Getting in shape, improving personal health, gaining focus and self-discipline, or becoming happier are some of the most commonly set New Year’s resolutions. As a result, they are also some of the most commonly failed resolutions. This is for good reason. Many resolutions like these are undefined and in direct opposition to existing habits, making them hard to follow.

If you are contemplating any physical or mental health resolutions for 2023, taking up martial arts may be the key to accomplishing those resolutions. Taekwondo has comprehensive benefits that cover a range of resolutions and makes sticking with your resolutions easier.

Why Choose Tae Kwon Do as a 2023 New Year’s Resolution

Practicing taekwondo as an adult will help you reach all of the most common resolutions at the same time. Physically, it can push you to be in fantastic shape. You will build muscle, burn fat, and improve your endurance.

Mentally, those who practice taekwondo become more confident, build better discipline, reduce stress, and are more motivated. This can fulfill all of your New Year’s resolutions around better personal performance and happiness.

As opposed to tackling any of these goals separately and through other strategies – like a new gym membership or self help books – finding a local taekwondo class will help you succeed in this year’s resolutions because it offers:

• Scheduled Classes – Habits that have a set schedule, like taekwondo classes, are easier to stick to because they will become part of your routine each week and you will reach the point that it will feel strange to skip a class.
• Team Support – In taekwondo, you have the support of instructors and other classmates pushing you to succeed. You may even consider joining with your family for additional support. Support will keep you more motivated.
• Accountability – Knowing that you are there with other people that are sharing in your learning and goals can help to make sure you keep yourself accountable for your progress.
• Wide-Ranging Improvements – While your goal may be losing weight or looking leaner, those goals can be hard to hold onto when past behaviors or different challenges creep up. But with taekwondo, you will start to feel happier, more confident, and better all around so it is easier to stick with it. You’ll notice that you’re reaching goals often, which helps keep you motivated to continue onward.

For those setting New Year’s resolutions in West Chester and southeastern Pennsylvania, Master P’s World Class Tae Kwon Do offers 7 days of free classes to get you off to the right start on your goals. Register online today to begin.