Being a Taekwon-do practitioner for 14 years, I have found another possible useful benefit for the training. Due to the muscles in the foot that are used for creating certain kicking positions, there is a possibility that the training in Taekwon-do has positive benefits in restoring a normal arch in flat footed people. There are many factors to consider, including the following: -- Is the benefit of the muscular conditioning in the foot and ankle contradicted by the impact of the foot on a ...

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