Essien TKD

If you want to get into shape or burn calories, practicing Taekwondo on a regular basis will definitely help. Taekwondo involves repeating stances and fighting patterns, striking the air, training with people in the form of sparring, kicking a bag, doing various cardiovascular and bodyweight exercises and much more. Taekwondo has much to do with mental discipline as it does with physical discipline. Whether you are practicing various strikes and kicks or if you are trying to break a board, you need to spend a lot of time focusing on one specific task in hand in order to perfect whatever you're trying to master. One of the things that we really like about Taekwondo is that it is a group activity. Taking a class a few times, or even just once per week, is a great way to get out of the house and get a change of scenery. Moreover, a Taekwondo class is a great place to meet new people and make new friends.