Dragon Taekwondo is a Martial Arts & Taekwondo Academy

You might frequently hear from  black belt academies for taekwondo   that martial arts and earning a black belt specifically help children (and even adults) develop and refine their character. How can a simple physical practice help you become a better person? Someone who is more focused, disciplined, and in charge of their self-image? We’ve seen many children and people grow through getting a black belt in taekwondo, even if they started off as pretty good people Black Belts are Personal  There are no public wins, goal-scoring, or glory-hogging in martial arts. Everything that you accomplish, you do on your own schedule and for yourself. There is still a public appreciation for achievements, of course. But it is not the same kind of environment as team sports, where one person or child seems to take more of the credit for a win, or a loss, than others. Black belts are always personal, and that helps you focus on yourself. Balanced Challenge  When something is too easy, you don’t grow

Have you thought of letting your kids get some winter fun in at Dragon Taekwondo? Martial arts are a perfect pursuit for the colder months. Here are seven reasons why your kids should try a winter camp with us. 1.Get Exercise In   It’s no secret that it is harder for kids to exercise and burn off steam when it’s cold outside. You may need to make up for the lack of outdoor activity with some more planned indoor activities. Kids can enjoy exercising during winter taekwondo camps despite the cold. 2.Social Development When kids are playing less outside, they are also spending more time online. That isn’t necessarily bad unless it cuts into their development, particularly their social development. You can break the screen cycle and get your kid face-to-face with other kids in a martial arts class. 3.Stress Relief When you burn off energy, focus on movement, and get out of the house for a bit, you feel a big stress relief boost. Kids are the same way. Modern life puts a lot of stress on a