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Top 10 Martial Arts Movies

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The Best Martial Arts Movies

If you are in to action movies then chances are you’ve watched at least a few martial arts movies in your time.  Movies are often an inspiration for people to try new things and although the stars of some of the best martial arts movies seem to be superhuman with their abilities, don’t let that stop you from giving it a try.  You certainly won’t be expected to perform a triple round house during your first class.

Not only does martial arts look really cool, the practice is one of the best workouts around.  You will build muscle stamina, agility, balance and concentration.  In addition, you will improve your overall cardiovascular health and lose weight with regular class attendance.  As a student of martial arts, you will take things one step at a time and work your way through a series of belts all the way to black.  Typically, it takes 2-4 years to reach the black belt level.

Watch this video on the Top 10 Martial Arts movies for inspiration:

Great!  Now that you’ve watched this video, you are probably feeling really inspired to give it a try.  Contact D’Souza Martial Arts Academy to inquire about attending a free class and see if you like it at 519-725-5550.  

 

Taekwondo Moves in Super Slow Mo

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Slow Motion Taekwondo Kicks on Video

If you’ve ever wondered what Taekwondo kicks look like in slow motion then I’ve got a cool video for you today which aside from being fun to watch, shows the proper execution of these kicks which include roundhouse kicks and spinning back kicks.

When you begin studying Taekwondo, you’ll find that many of the moves feel awkward at first.  But, the more you practice executing these moves, the more you’ll improve your fitness and your ability to perform them properly.   Many martial arts classes will have students performing various kicks and punches over and over again for weeks or maybe months before teaching them something new.  It might get boring or frustrating for some students who want to move on to learning the next thing but what the repetition does is teach your body muscle memory.  You want to get to the point where you can perform the moves correctly without hardly thinking.

Are you interested in improving your fitness and having fun at the same time?  Sometimes the treadmill at the gym can get a little boring and experts say that mixing up your physical activity is the best way to keep yourself motivated to improve your fitness.  Consider Taekwondo classes as a way to mix things up.  Contact D’Souza Martial Arts for information on trying a free class.

Video: Amazing Taekwondo Skills

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Amazing Taekwondo Skills

Taekwondo and martial arts provide a fantastic workout for kids, teens and adults.  Not only will your fitness improve but your coordination, balance, concentration and  confidence will as well.  In fact you may one day be able to perform some amazing skills including high kicks and jumps like those displayed in today’s video.

This video is not intended to intimidate anyone from giving Taekwondo training in Waterloo a try.  Most of the individuals in this video have been practicing Taekwondo for many years and are performing complicated moves for a variety of exhibition events in order to promote the sport.  As superhuman as some students appear in the video, anyone can participate in martial arts and succeed in achieving each belt level with regular practice and coaching from a qualified and experienced teacher such as Ms. Charlotte D’Souza.

Watch today’s video for fun and inspiration and then, contact D’Souza Martial Arts Academy for a free trial class at 519-725-5550.

Interested in finding a fun and effective fitness activity for your child, teen or yourself?  Contact D’Souza Martial Arts in Waterloo and check out our schedule for class times.  For a limited time, you can try out a free class to see if it’s for you.

Taekwondo for Kids – Waterloo

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Taekwondo for Kids – Martial Arts for Kids in Waterloo

If you’re looking for activities for your young ones, consider Martial Arts for kids in Waterloo.   It is a great sport for teaching kids confidence, how to manage their emotions and a terrific all around workout.  Kids who practice martial arts tend to be much more skilled at conflict management and are able to concentrate better in school due to the rote practice of different patterns of movements they learn in class.

Initially your child will start at the white belt level and after several weeks or months, can test for the next belt level which is a yellow stripe.  Next is a full yellow belt and so on all the way to black.  There are approximately 10 belt levels depending on the school.  In any case, you can see how earning a new belt a couple of times per year (or more frequently) will build a child’s sense of accomplishment and confidence.

Check out this cute video below of two 7 year olds sparring at a Taekwondo tournament:

You can try out a class for free when you contact D’Souza Martial Arts in Waterloo at 519-725-5550.  Check out the schedule of classes so that you can drop in as an alternative.

 

Taekwondo at The Olympics

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Taekwondo at The Olympics

There are two main branches of Taekwondo.  One is the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) and the other is World Taekwondo Federation (WTF).  The later is the school which promotes Olympic style training and Taekwondo is one of the sports spotlighted at the Olympics every 4 years since 2000.   And, it’s one of two martial arts featured at the Olympic Games along with Judo.

Prior to the games in Sydney, Australia in 2000, Taekwondo was a demonstration sport at the 1988 games in Seoul, South Korea and the 1992 games in Barcelona, Spain.  At the games, competitors are dressed in sparring equipment and are paired based on gender and weight.  Below is a highlight video of Taekwondo take downs at the 2012 Olympics in London.

If you have Olympic Games aspirations, you can get the training you need to get started at D’Souza Martial Arts Academy in Waterloo.  Check out the class schedule and drop in for a free class to see if it’s for you.  We offer classes for all ages and abilities.