Kingsteignton Taekwondo (TQ12): A Korean martial art that was created during the nineteen forties, Taekwondo has grown considerably in popularity since then. If you would like to build your confidence, learn to defend yourself better, enhance your self-respect and develop your mind and body, Taekwondo could be precisely the pastime for you.
It's got to be said that Taekwondo can be very physically challenging, which may put off the older and less nimble folks in Kingsteignton from taking this up. To be fair, the most common people participating in Taekwondo classes are kids and younger people, but of course older people who are in decent physical condition can easily get involved and get benefits from this activity.
With its beginnings in 1940's Korea, South-East Asia, Taekwondo is obviously one of the more recently formulated of the martial arts and entails mostly high-kicking movements such as jumping/spinning kicks, rapid kicking styles and head kicks. It started when schools known as "kwans" were established by a group of Korean martial arts specialists in Seoul, South Korea.
Popular throughout the world Taekwondo now has more than 60 million practitioners. Heading along to a local Taekwondo class or club in Kingsteignton is an easy way to get involved with this activity which is now an Olympic sport. Whilst you may not aspire to Olympic competition, there is no reason why you can't be a master of this exhilarating martial art and have an amazing time in the process.
It seems that the most appealing aspect of Taekwondo is self-defence. 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. Being able to defend yourself is a key factor of Taekwondo, but this is tempered by learning self-restraint and a respect for others.
Your newly learned Taekwondo skills will more than likely never have to be put to the test outside of an actual Taekwondo class, however being aware of the fact that you have them will instill you with confidence.
Your First Kingsteignton Taekwondo Lesson
Different Taekwondo clubs in Kingsteignton will have different ideas about what learners should cover on their first lesson, however to give you an idea of what you can expect most initial Taekwondo classes will include a warm-up, a bit of sparring, learning basic Poomse (forms), a brief introduction to kicks, stances, blocks and hand attacks (technical training) and a warm-down to stretch weary muscles and get the body back to a state of harmony.
The official body governing Taekwondo in the United Kingdom is British Taekwondo and anybody wishing to join a Taekwondo club in Kingsteignton must also become a member of British Taekwondo. You'll be able to find out about safeguarding and equality, news, events, coaching courses, first aid, health and safety, coaches and competition referees, clubs and members, launching a new Taekwondo club, and more on British Taekwondo's official website, or find out the latest Taekwondo news stories on their Twitter or Facebook page.
Kingsteignton Taekwondo classes are not solely for folks in Kingsteignton itself but also for followers from Combeinteighnhead, Newton Abbot, Olchard, Gappah, Stover, Higher Sandygate, Bishopsteignton, Sandygate, Humber, Teigngrace, Preston, Netherton, Ideford, Fosterville, Highweek and other Devon areas and postcodes such as TQ12 3JW, TQ12 3HQ, TQ12 3JQ, TQ12 3LY, TQ12 3DS, TQ12 3JD, TQ12 3HF, TQ12 3LL, TQ12 3LH, TQ12 3JX. Verifying this will ensure you access locally based providers of Taekwondo. Kingsteignton residents can benefit from these and numerous other similar classes.
Taekwondo Patterns (Forms)
Forms are a pivotal element of Taekwondo and are vital if you are to excel at this thrilling sporting activity. Some basic Taekwondo forms need to be learned from the outset and more elaborate forms have to be perfected so as to move through the various ranks. A Taekwondo form is characterised by various variables such as technique, direction and stance.
The Popular Taekwondo Kicks
One of the main parts of Taekwondo is kicking, here is a selection of the standard kicking moves: Hook or Whip Kick (Huryeo Chagi), Side Kick (Yeop Chagi), Roundhouse Kick (Dollyo Chagi), Axe Kick (Naeryeo Chagi), Back Kick (Dwo Chagi), Front Kick (Ap Chagi), Crescent Kick (Bandal Chagi), Push Kick (Meereo Chagi). Blocks: Taekwondo "blocks", that are used to repulse the various attacking movements, are called Makgi. Held in various positions, they employ the hand and sections of the arm. Each and every "block" can be coordinated with a punch or kick to create a counter-attacking move, and each is appropriate for a specific attack. The most important "blocks" (makgi) include: Knife Hand Block, Double Forearm Block, Upper Block, Single Forearm Block, Nine Block, Low Block, Palm Block, Double Knife Hand Block and Rising Block.
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Basic Kicks in Taekwondo
- Axe Kick (Naeryeo Chagi)
- Hook or Whip Kick (Huryeo Chagi)
- Push Kick (Meereo Chagi)
- Side Kick (Yeop Chagi)
- Roundhouse Kick (Dollyo Chagi)
- Crescent Kick (Bandal Chagi)
- Front Kick (Ap Chagi)
- Back Kick (Dwo Chagi)
Benefits Gained From Taekwondo
- Teach self-defence by helping you realize circumstances in which self-defence might be necessary, and empowering you to turn these scenarios in your favour
- Lessen stress and anxiety using advanced breath control
- Better discipline and willpower by extensively schooling your body and mind in the tactics and concepts of Taekwondo
- Empower your body and mind by means of accelerated mental discipline and physical co-ordination
- Improve your self-esteem by intensifying your mental and physical fitness
- Beef up confidence by encouraging you to succeed and to take control of your life
- Augment agility, stamina and flexibility by means of extreme cardiovascular effort
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Taekwondo Books
List of Taekwondo related books: Taekwondo Techniques & Tactics by Thomas Seaborne and Yeon Hwan, Taekwondo: The Essential Introduction (Marc Tedeschi), Taekwondo: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Warrior (Doug Cook), TAEKWON-DO: Origins of the Art: Bok Man Kim's Historic Photospective (1955-2015) (Kim Bok Man), The Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do Patterns (Stuart Anslow), Complete Taekwondo Poomsae: The Official Taegeuk, Palgwae, and Black Belt Forms of Taekwondo by Kyu Hyung Lee and Sang Kim, Taekwon-Do Patterns: From Beginner to Black Belt (Jim Hogan).
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