Taekwondo Bristol

Due to its more physical elements, Taekwondo is maybe more suited to the younger person in Bristol and is especially appropriate for children as it is terrific for nurturing self-discipline and respect for others. Seniors trying Taekwondo for the very first time often find it too tough, unless they've consistently kept themselves active. People in Bristol who take up Taekwondo when they are young find it easy to continue when they get older. If you are less nimble you could always try something a bit softer such as Tai Chi or Yoga.

Taekwondo is one of the more recently developed of the martial arts, with its origins in Korea in 1945. In Seoul, a group of Korean martial arts lovers established some innovative new schools which they called "kwans", practicing a combination of martial arts techniques. In Taekwondo the focus is on kicking, especially head kicks, fast kicking methods and jumping/spinning kicks. Now Bristol Taekwondo classes stick to this tradition.

Taekwondo has become very popular in Bristol and all around the world, with over 60 million practitioners worldwide. If you want to get involved in this activity, which is now an Olympic sport, joining a Taekwondo club or class in Bristol is a good place to start. While the chances of you getting to Olympic standard are pretty slim, there is no reason at all why you cannot master this thrilling martial art.

In these times of increasing violence, it is hardly surprising that people in places like Bristol are taking up self-defence classes like Taekwondo to help them feel safer in their local environment. The self-defence aspect is one of the key factors of Taekwondo but it also teaches self-restraint and a respect for other people, which are disciplines that are largely missing in modern day life.

Your First Taekwondo Class: If you decide to register for a Taekwondo class in Bristol, the first thing you will want to know is what will happen on the first lesson and what will the tutor be expecting of you. Different Taekwondo masters in Bristol will compile differing routines for this initial lesson but you can expect to do a 15 minute warm-up to get the blood flowing and loosen your muscles, learn a few forms (Poomse), cover some technical training (stances, kicks, blocks), do a bit of sparring, and lastly warm-down.

Taekwondo Beginners Classes: Students starting out on their Taekwondo adventure in Bristol will at first sign up for a beginners class. Beginners classes are great, because there is no pressure and everything is done at a slow, relaxed pace. Learning and having fun are the main aims in the beginning and students who are having fun tend to learn much faster and absorb more of what they are being taught. Even Taekwondo masters started out as clueless novices, so take that first step and who knows where you will end up!

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