Can Adults Begin Martial Arts Training?

We sometimes have people ask:
"Can I start Taekwon-Do at my age or is it just for the kids?"

Taekwon-Do is for all ages, and within the Taekwon-Do community in New Zealand there are members aged 3 to about 70! While we have many kids in our club who enjoy Taekwon-Do, we also have members who have started Taekwon-Do as adults and derive much enjoyment and benefit out of their training (and many of whom train with their kids too!).

Taekwon-Do Gets You Active!
Taekwon-Do is a great way to get fit and strong. We do a range of activities in our classes including fitness work, pad work, fundamental movements, stretching, flexibility work and more. Unlike working out at a gym, you get to train with other people, become part of a community and learn some awesome martial arts and self defence skills at the same time.

You Can Start at the Beginning
Sometimes people say “But I’ve never done anything like this before!” Don’t worry – because no-one coming along to start Taekwon-Do for the first time is expected to be fit and know how to do everything – that’s why you come to training! No-one starts out knowing everything and every single person you train with knows what it’s like to start at the beginning – because that’s where they started out too. Over time you’ll gradually increase your fitness, improve muscle tone and, of course, improve your Taekwon-Do techniques and skills.

No Special Equipment Required!
While most of our members train in a do-bok (training uniform), you can start training out in whatever is comfortable for you train in (such as a t-shirt and pants). You are not required to own a uniform unless you would like to attend an official event such as a grading or tournament.

Some of our instructors started out in their 30s or 40s and our manager started in her mid-20s!

“I was so nervous when I first started Taekwon-Do! I’d never been into sports, had become very unfit sitting 8 hours a day in an office and didn’t know if I’d be able to keep up. But everyone was so friendly and my fitness level gradually lifted. I had such a sense of achievement every time I gained a new skill and made lots of new friends. I love the personal challenge, the fitness benefits, the strong moral culture and the sense of community."

Rachel Bates
Manager of Warrior Taekwon-Do
Started aged 25

We are running a three-week beginner’s course for adults, where you’ll learn all the basics and have an awesome time training with two of the most highly respected instructors in New Zealand. Spaces are limited, so if you want to give Taekwon-Do a try with no strings attached make sure you apply today.

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