Shincheonji Guri Church Operates ‘One Heart Taekwondo’ Club for Senior Citizens' Health
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| Shincheonji Silver Taekwondo Team won the overall championship at the Silver Taekwondo Association President's Cup National Taekwondo Competition held in Dongducheon |
On 7th June 2025, the One Heart Victory Taekwondo team from Shincheonji Church of Jesus, Guri Church (Seoul James Tribe), achieved the grand prize at the 13th TSMF National Taekwondo King Championship held at Ajou University Indoor Gymnasium in Suwon.
The highlight of the day wasn’t just the fierce competition—it was the silver generation participants who captivated the audience. Members of the “One Heart Taekwondo” team, composed of senior citizens from the church’s advisory council, performed with powerful movements and synchronised teamwork, scoring the highest overall.
Since then, the Shincheonji Guri Church has continued to operate the taekwondo club, ‘One Heart Taekwondo’, for senior citizens. This programme gathers seniors of all ages, from their 60s to their 90s, to continue their Taekwondo training, focusing on basic movements and forms. Held three times a week, the programme is designed to accommodate the physical needs of older adults and is considered a helpful activity for maintaining muscle strength, ameliorate balance, and prevent falls. Group training also develops peer interaction, which is expected to lessen social isolation among older adults.
The eldest senior citizen participating in the programme (94) said, “I used to start my day by looking for medicine every morning, but now I start my day by putting on my dobok (traditional white uniform) and going to the gym.”
Meanwhile, Shincheonji Guri Church's 'One Heart Taekwondo' club is a celebration of perseverance, teamwork, and the joy of living actively at every stage of life. Their story shows how faith and discipline can inspire both body and spirit.
Source: vo.la/GZEXmoU
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