Monthly Archives: December 2011

Winter is a great time to start an exercise program

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One thing you can always count on in Chicago is a cold winter.  Gone are the bike rides and walks in the park, in are the frigid temperatures and snow.  Even in the winter, it is important to have a regular exercise program.

There are many different exercises that can be done in the home such as push ups, sit ups, pull ups, and stretching.  For some, an exercise dvd may be enough to get started.  If you find it difficult to exercise in your home or if you want to work out with a group, please consider taking a Tae Kwon Do/Kickboxing classes at our school.

We offer Tae Kwon Do classes for kids and adults.  Our goal is for everyone to get a good workout.  If just want some regular exercise, our kickboxing class that combines cardio, core exercises, strengthening, and Tae Kwon Do techniques may be a good option.

Please contact us for more information at 847-998-1111 or akyima360@gmail.com.

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Tae Kwon Do Perseverance

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Perseverance – it is an important virtue to teach our kids but it isn’t always easy.  According to dictionary.com, perseverance is defined as the “steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.”

If you would like to teach your child perseverance, we believe that our school can help.  Tae kwon do teaches perseverance by:

  • incorporating belt promotion.  Tae Kwon Do has 10 belt colors that is achieved over a period of time.  Each belt takes effort and work to attain.  Belts are earned not given.
  • challenging your child with exercises and Tae Kwon Do techniques.  Forms and techniques are not easy to master.  It takes effort to master all the components of Tae Kwon Do.
  • encouraging children to persevere even when things get difficult.

For more information about our program, please contact us.

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