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  By Curtis Glassberg

  Mar 5, 2010
  Not too long ago I had Curtis Glassberg, author of Tae Kwon Do for Kids and Adults, on the Author Autobahn radio show. Curtis is very passionate about being in the martial arts and feels that every adult and child could benefit from Tae Kwon Do. Not only is it a great stress reliever--and we all know that stress is the number one cause of health problems!--but it’s also a wonderful way to build self-confidence, self-esteem, discipline and patience. Of course, it’s also a wonderful way to learn self-defense moves. There are many levels a student must go through in order to receive the much-coveted black belt, and it can take an entire lifetime to work up to being a ninth-degree black belt. Tae Kwon Do is not a destination, but a journey. Mr. Glassberg’s book covers everything from the various belt colors, ceremonies, stances, and common Korean words used. What makes this author different is that he has used martial arts to get his Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder under control.... More > Today, ADD and ADHD are common labels pinned on children who “won’t sit still” or have problems focusing. I tend to believe that it’s simply the fact that they’re being kids, but agree that there are some who actually have these disorders. Parents should look into other ways of coping with and handling ADD or ADHD, preferably natural ways, before rushing to the pharmacy for a prescription of Ritalin or Adderall. Weigh the pros and the cons since all drugs have side effects. We want our children to be strong, proud, confident and disciplined, and Tae Kwon Do can do just that. From, Kelly Wallace founder of Author Autobahn< Less
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