Taekwondo Chalfont St Peter

Taekwondo is typically much more physically demanding than for instance Tai Chi, so unless you are pretty agile and fit you might prefer to partake in something a little bit gentler to boost your fitness levels in Chalfont St Peter. Younger children are clearly an ideal participants for Taekwondo classes in Chalfont St Peter, with lots of fast paced movements taking place and plenty of high kicking.

Taekwondo was only developed quite recently in Korea (1945). Some new schools called "kwans", mixing various martial arts techniques were established in Seoul by a group of Korean martial arts enthusiasts. Taekwondo, which it later became known as, mostly involves kicking manoeuvres, in particular turning/jumping kicks, head kicks and fast kicking techniques. Now Chalfont St Peter Taekwondo classes comply with this tradition.

With over sixty million students across the world and quite a few in Chalfont St Peter, Taekwondo has become extremely popular. Joining a local Chalfont St Peter Taekwondo club or class is a great way to get involved in this sport which has even been in the Olympic Games since the 2000 Sydney Games. There is no reason why you cannot reach an advanced standard in this thrilling sport, even if you haven't any desire to compete in the Olympics.

A key aspect of Taekwondo is self-defence, and doubtless this is one of the primary reasons that folks in Chalfont St Peter get involved in classes and engage with the sport. There's been a troubling escalation of violent conduct in recent years and this is particularly rife in town and city centres around Buckinghamshire and the country as a whole. The fantastic thing about Taekwondo though, is that it also promotes self-discipline and a deep respect for others, not such common characteristics in Chalfont St Peter these days.

Although it will instill you with self-confidence being aware that you have these self-defence skills in your locker, the odds are you will never have to test them outside the monitored atmosphere of a dedicated Taekwondo class.

What to Expect From Your First Lesson

If you've never tried Taekwondo before, you may be a bit anxious as to what you can expect on your very first class. This can vary from school to school but will typically consist of some or all of the following. A fifteen to twenty minute warm up to increase heart rate and loosen muscles, a bit of practical training including learning some stances, blocking techniques, kicks and hand attacks, learning a few forms (or Poomse), an introduction to sparring including movement, the timing of attacks and timing, and lastly a warm down to stretch and relax tired muscles.

Taekwondo of course also has got its own official governing body, and in the British Isles it is British Taekwondo. Everybody wishing enroll with a Taekwondo club in Chalfont St Peter have to become members of this organisation. You can find a lot of info regarding coaching courses, health and safety, events, first aid, launching a new club, news, clubs and members, equality and safeguarding, referees and coaching, and more, by dropping by at the British Taekwondo website.

The Eight Basic Taekwondo Kicks

Taekwondo is probably most recognized for its fast-moving kicks, here are a handful of the basic kicks that you will learn as a novice: Whip or Hook Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Push Kick, Back Kick, Axe Kick, Side Kick, Front Kick, Crescent Kick. Taekwondo Blocks: To repulse the various kicks and hand attacks there are an equally diverse range of "blocks". Engaging the hands and parts of the arm, they are held in particular positions. Certain attacks call for particular "blocks", but blocks can also be turned into counter-attacking movements by linking retaliatory punches or kicks. The primary "blocks" (makgi) include: Double Forearm Block, Nine Block, Double Knife Hand Block, Knife Hand Block, Rising Block, Single Forearm Block, Palm Block, Upper Block and Low Block.

Beginners Taekwondo Chalfont St Peter

It doesn't matter what you're standing is or who you are in the world of Taekwondo, at one stage you were a total novice, knowing nothing and fearing failure. We have all started out like this and can only learn and develop through practice. Beginner Taekwondo classes in Chalfont St Peter are the right place to start that learning journey and to pick up the basic principles so you can build self-confidence and proceed with your Taekwondo adventure. Nearly all beginner classes are set up to be friendly and fun, offering a slow introduction to the basic Taekwondo values and building a solid base for the future.