Taekwondo Prescot

Owing to its more physical aspects, Taekwondo is maybe more suitable for the younger person in Prescot and is particularly suitable for kids as it is wonderful for developing self-discipline and respect for others. More elderly people may find it a bit too demanding unless they're particularly fit and active. However, those who persue Taekwondo in Prescot at a young age will discover that they can easily continue with it into older adulthood. The less nimble of you could consider participating in something softer like Tai Chi.

Based mainly around high-kicking moves and manoeuvres like jumping/spinning kicks, fast kicking strategies and head kicks, Taekwondo was devised from the techniques of various martial arts, by a group of Seoul martial arts experts in new schools known as "Kwans" in the nineteen forties and fifties. These "Kwans" had the names Jido Kwan, Songmu Kwan, Changmu Kwan, Mooduk Kwan and Chungdo Kwan.

With over sixty million fitness enthusiasts participating in Taekwondo sessions all over the world, this has unquestionably become an extremely popular and beneficial activity, and if you become really expert at this sport you may even one day qualify for the Olympic Games, of which it's been an integral part ever since the 2000 Sydney Games.

For the men, women and children of Prescot who would like to learn a martial art, a big priority is the aspect of self-defence. Since this is a central concept of Taekwondo, it's not difficult to appreciate the attraction of this particular sport. With the additional reward of developing self-restraint and having a deep-rooted respect for others, enrolling in a local Prescot Taekwondo class would seem to be an easy decision.

There is a very good likelihood that your newly learned Taekwondo skills will never have to be used in your day to day life, but it will certainly give you a secure feeling knowing that they are there should you ever be in need of them.

Your First Class

If you have booked your first lesson but have never done Taekwondo before, you may be wondering what to expect. This will vary from school to school but will usually involve some or all of the following. A warm up of fifteen to twenty minutes to loosen your muscles and increase your heart rate, a bit of technical training which will involve learning some kicks, blocks, hand attacks and stances, some work on forms or patterns, some ideas on sparring including movement, timing and the targeting of attacks, and lastly a warm down with muscle stretching and relaxing to prevent spasms and cramping.

Taekwondo of course also has got its own official regulating body, and in the UK it is British Taekwondo. Everybody wishing enroll with a Taekwondo club in Prescot must become registered members of this organisation. By checking out British Taekwondo's website you will be able to find details of first aid, news, coaching courses, beginning a new club, members and clubs, events, safeguarding and equality, coaches and tournament referees, health and safety, and many more Taekwondo related issues.

Taekwondo - The Benefits

The benefits that may be achieved by taking part in Taekwondo lessons in Prescot are countless, among the most significant are: Reduces anxiety using advanced breath control, Help with self-defence strategies by showing you how to recognize scenarios where self-defence may be needed, and allowing you to control such situations to your advantage, Enhance your self-esteem by sharpening both physical and mental health, Strengthen your body and mind via accelerated mental discipline and physical co-ordination, Develop self-discipline by extensively training your mind and body in the doctrines and tactics of Taekwondo, Supercharge stamina, flexibility and agility by way of intense cardiovascular exertion, Grow in confidence by motivating you to succeed and to seize control of your life.

Taekwondo Belts

Since there are various disciplines of Taekwondo there's never really been any standardized arrangement for allocating belts (levels). What does exist however is relatively similar and is made up of a couple of belt groups "senior" and "junior" (black and colour), each one of these groupings is divided into levels, eight to twelve colours for juniors and nine "blacks" for seniors.

Taekwondo Safety Gear

In all events, tournaments and contests being staged under the control of British Taekwondo, safety gear like a blue/red trunk guard (hogu), forearm protectors, hand guards, a groin guard, shin pads, a blue/red head guard and a gum shield is mandatory. The kicking tactics employed in Taekwondo can easily cause harm and this all helps make this sport less dangerous for its competitors.