I have recently started a taekwondo class near me in North West of UK near Liverpool. I was told by the instructor that there were other adults in the class although I’m yet to meet them. All the other students are children aged 4 to 15. I feel like an idiot being the only adult and it’s impacting my confidence. I really want to learn and improve my fitness but I can get it out of my head that I’m the only adult there.
I have been paired with a 12 year old to show me the basics but I can see she really doesn’t want to be doing it which makes me even more uncomfortable. I’ve also been put with her to do pad work. I didn’t hit the pads with full power because I’m scared im going to hurt a kid. I was thinking whats the point of this if I can’t hit the pads without any power behind it?
Question is do a persevere. I dont know how typical this set up is or find an adult only club?
I have been paired with a 12 year old to show me the basics but I can see she really doesn’t want to be doing it which makes me even more uncomfortable. I’ve also been put with her to do pad work. I didn’t hit the pads with full power because I’m scared im going to hurt a kid. I was thinking whats the point of this if I can’t hit the pads without any power behind it?
Question is do a persevere. I dont know how typical this set up is or find an adult only club?
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