KOREAN
Taekwondo
Investigate the World / Take Action
During my junior year, I participated in Taekwondo. Since this was my first year in Korean class, I was really excited being able to perform Taekwondo because I would always see the other students in Korean class perform this. Performing Taekwondo was a great way for me to take action because I was able to participate and showcase part of my Korean culture to the rest of my peers and students at school. Through Taekwondo I was able to investigate the world because I was able to learn more about the specifics of my own culture. Being born in Los Angeles, I wasn't fully aware about my culture but taking Korean class helped me learn more about myself and my amazing culture. Taekwondo, being one of Korea’s most respected martial arts, has showed me how fun it is to participate and showcase the martial arts we learn. In addition, Taekwondo has showed me to be proud of my culture and be proud of being a Korean-American.