What is your goal?
Earning a black belt in a martial art symbolizes more than just technical ability. It represents a journey of mental and physical growth. In addition to learning self-defense skills, martial arts provides valuable life goals through character development for mental strength and holistic education.
The black belt is the result of improving the “GRIT SPIRIT” virtues such as confidence, courage, fortitude, self-control, perseverance, conscientiousness, and passion perseverance through years of continuous fighting with oneself. The results serve as a reminder that important goals can be achieved both on and off the mat and foster a lifelong commitment to excellence and self-discovery.
Having a goal is like having a compass that guides us through life's journey. It provides direction, purpose, and a sense of meaning to our actions. Goals motivate us to push beyond our comfort zones, to strive for something greater, and to channel our efforts towards achieving specific outcomes. They help us prioritize our time and resources, focusing our energy on what truly matters to us. Moreover, setting goals encourages personal growth and development, as each milestone achieved brings a sense of accomplishment and builds confidence in our abilities. Ultimately, having clear goals not only enhances our productivity and effectiveness but also nurtures a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction in both our professional and personal lives. Goals give us something to aspire to and serve as a road map towards realizing our dreams and ambitions.
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Unlike other Taekwondo centers and other martial arts education contents, Ha's specifically analyzes the trainee's temperament and personality type, motor skills, and parents' desired exercise goals and provides guidance in four programs.
First, the “Martial arts” program: It is a program to strengthen the mind and body through self-defense training for the entire family.
Second, “Character Development” program: This is a program for proper character development for children and adolescents.
Third, “Clinical Support” program: This is a program that mediates children with neurodevelopmental disorders and children with emotional and behavioral problems through Taekwondo training.
Fourth, “Elite Sports” Program: This is an extracurricular learning program that selects students with excellent athletic skills among children and teenagers and helps them enter domestic and international Taekwondo competitions for the purpose of entering university.
Fifth, “Yang Seng Exercise” program: This is a program for adults to improve health and prevent disease through static and dynamic exercise based on oriental medicine.
※ The Character Development, Clinical Support program, and Yang Seng Exercise program were first researched and developed by Grand Master Ha, published in papers and books in domestic and international academic journals, and are programs that have received certification from a public health science organization in Korea.
“Other Martial arts and techniques may look similar. However, the teaching methods and experiences of the Instructors can’t be the same..”
–Grand Master Tae E. Ha