Taekwondo in the Third Age

TAEKWONDO AT THE BEST AGE AND THE NEW TIMES

Abstract

This research has as the main theme : The Taekwond-do at the golden age and the upcoming times. And its main debate of investigation is: the benefits that TKD brings to the elderly, and how the physical educator qualified as a martial arts master has a fundamental relevance bringing people healthy life quality into this current sphere of technology and new opportunities that this new time add. This manuscritp aimed to reflect the importance that TKD martial art has for the elderly and the contribution that the TKD teacher qualified as a physical educator allows, ministering these activities into a pleasure and security atmosphere. The main methodology was the bibliographical research, carried out from books and articles. The results presented by the analyzed material showed that nowadays, the elderly have total security in practicing a martial art such as taekwon-do, showing that the concern is living longer and with quality. It also showed up that taekwon-do is a physical activity, but previously, is a complete martial art, whose work is into body, mind and soul, becoming much more than a simple physical activity. This article justifies itself by the desire to raise awareness that the martial art taekwon-do brings unlimited physical and mental health benefits to our elderly, helping them to become more active and increasing their self esteem. And, finally, new times have brought new opportunities for the development and continuity of physical activity, facilitating its attendance.