Taekwondo Syston

On account of its rather more physical attributes, Taekwondo is perhaps more appropriate for the younger generation in Syston and is especially suitable for children as it's great for developing respect for others and self-discipline. More elderly individuals might find it a bit too demanding unless they're especially active and fit. However, those who take up Taekwondo in Syston from a young age will find that they can easily continue with it when they are older. The less agile of you could consider something softer like Tai Chi.

With its root beginnings in 1940's Korea, Taekwondo is obviously one of the more recently created of the martial arts and entails mostly kicking moves such as head kicks, jumping/turning kicks and fast kicking techniques. It started when schools called "kwans" were established by a group of Korean martial arts specialists in Seoul, South Korea.

Ever since the Sydney Olympic Games in the year 2000, Taekwondo has been an Olympic sport. This has added to its popularity worldwide with some sixty million people or more actively participating in classes. And it's by joining a Taekwondo class or club that you are able to begin your quest of mastering this remarkable activity.

For the people of Syston who are keen on the idea of learning a martial art, a major priority is the element of self-defence. Because this is a pivotal concept of Taekwondo, it isn't difficult to appreciate the attraction of this unique sport. With the added reward of developing self-restraint and having a deep-rooted respect for others, getting involved in a local Syston Taekwondo class seems to be an easy decision.

While it is good to know that you are able to defend yourself any time you need to, it is hoped that you never need to test this outside of your local Taekwondo club environment.

Your First Taekwondo Class

If you've never done Taekwondo before, you could be a little apprehensive as to what to expect on your very first class. This will be different from club to club but will generally consist of some or all of the following. A fifteen to twenty minute warm up to increase heart rate and loosen up muscles, a little technical training including learning some hand attacks, kicks, blocks and stances, studying some forms, a brief introduction to sparring including the timing of attacks, movement and timing, and lastly a warm down to stretch and relax weary muscles.

British Taekwondo is the governing body of the sport within Britain, and membership of this organization is mandatory if you want to join any Taekwondo club in Syston or nearby. By going to British Taekwondo's official website you will be able to find info on news, coaches and referees, members and clubs, health and safety, safeguarding and equality, launching a new club, events, first aid, coaching courses, and a lot more Taekwondo related issues.

Taekwondo Kicks

There are lots of different types of Taekwondo kicks, listed here are just eight of them: Crescent Kick, Front Kick, Axe Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Hook or Whip Kick, Back Kick, Side Kick, Push Kick. Taekwondo Blocks: Taekwondo "blocks", which are used to repulse the various attacks, are called Makgi. Using the hand and sections of the arm, they are held in various positions. Every "block" can be coordinated with a punch or kick to establish a counter-attacking move, and each "block" is appropriate for a specific attack. The most important blocks (makgi) include: Knife Hand Block, Double Knife Hand Block, Double Forearm Block, Palm Block, Low Block, Upper Block, Rising Block, Nine Block and Single Forearm Block.

Final Thoughts

So, what do you want from Taekwondo? Well, that's an excellent question, and the answer will vary for different people. The majority of participants will just wish to gain more confidence, improve their fitness levels and meet new people. We are not all going to scale the dizzy heights of Jade Jones or Lutalo Muhammad, though maybe you will, who knows? 👊