More and more office workers are getting their kicks through tae kwon do as this ancient form of martial arts is good for fitness as well as self-confidence and self-protection. At a local gym it was evident that office workers are taking to the Korean martial art as the majority of the class was women.
Tae kwon do, known for its dramatic flying and spinning kicks, has recently been gaining more and more favor among adults and kids in Shanghai. The name tae kwon do comes from the Korean words tae - meaning foot or kick - kwon - meaning fist or punch - and do - art or a way of life. Together, they literally mean "the art of hand and foot fighting."
A practitioner will often work on his kicks, stance, hand strikes, breathing, rhythm and balance to sharpen the physical condition. A belt is worn with the uniform with the color indicating his skill level. Practitioners move up in belt colors in the order of white, yellow, green, blue, red and black.
Office ladies sit the whole day without getting much movement. They are often plagued with pains in their waist and back. But after they take a few tae kwon do classes they become more agile and more confident.
However, tae kwon do is more than a sport of combative moves, breaking boards and two-person sparring, it also demands courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and an indomitable spirit.
Since tae kwon do takes a great deal of hard training, it inspires a person's courage and perseverance to conquer their difficulties. A sense of responsibility to help also arises in the training. Sparring exercises are arranged in class so as to bring more communication opportunities to the participants.
For a newcomer to the sport, a top-quality gym with professional instructors is paramount. Apart from a spacious room with standard padded mats and a bathroom are necessary.
With the summer holidays now here, the popularity of tae kwon do is also catching on with the junior set.
Since 2000, the sport has been part of the Olympic Games and has gained great popularity among people worldwide.
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