethings I know. I am pretty high strung anyhow and this has done wonders for me. But I still have a long ways to go in that respect. Tae Kwon Do is definitely a martial art, but if you train in traditional TKD it is a valid self defense and fighting system. One of your responders seems to have an axe to grind about that, but I can assure you that if you are training correctly, with a good instructor and putting your ALL into it, you will be able to handle yourself quite nicely in a self defense situation.

2. I have been a black belt since 1998 and have been assisting my instructor by teaching a class weekly for the past 6 years or so. But I ALWAYS continue to attend his classes as a student, as I am certain I will always be one!  My goal as a black belt is to continue to improve my basic skills, perfect my techniques and do my best to pass this wonderful art and life-way on to my students. I will continue to train and teach until they start pitching dirt on my lifeless carcass. I know I'll never be Jackie Chan, but I will always strive to be the very best _I_ can be!!

You won't know these folks, but they deserve my thanks and homage for assisting me in my martial arts journey;

Grandmaster Joon Yong Kim, 8th Dan, my teacher's teacher and an honest to goodness, true to life, real deal, martial artist who inspires me every time I speak to him.

Master Joseph Felke, 6th dan My teacher and mentor.

Master Chet Cale, 5th Dan, also my teacher and mentor

And all the color belts, black belts and no-belts I have trained and learned from over the years.

Kamsahamnida!

Answer 5

1.  TKD has been a driving force in my life to live better.  It has allowed to take something back of myself that I at one time thought I lost.  I has also allowed me to get back into shape with loosing over 50 pounds so far.  I feel better and have more confidence as well.

2.  My goals is to try and stay with the same instructor until I get my first dan (I've moved and now have to drive an hour to class).  I work on making myself the best that I can be and a role model for lower ranks.  Personally I want to win a championship metal in forms.

3. My parents for willing to come up and see my first belt test.  My instructors, my fiancee and her family as well as mine.

Answer 6

tae kwon do... is a good martial "art"

notice the notice the emphasis on ART.

i have been involved with martial arts for 14 years now... and i know for a fact that in a real (self defense) situation, tae kwon do will do no good.

yes im a black belt in tae kwon do... and i earned it. Forms are an art indeed. but its not self defense.

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Answer 7

1. I have the pleasure of learning another idea and believe of fighting.

2. I take a style until I feel I am done. Until I am a black belt at heart. I could care less about certifications and belts, they mean nothing. When I feel I have mastered the art and I am satisfied, I move on to learn another style and repeat. There is only one art that I will study for the rest of my life and that's Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu.

My master has helped me by teaching me the art. I need no support because I will not tire, and I will not falter until I succeed.