Taekwondo Atherstone

Because of its somewhat more physical elements, Taekwondo is perhaps more suited to the younger person in Atherstone and is especially suitable for children as it's terrific for nurturing self-discipline and respect for others. Older adults trying Taekwondo for the very first time often find it too challenging, unless they've continually kept themselves active. However those in Atherstone who take up Taekwondo at a young age, will find that continuing into older adulthood isn't a problem. Something a bit less demanding like Tai Chi might be more suitable for the less nimble of you.

Taekwondo is one of the more recently introduced of the martial arts, with its root beginnings in Korea, South-East Asia in 1945. A group of Korean martial arts specialists in Seoul established some new schools known as "kwans", combining a number of martial arts practices. Taekwondo, which was ultimately called, primarily involves high-kicking manoeuvres, especially head-height kicks, jumping/spinning kicks and rapid kicking techniques.

With more than sixty million fitness enthusiasts taking part in Taekwondo instruction all around the globe, this has definitely become a popular and beneficial pastime, and if you become really good at the sport you may even one day be eligible for the Olympic Games, of which it's been an integral part since the 2000 Sydney Games.

For the men, women and children of Atherstone who would like to learn a martial art, a big priority is the aspect of self-defence. Because this is a pivotal principle of Taekwondo, it's not difficult to see the appeal of this unique sport. With the extra benefit of developing self-restraint and having a degree of respect for other people, getting involved in a local Atherstone Taekwondo class seems to be an easy decision.

Your eagerly learned Taekwondo skills will most likely never need to be put to the test outside the monitored setting of an actual Taekwondo class, however being aware that you've got them will instill you with self-confidence.

What to Expect From Your First Class

For those of you who have never done Taekwondo before, you will no doubt be interested to know what to expect from your first class. The following will give you an idea, but this may vary from school to school. A warm up of fifteen to twenty minutes to increase heart rate and loosen your muscles, a little technical training such as learning some stances, kicks, hand attacks and blocks, learning some Poomse (or forms), a look at sparring including good movement, timing and attack targeting, and lastly a warm down to stretch muscles and relax.

Any person who joins a Taekwondo class in Atherstone has to also register with British Taekwondo which is the official governing body of the sport in the British Isles. By viewing the official British Taekwondo website you'll be able to find details of clubs and members, events, safeguarding and equality, coaches and referees, news, coaching courses, first aid, safe practices, starting a new Taekwondo club, and a lot more Taekwondo related issues.

Benefits to be Gained From Taekwondo

The benefits which may be acquired by participating in Taekwondo classes in Atherstone are numerous, among the most significant are: Reduce anxiety using advanced breath control, Help with self-defence by showing you how to recognise occasions where self-defence might be necessary, and empowering you to turn these situations to your advantage, Toughen up your mind and body via improved physical coordination and mental discipline, Increase feelings of self-esteem by maximizing both physical and mental powers, Build your confidence by helping you to seize control of your life and succeed, Supercharge agility, flexibility and stamina through extreme cardiovascular exertion, Better discipline and willpower by methodically schooling your body and mind in the techniques and doctrines of Taekwondo.

Taekwondo Forms

Perfecting Tae kwon do will involve getting to grips with a number of techniques and disciplines and one of the pivotal aspects of Taekwondo is its forms (also called patterns or Poomse). These are sequences of technique, direction and stance which need to be memorized in order for students to progress through the various dans (grades/belts).

Taekwondo Safety Gear

In all competitions, matches and events being staged under the authority of British Taekwondo, safety equipment like forearm protectors, a groin guard, a red/blue head guard, hand guards, red/blue body armour, a mouth guard and shin pads is mandatory. The kicking movements employed in Taekwondo may cause injury and this all helps make the sport much safer for its competitors.