Moreton-in-Marsh Taekwondo (GL56): A Korean martial art which was created during the nineteen forties, Taekwondo has continued to grow in popularity since then. If you'd like to strengthen your mind and body, learn some valuable self-defence techniques, enhance your self-respect and build your confidence, Taekwondo could be precisely the pastime for you.
Because Taekwondo has fairly high physical demands, it is perhaps more suited to the younger generation in Moreton-in-Marsh. That is not to say that older people cannot participate in this popular activity, but merely that there might be other martial arts which are more appropriate for the less nimble of us. Tai Chi would be the perfect example.
The sport was first practiced in Korea in about 1945, though the name Taekwondo was not used until the 1950's. Some schools called "kwans" were established in Seoul by a group of Korean martial arts enthusiasts, incorporating a number of various martial arts techniques. Taekwondo, which it eventually became known as, mostly involves kicking movements, in particular jumping/turning kicks, head kicks and fast kicking methods. Today Moreton-in-Marsh Taekwondo classes comply with this tradition.
Taekwondo has grown to become very popular in Moreton-in-Marsh and all around the world, with over sixty million participants worldwide. Becoming a member of a local Moreton-in-Marsh Taekwondo club or class is an excellent way to become involved with this sporting activity which has even been a feature of the Olympic Games ever since the Sydney Games in 2000. Whilst you might not aspire to Olympic competition, there's certainly no reason why you shouldn't become an expert at this challenging martial art and have a bit of fun in the process.
People in Moreton-in-Marsh 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. However, exercising self-restraint and a respect for others goes hand in hand with the self-defence principles of Taekwondo.
While it will instill you with confidence knowing that you have such self-defence skills tucked away inside you, the odds are that you will never need to use them outside the regulated atmosphere of an organized Taekwondo class.
Your First Lesson
For those of you who've never done Taekwondo before, you'll no doubt be curious to know just what to expect from your first class. Most Taekwondo schools in Moreton-in-Marsh follow a similar pattern, but there may be some variation to the following. An initial warm up lasting 15 to 20 minutes, a bit of technical training which will involve learning some stances, blocking techniques, hand attacks and kicks, a look at patterns or forms, a look at sparring including movement, timing and the targeting of attacks, and last but not least a warm down with muscle stretching and loosening up to prevent spasms and cramping.
Taekwondo of course also has its own regulating body, and in Great Britain it is British Taekwondo. Every person wishing enroll with a Taekwondo club in Moreton-in-Marsh have to become registered members of this organisation. You will be able to find a lot of details of establishing a new club, safe practices, first aid, news, equality and safeguarding, coaching courses, coaches and referees, events, clubs and members, and more, by checking out British Taekwondo's website.
Moreton-in-Marsh Taekwondo classes are not only intended for folks in Moreton-in-Marsh itself but also for students from Little Compton, Lower Lemington, Barton-on-the-Heath, Sezincote, Great Wolford, Batsford, Draycott, Chastleton, Aston Magna, Dorn, Evenlode, Todenham, Broadwell, Stow-on-the-Wold, Longborough, Adlestrop, Bourton-on-the-Hill, Blockley, Little Wolford and other nearby locations and postcodes such as GL56 0DT, GL56 9AB, GL56 0DF, GL56 9PX, GL56 0AY, GL56 0LW, GL56 9PS, GL56 0GJ, GL56 0FH, GL56 0JX. Verifying this should guarantee that you access local providers of Taekwondo. Moreton-in-Marsh residents can benefit from these and numerous other martial arts related classes.
Taekwondo Tournaments and Competitions
Taekwondo competitions and tournaments are held all over the world in all of the various styles. There's usually not a whole lot of hard contact but breaking, sparring and patterns (forms). Olympic and World Taekwondo competitions consist only of sparring, in ITF contests specified hand attacks are permitted to the head. Various other organisations hold multi-discipline tournaments.
Benefits to be Gained From Taekwondo
The benefits that can be achieved by taking part in Taekwondo classes in Moreton-in-Marsh are countless, amongst the most significant are: Increase stamina, agility and flexibility through intensive cardiovascular exertion, Enhance feelings of self-esteem by elevating both mental and physical health, Learn self-defence tactics by training you to recognise situations in which self-defence might be required, and allowing you to control such circumstances in your favour, More discipline and willpower by methodically schooling your mind and body in the techniques and principles of Taekwondo, Reduced stress by doing deep breathing exercises, Toughen up your body and mind by way of increased mental discipline and physical co-ordination, Beef up confidence by encouraging you to seize control of your life and succeed.
Taekwondo Kicks
Kicking manoeuvres play a significant role in Taekwondo, here are a list of the more basic ones: Crescent Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Hook or Whip Kick, Front Kick, Back Kick, Axe Kick, Side Kick, Push Kick. Taekwondo Blocks: To defend against the many hand attacks and kicks there are a similarly diverse assortment of "blocks" (Makgi). Employing the hand and different sections of the arm, they are held in various positions. Specific attacks necessitate particular "blocks", but "blocks" can also be changed into counter-attacking movements by the combination of reciprocal punches or kicks. The most used blocks (makgi) include: Palm Block, Double Knife Hand Block, Upper Block, Double Forearm Block, Nine Block, Rising Block, Single Forearm Block, Low Block and Knife Hand Block.
Summary
So, what do you want from doing Taekwondo? Well, that is a good question, and the answer to that will vary for different people. The majority of participants will just look to improve their levels of fitness, gain more confidence and meet new people. We are not all going to reach the heights of Jade Jones or Lutalo Muhammad, although maybe you will, you never know? 👊
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Taekwondo Kicks
- Crescent Kick (Bandal Chagi)
- Hook or Whip Kick (Huryeo Chagi)
- Side Kick (Yeop Chagi)
- Back Kick (Dwo Chagi)
- Front Kick (Ap Chagi)
- Push Kick (Meereo Chagi)
- Axe Kick (Naeryeo Chagi)
- Roundhouse Kick (Dollyo Chagi)
Taekwondo Books
Suggested reading: Taekwon-Do Patterns, Taekwondo: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Korean Art of Self-Defense (Kevin Hornsey), Taekwondo: A Path to Excellence by Doug Cook, The Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do Patterns (Stuart Anslow), Taekwondo: Complete ITF Patterns (Marc Tedeschi), A Killing Art: The Story of Tae Kwon Do by Alex Gillis, Taekwondo White to Black Belt: Your Ultimate Grading and Reference Summary by Phil Pearce.
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