Wingate Taekwondo (TS28): A Korean martial art that was developed during the 1940's, Taekwondo has continued to grow in popularity since then. If you'd like to strengthen your body and mind, build your confidence, learn some self-defence techniques and enhance your self-respect, Taekwondo could be precisely the pastime for you.
It has to be asserted that Taekwondo can be fairly physically challenging, which may discourage the less nimble and more elderly people in Wingate from becoming involved. To be honest, the most common participants of Taekwondo classes are kids and younger people, but certainly older people who are in great physical health can easily get involved and benefit from this sport.
Taekwondo is a martial art that mostly involves high-kicking manoeuvres and moves, in particular fast kicking techniques, head kicks and turning/jumping kicks. It started in Seoul, in southern Korea in the 1940's, when a number of martial arts enthusiasts established schools called "kwans", which merged a number of martial arts techniques.
Since the Sydney Olympic Games in the year 2000, Taekwondo has been an Olympic sport. This has made it even more popular all over the world with some sixty million people or more routinely participating in classes. And it's by signing up to a Taekwondo club or class that you are able to start your journey of learning this fascinating art.
A key element of Taekwondo is self-defence, and undoubtedly this is one of the main reasons that people in Wingate sign up to classes and engage with the sport. There's been a worrying escalation of violent conduct over the last few years and this is particularly rampant in town and city centres throughout County Durham and the United Kingdom as a whole. The good thing about Taekwondo though, is that it also encourages self-discipline and a deep respect for others, not such common attributes in Wingate nowadays.
Such self-defence techniques may at some point prove useful in your everyday life, though it's more likely you will only be testing them within a regulated class environment. However it is a reassuring feeling knowing the fact that you'll always be in a position to defend yourself if you need to.
Your First Taekwondo Class
If you have never dome Taekwondo before, you may be interested to know exactly what is likely to happen on your first class. This may vary depending on which Wingate school you go to, but will usually involve the following. An initial warm up lasting fifteen to twenty minutes, a bit of technical training comprising some hand attacks, blocking techniques, stances and kicks, an introduction to some forms, some ideas on sparring including movement, timing and the targeting of attacks, and lastly a warm down to relax and stretch tired muscles.
Any individual wishing to join a Taekwondo club in Wingate must also become a member of British Taekwondo which is the official regulating body of the sport in the British Isles. You'll be able to find out about health and safety, clubs and members, coaches and referees, news, safeguarding and equality, starting a new Taekwondo club, events, coaching courses, first aid, and more on British Taekwondo's website, or find out the latest news reports on their Facebook or Twitter page.
Wingate Taekwondo classes aren't just intended for folks in Wingate itself but also for martial arts followers from Trimdon Grange, Old Cassop, Station Town, Hutton Henry, Deaf Hill, South Wingate, Trimdon, Garmondsway, Hulam, Sheraton, Castle Eden, Eden Vale, Trimdon Colliery, Thornley, Wheatley Hill, Fishburn, Running Waters and other nearby areas and postcodes such as TS28 5BB, TS28 5GZ, TS28 5AH, TS28 5AA, TS28 5PA, TS28 5BD, TS28 5HT, TS28 5PR, TS28 5DA, TS28 5FG. Checking this should ensure you access local providers of Taekwondo. Wingate residents are able to utilise these and many other related classes.
Beginners Classes
It does not matter who you are or what you're standing is in the world of Taekwondo, at one time you were a complete novice, knowing nothing and fearing failure. We've all started at that point and are only able to learn and develop through practice. Beginner Taekwondo classes in Wingate are the best place to start that learning journey and to pick up the necessary basics so you can build confidence and proceed with your exciting Taekwondo experience. The majority of beginner classes are set up to be fun and friendly, providing a gradual introduction to the basic Taekwondo values and building a firm base moving forward.
The Popular Taekwondo Kicks
There are lots of different kicking moves which are used in Taekwondo. Here are just a few of the most widely known: Roundhouse Kick (Dollyo Chagi), Crescent Kick (Bandal Chagi), Side Kick (Yeop Chagi), Axe Kick (Naeryeo Chagi), Front Kick (Ap Chagi), Hook or Whip Kick (Huryeo Chagi), Back Kick (Dwo Chagi), Push Kick (Meereo Chagi). Blocks: To repulse the numerous kicks and hand attacks there are a similarly diverse range of "blocks" (Makgi). Using the hands and areas of the arm, they're held in various positions. Certain attacks require particular blocks, but "blocks" can also be transformed into counter-attacking movements by combining reciprocal punches or kicks. The most important blocks include: Nine Block, Double Forearm Block, Double Knife Hand Block, Knife Hand Block, Low Block, Palm Block, Single Forearm Block, Upper Block and Rising Block.
Tournaments and Competitions
Contests are a significant element of the Taekwondo experience, and all the various styles around the world stage tournaments and competitions where Taekwondo exponents band together to battle it out. Hard contact is hardly ever allowed in any of these competitive events which mainly incorporate sparring, patterns (forms) and breaking. Sparring only is permitted in Olympic and World Taekwondo (WT) tournaments, whilst specified hand attacks are permitted in International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) events.
Safety Gear
Safety gear like a blue/red trunk protector (hogu), hand protectors, shin protectors, forearm guards, a mouth protector, a red/blue head guard and a groin protector must be worn in all competitions controlled by British Taekwondo. Protection from injury is crucial owing to the formidable kicks which are an integral element of this sport.
Summary
We can more or less guarantee that if you participate in Taekwondo you will gain more confidence, improve your fitness levels and make new friends. If that is all you get out of it, then that is amazing, you can call it an achievement! We aren't all striving to be Jade Jones's or Lutalo Muhammad's, but those of you that are, have to begin with the initial step. Good luck on your journey! 👊
Coming Soon: Private Taekwondo sessions Wingate.
Taekwondo Books
List of further reading: Ch'ang Hon Taekwon-Do Hae Sul: Real Applications to the ITF Patterns, Taekwondo Techniques & Tactics (Thomas Seaborne and Yeon Hwan), Taekwon-Do Patterns by Jim Hogan, Taekwondo Black Belt Poomsae: Original Koryo and Koryo, Taekwondo Step Sparring, Taekwondo: The Essential Introduction by Marc Tedeschi, TAEKWON-DO: Origins of the Art: Bok Man Kim's Historic Photospective (1955-2015) (Kim Bok Man).
Taekwondo County Durham
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County Durham Taekwondo Enquiries
Latest County Durham Taekwondo enquiries: Carys Samuel from Trimdon Grange was searching for martial arts classes nearby. Dakota Wallis was looking for a Taekwondo instructor near Staindrop, County Durham. Zeeshan Wall from West Rainton, County Durham was trying to find local Taekwondo classes in the West Rainton area. Guy Preston from Egglescliffe was looking for Taekwondo clubs nearby. Marshall Mccluskey was searching for a Taekwondo instructor near Hunwick, County Durham. Ellen Linley in Murton, County Durham asked "is anywhere that I can practice Taekwondo near me?". Henley Hancock in Softley was searching for local Taekwondo classes in the Softley, County Durham area. Nolan Gray from Kimblesworth was looking for martial arts classes nearby.
Basic Kicks in Taekwondo
- Crescent Kick (Bandal Chagi)
- Roundhouse Kick (Dollyo Chagi)
- Side Kick (Yeop Chagi)
- Push Kick (Meereo Chagi)
- Hook or Whip Kick (Huryeo Chagi)
- Front Kick (Ap Chagi)
- Axe Kick (Naeryeo Chagi)
- Back Kick (Dwo Chagi)
Benefits Gained From Taekwondo
- Augment agility, flexibility and stamina through extreme cardiovascular exertion
- Reduce stress and anxiety by doing deep breathing exercises
- More self-discipline by extensively schooling your body and mind in the principles and strategies of Taekwondo
- Beef up confidence by helping you to take control of your life and succeed
- Empower your body and mind by enhanced physical coordination and mental discipline
- Enhance your self-esteem by sharpening both mental and physical powers
- Teach you self-defence techniques by coaching you to recognize scenarios where self-defence could be needed, and enabling you to manipulate these scenarios to your advantage
Wingate Taekwondo
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Taekwondo Near Wingate
Also find: Eden Vale Taekwondo, Sheraton Taekwondo, Hutton Henry Taekwondo, Deaf Hill Taekwondo, Garmondsway Taekwondo, Trimdon Taekwondo, Old Cassop Taekwondo, Castle Eden Taekwondo, Hulam Taekwondo, Wheatley Hill Taekwondo, Trimdon Grange Taekwondo, Trimdon Colliery Taekwondo, South Wingate Taekwondo, Thornley Taekwondo, Fishburn Taekwondo, Running Waters Taekwondo, Station Town Taekwondo and more County Durham Taekwondo schools. Most of these towns and villages are serviced by instructors of Taekwondo. Wingate residents can book Taekwondo classes by clicking here.
Taekwondo Services Wingate
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- Wingate Taekwondo Competitions
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- Wingate Family Taekwondo Courses
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Taekwondo Around Wingate
People living in the following areas and streets have recently asked about booking Taekwondo classes - Front Street, Goldsborough Court, Stewart Drive, Fourway Court, Wellfield Road, Wingrove Close, Woodland View, Coronation Road, Arundel Walk, Walton Terrace, Wingate Road, Chapel Street, Martindale Walk, Forest Gate, Burdon Crescent, Greenhills Estate, Moor Lane, Ingram Way, Taylor Grove, Sandford Close, Station Road, as well as the following local Wingate postcodes: TS28 5BB, TS28 5GZ, TS28 5AH, TS28 5AA, TS28 5PA, TS28 5BD, TS28 5HT, TS28 5PR, TS28 5DA, TS28 5FG. Folks in these locations recently asked about Taekwondo. Wingate residents were given competent and high quality Taekwondo classes in all cases.
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