Competing in a taekwondo tournament
helps students to build confidence. In
tandem, the experience of competing in a tournament skyrockets students’ growth
in martial arts. Additionally, a day of tournament offers families a bonding
experience.
Competing in a tournament opens
students up to learn about their potential and to build confidence. In competition, a student learns that it is
not always about winning or losing.
Its about celebrating the courage and
bravery it takes to stand up and perform in front of a crowd of judges, while
acknowledging that the process of showing up for the task is worth all the
glory and praise.
In addition, students gain confidence
in their winning success, and learn humility and humbleness in the moments they
do not come out on top. It is inevitable
that all students will at some time experience both winning and losing in
competition, this is part of the experience and will help them to grow as martial
artists and as individuals. Winning or losing do not define you; it is how you
carry yourself in both of these experiences that shapes your character.
Competing in tournaments helps to
improve a students martial arts training.
Often students can become accustomed to the style and training of their
specific academy. While this is not
inferior, it is important to remember that exploring the many varieties of
training styles can inspire change in students’ determination and
practice. Pushing one’s own boundaries
in a competitive environment can be eye opening and empowering for students,
young and old. Watching students from
other academies can inspire students to elevate their own personal standard of
their training.
Competing also teaches students how
to perform under pressure and stress.
This is useful for developing grace, precision, and consistency in
performance.
Finally, a day in tournament brings
the entire family together to share a unique experience. Parents and siblings find this opportunity to
support the school’s competitors while gaining insight into the world of
taekwondo competition.
The experience of watching a
taekwondo class at the school is hugely different than sitting in the hustle
and bustle of a national tournament. The
experience is thrilling and enlightening.
A day of tournament offers insight to the competitor, and by extension,
to the families of our students.
Overall, going out to compete in taekwondo helps to mold
you into a better martial artist. Much
is gained and nothing is lost in this experience. A new sense of confidence is acquired, many
new styles of training are revealed, and a lasting memory is conjured. At any age, competing in taekwondo is a worthy
opportunity to gain under your belt! See
you at the nationals!
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