Taekwondo Carlton

Taekwondo is a perfect sport for children in Carlton, because it teaches self-discipline and a respect for others. Its more physical aspects make it more suited to younger people. Seniors could find it somewhat too challenging unless they are particularly active and fit. Quite a lot of the older adults who do Taekwondo in Carlton, got involved in the sport when they were younger. Something a bit less demanding like Tai Chi might be more suitable for the less agile of you.

Taekwondo is one of the more recently established of the martial arts, with its root beginnings in Korea, South-East Asia in 1945. A number of Korean martial artists in Seoul founded some new schools known as "kwans", combining many different martial arts techniques. Taekwondo, which was eventually called, largely entails high-kicking manoeuvres, especially rapid kicking styles, head kicks and jumping/spinning kicks.

Now an Olympic sport, Taekwondo has more than sixty million followers all over the world, and even though you may not aspire to be an Olympic Games athlete, you are still able to sign up for a Taekwondo class or club to learn what will no doubt turn out to be a fascinating and advantageous activity.

For many folks in Carlton, it's the self-defence aspect of Taekwondo that has the most appeal. And in these days of increased violence, especially in town and city centres, it's little surprise that this features high up 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 those around you and learn self-restraint.

Your eagerly mastered Taekwondo skills will more than likely never have to be put to the test outside the controlled setting of an actual Taekwondo class, however being aware that you've got them will instill you with confidence.

Your First Taekwondo Lesson

If you make your mind up to register for a Taekwondo club in Carlton, the first thing you'll wish to know is what is going to occur on the very first class and precisely what will the tutor expect to see from you. Different Taekwondo masters in the Carlton area will compile differing routines for this initial introductory lesson but you can expect to do a 15-20 minute warm-up to get the blood flowing and loosen your muscles, learn some basic Poomse (forms, cover some technical training (blocks, hand attacks, kicks and stances), do a bit of sparring, and last but not least, warm-down.

If you want to join a Taekwondo club in Carlton, you'll also have to become a member of the sport's governing body, namely British Taekwondo. By exploring the official British Taekwondo website you can find information about safe practices, news, coaching courses, safeguarding and equality, members and clubs, coaches and referees, first aid, events, starting a new club, and many more Taekwondo related facts.

Taekwondo Patterns (Forms)

Taekwondo forms (also called patterns or Poomse) are categorized by particular aspects like direction, stance and technique. From the beginning you will get to grips with a few of the important forms, and so as to advance through the various grades (belts) you will need to learn some more advanced ones.

Taekwondo Beginners Classes

It does not matter what you're ranking is or who you are in the world of Taekwondo, at some stage you were a total novice, knowing nothing and fearing failure. We have all started out at that point and are only able to learn and improve through practice. Beginner Taekwondo classes in Carlton are the right place to begin that learning journey and to pick up the fundamentals so you can gain confidence and proceed with your exciting Taekwondo experience. Nearly all beginner classes are created to be friendly and fun, providing a slow introduction to the basic Taekwondo principles and developing a firm foundation for the future.

Taekwondo Safety Gear

British Taekwondo competitions call for certain safety gear to be worn to safeguard contenders from getting injured due to the forceful kicking that takes place. These safety solutions include: a blue or red body protector (hogu), hand guards, shin pads, a mouth guard, a blue or red head protector, a groin protector and forearm protectors.