Mental Toughness vs. Physical Toughness in Taekwondo Training

Toughness noun: the quality of being strong enough to withstand adverse conditions. Taekwondo training in Brisbane challenges body AND mind.  Many people say it takes a strong body to train in Taekwondo, but a strong mind is just as important.  Mental toughness and physical toughness are two sides of a scale, and individuals who have […]

Train for more than just your body

Thinking about doing something to improve your health and get in shape? Deciding how to do it is not an easy decision as there’s so much choice now. Maybe it’s time to break out and try something new and different – traditional Taekwondo! You’ll find it hard to find something that delivers the rewards of […]

Taekwondo – A Free Trial of This Exciting Martial Art

Looking for a new way to let off steam, want to exercise your whole body, and learn an effective martial art for self-defence?   Pacific International Taekwondo is offering you a free trial lesson so you can experience this exciting martial art in a safe and friendly environment. During your free trial lesson you’ll learn […]

Women, Fear, and Stepping into A Martial Art

At Pacific International Taekwondo, we’re asked lots of questions from women and girls who are thinking about starting martial art training in Brisbane. They know the benefits, they want to make it happen, but they’re unsure, and wary of getting started. They’re afraid of what might be coming their way should they train. They’re fearful […]

Martial Arts Discipline Shapes the Lives of Teens

Taekwondo for teens

Discipline is the distance between goals and accomplishment. – Jim Rohn A central element of all martial arts is the self-discipline that builds a students level of success in their training. Pacific International Taekwondo runs Taekwondo classes Brisbane wide, and in each and every location, you’ll hear instructors explain about the importance of self-discipline in […]

Falling Down and Getting Up is the Essence of Martial Arts

Martial arts is about hitting people right? Wrong. The essence of martial arts isn’t learning to hit people, it’s learning to take a hit…figuratively speaking. Falling Down The bottom line is that we don’t learn when we’re on top. When you have nothing to look towards, there’s nowhere to grow to, nothing to aim for. […]

Martial Arts Empowers and Energizes Teens

Teens Taekwondo in Albany Creek It seems like a universal struggle – getting teens to get up, get organized and get their lives on track. The trouble is that teens are walking a fine line between childhood and adulthood, with a foot on each side of that line but unable to completely fit in on […]