Taekwondo Hersham

Taekwondo is quite physically demanding, which means it may be considered more suitable for the younger rather than the older generation in Hersham. Its teachings of self-discipline and respect for others make it particularly good for children. Older adults trying Taekwondo for the first time often find it too taxing, unless they have kept themselves active. Carrying their Taekwondo experience through into older adulthood should not however be a problem for those who start when they are younger. Something a bit softer like Tai Chi might be more suitable for the less agile of you.

Based mostly around kicking manoeuvres like rapid kicking techniques, head-height kicks and spinning/jumping kicks, Taekwondo was developed from the practices of different martial arts, by a number of Seoul martial arts experts in new schools called "Kwans" in the 1940's and 1950's. These "Kwans" were given the names Jido Kwan, Songmu Kwan, Changmu Kwan, Mooduk Kwan and Chungdo Kwan.

Ever since the Sydney Olympic Games in the year 2000, Taekwondo has been a competitive Olympic sport. This has added to its popularity all over the world with some sixty million people or more actively taking classes. And it is by enrolling in a Taekwondo club or class that you are able to begin your quest of mastering this exciting activity.

People in Hersham take up Taekwondo for many reasons but it is the self-defence aspect that appeals to most. And when you consider the high levels of violence in town and city centres these days, this is hardly surprising. It is a key factor of Taekwondo that you can become confident in your ability to defend yourself and at the same time learn to respect others and learn self-restraint.

There is a very good chance that your newly learned Taekwondo skills will never see the light of day in your everyday life, but it will undoubtedly give you peace of mind knowing that they're there should you ever need them.

Your First Taekwondo Class

If Taekwondo is not an activity that you've ever done before, you will most likely be curious about what to expect from your very first lesson if you make your mind up to sign up. Different Taekwondo schools in the Hersham area have different ideas about this but roughly; you will take part in a 15-20 minute warm-up, you'll do a bit of technical training, you'll learn some forms (patterns), you will practice sparring strategies and lastly you will perform a warm-down to help your body get back into a relaxed state once more.

The UK's governing body of the sport is British Taekwondo and if you would like to sign up with a Taekwondo class in Hersham, you will also be required to register with this respected organization. By going to British Taekwondo's website you'll be able to obtain info on equality and safeguarding, coaching courses, health and safety, coaches and tournament referees, establishing a new Taekwondo club, news, events, first aid, members and clubs, and lots more Taekwondo related facts.

The Many Benefits of Taekwondo

You'll doubtless be intrigued to learn about precisely what type of benefits may be obtained by attending Hersham Taekwondo classes and partaking fully in its practices. You may expect to: Build up your confidence by helping you to succeed and to seize control of your life, Reduce anxiety using advanced breath control, Strengthen your mind and body thru enhanced mental discipline and physical co-ordination, Enhance your self-esteem by heightening your mental and physical health, Teach you self-defence by showing you how to identify circumstances where self-defence may be required, and enabling you to control these kinds of situations to your advantage, Better self-discipline by comprehensively schooling your mind and body in the strategies and principles of Taekwondo, Turbocharge stamina, agility and flexibility through extreme cardiovascular effort.

Some Taekwondo Kicks

Taekwondo is recognized for its impressive kicks, listed here are the important ones: Side Kick, Hook or Whip Kick, Crescent Kick, Push Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Back Kick, Front Kick, Axe Kick. Taekwondo Blocks: To repulse the various hand attacks and kicks there are an equally diverse assortment of blocks. They're held in specific positions and engage the hands with different parts of the arm. Each form of attack calls for a particular type of block, counter-attacks can be created by integrating a block with another punch or kick. The primary blocks in Taekwondo include: Palm Block, Rising Block, Nine Block, Double Forearm Block, Low Block, Single Forearm Block, Double Knife Hand Block, Upper Block and Knife Hand Block.

Taekwondo Patterns (Forms)

Perfecting the art of Taekwondo calls for getting to grips with many techniques and disciplines and one of the key elements of Taekwondo is its forms (also called patterns or Poomse). These are sequences of stance, direction and technique which must be mastered in order for students to move through the various dans (belts/grades).

Taekwondo Safety Gear

Tournaments regulated by British Taekwondo guidelines require various items of protective gear to be worn, these include things like: blue or red body armour (hogu), a blue or red head protector, hand protectors, shin pads, a mouth protector, forearm guards and a groin guard. This is vital because of the powerful kicking actions being practiced.

In Conclusion

We can't all be like Jade Jones or Lutalo Muhammad, and I reckon that we don't all want to be. Taekwondo isn't purely about National Championships and Olympic titles. Most of us are happy to meet different people, make new friends and improve our fitness, and that's precisely how it ought to be. However, as with most matters in life, what you get from it will be based upon what you put into it. Good luck and enjoy!