Oct 25, 2024

Taekwondo Together: Building Confidence and Community as a Family

Kicking It Together: How World Taekwondo Became Our Family Sport

Kicking It Together: How World Taekwondo Became Our Family Sport

The journey began when my wife wanted to help our daughter get into some form of fitness or sport, and my wife chose World Taekwondo.

Mark and Jan Fiora posing outdoors on a sunny day. Mark, positioned on the left, has short, light brown hair and a broad smile. He is wearing a World Taekwondo Black Belt uniform with black trim and a black belt, adorned with black and white stripes on the sleeves. Jan, standing to his right, has dark brown hair pulled back into a ponytail and is also wearing a Black Belt World Taekwondo uniform with black trim and a black belt. She has a warm smile and is looking directly at the camera. The background reveals a residential neighbourhood with a mix of houses and trees. To the left, there are parked cars and a red brick house with a green roof. A tall tree with green leaves and a few red blossoms is visible in the distance. The sky is partly cloudy with patches of blue, suggesting a pleasant weather condition. The sidewalk and road are paved, and a low stone wall runs along the right side of the image, separating the street from the residential area. The overall mood of the image is friendly and relaxed, capturing a moment of joy and camaraderie between Jan and Mark.

My wife would take our daughter Talitha to training and sit with the mums and watch the kids. After some time, the mums decided to join, so weekly they would both go to training while I sat at home with our then 3-year-old. My wife asked me when I would be joining. "I smiled and said when Caleb is 5 and eligible I'll take him and join also." Well, the years passed quickly, and at the ripe age of 59 years old, I started the World Taekwondo journey with our son Caleb.

Now we all go to training together as a family.

Personally, I enjoy World Taekwondo for:

  • Personal Fitness: I love the workouts and trying to obtain agility, while the continual learning helps keep my mind focused on something away from my work.
  • Family Fitness: It's beautiful to train together as a family.
  • Friendships: It's been good to form new friendships and train in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere.
  • Core Value Teachings: Respect, fitness, confidence, discipline, focus, perseverance, and determination are a great foundation for our whole family throughout our lives.

The learnings and instruction from Grand Master Wahid Halimee, Instructor Margaret, and all the dedicated instructors is valuable and very appreciated.

Mark Fiora - October 25, 2024
For more information please contact info@worldtaekwondo.com.au

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