You may have heard once or twice before about how Tae Kwon
Do and Martial Arts build strong character development traits and life skills
such as Integrity, respect, perseverance, honor, confidence, etc…, but
sometimes the health benefits are slightly overlooked.
In conjunction with the physical exercises of Tae Kwon Do
such as kicking, punching, footwork, stances, and blocks, come numerous
benefits for your health and body. Done consistently, the movements and
exercises associated with each class help relieve stress and anxiety by
releasing the endorphins and toxins trapped inside your body. When these are
released, it allows your body to think more clearly and to create a better flow
of oxygen and blood to your brain and muscles. Many times during class the
instructor will remind you to breathe correctly and to not hold your breath.
This may seem like common sense, but when your body is tired and fatigued your
mind becomes fatigued as well.
Some adults choose not to participate in martial arts due to
a number of reasons, one being the fear of injuring themselves. In each class
at Empower Martial Arts we start with the proper warm up and dynamic stretches for
the activities and movements that will be done during the main portion of the
class. This insures that your muscles and tendons are ready to be worked,
strengthened, and toned to avoid possible injury or reinjure. The end of each
class time is also spent on static stretching and tactical breathing to relax
the muscles and improve flexibility. We also strongly encourage stretching
throughout the day and drinking water to avoid possible cramps or tightness.
If you’re looking to feel better, move better, breathe
better, and even lose some weight while getting in shape, contact
(913)-754-6570 or e-mail tj_holgerson@hotmail.com
for more information!
