Taekwondo is a martial art that requires a great deal of flexibility and mobility that is harder to pick up as an adult. I started at 13 and even at that age I was struggling. I'm pretty sure it took me a month to be able to fully adjust and develop the flexibility required for kicking.

Age shouldn't play too big a role when deciding when to start learning taekwondo. Anyone can start learning at any time. If you're wondering about when your child should start, every child develops at their own pace, and some may be ready sooner than others.

Master Taekwondo at Home through our easy-to-follow instructional videos. You're busy and life can get in the way. We made this program flexible so you can train at a pace that fits with your schedule. Your instructors are 3rd and 4th-degree black belts with more than 20 years of experience between them.

Because Taekwondo techniques focus on kicks, hand movements, grappling techniques, and overall improved control of your body, it can also be valuable for self defense and help protect you if you are in a fight or are being attacked.