The Beauty of Respect at Cumming HapKiDo

Writing Contributor: Christie McGowan

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If not for respect, and if everyone instead acted on self-preferences, the world would be in constant chaos. Just imagine it – a world lacking respect would result everyone being more careless and less trustworthy. People wouldn’t care about others so much, and people would be greedier because gratitude would also not exist.

The effects of respect—showing gratitude, trust, and sensitivity towards others—allows peace to be possible. For example, respect between the bond of parent and child allows both sides to grow positively. If the child shows respect towards parent, it means he/she understands the purposes for parents. From years of receiving shelter and love, children grow up with gratitude and try to show it—if not from listening and obeying, then definitely through holidays and birthdays. If children show respect, then parents will also have respect for them. So, for there to be peace, everyone has to be on the same page.

At Choe’s HapKiDo in Cumming, we care to influence respect to our students. Through practices of different styles of bowing and attentive listening, HapKiDo students carry the principles of respect into other areas of their lives: home, school, work, and social events. And eventually, they realize that they have also gained respect from their surrounding peers.

For more information on Choe’s HapKiDo in Cumming, visit: http://www.cummingsuwaneemartialarts.com/index.php.

Self-Discipline Adds Control to Life

It’s the little things that we miss

[Ignoring mom and eating more than 2 cookies

Buying something you didn’t plan on

Having a mean comment put you in a bad mood

Getting onto Facebook too often during study hours

Letting self to not finish a book]

Before they escalate.

[Consuming an entire plate even though full

Having a closet full of unused and old stuff

Pushing over your brother because he hit you first

Lacking the ability to concentrate

Dismissing a goal]

But with a little self-discipline,

[Watching your portions

Making effort to give and save

Calming down

Avoiding distractions

Pushing through]

You happily accept the consequences!

[Looking good

Being good

Feeling good

Clapping good

Mighty good]

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Self-discipline is the key when training at Choe's HapKiDo in Cumming. Students learn to tackle all situations with perseverance, decision making, and good attitude. Watch your child grow within a year’s worth training. You’ll notice a big change in your child’s stride.

For more information, visit: http://choeshapkido.com/cumming/.

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-By: Christie McGowan-

Cumming HapKiDo = Confidence Booster

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The truth about lack-of-confidence is that it has no age limit; it is a feeling that both children and adults relate to. At Choe’s HapKiDo in Cumming, we understand that the reasons for lack of confidence are endless, but they are reasonable: the feeling of inadequacy compared to others; a history of negative feedback; the fear of being wrong; the idea of set-limitations. Our martial art program is developed to show students how to grow in confidence.

The Outcomes of Confidence:

SELF-ESTEEM BOOST. From day to day training, HapKiDo instructors make sure a student knows when something is done right. Through hard work and a positive attitude, students experience the feeling of being correct. And after one technique is conquered, students find energy to keep at it.

REALIZED POTENTIAL. The best part of watching progression in the training studio is when the student realizes it. It is like suddenly, a light bulb flashes and he/she witnesses the growth. Maybe an increase in strength is noticed, or a kick is flawless. But regardless, seeing the changes influences the want to do more.

NEW FOUND INDEPENDENCE. The instructors train students every step of the way until they believe he/she is ready for the next belt test. The belt tests allow students to perform independently. And after a new belt is achieved, it is understood that it was earned.

Although confidence can result in cockiness and false-pride, consistent training results in the students developing confidence in a healthy way. From being corrected on technique and etiquette, students learn that perfection comes from listening to advice and persevering to try again and again.

For more information about Choe’s HapKiDo in Cumming, visit: http://choeshapkido.com/cumming/. 

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Writing Contributor: Christie McGowan