Taekwondo Gorseinon

Because Taekwondo has pretty high physical demands, it's possibly more suitable for the younger people of Gorseinon. That isn't to say that older people can't be involved in this particular activity, but just that there might be other martial arts which are more appropriate for the less nimble of us. Tai Chi is the perfect illustration.

Taekwondo is one of the more recently developed of the martial arts, with its beginnings in Korea in 1945. Some new schools called "kwans", combining various martial arts techniques were established in Seoul by a group of Korean martial arts fanatics. The emphasis of the discipline was on kicking manoeuvres, especially rapid kicking strategies, jumping/spinning kicks and head-height kicks, and it was later given the name; Taekwondo, meaning "the way of the foot and fist".

With over sixty million individuals taking part in Taekwondo classes all over the world, this has definitely become an extremely popular pastime, and if you really master this martial art you may even one day be eligible for the Olympic Games, of which it's been an integral part since the 2000 Sydney Games.

A key aspect of Taekwondo is self-defence, and doubtless this is one of the primary reasons that people in Gorseinon get involved in classes and engage with the sport. There's been a worrying escalation of violent behaviour in recent years and this is especially rampant in city and town centres throughout Wales and the country as a whole. The beauty of Taekwondo though, is that it also promotes self-discipline and a deep respect for others, not such widespread attributes in Gorseinon these days.

These self-defence techniques may sooner or later come in handy in your day to day life, although it is much more likely you'll solely be testing them within a monitored class setting. However it is a reassuring feeling knowing that you will always be able to successfully defend yourself if you need to.

Your First Class

If you come to a decision to register for Taekwondo training in Gorseinon, the first thing you will wish to know is what will transpire on the very first lesson and just what will the tutor expect to see from you. Different Taekwondo masters in Gorseinon will formulate differing routines for this initial lesson but you should be expecting to do a 15-20 minute warm-up to loosen your muscles and get the blood pumping, learn some simple forms (Poomse), cover some practical training (hand attacks, stances, kicks and blocking techniques), do a certain amount of sparring, and last of all, warm-down.

British Taekwondo is the official governing body of the sport within the UK, and membership of this organization is compulsory if you would like to join any Taekwondo class in Gorseinon or nearby. You will be able to get lots of information regarding equality and safeguarding, events, safe practices, news, launching a new Taekwondo club, clubs and members, referees and coaching, first aid, coaching courses, and more, by heading to British Taekwondo's official website.

The Many Benefits of Taekwondo

The benefits which can be achieved by taking part in Taekwondo classes in Gorseinon are countless, amongst the most significant are: Empower your mind and body by improved mental discipline and physical co-ordination, Reduced anxiety and stress using advanced breath control, Improve concentration and self-esteem by intensifying your mental and physical health, More discipline and willpower by exhaustively educating your mind and body in the concepts and tactics of Taekwondo, Teach self-defence by helping you understand instances in which self-defence might be required, and allowing you to turn these kinds of scenarios to your advantage, Build your confidence by encouraging you to seize control of your life and succeed, Increase flexibility, agility and stamina by means of strenuous cardiovascular work-outs.