Taekwondo Grimsby

It has to be asserted that Taekwondo can be very physically challenging, which could discourage the older and less agile folks in Grimsby from becoming involved. To be truthful, the most frequent people participating in Taekwondo classes are kids and the younger generation, but certainly older people who are in good physical condition can easily get involved and benefit from this activity.

Based largely around kicking manoeuvres like turning/jumping kicks, fast kicking methods and head-height kicks, Taekwondo was developed from the techniques of different martial arts, by a group of Seoul martial arts experts in new schools known as "Kwans" in the 1940's and 1950's. These "Kwans" were given the names Chungdo Kwan, Changmu Kwan, Songmu Kwan, Jido Kwan and Mooduk Kwan.

With over 60 million individuals taking part in Taekwondo classes all around the globe, this has certainly become an extremely popular pastime, and if you become really expert at this martial art you may possibly one day be eligible for the Olympic Games, of which it's been an integral part since the Sydney Games in the year 2000.

A key element of Taekwondo is self-defence, and doubtless this is one of the main reasons that individuals in Grimsby sign up to classes and engage with the sport. There has been a troubling escalation of violent practices in recent times and this is especially rampant in town and city centres around Lincolnshire and the nation in general. The fantastic thing about Taekwondo though, is that it also encourages self-discipline and a deep respect for others, not such familiar attributes in Grimsby these days.

There's 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 undoubtedly give you reassurance knowing that they are there should you ever be in need of them.

What to Expect From Your First Class

If Taekwondo is not something that you have ever tried before, you'll doubtless be wondering what to expect from your initial lesson if you decide to join. Different Taekwondo schools in Grimsby have different ideas about this but roughly; you will participate in a fifteen to twenty minute warm-up, you'll do a bit of technical training, you will learn some forms (patterns), you'll practice sparring tactics and last but not least you'll warm-down to help your body get back into a relaxed state again.

Anyone who joins a Taekwondo class in Grimsby has to also become a member of British Taekwondo which is the official governing body of the sport in Great Britain. You can find plenty of information on coaching courses, safeguarding and equality, safe practices, coaches and competition referees, events, first aid, clubs and members, establishing a new club, news, and more, by dropping by at British Taekwondo's official website.

Taekwondo - The Benefits

When getting started with Taekwondo classes in Grimsby you'll be expecting to get some benefits to make the entire undertaking worth the effort. Therefore we should consider a few of the many benefits that you may get through learning and practicing Taekwondo. Improve self-esteem by sharpening your physical and mental powers, Increase agility, flexibility and stamina through intense cardiovascular exertion, Reduced anxiety by doing deep breathing exercises, Strengthen your mind and body via enhanced mental discipline and physical co-ordination, Develop discipline by methodically schooling your mind and body in the tactics and principles of Taekwondo, Teach self-defence by helping you to understand instances in which self-defence might be needed, and enabling you to manipulate these types of situations in your favour, Boost your confidence by pushing you to succeed and to take control of your life.

The Basic Taekwondo Kicks

There are numerous different types of Taekwondo kicks, here are just a few of them: Front Kick, Axe Kick, Crescent Kick, Back Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Side Kick, Hook or Whip Kick, Push Kick. Blocks: To stop and deflect an inbound attack, "blocks" (known as Makgi) are used. They're held in various positions and employ the hand with different areas of the arm. Each "block" can be coupled with a kick or punch to establish a counter-attacking move, and each one is appropriate for a certain type of attack. The main blocks (makgi) include: Double Knife Hand Block, Knife Hand Block, Nine Block, Single Forearm Block, Palm Block, Double Forearm Block, Low Block, Upper Block and Rising Block.

Taekwondo Forms (Poomse)

Taekwondo forms (also referred to as Poomse or patterns) are identified by specified activities such as stance, technique and direction. From the start you'll learn a few of the standard forms, and in order to move through the rankings (belts) you'll need to master some more technical ones.