Dr. Kevin McKee graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Nevada in 1992. Four years later, he obtained a DO at the college of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. After that, he embarked on a successful medical career. Along with his work caring for patients, Dr. Kevin McKee kept training in Taekwondo. He currently holds the rank of 4th degree black belt. Taekwondo has many mental and physical benefits, including in the six areas listed below.
1. Discipline. Taekwondo requires high levels of discipline, both physical and mental, as it takes many hours to master kicks, punches, and various forms.
2. Self-esteem. Practitioners of Taekwondo can also benefit from increased self-esteem through learning new moves, keeping the body in shape, and an increased ability to defend oneself.
3. Cardiovascular health. While not strict cardio workouts, taekwondo training requires good cardiovascular endurance. Taekwondo practitioners might jump rope, run, or even do circuit training during the practice.
4. Focus. Taekwondo, similar to other martial arts, requires plenty of time spent doing repetitive moves. However, for repetition to yield success, one must be focused.
5. Overall feelings of well-being. Similar to other types of exercise, practicing taekwondo stimulates the release of serotonin, a hormone responsible for feelings of calmness, joy, and happiness.
6. Weight loss. Taekwondo, similar to any other type of physical exercise, can help one burn calories and lose weight. Taekwondo training involves running, sparring, and sometimes, weight training.
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