Taekwondo changed me
Taekwondo has been a significant aspect of my life for the past four years. It means more to me than merely a sport. I’ve grown to make connections that would never have occurred without it. Mentally, it’s changed me as well, and in any life, I think I would choose this sport again.
Becoming an instructor helped push me to develop patience, adaptability, and a deeper sense of responsibility. When I first started Leadership, it was a step outside of my comfort zone. It helped me realize that working with others required more than one skill; it required patience, communication, and the ability to lead by example. The opportunity to work with people who have done the sport longer than me has helped me improve not just in the way I teach, but also my performance in the sport. Competing and training helped me realize that there will always be space for self-improvement. No matter what, being involved with this sport, either through competing or instructing, has helped me extend my life skills and improve my confidence and communication skills.
As with any sport, it’s not always easy. There will always be struggles and difficulties, but the important thing about them is how you get through them. I’ve learned from this sport that once you start putting effort into something, you should keep going as far as you can. This has helped me get through many obstacles in my life. Before, I used to think that every bad occurrence was something extra to get through. Taekwondo has taught me that setbacks are another lesson waiting to be learnt.
-Dorsa Haghi
