Taekwondo Stapleford

Because of its somewhat more physical aspects, Taekwondo is maybe more suited to the younger person in Stapleford and is particularly suitable for children as it's brilliant for nurturing self-discipline and respect for others. Older adults trying Taekwondo for the very first time often find it too challenging, unless they have continually kept themselves active. For those people who take up Taekwondo when they are younger, continuing the adventure into adulthood shouldn't be a problem. If you consider yourself among the less nimble, you could always try something like Tai Chi which is much softer.

Taekwondo is a martial art that primarily involves kicking moves and manoeuvres, most notably head-height kicks, jumping/turning kicks and fast kicking styles. It started in Seoul, in southern Korea in the 1940's, when a number of martial arts specialists founded schools known as "kwans", which mixed together various martial arts techniques.

The total number of Taekwondo practitioners worldwide, now exceeds 60 million. Joining a local Taekwondo club or class in Stapleford is a good way to get involved with this activity which is now an Olympic sport. While nobody would expect you to get to Olympic standard, you can certainly be one of the best Taekwondo exponents in Stapleford.

A key aspect of Taekwondo is self-defence, and obviously this is one of the main reasons that folks in Stapleford sign up to classes and get involved in the sport. There's been a disturbing increase in violent behaviour over the last few years and this is particularly common in city and town centres around Nottinghamshire and the nation as a whole. The beauty of Taekwondo though, is that it also promotes self-discipline and a deep respect for other people, not such familiar attributes in Stapleford nowadays.

Your newly mastered Taekwondo skills will more than likely never need to be tried and tested outside the monitored environment of an actual Taekwondo class, however being aware of the fact that you have them will give you peace of mind.

Your First Stapleford Taekwondo Class

If you elect to register for Taekwondo training in Stapleford, the very first thing you'll need to know is what will transpire on the first lesson and exactly what will the teacher expect to see from you. Different Taekwondo masters in Stapleford will compile differing routines for this initial introductory lesson but you can count on performing a 15 minute warm-up to loosen your muscles and get the blood flowing, learn some simple forms (Poomse), cover some practical training (hand attacks, blocking techniques, kicks and stances), do a small amount of sparring, and last but not least, a warm-down.

Anyone wishing to join a Taekwondo class in Stapleford has to also register with British Taekwondo which is the governing body of the sport in the United Kingdom. You'll be able to learn about first aid, establishing a new Taekwondo club, coaching courses, news, safeguarding and equality, referees and coaching, members and clubs, safe practices, events, and more on the official British Taekwondo website, and find the latest news stories on their Facebook or Twitter page.

Benefits to be Gained From Taekwondo

When you are getting involved in Taekwondo classes in Stapleford you will be aiming to get a few benefits to make the whole thing worthwhile. So let's examine some of the benefits that you may gain from learning and doing Taekwondo. Increase agility, stamina and flexibility through intensive cardiovascular work-outs, Better discipline and willpower by thoroughly educating your mind and body in the concepts and techniques of Taekwondo, Build confidence by inspiring you to succeed and to seize control of your life, Lessen anxiety and stress with controlled breathing, Increase your self-esteem by intensifying both physical and mental health, Strengthen your body and mind by improved physical coordination and mental discipline, Teach self-defence by helping you identify scenarios in which self-defence could be needed, and enabling you to control these scenarios in your favour.

Taekwondo Kicks

Taekwondo is perhaps best known for its fast-moving kicks, the following are a selection of the basic kicks you'll be taught as a rookie: Axe Kick (Naeryeo Chagi), Push Kick (Meereo Chagi), Crescent Kick (Bandal Chagi), Back Kick (Dwo Chagi), Roundhouse Kick (Dollyo Chagi), Front Kick (Ap Chagi), Whip or Hook Kick (Huryeo Chagi), Side Kick (Yeop Chagi). Taekwondo Blocks: Taekwondo "blocks", which are used to defend against the various attacking movements, are known as Makgi. Employing the hand and sections of the arm, they're held in diverse positions. Each and every "block" can be coupled with a kick or punch to produce a counter-attacking move, and each one is suitable for a certain type of attack. The primary blocks used in Taekwondo include: Low Block, Rising Block, Single Forearm Block, Palm Block, Upper Block, Double Knife Hand Block, Double Forearm Block, Knife Hand Block and Nine Block.

Taekwondo Forms (Poomse)

Beginners in Taekwondo do not have to stress excessively about forms (patterns, Poomse) initially, however they'll learn some basic ones for starters and progress to more challenging "forms" as they progress up the belts (dans/grades). A "form" is denoted by particular elements of Taekwondo including direction, stance and technique. Learning these techniques is a crucial part of perfecting Taekwondo.

Taekwondo Competitions

There are a whole host of tournaments and competitions in Taekwondo involving all the various styles. They mostly consist of breaking, sparring and patterns (forms) with hardly any "hard contact". ITF (International Taekwon-Do Federation) tournaments do not allow too much contact but may allow hand attacks to be aimed at the head. World Taekwondo (WT) and Olympic contests only allow sparring. Multi-style tournaments also take place.