Student SPotlight : mia bae
Meet our newest member in the Black Belt Program, a commitment to a GOAL with the MIND, BODY, and SPIRIT to support it. MIA BAE, 2nd Green Belt, is a freshman at Marlborough School and Varsity in both Tennis and Golf! She is the founder of her school’s club to support widespread literacy in elementary schools as well as Asian Affinity Club Leader. She is also the 2023 President of Tae Ryong Student Services, a committee to unite Tae Ryong students in service to the outside community through the strength of our own. Already fierce competitor, Mia has garnered two 1st place finishes in Taekwondo competition and is looking to accomplish much more!
Here are 3 Q's for MIA BAE:
What interested you in joining Tae Ryong Taekwondo? ”I had been interested in trying Taekwondo for a while before I actually did, but was nervous to start because I was worried about embarrassing myself. However, as I became increasingly surrounded by media regarding the rising violence and danger in our country, I saw the urgency and necessity of learning to defend myself.”
2. How has your life improved since? “Taekwondo has improved my life physically and mentally. Training in a group makes exercizing and learning easier and more enjoyable.
Additionally, seeing and training with the larger Tae Ryong community has become a source of joy in my day and is a great way to relieve stress!”
3. Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give ? “Whether it be trying to a new activity or learning a new skill, don’t be afraid to fail at first since the more you mess
up the faster you get better.”
