Martial Arts

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That’s what Tai-Chi is based on, but It takes years of practice to get any good at it and decades to master.
Another example of is Korea’s Tae Kwon Do. The main differences between Tai-Chi and Tae Kwon Do is the uniforms and idea of movement. In Tai-Chi you can wear whatever clothes you feel comfortable in, but in Tae Kwon Do or Karate you have to wear a Gi and must practice barefooted unless you have any medical reasons. Tae Kwon Do is an art that uses the legs as the primary weapon since it is automatically stronger than the arms and twice as long, their moves are also faster and depend more upon flexibility. Learning Tae Kwon Do is a very good way for children to develop skills such as prioritizing objectives to become organized, self-control and self-defense, and the ability to make rational decisions quickly. It also teaches loyalty and respect for oneself and others, self-confidence/ high self-esteem, perseverance/ diligence, a positive attitude, and mental and physical ...

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