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Everybody makes mistakes video
You are in your first Taekwondo class and class is about to begin. You are apprehensive and wondering if you made the right decision. You want to do well and not embarrass yourself. The following hints may help you overcome your apprehension and uncertainty.
You are a beginning student of Taekwondo. Your ultimate goal is to become a master of Taekwondo. What is the difference?
Beginning Students are not aware of their mistakes while others easily notice them.
Intermediate Students are aware of their mistakes and others notice the corrections they make.
Advanced Students are aware of their mistakes that others do not notice and, when they correct them, only the instructor notices.
Instructors are aware of their mistakes that others do not notice and make corrections that are known only to themselves.
Masters are aware that they still make mistakes and strive to perfect themselves even though they know perfection is impossible.
Know Your Motivation for Studying Taekwondo
After years of Taekwondo study, Taekwondo practitioners begin to view Taekwondo as a "way" of life, but this is not what motivates a beginner. People usually begin to study Taekwondo as a way to get in shape, as a method of self-defense, out of curiosity, or as something that may enhance their lives. No matter what your motivation is for studying Taekwondo, stick with it until "the way" takes over. If your only motivation is to get in shape, at some point you will get bored and look for another method. If your only motivation is self-defense, your studies will probably be a waste of time since most people will never have to defend themselves. If you stay with Taekwondo for any reason, at some point, you will achieve "the way" and your motivation will be merely your love of the practice of Taekwondo.
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