Waldorf Martial Arts-Adult Martial Arts and Fitness in Waldorf Maryland

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If you know a teacher in Southern PG County or Charles County, please share this with them. Teachers must pre-register for the event by calling 301-645-1650. It's free, but we need at least 15 people pre-registered to conduct the seminar. So far we only have 5 registered.

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We have a "Rockin" Adult Class on Tuesday and Thursday Nights from 8-9 pm. Bring your kids along too! Most of our adult students have kids there and they all get along and have a BIG time too! This is a special class pictured below called "Obstacle" sparring on "Street Clothes" night, which occurs every other month.

I started training in Taekwondo when I was 21. That was in 1976. Back then, it was rare to see kids involved in martial arts training. It was 99% adults. Nowadays, there has been a 180-degree turnaround. Everyone thinks Taekwondo is an activity to put their kids in to learn respect and discipline. It’s not something many adults think about doing any more.

I want to challenge this mindset with the hope of clearing up this fallacy and getting adults back into martial arts training halls! To get them training and feeling great. To get them sweating, smiling, and excited about training!

Taekwondo IS a great activity for adults of all ages, male and female alike! I don’t understand why more adults aren’t training? First of all, who couldn’t use some practical, simple, and effective self-protection techniques and strategies?

After all, Taekwondo is a method of self-defense, created and brought to maturity in one of the fiercest combat units in modern history; the 29th Infantry Division of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Army! They were feared by all whom they confronted, including the Viet Kong Army. They were so versed in hand to hand combat that they were commissioned to train the American military in both Malaysia and Vietnam.

In addition to self-defense, Taekwondo is a great total body fitness system! Training will tone your muscles, strengthen your bone structure, increase your aerobic and anaerobic capacity as well as increase your flexibility and range of motion. It can lower your blood pressure and exercise your heart and lungs.

And don’t think you’re too old or out of shape, because you aren’t. I’m 63 and I still train 3 to 4 days a week. As for being out of shape, well, you work at your own pace. Plus, you have an instructor who, unlike scenes from the Karate Kid movies, will watch over you to make sure you don’t overdo it. Safety is a big concern with adult students on the mat. (That’s because, over the years, with my own training, I learned for myself . . . the hard way!)

In the past I have placed ads with the following headline… “Who Else Wants to Kick Stress’s Ass?” That’s because Taekwondo is great at channeling all that negative stress right of your body! Imagine punching, kicking, yelling, hitting and kicking a heavy bag! I know I still feel awesome after a workout! And you will too. You’ll experience a refreshing mental clarity and focus. You’ll feel great . . . like you’ve been on a mini-vacation!

Another great aspect of Taekwondo is that it has a built-in system to measure your progress; the belt rank system. And, it’s belt rank system not only measures progress, but is a means of introducing increasingly challenging curriculum to the student at the proper time.

There are 12 belt ranks leading up to Black Belt. It takes 3 to 5 years to earn a Black Belt. The thing most people don’t know is that there are also 9 levels or degrees of Black Belt too! It takes an entire lifetime to obtain the highest Black Belt; the 9th Degree Grand Master. So, I restate my thesis that Taekwondo was developed by adults for adults . . to practice well into old age! Why else would there be such a ranking system?

Another point I’d like to address that I think keeps people from studying martial arts is the intimidation factor. If you feel intimidated by visiting a martial arts school, you shouldn’t. Most professional martial artists are easily approachable and quite friendly.

And don’t worry about jumping into a ring right away and sparring with a 27th degree Black Belt! (Back when I was a student, that would have happened; but not anymore, at least not at my school!) So, don’t let that stop you from trying out martial arts training. You won’t put the gloves on until you’re ready!

We really are like an extended family. Deep friendships are developed among students and their families as well. It becomes a brother/sisterhood of sorts. We come to trust and rely on our fellow martial arts students. It really is a very unique and wonderful culture.

In closing, let me say that Taekwondo has been called “Moving Meditation” because of the way it not only engages the body but also the mind and spirit. It really is a unique feeling; a peaceful confidence. However, it’s something you must experience to understand.

So, in closing, I hope I have sparked your curiosity, and I invite you to try it out! You’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Master J. Roger Cavanaugh (AKA: Mr. C.)
7th Degree Black Belt, WTA

Summer is around the corner and the kids need something constructive to keep them occupied and out of mischief. Our Summer Sport & Karate Camp is in it's 20th year and it's going to be better than ever! If you need a place for your child to hangout while you're at work, our summer camp maybe just what you need.

Call to find out more at 301-645-1650; or go to http://waldorfmartialarts.com/after-school-karate/1177-2/ to download information, calendars of events, and registration forms.

Martial Arts are NOT just for kids! For adults, Martial Arts training is a safe, fun activity that offers you:

A full body workout that burns fat and tones muscle.

Life saving self-defense skills.

Therapeutic stress release.

Enhanced stamina, blood flow, flexibility, and coordination.

Increased self-confidence, self-esteem, and focus.

An opportunity to meet and make new friends while training.

This year, transform yourself with Martial Arts training at
Waldorf Martial Arts!

No experience is necessary!

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