Founder of Dragon Taekwondo Academy, a ThreeBestRated® award-winning Martial arts academy in Milton, explains the benefits of Taekwondo

Taekwondo has become increasingly popular in recent years. And the best part about Taekwondo or other martial arts, in general, is that we can start learning at any age. 

“Our programs start for children as young as four years old. However, it will all depend on how well the child is able to listen and follow instructions,” says Master Shakeel Chaudhry, founder of Dragon Taekwondo Academy, a ThreeBestRated® award-winning Martial arts academy in Milton.

Benefits of Taekwondo:

Master Shakeel further explained some of the benefits of practicing Taekwondo.

1. It can improve your overall physical fitness and helps to tone your muscles.
2. It will boost your self-confidence.
3. It can also improve your mental health and a great way to reduce stress.
4. It can increase self-discipline.
5. It can improve your social skills.

About Master Shakeel Chaudhry – Dragon Taekwondo Academy:

Master Shakeel Chaudhry has been practicing Taekwondo for 30 years. Over the years, he trained in Canada, the United States, Korea, Iran, and Mexico with some of the top Grandmasters and Olympic Coaches. He founded Dragon Taekwondo Academy in 2010 with an aim to promote the benefits of martial arts.

“Our program is unique. In that we not only offer traditional Taekwondo, we also have a High-Performance Program for those athletes who wish to compete at the Provincial, National, International and Olympic level,” he says. They also have their own indoor ninja obstacle course for their special Ninja Fitness Program.

Master Shakeel is extremely proud of his team. “Our Coaches hold some of the highest qualifications through NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program) as well as certifications with Ninja Sport International (NSI), Mental Coaching and Safe Sport Canada,” he says.

Most students have grown and exceeded their own expectations of themselves and have achieved what they never thought they could, like becoming National and International medallists.

“The proudest moment in my career is seeing and hearing about my students helping others and showing leadership because of what they learned through martial arts,” Master Shakeel says.

Master Shakeel and his team are honoured to receive the ThreeBestRated award, “We feel humbled and honoured to be recognized for our efforts. It encourages us to do better and keep improving our program in order to spread the benefits of Taekwondo,” he says.

They also have another branch in Oakville and plans to open another branch this year. To know more about them or get a one-week free trial, visit their website, dragontkd.ca.

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