Taekwondo is the only Oriental martial arts included in the Olympic program. Taekwondo for children is available from 6 years old, develops the will, self-control, discipline and self-organization. In sections teach kids self-defense without weapons.
Taekwondo for children, what kind of martial arts it is
Taekwondo – a kind of martial arts, born more than 5000 years ago in Korea. The philosophy of this martial art is total self-control, to settle conflicts peacefully and self-defense without weapons. Taekwondo for children teaches kids self-control and endurance, and unique techniques can neutralize the enemy with one blow.
The peculiarity is that much attention is paid to the education of the will of character, honesty and fairness. That is why taekwondo can be called not only a sport, but a full spiritual practice.
At what age to send a child in taekwondo
The section accepts children from 6 years. At such a young age, children can take WTF (Taekwondo Federation Version) classes. A peculiarity of this variety is a ban on blows with hands. Kicks can only be applied to the body. The ITF (a version of the International Taekwondo Federation) accepts children from 8 years old. In this discipline punches and kicks are allowed both with legs and hands. It is allowed to hit any part of the body including the opponent’s head.
Despite the fact that taekwondo is considered one of the most traumatic sports, sports injuries among children are extremely rare. The thing is that young athletes are taught not only techniques, but also how to avoid injury and not to cause serious damage to the opponent. All blows in this sport are performed tangentially, which reduces the risk of serious injuries.