“Did You Just Block That with a Pizza Box?” – The Fun Side of Martial Arts

Let’s be honest… when most people think of martial arts, they picture something super serious:🧘 Long stances🥋 Stern faces🥇 Perfect forms

And don’t get us wrong—we love discipline, focus, and clean technique.But at the Christian Taekwondo League, we also know that martial arts can be a whole lot of fun!

In fact, laughter and joy are part of how we learn, grow, and stick with training for the long run.

🥋 Yes, You’re Still Learning—Even When You’re Laughing

What if we told you that a game of “ninja freeze tag” could help improve your reaction time?That working on your balance with a pool noodle could boost your real sparring footwork?That yelling “Ki-yah!” louder than your partner could actually teach you proper breathing and confidence?

Fun isn’t a break from learning—it’s one of the best ways to lock it in.

😄 Our Favorite Fun Moments at CTL

• When a student accidentally bows to a trash can after class

• When we pretend the mat is lava but the drill must go on

• When a parent joins class and realizes “this is harder than it looks”

• When the smallest student breaks their first board and everyone cheers louder than at a football game

Those moments matter.They build confidence.They create joy.They remind us why we started in the first place.

🧠 What Kids Learn Through Fun Training

✅ Teamwork and friendly competition✅ How to bounce back after a mistake✅ That it's okay to laugh while still giving your best✅ That effort is more important than perfection

Kids stick with martial arts longer when they look forward to class.That’s why we keep it structured and fun. It’s the secret to helping them grow without burning out.

💪 Even Our Grown-Ups Laugh

Our adult classes aren’t all serious either!You’ll hear plenty of jokes between kicks, and maybe even a “whoa—I haven’t moved like that since high school!”We believe you can sweat, learn, and enjoy—all in the same class.

🎯 Final Thought

At CTL, we train hard.We respect the art.We stay focused.

But we also laugh.We high-five.We celebrate the joy of learning something new every single class.

Because if you’re not smiling while you’re training, you’re missing half the fun.

📍 4165 Naco Perrin Blvd, San Antonio, Texas 78217📞 210-548-2928🌐 www.christianbasedmartialarts.com✉️ sachristiantkd@gmail.com