On contrary. If you start practicing TaeKwonDo right away, pretty soon you'll get yourself in a good shape.


Yes. TaeKwonDo will not make them less feminine. It'll improve their posture.


Courses for children are different from those for adults. Emphasis is on coordination, flexibility and fun, and less on strength or combats. TaeKwonDo teaches kids discipline, respect and ambition values. The youngest kid in TaeKwonDo club "Red Star" is 6 years old.


Although within TKD and Karate pupils practice almost the same punches and blocks, the main difference between these two martial arts is that in Karate sport prevails hand technique and firm, deep stances, while TKD distinguishes itself with fast and attractive kicks, jumps and fast and agile stances. Also, comparing to Karate, TKD is an olympic sport with use of protective equipment (full contact).


About 3 years. This practicing period depends on many factors (discipline, motivation and other predispositions).
 

 
No. TaeKwonDo is not just a sport, but also an art and a great way to healthy exercise, so it is never too late to practice TaeKwonDo. In TC "Red Star" there are 7 persons over 40 years old practicing this martial art.


No. Most of the newcomers are not flexible, but with good warm ups and stretching techniques, great flexibility is accomplished in no time and kick in the head is no longer a problem.


Although in TKD sport combat low kicks and punches in the head are forbidden, this skill comprises great number of punches and kicks, prods, grips and lever techniques all extremely useful in self-defence.



By training TaeKwonDo concentration, discipline and responsibility are acquired. Those who train TKD have better organization, more free time and less stress in their lives.


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