Taekwondo Bridlington
Bridlington Taekwondo (YO15): First developed in Korea in the 1940s and 1950s, Taekwondo is a fast paced combatative sport that has become ever more popular over the last 30 years or so. For individuals who need to boost your confidence, bolster your self-respect, develop your body and mind and learn a bit of self-defence, Taekwondo could be the ideal hobby or fitness activity.
While not intending to be in any way ageist, Taekwondo can be rather physical and is generally more suited to younger people in Bridlington, it is especially good for children who will learn to be self-disciplined and respecting of others. It can sometimes be too taxing for older adults unless they are exceptionally fit and active. For those people who take up Taekwondo when they are younger, continuing the experience into adulthood should not be a problem. If you are less agile you could always try something a bit softer such as Tai Chi or Yoga.
Taekwondo was only developed fairly recently in Korea (1945). In Seoul, a group of Korean martial arts fanatics established some new schools which they named "kwans", practicing a combination of martial arts techniques. The emphasis of the discipline was on kicking manoeuvres, especially fast kicking techniques, head kicks and jumping/spinning kicks, and it was later given the name; Taekwondo, meaning "the way of the foot and fist".
Ever since the Sydney Olympic Games in the year 2000, Taekwondo has been a competitive Olympic sport. This has made it even more popular worldwide with some sixty million people regularly participating in classes. And it's by signing up to a Taekwondo club or class that you are able to start your quest of mastering this thrilling activity.
Of all the many benefits of doing this sport, it is the self-defence aspect of Taekwondo that the people of Bridlington find most appealing. This is not hard to believe when you take into account the high levels of violence experienced in town and city centres on a daily basis. The ability to defend yourself and at the same time exercising self-restraint and a respect for others is one of the key benefits of Taekwondo.
There's a fairly decent chance that your eagerly mastered Taekwondo skills will never see the light of day in your everyday life, but it will most certainly give you self-confidence knowing that they are there should you need them.
Your First Taekwondo Lesson
Different Taekwondo schools in and around Bridlington will have different viewpoints on what enrollees should be covering on their first class, but to give you a concept of what you can expect most initial Taekwondo lessons will involve a warm-up, some sparring, learning basic forms (Poomse), an overview of blocks, stances, hand attacks and kicks (technical training) and a warm-down to relax tired muscles and get the body back to a state of balance.
The official body regulating Taekwondo in the British Isles is British Taekwondo and anybody wishing to join a Taekwondo club in Bridlington has to also become a member of British Taekwondo. You can find out about equality and safeguarding, members and clubs, first aid, events, news, coaching courses, establishing a new club, health and safety, coaches and referees, and more on British Taekwondo's website, or find the latest news on their Twitter or Facebook page.
Taekwondo Forms (Poomse)
Taekwondo forms (also known as Poomse or patterns) are characterized by specific activities such as direction, stance and technique. From the start you'll learn some of the important forms, and in order to move through the various grades (belts) you'll need to master some more complex ones.
Taekwondo Safety Equipment
In all contests, events and tournaments taking place under the patronage of British Taekwondo, safety gear such as shin pads, hand guards, a gum shield, a groin guard, a blue/red head guard, blue/red body armour (hogu) and forearm guards is compulsory. The fast kicking movements employed in Taekwondo may cause harm and this helps make this activity less hazardous for its competitors.
Taekwondo Information and Advice
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Basic Taekwondo Kicks
- Roundhouse Kick (Dollyo Chagi)
- Push Kick (Meereo Chagi)
- Front Kick (Ap Chagi)
- Side Kick (Yeop Chagi)
- Crescent Kick (Bandal Chagi)
- Axe Kick (Naeryeo Chagi)
- Back Kick (Dwo Chagi)
- Hook or Whip Kick (Huryeo Chagi)
Benefits Gained From Taekwondo
- Toughen up your body and mind by means of increased mental discipline and physical co-ordination
- Boost confidence by motivating you to succeed and to take control of your life
- Lower anxiety using advanced breath control
- Improve your self-esteem by sharpening both mental and physical powers
- Teach you self-defence tactics by coaching you to identify scenarios in which self-defence may be needed, and enabling you to manipulate these scenarios to your advantage
- Increase agility, stamina and flexibility through intensive cardiovascular effort
- Better self-discipline by methodically schooling your mind and body in the strategies and doctrines of Taekwondo
Bridlington Taekwondo teachers can generally help you with Taekwondo kicks, Taekwondo stances, Taekwondo sparring, Taekwondo moves, one-to-one Taekwondo classes, Taekwondo patterns, Taekwondo for toddlers, Taekwondo etiquette, Taekwondo uniforms, Taekwondo equipment, beginners Taekwondo classes, women's Taekwondo and other martial arts stuff in Bridlington, East Yorkshire.
Also find: Wold Newton Taekwondo classes, Carnaby Taekwondo classes, Bempton Taekwondo classes, Marton Taekwondo classes, Sewerby Taekwondo classes, Burton Agnes Taekwondo classes, Easton Taekwondo classes, Burton Fleming Taekwondo classes, West Hill Taekwondo classes, Buckton Taekwondo classes, Barmston Taekwondo classes, Harpham Taekwondo classes, Flamborough Taekwondo classes, Hilderthorpe Taekwondo classes, Rudston Taekwondo classes, Ulrome Taekwondo and more Taekwondo in East Yorkshire.
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Bridlington Taekwondo classes are not only suitable for people in Bridlington itself but also for students from Wold Newton, Barmston, Bempton, Marton, Rudston, Carnaby, Burton Fleming, West Hill, Hilderthorpe, Burton Agnes, Buckton, Flamborough, Harpham, Easton, Sewerby, Ulrome and other East Yorkshire areas.
Recommended reading: The Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do Patterns (Stuart Anslow), Official Taekwondo Training Manual by Gaetane Ricke and Soon Man Lee, Taekwondo Black Belt Poomsae: Original Koryo and Koryo (Doug Cook and Richard Chun), Taekwondo Step Sparring, Taekwondo Techniques & Tactics by Thomas Seaborne and Yeon Hwan, TAEKWON-DO: Origins of the Art: Bok Man Kim's Historic Photospective (1955-2015), Taekwondo: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique (Marc Tedeschi).
More East Yorkshire Taekwondo classes: Hull, Bridlington, Driffield, Goole, Hessle, Beverley and Cottingham.
Taekwondo classes in other regions of the UK: Stafford, Leighton Buzzard, Prestatyn, Bury St Edmunds, Shoreham-by-Sea, Wallasey, Watford, Prescot, Featherstone, Stamford, Garforth, Bilston, Cleckheaton, Beaconsfield, Hatfield, Polesworth, Bromley, Sheffield, Worksop, High Wycombe, Ulverston, Droylsden, Royton, Tring, Molesey.
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(This taekwondo Bridlington article was updated on 07-10-2022)