Glastonbury Taekwondo (BA6): Originally established in Korea in the nineteen forties and fifties, Taekwondo is a fast paced combatative sport which has become increasingly popular over the last three decades. For people who would like to build your confidence, learn self-defence, develop your mind and body and bolster your self-esteem, Taekwondo could be the perfect pastime 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 Glastonbury, it is especially good for children who will learn to be self-disciplined and respecting of others. Older adults who are not all that fit and active might find it a tad too taxing. 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.
Based mainly around kicking manoeuvres and moves like spinning/jumping kicks, head kicks and rapid kicking styles, Taekwondo was created from the practices of various diverse martial arts, by a number of Seoul martial arts specialists in new schools called "Kwans" in the nineteen forties and fifties. These "Kwans" were given the names Mooduk Kwan, Jido Kwan, Chungdo Kwan, Changmu Kwan and Songmu Kwan.
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 60 million people actively participating in classes. And it's by enrolling in a Taekwondo club or class that you can start your quest of mastering this thrilling activity.
In these times of escalating violence, it's hardly surprising that people in places like Glastonbury are attending self-defence techniques like Taekwondo to enable them to feel safer and more secure in their everyday life. The self-defence element is one of the key benefits of Taekwondo but at the same time it also encourages self-restraint and a respect for those around us, which are disciplines that are often lacking in 21st century living.
There is a pretty good chance that your newly learned Taekwondo skills will never need to be tested in your everyday life, but it will most certainly give you a secure feeling knowing that they're there should you need them.
Your First Glastonbury Taekwondo Lesson
If you have made up your mind to learn Taekwondo and are heading to your first class, you will be wondering what will happen. The following will give you an example, but this will vary depending on which Glastonbury school you attend. A warm up lasting fifteen to twenty minutes, some technical training comprising some hand attacks, kicks, stances and blocks, learning some forms (or Poomse), a few tips on sparring including good movement, timing and attack targeting, and lastly a warm down with muscle stretching and relaxing.
Anyone who joins a Taekwondo class in Glastonbury must also register with British Taekwondo which is the official governing body of the sport in the UK. By checking out British Taekwondo's website you'll be able to discover details of events, safeguarding and equality, starting a new club, news, coaching courses, safe practices, clubs and members, first aid, referees and coaching, and many more Taekwondo related issues.
Glastonbury Taekwondo classes are not only suitable for folks in Glastonbury itself but also for followers from West Pennard, Baltonsborough, Street, Beckery, Brindham, Ashcott, Norwood Park, Lottisham, Coxley, Wick, Northover, Coxbridge, Walton, Westhay, East Street, West Bradley, Edgarley, Meare and other surrounding places and postcodes such as BA6 8AB, BA6 8BN, BA6 8BH, BA6 9AD, BA6 9DD, BA6 8AR, BA6 0DL, BA6 8DD, BA6 8ER, BA6 8EU. Checking this can guarantee you access local providers of Taekwondo. Glastonbury residents can benefit from these and various other comparable classes.
Taekwondo Forms (Poomse)
Forms are a pivotal element of Taekwondo and are crucial if you're going to master this thrilling activity. Some basic "forms" have to be grasped at the beginning and more advanced forms have to be perfected so as to progress through the various belts. A Taekwondo form is categorized by a number of aspects such as direction, stance and technique.
Glastonbury Taekwondo for Beginners
Students starting out on their Taekwondo adventure in Glastonbury will initially enroll in a beginners class. Beginners classes are fantastic, because there are no rigorous demands and things are done at a slow, relaxed pace. Learning and having fun are the principal goals at first and trainees who are enjoying themselves are inclined to learn a lot faster and absorb considerably more of what they are being taught. Even Taekwondo masters started off as naive novices, so take that very first step and who knows where you'll finish up!
Taekwondo Safety Gear
In all contests, competitions and events taking place under the patronage of British Taekwondo, safety gear like a blue or red head guard, blue or red trunk armour, hand protectors, a gum shield, forearm guards, a groin guard and shin guards is obligatory. The kicking techniques which are part of Taekwondo could potentially cause harm and these preventative measures help to make the sport much safer for its competitors.
Taekwondo Belts (Promotion)
The belt and ranking system can get quite confusing in Taekwondo as there is no recognised system across the different Taekwondo disciplines. Parallels can be found though, and commonly there are 2 separate belt groupings, denoted as "juniors" (colours) and "seniors" (black dans). The number of levels in the junior section varies across the styles but is commonly between eight and twelve belts, whilst the senior group normally has 9 dans or belts.
Rankings in Taekwondo in the UK are represented by what are called "Kup". The highest rank is First Kup and the lowest rank is Tenth Kup. As is the case with most of the martial arts, the Taekwondo belt order is indicated by a number of different colours, so that the ranks are easily identified. These colours are white, yellow, green, blue and red, with transitional belts with stripes in-between, specifically - white with a yellow stripe, yellow with a green stripe, green with a blue stripe, blue with a red stripe and red with a black stripe. Students in Glastonbury starting out in Taekwondo will begin with the White Belt (10th Kup), and advance through the coloured belts until they earn the 1st Kup (Red With Black Stripe Belt).
As soon as this training has been successfully completed, Glastonbury Taekwondo trainees become known as "black belt candidates", and they then have to progress through an additional nine ranks or Dans if they are to achieve the title of Taekwondo "Black Belt", which is the ultimate accolade. So, putting it simply, there are three main divisions in the Taekwondo belt order, namely Junior Belts, Senior Belts and Black Belts. The Taekwondo Belts in the Junior group are; 10th (White), 9th (White With Yellow Stripe), 8th (Yellow), and 7th (Yellow With Green Stripe). The Taekwondo Belts in the Senior group are; 6th (Green), 5th (Green With Blue Stripe), 4th (Blue), 3rd ( Blue With Red Stripe), 2nd (Red), and 1st (Red With Black Stripe). The Taekwondo Belts in the Black group range from 1st to 9th Dan, a process which will take a considerable number of years.
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Main Benefits of Taekwondo
- Reduced anxiety and stress using advanced breath control
- Toughen up your mind and body by means of enhanced physical coordination and mental discipline
- Increase self-esteem and concentration by raising both mental and physical health
- More discipline and willpower by extensively schooling your mind and body in the principles and techniques of Taekwondo
- Teach you self-defence tactics by helping you understand circumstances where self-defence could be required, and enabling you to turn these scenarios in your favour
- Build confidence by helping you to take control of your life and succeed
- Augment flexibility, stamina and agility by means of strenuous cardiovascular work-outs
Basic Kicks in Taekwondo
- Roundhouse Kick (Dollyo Chagi)
- Axe Kick (Naeryeo Chagi)
- Side Kick (Yeop Chagi)
- Crescent Kick (Bandal Chagi)
- Push Kick (Meereo Chagi)
- Front Kick (Ap Chagi)
- Whip or Hook Kick (Huryeo Chagi)
- Back Kick (Dwo Chagi)
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