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What is Tae Kwon Do?
Tae Kwon Do is the ancient art of self defense. Literally translated, Tae means foot, Kwon means hand, and Do means art. It is scientifically designed as a nonviolent art and system of complete body exercise as well as being a way of life. Tae Kwon Do includes physical techniques, mental disciplines, and a deep philosophy. Because of its well rounded approach to life, Tae Kwon Do has become the fastest growing martial art in the world today. It's practitioners enjoy the benefits of self-defense, physical fitness, and emotional growth.
Tae Kwon Do Is For Everyone
Men, Women, and Children
can take advantage of
Brunswick Lee's Tae Kwon Do Programs.
Men - Through TKD training men competing in today's society will gain confidence to cope with daily problems and situations. Lee's Tae Kwon Do program will help release tensions caused by constant pressures and responsibilities. Stamina will be increased and enthusiasm will develop to deal with everyday routines. Through vigorous training students of all ages lean to relax, and to look and feel better about themselves. You will notice the difference - and so will family, friends, and employers.
Women - Women of all ages are concerned with how they look and feel. One follows the other - when you feel better, you look better. Martial arts movements are graceful and more interesting than the repetitive exercise formats. Tae Kwon Do training offers then opportunity to shed extra pounds and inches and feel invigorated. This feeling of renewed energy helps alleviate the stress and pressure of work and family. It can also make a woman feel capable of standing up to a situation. The development of your personal awareness and self-defense potential is very rewarding.
Children - Parents want their children to be strong, respectful, and healthy and do well in life. The martial arts program aids in building children's confidence and character - qualities that help develop leaders.
They learn physical fitness and mental alertness, which give them pride in themselves. This extends to their participation and contributions in the classroom. This new source of energy and physical agility will help them perform better at sports and other activities. They will make friends easier and will respect authority - and themselves.
Remember:
Tae Kwon Do is not a "roughneck" activity. Martial arts helps each individual channel aggressive energy into socially acceptable forms of friendly competition and personal competence. Martial arts students have a deep personal respect for their physical ability to overcome an attacker. This developed sense of self-esteem makes them an unlikely target for an aggressor. The secret of Tae Kwon Do's effectiveness as taught by Brunswick Lee's Tae Kwon Do Academy is not strength, weight, or muscle power. but a knowledge of practiced techniques.
Why Should You Learn Tae Kwon Do?
Practice of Tae Kwon Do promotes the harmonious development of:
The training one receives in Tae Kwon Do has numerous advantages:
teaches patience and the resolve to overcome difficulty.
teaches humility, courage, alertness, accuracy, adaptability, as well as self control.
teaches flexibility, grace, balance, and coordination.
teaches the method, principle, and purpose of Tae Kwon Do.
Constant repetition -
Self defense -
Patterns -
Basics -
How Fast Can You Learn?
You can learn Tae Kwon Do and self-defense in your first lesson. The average person can feel improvement physically and mentally within six months. It takes approximately three years to earn the rank of Black Belt. The may take more or less time depending on the individual effort and achievement. Obtaining a Black Belt does not in any way end the student's training. Remember, Tae Kwon Do is a way of life and can be practiced for a lifetime. With our progressive method of instruction, students start with simple attack and defensive movements and progress into action forms or continuous movements. As coordination, strength, flexibility and control develop, students are advanced techniques. This is approached in a predetermined sequential manner where each student can progress at a comfortable pace for him or her.
How Do I Start?
All the new students at Brunswick Lee's Tae Kwon Do start with an introductory program designed to give them a chance to visit the school, meet the instructor, and find out about the benefits of Tae Kwon Do.
In the introductory program, you will find out about our cardio-vascular exercises and how they will increase your endurance and lower your heart rate. We will also show you how to develop your flexibility and you will be taught some basic self-defense techniques that could help you get out of a difficult situation.
Call 518-279-0521 and Begin your Program Today!
1175 Hoosick Road
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-0521
