ZMA Blog Posts
Chores positively impact a child’s development
The Harvard Grant Study, a landmark longitudinal research project, offers key insights into how chores positively impact children's development. This study, which began in 1938 and followed individuals over several decades, concluded that children who are assigned...
What is Hapkido?
Hapkido is a Korean martial art that focuses on self-defense techniques involving joint locks, throws, kicks, and strikes. It emphasizes redirecting an opponent's force rather than directly opposing it, making it suitable for practitioners of various ages and physical...
Basic Taekwondo Terminology in Korean
TAEKWONDO TERMINOLOGY These are some of the basic words and phrases that we regularly use during class. Counting in Korean: 1 : hanah 6 : yassot 2 : dool 7 : eelgop 3 : set 8 : yaddol 4 : net 9 : ahhop 5 : dassot 10 : yool Grand...
How to tie your belt
Step 1: center of the belt in front of your belly button area and bring to the back Step 2: Cross the belts behind you and bring back to the front Step 3: One end will be on the bottom and one on the top. Step 4: The end on top will go underneath both layers of the...
What is Sparring Equipment in Taekwondo
Taekwondo sparring, also known as "kyorugi," requires specific equipment to ensure the safety of the participants and to facilitate fair competition. Here is a list of essential Taekwondo sparring equipment: 1. **Protective Gear**: - **Headgear:** This head protector...
Benefits of Martial Arts Classes for Kids
Martial arts can be incredibly beneficial for kids in many different ways. Here are some of the key benefits: Physical Fitness: Martial arts training can improve a child's overall physical fitness, including their strength, endurance, flexibility, and balance....
Support Your Child During Class
There are some children who don't like their parents watching them practice. In our experience, this happens because parents often scold their children due to poor performance during class or because parents believe their child is not executing the techniques...
Why Come to Class at Least Twice a Week
Attending Taekwondo classes at least twice a week is of paramount importance for children as it provides them with consistency and structure, laying the foundation for the development of lifelong skills. Regular participation in Taekwondo fosters discipline,...