Taekwondo Dursley

As a result of its rather more physical attributes, Taekwondo is maybe more suited to the younger person in Dursley and is especially suited to kids as it is fantastic for developing respect for others and self-discipline. More elderly people could find it a bit too demanding unless they are especially fit and active. However, those who persue Taekwondo in Dursley from a young age will discover they can easily continue with it into older adulthood. The less nimble of you might consider something gentler like Tai Chi.

The sport was developed in Korea in 1945, though it was not given the name Taekwondo until the 1950's. A group of Korean martial artists in Seoul established some schools known as "kwans", combining various martial arts techniques. The focus of the discipline was on kicking manoeuvres, especially fast kicking techniques, head-height kicks and spinning/jumping kicks, and it was later given the name; Taekwondo, roughly meaning "the way of the foot and fist". These days Dursley Taekwondo classes follow this tradition.

These days an Olympic sport, Taekwondo has more than sixty million practitioners worldwide, and while you may not aspire to be an Olympic Games sportsman, you're still able to enroll in a Taekwondo class or club to learn what will no doubt prove to be a fulfilling and interesting activity.

People in Dursley take up Taekwondo for many reasons but it is the self-defence aspect that appeals to most. You should not be surprised by this, when you take into account the high incidence of violence seen in today's town and city centres. In fact one of the key principles of Taekwondo is learning to defend yourself whilst exercising self-restraint and a respect for others.

There is a very good chance that your eagerly mastered Taekwondo skills will never see the light of day in your day to day life, but it will unquestionably give you a secure feeling knowing that they are there should you ever need them.

Your First Taekwondo Lesson

If you decide on registering for a Taekwondo club in Dursley, the first thing you will be wondering is what will happen on the first class and what will the trainer be expecting of you. Different Taekwondo masters in Dursley will formulate differing routines for this initial lesson but you can count on doing a 20 minute warm-up to get the blood circulating and loosen your muscles, learn several forms (Poomse), cover some technical training (blocking techniques, stances, hand attacks and kicks), do a bit of sparring, and to finish, warm-down.

British Taekwondo is the official governing body of the sport within Britain, and membership of this organization is compulsory if you want to join any Taekwondo club in Dursley or nearby. You can get lots of details of coaches and tournament referees, coaching courses, safe practices, news, events, beginning a new club, equality and safeguarding, first aid, members and clubs, and more, by viewing British Taekwondo's website.

The Benefits of Taekwondo

The benefits that can be acquired by taking part in Taekwondo instruction in Dursley are countless, amongst the most significant are: Reduced anxiety with controlled breathing, Increase your self-esteem by elevating both mental and physical powers, Improve agility, stamina and flexibility through extreme cardiovascular work-outs, Teach self-defence strategies by showing you how to understand occasions where self-defence may be needed, and allowing you to turn such situations to your advantage, Build up your confidence by helping you to take control of your life and succeed, More self-discipline by methodically training your body and mind in the tactics and principles of Taekwondo, Strengthen your mind and body by means of enhanced mental discipline and physical co-ordination.

Taekwondo Kicks

Taekwondo is probably best known for its acrobatic kicking manoeuvres, here are just a few of the basic kicks you will learn as a novice: Side Kick (Yeop Chagi), Push Kick (Meereo Chagi), Back Kick (Dwo Chagi), Whip or Hook Kick (Huryeo Chagi), Crescent Kick (Bandal Chagi), Front Kick (Ap Chagi), Axe Kick (Naeryeo Chagi), Roundhouse Kick (Dollyo Chagi). Blocks: Taekwondo "blocks", that are used to fend off the different attacking movements, are called Makgi. Held in diverse positions, they engage the hands and parts of the arm. Each "block" can be coupled with a punch or kick to create a counter-attacking movement, and each block is meant for a particular attack. The most used blocks include: Nine Block, Rising Block, Double Knife Hand Block, Single Forearm Block, Upper Block, Palm Block, Double Forearm Block, Low Block and Knife Hand Block.

Taekwondo for Beginners

Students starting out on their Taekwondo experience in Dursley will at first register for a beginners class. Beginners classes are excellent, because there's no pressure and everything's done at a casual, slow pace. Having fun while learning is the main intention in the beginning and students who are having a great time have a tendency to learn much quicker and absorb significantly more of what they're being told. Even Taekwondo masters began as clueless novices, so take that initial step and who knows where you'll wind up!

Taekwondo Safety Gear

Tournaments governed by British Taekwondo rules demand that certain pieces of protective gear be worn, these include: a red/blue head protector, shin guards, red or blue trunk armour (hogu), a mouth guard, hand guards, forearm guards and a groin protector. This is necessary due to the forceful kicking actions being employed.