Why World Taekwondo is the perfect activity for building confidence and discipline?
I commenced training with World Taekwondo in 2000, and achieved 1st Dan Black Belt in December 2013 together with my eldest son. My youngest son is now 3rd Dan, and my spouse is a Red Belt hoping to achieve her Black Belt soon.
For me, life is a journey of discovery. My spouse and I have always encouraged our children to follow their passion because we think that by doing so, they can become their best selves. On the journey to becoming a Black Belt, I have learnt a lot about myself and, I would like to think, become a better person as a result.
When I first began training, I observed that a person's age, gender, and size is no indication of what a person is physically capable of. As I gradually progressed through the various belt levels, I was surprised to learn what I was physically capable of, especially breaking boards by various kicking and punching techniques. I also re-learned a knowledge/skill from my younger years (school, university, and learning the piano) that with perseverance and determination, I could achieve desired outcomes - such as getting my Black Belt.
I was surprised by the additional confidence that I felt in not only being able to do my job, but just in my daily interactions with people. Fortunately, there has only been one occasion when I almost needed to use my taekwondo skills in public, being to stop an adult male continuously punching another adult male, but fortunately the security staff at the venue intervened.
Perhaps one of the best things about World Taekwondo is its emphasis upon respect and self-discipline. My Grand Master - Wahid Halimee continually emphasises these values, something essential for a healthy society.
Philip McMillan - October 18, 2024
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