Taekwondo Billericay

Taekwondo is generally far more physically demanding than for example Tai Chi, so unless you are pretty fit and agile you might prefer to partake in something a little gentler to improve your fitness in Billericay. Children are clearly an ideal participants for Taekwondo classes in Billericay, with lots of fast paced movements going on and plenty of high kicking.

Taekwondo is a martial art that mainly comprises kicking manoeuvres and moves, in particular jumping/turning kicks, head kicks and rapid kicking methods. It started in Seoul, in southern Korea during the 1940's, when a group of martial arts enthusiasts established schools called "kwans", which blended a variety of martial arts practices.

With over 60 million people participating in Taekwondo classes all around the globe, this has unquestionably become a popular pastime, and if you really master the sport you might possibly one day be eligible for the Olympic Games, of which it's been a part ever since the 2000 Sydney Games.

For a lot of people in Billericay, it is the self-defence element of Taekwondo that has the most appeal. And in these days of increased violence, particularly in town and city centres, it is little surprise that this sits high on people's list of priorities. It is a primary element of Taekwondo that you can become confident in your ability to defend yourself while at the same time learning to respect other people and learn self-restraint.

While it will instill you with self-confidence being aware that you have such self-defence skills tucked away inside you, the chances are that you will never need to test them outside of an actual Taekwondo class.

Your First Billericay Taekwondo Class

If you decide on registering for a Taekwondo class in Billericay, the very first thing you will want to know is what is going to occur on the very first lesson and what will the tutor expect to see from you. Different Taekwondo masters in the Billericay area will develop differing routines for this initial lesson but you should be expecting to do a 20 minute warm-up to loosen your muscles and get the blood flowing, learn some basic Poomse (forms, cover some technical training (stances, hand attacks, kicks and blocks), do a small amount of sparring, and finally, warm-down.

Everyone who's a member of a Taekwondo class in Billericay or anywhere else in Great Britain, is also required to join British Taekwondo, which is the official governing body of the sport. You can learn about coaches and referees, equality and safeguarding, clubs and members, events, health and safety, first aid, launching a new club, coaching courses, news, and more on British Taekwondo's website, and find out the latest Taekwondo news on their Twitter or Facebook page.

Taekwondo Patterns (Forms)

Mastering the art of Taekwondo will involve learning many techniques and disciplines and one of the pivotal aspects of Taekwondo is its forms (also known as patterns or Poomse). These are types of stance, technique and direction which need to be memorized in order for pupils to progress through the various dans (grades/belts).

Taekwondo Competitions

There are a wide variety of tournaments and competitions in Taekwondo associated with all the various styles. They mostly involve breaking, patterns (forms) and sparring with little or no "hard contact". International Taekwon-Do Federation competitions do not allow disproportionate contact but may allow hand attacks to be aimed at the head. WT (World Taekwondo) and Olympic competitions only allow sparring. Multi-style competitions also take place.

Billericay Taekwondo for Beginners

Even the top exponents of Taekwondo in Billericay had to start as rookies, so there is no disgrace in being a complete beginner at Taekwondo, or any other activity for that matter. The purpose of a Taekwondo beginners class is to teach a few basics, boost self-confidence and develop a firm base for the future. Most important of all is that it must be enjoyable, trainees having fun will learn faster and be better committed.

Safety Equipment

British Taekwondo contests call for certain safety gear to be worn to safeguard competitors from personal injury due to the vigorous kicking that transpires. This safety equipment includes: hand protectors, a mouth protector, shin guards, red or blue trunk armour (hogu), forearm guards, a groin guard and a blue or red head guard.