Taekwondo Faversham

It's got to be said that Taekwondo can be fairly physically demanding, which could put off the less nimble and more elderly folks in Faversham from becoming involved. To be honest, the most frequent people participating in Taekwondo classes are kids and younger people, but certainly older individuals who're in good physical condition can easily take part and benefit considerably from this activity.

The discipline was developed in Korea in 1945, though it was not given the name Taekwondo until the 1950's. A group of Korean martial arts fanatics in Seoul established some new schools called "kwans", where they practiced a combination of martial arts techniques. This eventually became known as Taekwondo and the main emphasis of the discipline was on kicking manoeuvres, especially rapid kicking styles, jumping/spinning kicks and head-height kicks.Today Faversham Taekwondo classes follow this tradition.

Now an Olympic sport, Taekwondo has more than sixty million followers all over the world, and whilst you might not aspire to be an Olympic Games sportsman, you're still able to enroll in a Taekwondo class or club to master what will undoubtedly turn out to be a fascinating and fulfilling activity.

A key element of Taekwondo is self-defence, and naturally this is one of the main reasons that individuals in Faversham join classes and take up the sport. There has been a worrying escalation of violent behaviour in recent times and this is particularly prevalent in city and town centres around Kent and the country in general. The fantastic thing about Taekwondo though, is that it also teaches self-discipline and a deep respect for others, not such familiar characteristics in Faversham nowadays.

Your newly mastered Taekwondo skills will more than likely never have to be put to the test outside the regulated setting of a dedicated Taekwondo class, however being aware that you have them will give you peace of mind.

Your First Faversham Taekwondo Class

If you have never done Taekwondo before you may be a little concerned as to what to expect on your first lesson. Most Taekwondo schools in Faversham follow a similar pattern, but there may be variations to the following. A warm up of fifteen to twenty minutes to increase your heart rate and reduce stiffness in the muscles, a little technical training comprising some blocking techniques, kicks, stances and hand attacks, an introduction to forms or patterns, a look at sparring including good timing, precise movement and the accurate targeting of attacks, and lastly a warm down to stretch tired muscles and relax.

If you wish to join a Taekwondo class in Faversham, you will also have to register with the sport's official regulating body, namely British Taekwondo. You can read about safe practices, events, news, first aid, members and clubs, referees and coaching, safeguarding and equality, coaching courses, beginning a new club, and more on British Taekwondo's official website, or find the latest news stories on their Twitter or Facebook page.

Beginners Classes

Trainees setting out on their Taekwondo experience in Faversham will initially enroll in a beginners class. Beginners classes are fabulous, because there are no serious demands and everything's done at a slow, casual pace. Having fun while learning is the key objective at first and trainees who are having a good time have a tendency to learn much quicker and digest more of what they're being taught. Even Taekwondo masters started off as clueless newbies, so take that very first step and you never know where you'll end up!