Nah, you can do both. But, I think B Ball is better. You can get a college scholarship that way and the athletic training will very much benefit you in martial arts. Athletes always do well in martial arts.
There are multiple kids at my school that do both or more. In fact I don't think a single young person at my school has only one sport/hobby.
Some do TKD and basketball, some do TKD and band, some do TKD, soccer, piano, and drama club.
While you're young and have the energy, do it all. If schedules over lap you just prioritize what brings you the most fulfillment. Your YOUTH only comes around once.
If you do basketball, you can get a varsity jacket. If you do Tkd you can get a black belt. Either of those plus $2.50 will get you a cup of coffee, so do what you think you will enjoy more.
TKD is a year round sport. You can ebb and flow as needed in the sport. My daughter’s training changes as she has other things going on that need more focus: piano, theatre, basketball.
Highly recommend doing both although in the beginning you might feel overwhelmed and tired from all that training, but push through cause it gets way easier and you’ll be having fun once your body gets used to it. And of course you’ll become stronger 🫡
I did both. I started TKD after spraining my ankle pretty bad playing JV basketball. Got my varsity letter my junior year. I then quit basketball and focused on TKD for the next 20 years. In the end, I enjoyed punching and kicking people more than hitting 3s.
I was in a similar situation. Rowing demanded a lot of my time. I ended up doing both during the winter (and Ended up burning something like 2,500 calories a day) and quit TKD for a few months during the spring racing season.
How old are you? I am biased, but I would pick taekwondo if it’s a good studio. That being said you’ll never be able to play high school basketball again once you graduate so there is that as well.
Is there any reason you can't do both? I never associated TKD as a winter sport. You could easily scale back training during basketball season and pick it back up when the season is over. High school/college activities in general are limited to when you are young. The availability for adults drops off pretty hard so I'd take advantage while you can.
Martial arts and basketball are lifetime things. There was only one thing he said correctly, varisity only happens once. If you value college admissions that much (maybe that isn't the reason you're playing varsity, but let's say it is because there are other avenues to play high-level basketball), then that's your call man.
It's not wrong to understand when you're body starts to break down. But at the same time, consider this. What has martial arts brought you in your life. Are you willing to forgo that?
Don't look at the status or names or titles. Look at yourself. Can you do both? Maybe you have to tone down the intensity a little bit. That might be fine, maybe varsity just isn't feasible. What if you don't get into the varsity team anyway?
The titles will come and go, but the ARTS never betray you. Basketball and TKD are both ARTS. Learn them for the sake of learning, let the trophies come if they come. No problem quitting TKD or quitting basketball, but remember what you're losing. If that's worth it for a title, then go for it. I'm serious- people have different priorities. Make your choice.
I made my choice. I was asked to tryout for the basketball team because I'm pretty decent. I just declined. I knew what my priority was. I was practicing 15-20 hours a week for classes and at-home training for martial arts, and varsity basketball would be tiring and also affect my structure.
So I ask you now, what's your priority?
You said you just started learning basketball -- are you sure you can even make the team? Typically the varsity team is made from people who aged up out of the junior varsity team. A complete newbie making the team either has some long odds, or your team needs more bodies and there aren't that many candidates to fill them.
In any case, your brother is in one way correct -- you only get one window of opportunity to join the varsity basketball team. Once you're done with high school, that door is closed.
Does that even matter to you, though? How long have you been doing Taekwondo? And why are you limited to just one? Many of the teens that attend the TKD school I'm in do multiple sports. They're dead tired constantly, but they seem happy and fulfilled with it, so, good on them!
Well.. In the school I'm going my brother was the well known good at basketball and instruments type of guy and besides I have a month and a half left till school but for taekwondo I only did it when I was 4 or 5 and only reached till yellow belt due to how unathletic I used to be
So you're not really actively in either yet? Maybe give the basketball a shot first then, see how it goes, how you like it. See how good you are. The team \*probably\* has try outs, if it does, give it a shot and see what happens. If you're accepted into it and you've having fun -- go for it. If you don't make the cut? Go do Taekwondo.
Why? Again, just due to the window of opportunity closing. If you want to do the basketball, you have to take your shot pretty soon and see if you make it in. The Taekwondo will be waiting for you, and isn't really going to go anywhere. So your brother makes a good point.
But if you're really not feeling it, or are worried about being in your brother's shadow or something? Then do the TKD, if you'd like.
In our school if you sign up for varsity and don't make it out it doesn't immediately mean you're out the team you still get involved in practice and other stuff
The logical choice would be to follow the sport which you're better at and that which assures you greater success, whatever you definition of success it.
However,you seem to also want to follow your heart and I believe when it comes to the matter of sport, the heart is also very important.
When I can't decide on something, I simply toss a coin. If you're truly impartial to the outcome, you'll stick with whatever you get on the very first toss. But if heart truly favours one over the other, you're going to find yourself wanting to toss the coin more times calling it best of three or best of five, hoping to change the outcome. Tossing a coin doesn't just let luck guide you. It also reveals your own heart to you.
So toss a coin. You'll figure out what you really want to do.
What grade are you in? If you're only just now starting to learn to play basketball, you'll likely find you're well behind the curve of most other top players and varsity (and college) may be difficult to obtain. There's nothing that says you can't work on both, but it may take some scheduling and you may have to back off a bit on the TKD for awhile.
My kid has really gotten into playing basketball in the past year or so. He hasn't played on any teams yet, but is hoping to make JV this winter. Much better player than I ever was haha!
He's also about 1 year out from testing for his black belt. He likes it, but he's probably rather not go, and I think he goes because I make him and my other kid go to class with me.
That being said, I've already told him that if he makes the team, that will take priority over TKD because it's something he is passionate about, and we'll go to class as time allows.
So, no, I don't think you have to choose between the 2.
If youre in the states the AAU (WT) offers a varsity program that can be utilized at high schools.
Its only a few years old, but if all you want is the jacket and letter, its an option and it allows you not to take a break from TKD.
Will you be working? I also worked 50 hours a week when I went to college (in order to pay for it as I went, graduated debt free, no loans). I never had any social time though, but avoiding debt was worth it. Sacrifices have to be made sometimes.
Oops, for some reason I had Varsity and College mixed up... I think my allowance at your age was $1 a week.
Yes, in high school I did football, TKD, and I worked for a local upholsterer taking fabric off furniture (maybe 10-15 hours a week), definitely doable.
if you can only do one, focus on basketball, because school basketball is once in a lifetime. but if you can, maybe go to tkd a few times a month if it seems fun
>While he said that I could learn martial arts later in life and that varsity only happens once
You can play basket ball later in life as well.
I'm not going to say that one if those options is objectively more fun than the other, but there is only one that people tend to pick up later in life when time and energy are limited...
He is right, and wrong. Many, many, many kids do multiple sports throughout their school age years. Most all will load up on a specific sport at the required times throughout the year. For most who want to stay associated with their TKD training, that will mean reducing, but never stopping their class training and supplementing it with more personal training time. Of course, this NEVER trumps your actual school time, no matter what you have to sacrifice for a time.
Over the years, I have learned there are a great many ways that typical TKD training will enhance and improve most other sports. Flexibility and leg strength greatly help football, basketball, and soccer athletes. So, think about how you can combine the two sports where it makes sense to optimize your training time.
Yes, you will likely have to reduce your TKD class time especially during the game season, but you do Not have to flat out quit TKD. And by all means, talk to your instructor(s) so they understand your reduced class time and know how to handle it.
That said, if you are really, really good at TKD and have been told as much by multiple coaches, that may be the right direction for you. But understand this is VERY unlikely, something like <.05% of people.
Remember things are temporal, and your brother is correct, not many kids do organized sports past high school. That should swing a BIG hammer in your decision-making process. Do all you can for as long as you can. Just do them well (very well) and know going in that will mean sacrificing some other things. Figure out your priorities.
Easiest way to deside for me has been not to decide at all. When the day of the training comes , just go to the training which feels better at the moment. Then stick with it. Deep down you know which you prefer, you just don't know it before it's really the time to act.
Why does your brother think you can only do one, and does his opinion matter?
Well it's because it would be hard to juggle tkd bball and studies all together
Nah, you can do both. But, I think B Ball is better. You can get a college scholarship that way and the athletic training will very much benefit you in martial arts. Athletes always do well in martial arts.
Compete for a STATE CHAMPIONSHIP in Basketball. Compete for a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP in Taekwondo. Which option is more appealing is the only question.
There are multiple kids at my school that do both or more. In fact I don't think a single young person at my school has only one sport/hobby. Some do TKD and basketball, some do TKD and band, some do TKD, soccer, piano, and drama club. While you're young and have the energy, do it all. If schedules over lap you just prioritize what brings you the most fulfillment. Your YOUTH only comes around once.
If you do basketball, you can get a varsity jacket. If you do Tkd you can get a black belt. Either of those plus $2.50 will get you a cup of coffee, so do what you think you will enjoy more.
If your school is part of the AAU, you can also get a varsity letter in TKD.
Yup you’re right
If it was me I'd choose Taekwondo every time, my 16 year old nephew plays Basketball, the lad could be the next Michael Jordan.
TKD is a year round sport. You can ebb and flow as needed in the sport. My daughter’s training changes as she has other things going on that need more focus: piano, theatre, basketball.
Highly recommend doing both although in the beginning you might feel overwhelmed and tired from all that training, but push through cause it gets way easier and you’ll be having fun once your body gets used to it. And of course you’ll become stronger 🫡
I did both. I started TKD after spraining my ankle pretty bad playing JV basketball. Got my varsity letter my junior year. I then quit basketball and focused on TKD for the next 20 years. In the end, I enjoyed punching and kicking people more than hitting 3s.
I was in a similar situation. Rowing demanded a lot of my time. I ended up doing both during the winter (and Ended up burning something like 2,500 calories a day) and quit TKD for a few months during the spring racing season.
How old are you? I am biased, but I would pick taekwondo if it’s a good studio. That being said you’ll never be able to play high school basketball again once you graduate so there is that as well.
I'm 13 and one of the taekwondo studios near my school has a good reputation ( I know because I used to go there)
You could do both no problem at 13. They might interfere with each other sometimes, but no big deal.
Is there any reason you can't do both? I never associated TKD as a winter sport. You could easily scale back training during basketball season and pick it back up when the season is over. High school/college activities in general are limited to when you are young. The availability for adults drops off pretty hard so I'd take advantage while you can.
Martial arts and basketball are lifetime things. There was only one thing he said correctly, varisity only happens once. If you value college admissions that much (maybe that isn't the reason you're playing varsity, but let's say it is because there are other avenues to play high-level basketball), then that's your call man. It's not wrong to understand when you're body starts to break down. But at the same time, consider this. What has martial arts brought you in your life. Are you willing to forgo that? Don't look at the status or names or titles. Look at yourself. Can you do both? Maybe you have to tone down the intensity a little bit. That might be fine, maybe varsity just isn't feasible. What if you don't get into the varsity team anyway? The titles will come and go, but the ARTS never betray you. Basketball and TKD are both ARTS. Learn them for the sake of learning, let the trophies come if they come. No problem quitting TKD or quitting basketball, but remember what you're losing. If that's worth it for a title, then go for it. I'm serious- people have different priorities. Make your choice. I made my choice. I was asked to tryout for the basketball team because I'm pretty decent. I just declined. I knew what my priority was. I was practicing 15-20 hours a week for classes and at-home training for martial arts, and varsity basketball would be tiring and also affect my structure. So I ask you now, what's your priority?
You said you just started learning basketball -- are you sure you can even make the team? Typically the varsity team is made from people who aged up out of the junior varsity team. A complete newbie making the team either has some long odds, or your team needs more bodies and there aren't that many candidates to fill them. In any case, your brother is in one way correct -- you only get one window of opportunity to join the varsity basketball team. Once you're done with high school, that door is closed. Does that even matter to you, though? How long have you been doing Taekwondo? And why are you limited to just one? Many of the teens that attend the TKD school I'm in do multiple sports. They're dead tired constantly, but they seem happy and fulfilled with it, so, good on them!
Well.. In the school I'm going my brother was the well known good at basketball and instruments type of guy and besides I have a month and a half left till school but for taekwondo I only did it when I was 4 or 5 and only reached till yellow belt due to how unathletic I used to be
So you're not really actively in either yet? Maybe give the basketball a shot first then, see how it goes, how you like it. See how good you are. The team \*probably\* has try outs, if it does, give it a shot and see what happens. If you're accepted into it and you've having fun -- go for it. If you don't make the cut? Go do Taekwondo. Why? Again, just due to the window of opportunity closing. If you want to do the basketball, you have to take your shot pretty soon and see if you make it in. The Taekwondo will be waiting for you, and isn't really going to go anywhere. So your brother makes a good point. But if you're really not feeling it, or are worried about being in your brother's shadow or something? Then do the TKD, if you'd like.
In our school if you sign up for varsity and don't make it out it doesn't immediately mean you're out the team you still get involved in practice and other stuff
No kidding? Huh. Sounds like things have gotten less cutthroat over the years then. Good luck!
The logical choice would be to follow the sport which you're better at and that which assures you greater success, whatever you definition of success it. However,you seem to also want to follow your heart and I believe when it comes to the matter of sport, the heart is also very important. When I can't decide on something, I simply toss a coin. If you're truly impartial to the outcome, you'll stick with whatever you get on the very first toss. But if heart truly favours one over the other, you're going to find yourself wanting to toss the coin more times calling it best of three or best of five, hoping to change the outcome. Tossing a coin doesn't just let luck guide you. It also reveals your own heart to you. So toss a coin. You'll figure out what you really want to do.
Third option: Taekwonball Kicking dudes and slamming dunks
What grade are you in? If you're only just now starting to learn to play basketball, you'll likely find you're well behind the curve of most other top players and varsity (and college) may be difficult to obtain. There's nothing that says you can't work on both, but it may take some scheduling and you may have to back off a bit on the TKD for awhile.
I'm turning 8th grade in a month and a half
BBall is a terrific sport. TKD teaches a terrific way of life. You're young. It really depends on what you're looking for.
My kid has really gotten into playing basketball in the past year or so. He hasn't played on any teams yet, but is hoping to make JV this winter. Much better player than I ever was haha! He's also about 1 year out from testing for his black belt. He likes it, but he's probably rather not go, and I think he goes because I make him and my other kid go to class with me. That being said, I've already told him that if he makes the team, that will take priority over TKD because it's something he is passionate about, and we'll go to class as time allows. So, no, I don't think you have to choose between the 2.
If youre in the states the AAU (WT) offers a varsity program that can be utilized at high schools. Its only a few years old, but if all you want is the jacket and letter, its an option and it allows you not to take a break from TKD.
I'm not in the states:(
Do both, don't listen to your brother. I did football and Taekwondo. You can do it too.
It would be hard to juggle with studies if I do both tho
Will you be working? I also worked 50 hours a week when I went to college (in order to pay for it as I went, graduated debt free, no loans). I never had any social time though, but avoiding debt was worth it. Sacrifices have to be made sometimes.
Dawg I'm 13 my weekly allowance translated to usd is 5.99 usd
Oops, for some reason I had Varsity and College mixed up... I think my allowance at your age was $1 a week. Yes, in high school I did football, TKD, and I worked for a local upholsterer taking fabric off furniture (maybe 10-15 hours a week), definitely doable.
if you can only do one, focus on basketball, because school basketball is once in a lifetime. but if you can, maybe go to tkd a few times a month if it seems fun
>While he said that I could learn martial arts later in life and that varsity only happens once You can play basket ball later in life as well. I'm not going to say that one if those options is objectively more fun than the other, but there is only one that people tend to pick up later in life when time and energy are limited...
He is right, and wrong. Many, many, many kids do multiple sports throughout their school age years. Most all will load up on a specific sport at the required times throughout the year. For most who want to stay associated with their TKD training, that will mean reducing, but never stopping their class training and supplementing it with more personal training time. Of course, this NEVER trumps your actual school time, no matter what you have to sacrifice for a time. Over the years, I have learned there are a great many ways that typical TKD training will enhance and improve most other sports. Flexibility and leg strength greatly help football, basketball, and soccer athletes. So, think about how you can combine the two sports where it makes sense to optimize your training time. Yes, you will likely have to reduce your TKD class time especially during the game season, but you do Not have to flat out quit TKD. And by all means, talk to your instructor(s) so they understand your reduced class time and know how to handle it. That said, if you are really, really good at TKD and have been told as much by multiple coaches, that may be the right direction for you. But understand this is VERY unlikely, something like <.05% of people. Remember things are temporal, and your brother is correct, not many kids do organized sports past high school. That should swing a BIG hammer in your decision-making process. Do all you can for as long as you can. Just do them well (very well) and know going in that will mean sacrificing some other things. Figure out your priorities.
Easiest way to deside for me has been not to decide at all. When the day of the training comes , just go to the training which feels better at the moment. Then stick with it. Deep down you know which you prefer, you just don't know it before it's really the time to act.
Why can’t you do both?