Taekwondo Lerwick

While people of all ages in Lerwick can of course participate in Taekwondo, it is particularly suited to the younger generation since it can be quite physically demanding, children can especially benefit from its teachings of self-discipline and the respect of others. Older adults trying Taekwondo for the first time often find it too taxing, unless they have kept themselves active. However those in Lerwick who take up Taekwondo at a young age, will find that carrying it on into older adulthood is not a problem. If you are less agile you could always try something a bit softer such as Tai Chi or Yoga.

Taekwondo is a martial art that mainly comprises kicking manoeuvres, in particular fast kicking methods, jumping/turning kicks and head-height kicks. It started in Seoul, in southern Korea in the 1940's, when a group of martial arts enthusiasts established schools called "kwans", which merged various martial arts techniques.

Taekwondo has become really popular in Lerwick and all over the world, with over sixty million participants worldwide. Registering with a local Lerwick Taekwondo class or club is an excellent way to become involved in this sporting activity which has even been a part of the Olympic Games since the Sydney Games in 2000. While you may not aspire to Olympic competition, there's no reason why you should not become a master of this enjoyable martial art and have a bit of fun in the process.

For a lot of people in Lerwick, it's the self-defence element of Taekwondo which has the most appeal. And in these days of ever increasing violence, particularly in city and town centres, it really is no surprise that this sits high up on people's priority lists. It is a primary factor of Taekwondo that you can become confident in your capability to defend yourself while at the same time learning to respect other people and learn self-restraint.

Your newly learned Taekwondo skills will more than likely never have to be tried and tested outside of a dedicated Taekwondo class, however knowing that you've got them will instill you with confidence.

Your First Class

If you have never dome Taekwondo before, you may be interested to know exactly what is likely to happen on your first lesson. Most Taekwondo schools in Lerwick follow a similar pattern, but there may be variations to the following. An initial warm up lasting fifteen to twenty minutes, some technical training comprising some kicks, blocking techniques, hand attacks and stances, some work on forms or patterns, a few tips on sparring including timing, movement and the targeting of attacks, and lastly a warm down to stretch tired muscles and relax.

British Taekwondo is the official governing body of the sport within Great Britain, and membership of this organisation is compulsory if you want to sign up with any Taekwondo club in Lerwick or nearby. By checking out the official British Taekwondo website you'll be able to read details on events, coaching courses, members and clubs, first aid, safeguarding and equality, beginning a new club, safe practices, coaches and competition referees, news, and many more Taekwondo related issues.

The Taekwondo Kicks

One of the main features of Taekwondo is kicking, here is a small selection of the most widely used kicks: Axe Kick (Naeryeo Chagi), Back Kick (Dwo Chagi), Crescent Kick (Bandal Chagi), Push Kick (Meereo Chagi), Hook or Whip Kick (Huryeo Chagi), Front Kick (Ap Chagi), Roundhouse Kick (Dollyo Chagi), Side Kick (Yeop Chagi). Taekwondo Blocks: Taekwondo "blocks", that are used to defend against the various attacking movements, are called Makgi. Held in diverse positions, they engage the hand and sections of the arm. Every "block" can be merged with a punch or kick to create a counter-attack, and each is meant for a specific attack. The key blocks include: Nine Block, Upper Block, Rising Block, Double Knife Hand Block, Low Block, Single Forearm Block, Double Forearm Block, Palm Block and Knife Hand Block.

Taekwondo Belts (Rank)

When it comes to promotion, ranking and belts there is not actually any real standardisation in Taekwondo, as there are various styles of Taekwondo each of which has their own specific system. There are however analogies and they generally comprise 2 groupings of belts "juniors" and "seniors" represented by coloured and black belts respectively. The senior ranks normally have nine ranks and the junior, 8 to 12 ranks.

In the UK there are a sequence of ranks (belts) in Taekwondo that are called "Kup". The lowest rank is 10th Kup and the highest is 1st Kup. If you're eager to know the Taekwondo belt order, it is as follows, and is indicated by a range of colours i.e. white, yellow, green, blue and red, with intermediary belts with stripes, specifically white with a yellow stripe, yellow with a green stripe, green with a blue stripe, blue with a red stripe and red with a black stripe. Beginner students of Taekwondo in Lerwick will commence with the Tenth Kup (White Belt), and proceed through the colours until they earn the First Kup (Red Belt With Black Stripe)

Taekwondo trainees in Lerwick become known as "black belt candidates" once they've succeeded with this challenge, and they'll then have to move through an additional nine ranks (called Dans) if they wish to achieve the ultimate accolade Taekwondo Black Belt. So, Junior Belts, Senior Belts and Black Belts are the 3 primary classifications in the Taekwondo belt order in the UK. The Junior Taekwondo Belts comprise; White (10th), White With Yellow Stripe (9th), Yellow (8th), and Yellow With Green Stripe (7th). The Senior Taekwondo Belts comprise; Green (6th), Green With Blue Stripe (5th), Blue (4th), Blue With Red Stripe (3rd), Red (2nd) and Red With Black Stripe (1st). The Black Taekwondo Belts go from 1st to 9th Dan which can take a considerable number of years to progress through. (Tags: Taekwondo Promotion Lerwick, Taekwondo Belts Lerwick, Taekwondo Belt Order, Order of Belts in Taekwondo).

Taekwondo Forms (Poomse)

Mastering Tae kwon do necessitates getting to grips with many disciplines and techniques and one of the key elements of Taekwondo is its forms (also called Poomse or patterns). These are sequences of direction, technique and stance which have to be memorized in order for pupils to move through the various dans (grades/belts).

Lerwick Taekwondo for Beginners

It does not matter who you are or what you're capable of in Taekwondo, at one point you were a total novice, knowing nothing and fearing failure. We've all started out like this and are only able to develop and learn through practice. Beginner Taekwondo classes in Lerwick are the place get started on that learning journey and to acquire the necessary basics so you can build confidence and move forward in your exciting Taekwondo experience. Almost all beginner classes are set up to be fun and friendly, delivering a gradual introduction to the basic Taekwondo principles and developing a firm foundation for the future.

The Many Benefits of Taekwondo

The benefits which may be acquired by participating in Taekwondo sessions in Lerwick are many and varied, among the most significant are: Reduce anxiety and stress with controlled breathing, More discipline by extensively educating your body and mind in the tactics and principles of Taekwondo, Grow in confidence by inspiring you to seize control of your life and succeed, Augment agility, flexibility and stamina by means of intensive cardiovascular effort, Help with self-defence tactics by showing you how to recognise instances where self-defence may be necessary, and empowering you to control such situations to your advantage, Strengthen your body and mind by way of enhanced physical coordination and mental discipline, Increase self-esteem and concentration by elevating both physical and mental health.