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Hello TTF Parents/Guardians,
This page is designed specifically to help you with your
child's success in Taekwondo and to also give you a forum
for whatever is on your mind as it pertains to your child's
goals, training, or other related topics.
How do I get my child to practice Taekwondo at home?
You work hard all day and are paying for your child's
Taekwondo lessons, so naturally you want your child be
successful. Here are tips to help your kids practice
their Taekwondo more at home.
Create a designated area for practice
Depending on the size of your house or apartment, do
your best to create an open space big enough to practice.
There is absolutely no chance of success if there is no
space in which to practice. The space does not have to be as
big as our school space. Plenty of space is an area of 10ft.
by 10ft.
Agree on a set
practice time each day
Consistency is important for a child's success,
therefore set a practice schedule for your child each day.
When structuring the schedule, make sure it does not
interfere with school homework or dinner plans.
Another important point is the length of
practice time. We recommend that your child practice no more
than 20 minutes a day in addition to their regular weekly
class times. Too much practice time for your child may get
them burned out. If your child enjoys practicing longer,
then that can be encouraged as well.
Reward your child
Positive praise and encouragement goes a long way to
creating motivation in your child as they really want to
please you. However, a few tangible rewards wouldn't hurt
either. These rewards can be as simple as letting them watch
their favorite TV show, play their favorite video game, or
being excused from a household chore for completing a full
week of practice times. If you are feeling really generous,
then you can reward your child with a prize of a book or new
toy.
You know your child best and you know what
motivates them most. If you can build a rewards system into
their training program, then the chance of long term
success will go up considerably. Be careful not to overuse
your rewards system as to make it ineffective to your child.
Any questions, child success stories, or sharing of anything
else as it relates to Taekwondo, please email Alicia at alicia939@aol.com.
Posting of your story on the site is optional so please let
me know within your email that you'd like it displayed here.
If you'd like to remain anonymous, but still share
information, then please drop it off in our TTF mailbox and
mark it TTF Parents Corner.
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