Stow-on-the-Wold Taekwondo (GL54): Developed during the 1940's in Korea, South-East Asia, Taekwondo is a martial art that has grown in popularity in the last 20 years or so. Well known as a way to learn some self-defence moves, boost your confidence, strengthen your mind and body and bolster your self-esteem, it has been embraced by millions of people across the world.
Because of its somewhat more physical elements, Taekwondo is perhaps more suited to the younger person in Stow-on-the-Wold and is especially appropriate for children as it's terrific for developing self-discipline and respect for others. Older adults who are not all that fit and active might find it a tad too tough. However people in Stow-on-the-Wold who get involved in Taekwondo at an early age, will find that continuing into older adulthood isn't a problem. Tai Chi or something similarly softer might be more suitable for the less nimble of you.
Based mostly around kicking manoeuvres and moves like jumping/spinning kicks, fast kicking styles and head-height kicks, Taekwondo was formulated from the practices of various martial arts, by a group of Seoul martial arts specialists in new schools called "Kwans" during the nineteen forties and fifties. These "Kwans" were given the names Mooduk Kwan, Songmu Kwan, Jido Kwan, Chungdo Kwan and Changmu Kwan.
Since the Sydney Olympic Games in the year 2000, Taekwondo has been an Olympic sport. This has added to its popularity all over the world with some sixty million people routinely taking part in classes. And it is by enrolling in a Taekwondo club or class that you are able to commence your quest of mastering this thrilling activity.
In these modern times of ever-increasing violence, it's hardly surprising that folks in locations like Stow-on-the-Wold are enrolling in self-defence classes such as Taekwondo to help them to feel safer in their everyday life. The self-defence aspect is one of the primary benefits of Taekwondo but it also encourages self-restraint and a deep respect for others around us, which are characteristics that are frequently missing in 21st century living.
Even though you will spend a lot of time mastering these vital self-defence techniques, with luck you will never need to apply them except within your local Taekwondo club environment.
Your First Taekwondo Class
If you have never had a go at Taekwondo previously, you may be somewhat concerned as to what you can expect on your very first class. This will be different from school to school but will generally involve some or all of the following. A fifteen to twenty minute warm up to loosen muscles and increase your heart rate, a little technical training including learning some hand attacks, blocks, stances and kicks, studying a few forms (or Poomse), an introduction to sparring which will include the timing of attacks, movement and timing, and finally a warm down to stretch and relax tired muscles.
Taekwondo of course also has its own official regulating body, and in the British Isles it is British Taekwondo. Every person wishing to join a Taekwondo club in Stow-on-the-Wold have to become registered members of this organisation. By going to British Taekwondo's website you will be able to discover facts about first aid, news, health and safety, coaching courses, beginning a new Taekwondo club, events, safeguarding and equality, clubs and members, coaches and referees, and many more Taekwondo related facts.
Stow-on-the-Wold Taekwondo classes are not just intended for people in Stow-on-the-Wold itself but also for enthusiasts from Broadwell, Oddington, Maugersbury, Upper Oddington, Lower Swell, Bledington, Foscot, Lower Slaughter, Wyck Rissington, Upper Swell, Longborough, Daylesford, Evenlode, Adlestrop, Chastleton, Donnington, Condicote, Naunton, Upper Slaughter, Kingham and other Gloucestershire places and postcodes such as GL54 1DW, GL54 1EF, GL54 1BQ, GL54 1DL, GL54 1BA, GL54 1DQ, GL54 1DX, GL54 1AY, GL54 1AN, GL54 1LS. Verifying this can make sure that you access locally based providers of Taekwondo. Stow-on-the-Wold residents are able to utilise these and numerous other comparable classes.
Taekwondo Forms (Patterns)
Taekwondo forms (also known as patterns or Poomse) are characterized by particular facets such as direction, technique and stance. From the outset you'll be taught some of the standard forms, and in order to advance through the various grades (belts) you'll have to learn some more complicated ones.
Safety Equipment
In all events, tournaments and contests taking place under the control of British Taekwondo, safety equipment like a gum shield, a groin guard, a blue or red head guard, hand guards, shin pads, a red/blue body protector (hogu) and forearm guards is obligatory. The fast kicking tactics employed in Taekwondo can easily cause serious injuries and these safety measures help make this activity much safer for its competitors.
Tournaments and Competitions
Tournaments and competitions are an important part of the overall Taekwondo experience, and all of the diverse styles across the world hold tournaments where Taekwondo exponents gather together to battle it out. Hard contact is rarely allowed in any of these competitive events which mainly comprise breaking, patterns (forms) and sparring. Sparring only is allowed in Olympic and World Taekwondo tournaments, whilst certain hand attacks are permitted in ITF events.
Taekwondo - The Benefits
There are of course, plenty of benefits to be gained from participating in Taekwondo, and listed here are just a few that could be interesting for you: Grow in your confidence by encouraging you to seize control of your life and succeed, Enhance self-esteem by elevating your physical and mental fitness, Toughen up your mind and body by way of improved mental discipline and physical co-ordination, Help with self-defence tactics by training you to understand scenarios where self-defence may be necessary, and enabling you to control such circumstances in your favour, Develop discipline and willpower by comprehensively schooling your mind and body in the principles and strategies of Taekwondo, Supercharge agility, stamina and flexibility through intensive cardiovascular work-outs, Reduces stress by doing deep breathing exercises.
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Basic Kicks in Taekwondo
- Crescent Kick (Bandal Chagi)
- Push Kick (Meereo Chagi)
- Back Kick (Dwo Chagi)
- Front Kick (Ap Chagi)
- Roundhouse Kick (Dollyo Chagi)
- Axe Kick (Naeryeo Chagi)
- Whip or Hook Kick (Huryeo Chagi)
- Side Kick (Yeop Chagi)
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