What are the benefits for modern students of Taekwondo?

At Excellent Taekwondo Academy students develop:

• Physical Fitness & Stamina - Taekwondo provides an extraordinary workout with attention to every area of the body.
• Mental Health - In our fast-paced world, stressful situations are everywhere. It is well known that physical exercise done properly and regularly serves to release stress and to relieve anxiety. An excellent Taekwondo workout induces a natural high. Most students have remarked how, despite sometimes having motivational difficulty coming to class regularly, they always "feel great" after a class.
• Intellectual Insight - The practice of Taekwondo is rooted in the concept of mental development through intense, dedicated physical activity. The ancients considered it "the Way" (Do). Modern students are, or become, seekers. They are excited by the journey.
• Personal Growth - Taekwondo aims at the development of the individual person. The goal is not the conquering of someone else, but truly, the mastery of oneself.
• Social Awareness - All the goals of the ancient Code of Honor apply today: Loyalty, Obedience, Love, Faithfulness, Respect, Honor. Students become skilled in leadership and they are expected to lead.