Taekwondo Countesthorpe

As a result of its more physical aspects, Taekwondo is maybe more suitable for the younger person in Countesthorpe and is especially suited to kids because it is wonderful for developing self-discipline and respect for others. Older adults may find it a bit too strenuous unless they are particularly active and fit. Even so, those folks who take up Taekwondo in Countesthorpe at a young age will find they can easily continue with it when they are older. The less nimble of you could consider participating in something softer like Tai Chi.

Based primarily around kicking manoeuvres like turning/jumping kicks, head kicks and fast kicking styles, Taekwondo was formulated from the practices of various martial arts, by a number of Seoul martial arts experts in new schools known as "Kwans" in the nineteen forties and fifties. These "Kwans" were given the names Mooduk Kwan, Chungdo Kwan, Songmu Kwan, Jido Kwan and Changmu Kwan.

Taekwondo has grown to be extremely popular in Countesthorpe and all around the world, with more than 60 million participants worldwide. Getting started with a local Countesthorpe Taekwondo class or club is a great way to become involved in this activity which has even been a part of the Olympic Games ever since the Sydney Games in 2000. While you may not have any ambitions to be involved in Olympic competition, there is no reason why you shouldn't become a master of this remarkable martial art and have some fun along the way.

While there is much to be gained by doing Taekwondo, it is the self-defence aspect that most Countesthorpe people are interested in. This is not hard to believe when you take into account the high levels of violence experienced in town and city centres on a daily basis. The ability to defend yourself and at the same time exercising self-restraint and a respect for others is one of the key benefits of Taekwondo.

These self-defence techniques may at some point prove to be useful in your day to day life, though it is far more likely you will solely be using them within a supervised class setting. However it is a nice feeling knowing the fact that you'll always be in a position to defend yourself if you have to.

Your First Countesthorpe Taekwondo Lesson

If Taekwondo isn't something that you have ever tried before, you'll doubtless be wondering what you should be expecting from your first lesson should you decide to sign up. Different Taekwondo schools in Countesthorpe have different thoughts on this but roughly; you'll participate in a fifteen to twenty minute warm-up, you'll do some technical training, you will learn some forms (patterns), you'll practice sparring techniques and finally you will perform a warm-down to get your body back into a state of relaxation.

The UK regulating body of the sport is British Taekwondo and if you would like to sign up to Taekwondo club in Countesthorpe, you'll also be required to register with this organization. You'll be able to read about first aid, coaching courses, safe practices, referees and coaching, starting a new Taekwondo club, news, events, members and clubs, safeguarding and equality, and more on British Taekwondo's website, and find the latest news reports on their Facebook or Twitter page.

Beginners Taekwondo Countesthorpe

Even the top exponents of Taekwondo in Countesthorpe began their journey as rookies, so it's no disgrace to be a beginner at this sport, or any other activity for that matter. The purpose of a Taekwondo beginner class is to teach a few of the basics, raise self-confidence and build a solid foundation moving forward. Most importantly of all is that it needs to be fun, students having a great time are going to learn faster and be more engaged.

Taekwondo Forms (Patterns)

Beginners in Taekwondo do not need to stress excessively about forms (patterns, Poomse) initially, but they'll learn some important ones for starters and move on to more intricate "forms" as they progress through the various belts (dans/grades). A form is indicated by particular areas of Taekwondo including stance, direction and technique. Learning these techniques is a vital part of mastering Taekwondo.

The Main Taekwondo Kicks

Taekwondo is renowned for its impressive kicks, listed here are the basic ones: Hook or Whip Kick, Crescent Kick, Side Kick, Push Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Front Kick, Back Kick, Axe Kick. Blocks: To stop and avert an incoming Taekwondo attack, blocks (known as Makgi) are used. They are held in particular positions and employ the hand with areas of the arm. Each block can be merged with a kick or punch to establish a counter-attacking move, and each is meant for a particular attack. The most used blocks (makgi) include: Upper Block, Double Forearm Block, Single Forearm Block, Rising Block, Knife Hand Block, Palm Block, Low Block, Double Knife Hand Block and Nine Block.

Taekwondo Belts

Because there are various different types of Taekwondo there has never been any standardized system for allocating belts (levels). What does exist is however fairly similar and involves 2 belt groupings "senior" and "junior" (black and colour), each one of these groupings is divided into grades, 8 to 12 colours in the case of juniors and 9 "blacks" for the seniors.

In the UK there are a series of ranks in Taekwondo that are generally known as "Kup". The lowest is Tenth Kup and the highest rank is First Kup. As with many of the martial arts, the Taekwondo belt order is indicated by a range of colours, so the ranks can be easily recognised. These colours are white, yellow, green, blue and red, with transitional belts with stripes in-between, specifically - white with a yellow stripe, yellow with a green stripe, green with a blue stripe, blue with a red stripe and red with a black stripe. Beginners in Countesthorpe getting started in Taekwondo will commence with the 10th Kup (White Belt), and proceed through the colours until they attain the 1st Kup (Red Belt With a Black Stripe).

Taekwondo trainees in Countesthorpe are considered to be "black belt candidates" after they've worked their way through these rankings, and they will then be faced with proceeding through an additional 9 ranks (called Dans) if they plan to achieve the ultimate accolade of "Black Belt" in Taekwondo. Therefore, putting it simply, there are 3 principal groups in the Taekwondo belt order, that is Junior Belt, Senior Belt and Black Belt. The Taekwondo Belts in the Junior group comprise; 10th (White), 9th (White With Yellow Stripe), 8th (Yellow), and 7th (Yellow With Green Stripe). The Taekwondo Belts in the Senior division are; 6th (Green), 5th (Green With Blue Stripe), 4th (Blue), 3rd ( Blue With Red Stripe), 2nd (Red), and 1st (Red With Black Stripe). The Taekwondo Belts in the Black group range from 1st to 9th Dan, a process that will take many years. (Tags: Taekwondo Belt Order, Taekwondo Ranks Countesthorpe, Taekwondo Belts Countesthorpe, Order of Belts in Taekwondo).

Taekwondo Competitions

There are a whole host of tournaments and competitions in Taekwondo involving all the different styles. They largely consist of patterns, breaking and sparring with very little hard contact. International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) competitions do not permit excessive contact but do permit hand attacks to the head. World Taekwondo and Olympic competitions allow only sparring. Multi-style competitions also take place.

Taekwondo - The Benefits

You'll undoubtedly be intrigued to understand precisely what type of benefits might be achieved by taking part in Countesthorpe Taekwondo instruction and engaging fully in its activities. You can expect that you will: Increase self-esteem and concentration by sharpening your mental and physical health, Learn self-defence techniques by training you to recognise occasions where self-defence might be necessary, and allowing you to turn these types of scenarios in your favour, More discipline by exhaustively training your mind and body in the tactics and doctrines of Taekwondo, Supercharge stamina, agility and flexibility by way of intensive cardiovascular effort, Grow in your confidence by inspiring you to succeed and to take control of your life, Reduces anxiety using advanced breath control, Strengthen your body and mind via accelerated mental discipline and physical co-ordination.

Summary

We can't all be like Jade Jones or Lutalo Muhammad, and I guess we wouldn't all want to be. Taekwondo isn't solely about National Championships and Olympic medals. The majority of of us are content to make new friends, meet different people and improve our fitness, and that is precisely how it ought to be. However, as with many things in life, what you get from it will be determined by what you put into it. Enjoy!