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Why would you want to do Hapkido? |
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Written by Ma'am Tina
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Friday, 29 August 2008 19:12 |
If you asked a thousand Hapkidoists why they took up Hapkido you would get a thousand different answers. Funnily enough, the reason most people sign up is usually not the reason they choose to continue their training.
Physical Benefits
- Great way to get into shape
- Learn how to handle yourself in an undesirable situation or the "Kick Butt Factor"
- Physical fitness through exercise, diet and disciplined living
- Strengthen your muscles
- Become more flexible
- Meet new people
- Being able to react instantaneously and automatically when threatened
Mental and Spiritual Benefits
- Builds self-confidence
- Improves concentration
- Mental discipline
- Emotional control -maintaining your temper and staying calm in a stressful situation
- Self-awareness
- Perseverance - never, never, never giving up
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