Taekwondo Irlham

Due to its rather more physical attributes, Taekwondo is perhaps more suited to the younger person in Irlham and is particularly suitable for kids because it's great for developing self-discipline and respect for other people. Older adults might find it somewhat too demanding unless they are particularly fit and active. Even so, those who persue Taekwondo in Irlham at a young age will find they can easily continue with it into older adulthood. The less nimble of you could think about something gentler like Tai Chi.

Based primarily around kicking moves and manoeuvres like head kicks, fast kicking styles and jumping/spinning kicks, Taekwondo was devised from the techniques of various martial arts, by a group of Seoul martial arts specialists in new schools known as "Kwans" during the nineteen forties and fifties. These "Kwans" were given the names Chungdo Kwan, Songmu Kwan, Jido Kwan, Changmu Kwan and Mooduk Kwan.

Ever since the Sydney Olympic Games in the year 2000, Taekwondo has been an Olympic sport. This has made it even more popular worldwide with some sixty million people actively participating in classes. And it's by enrolling in a Taekwondo class or club that you are able to begin your journey of learning this remarkable martial art.

In these times of escalating violence, it's hardly surprising that people in locations like Irlham are taking up self-defence training like Taekwondo to enable them to feel safer and more secure in their local environment. The self-defence aspect is one of the key benefits of Taekwondo but it also promotes self-restraint and a deep respect for those around us, which are disciplines that are often missing in this modern age.

There is a very good likelihood that your newly learned Taekwondo skills will never see the light of day in your day to day life, but it will unquestionably give you a secure feeling knowing that they are there should you need them.

Your First Taekwondo Class

If you make your mind up to register for Taekwondo training in Irlham, the first thing you will be wondering is what is going to occur on the first lesson and exactly what will the teacher expect to see from you. Different Taekwondo masters in the Irlham area will formulate differing routines for this first introductory lesson but you can count on doing a 15 minute warm-up to get the blood circulating and loosen your muscles, learn some simple Poomse (forms, cover some technical training (blocking techniques, kicks, hand attacks and stances), do a bit of sparring, and last of all, a warm-down.

British Taekwondo is the official regulating body of the sport within Great Britain, and membership of this organisation is mandatory if you want to join any Taekwondo club in Irlham or nearby. You can get loads of facts about news, coaches and referees, events, clubs and members, safeguarding and equality, health and safety, coaching courses, establishing a new club, first aid, and more, by popping along to British Taekwondo's official website.

The Many Benefits of Taekwondo

When getting involved in Taekwondo classes in Irlham you will be hoping to get some benefits to make the entire enterprise worth the effort. And so why don't we take a look at a few of the positive benefits that you may get by learning and doing Taekwondo. Better discipline and willpower by exhaustively schooling your body and mind in the strategies and doctrines of Taekwondo, Lessen stress and anxiety with controlled breathing, Toughen up your body and mind by accelerated physical coordination and mental discipline, Grow in your confidence by encouraging you to take control of your life and succeed, Improve agility, stamina and flexibility by way of strenuous cardiovascular exertion, Enhance feelings of self-esteem by maximizing your mental and physical fitness, Help with self-defence by showing you how to realize scenarios in which self-defence might be necessary, and allowing you to control these kinds of circumstances in your favour.

Taekwondo Belts (Rank)

With there being many different disciplines of Taekwondo there has never really been any standardized system for assigning belts (grades). What exists is however relatively similar and comprises a couple of belt groupings "junior" and "senior" ("colour" and "black"), each of these groupings is divided into ranks, 8 to 12 colours in the case of juniors and 9 "blacks" for seniors.

Taekwondo Beginners Classes

It matters not what you're standing is or who you are in Taekwondo, at some time you were a total novice, knowing nothing and fearing failure. We've all started like this and can only learn and develop with practice. Beginner Taekwondo classes in Irlham are the place to begin that learning journey and to pick up the fundamentals so you can build self-confidence and move forward in your Taekwondo quest. Most beginner classes are set up to be fun and friendly, providing a gradual introduction to the basic Taekwondo principles and building a firm foundation for the future.

Safety Equipment

In all contests, competitions and events being staged under the authority of British Taekwondo, safety gear like a groin guard, shin pads, blue/red body armour, a mouth guard, forearm guards, a red/blue head guard and hand protectors is compulsory. The fast kicking tactics used in Taekwondo can easily cause serious injuries and these safety measures help make the sport less risky for its competitors.

In Summary

So, what are you hoping to get from doing Taekwondo? Well, that is an excellent question, and the answer will vary for different people. Most participants will purely look to meet new people, improve their fitness levels and gain more self-confidence. We are definitely not all going to reach the heights of Jade Jones or Lutalo Muhammad, although maybe you will, you never know?