Martial arts training with other women creates a non-threatening, non-judgmental environment with a lot of physical and mental health benefits.
Here are a few of the benefits that women who train Taekwondo experience:
1. Self-Defense
Learning self-defense through martial arts, like Taekwondo, gives you a practical set of skills. However, there is also an emphasis on learning how to avoid ever needing to use those skills.
2. Empowerment
Knowing you can defend yourself against a potential threat is empowering. You feel stronger and more in control of yourself and your life.
3. Self-Esteem
That sense of empowerment leads to an increase in self-esteem and pride in growing your skills while strengthening your body and mind.
4. Self-Confidence
As your martial arts practice strengthens your body and mind, the more you grow and accomplish, the more your confidence increases as well.
5. Fitness
Taekwondo training is a full-body workout that increases strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Your risk for injuries can decrease, while you improve your posture, breath control, and core strength.
6. Stress Relief
The single focus on your Taekwondo training when you show up for class helps to block out and relieve some of the stress from your daily life.
7. Sense of Community
Starting Taekwondo can be intimidating, but when you’re learning alongside other women, it can reduce some of the anxiety around getting started. The community you become a part of is where many women create lasting friendships.
8. Awareness
Learning Taekwondo helps you broaden your situational awareness and recognition of potential threats and danger so that you’re more likely to avoid vulnerable situations.
Taekwondo is for everyone – men and women, adults and kids. TKO Martial Arts Academy in Winter Haven offers a variety of programs and classes to suit your personal martial arts goals. To learn more about how to get started, contact us today.
