Taekwondo Rochford

Taekwondo is quite physically demanding, which means it may be considered more suitable for the younger rather than the older generation in Rochford. Its teachings of self-discipline and respect for others make it particularly good for children. Older adults trying Taekwondo for the first time often find it too taxing, unless they have kept themselves active. However those in Rochford who take up Taekwondo at a young age, will find that carrying it on into older adulthood is not a problem. The less agile of you might find that Tai Chi which is a bit softer is more suitable.

Taekwondo is one of the more recently established of the martial arts, with its beginnings in Korea in 1945. A group of Korean martial arts specialists in Seoul established some schools known as "kwans", merging a variety of martial arts techniques. Taekwondo, which was ultimately called, mostly entails kicking manoeuvres, particularly head kicks, fast kicking techniques and jumping/turning kicks.

Ever since the Sydney Olympic Games in the year 2000, Taekwondo has been a competitive Olympic sport. This has made it even more popular all over the world with some sixty million people regularly taking part in classes. And it's by enrolling in a Taekwondo club or class that you are able to begin your quest of mastering this remarkable art.

In these days of escalating violence, it is no surprise that individuals in places like Rochford are enrolling in self-defence classes like Taekwondo to help them feel safer and more secure in their local environment. The self-defence element is one of the key benefits of Taekwondo but it also encourages self-restraint and a deep respect for others around us, which are qualities that are often missing in 21st century living.

There's a pretty decent chance that your newly mastered Taekwondo skills will never have to be proven in the outside world, but it will unquestionably give you peace of mind knowing that they are sitting in the background should you ever need them.

Your First Taekwondo Class

If you have booked your first class 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. An initial warm up lasting fifteen to twenty minutes, a little technical training comprising some kicks, blocking techniques, stances and hand attacks, learning some Poomse (or forms), a few tips on sparring including movement, timing and attack targeting, and lastly a warm down to stretch tired muscles and relax.

Everyone who is a member of a Taekwondo class in Rochford or any place else in the UK, is also required to join British Taekwondo, which is the governing body of the sport. By checking out British Taekwondo's website you will be able to read information on members and clubs, establishing a new club, safeguarding and equality, coaching courses, health and safety, coaches and referees, events, first aid, news, and many more Taekwondo related issues.

The Many Benefits of Taekwondo

The benefits which can be achieved by participating in Taekwondo sessions in Rochford are numerous, amongst the most significant are: Toughen up your mind and body by means of improved mental discipline and physical co-ordination, Lower stress and anxiety with controlled breathing, Turbocharge stamina, agility and flexibility by way of strenuous cardiovascular work-outs, Build up confidence by encouraging you to take control of your life and succeed, Improve feelings of self-esteem by heightening your mental and physical fitness, More discipline and willpower by extensively training your body and mind in the principles and strategies of Taekwondo, Teach self-defence by helping you to recognise situations in which self-defence may be needed, and allowing you to control these types of situations to your advantage.

The Taekwondo Kicks

One of the main elements of Taekwondo is kicking, here is a small selection of the essential kicks: Crescent Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Side Kick, Axe Kick, Back Kick, Front Kick, Whip or Hook Kick, Push Kick. Taekwondo Blocks: To divert and stop an incoming Taekwondo attack, "blocks" (called Makgi) are implemented. They are held in specific positions and engage the hands with different sections of the arm. Each and every "block" can be coupled with a kick or punch to produce a counter-attacking move, and each block is suitable for a particular attack. The primary blocks in Taekwondo include: Knife Hand Block, Palm Block, Rising Block, Upper Block, Double Forearm Block, Nine Block, Double Knife Hand Block, Single Forearm Block and Low Block.

To Summarize

What you get out of Taekwondo will be proportional to what you invest in it (as is true of life on the whole). The majority of you will simply wish to improve your fitness levels, make new friends and meet different people, some may want to progress to tournaments and competitions or possibly even the Olympics. But bear in mind, we cannot all be a Jade Jones or a Lutalo Muhammad. 👊