HONG IK MARTIAL ARTS OF FAIR LAWN: BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING
January 21, 2026
Benefits of Martial Arts Training
Parents often wonder if martial arts like Taekwondo really deliver on promises of better focus, fitness, and behavior. Peer-reviewed studies confirm these benefits, especially in traditional programs.
Mental Health Support
A 2019 systematic review (“The effects of martial arts participation on mental and psychosocial health outcomes”) of over 14 studies showed martial arts moderately reduced anxiety and depression while improving wellbeing.
At Hong Ik Martial Arts of Fair Lawn, meditation based breathing exercise and poomsae practice support emotional calm, aligning with these results.
— by Master Hwan Ki Moon