Taekwondo Stalybridge

Taekwondo is an ideal sport for children in Stalybridge, because it teaches self-discipline and a respect for others. Its more physical aspects make it more suited to younger people. It can sometimes be too taxing for older adults unless they are exceptionally fit and active. Carrying their Taekwondo experience through into older adulthood should not however be a problem for those who start when they are younger. Tai Chi or something similarly softer might be more suitab le for the less agile of you.

The sport was developed in Korea in 1945, though it was not named Taekwondo until the 1950's. Some new schools called "kwans" were established in Seoul by a group of Korean martial arts lovers, mixing a number of various martial arts techniques. In Taekwondo the main focus is on kicking, especially head-height kicks, fast kicking methods and jumping/spinning kicks. Nowadays Stalybridge Taekwondo classes follow this tradition.

Since the Sydney Olympic Games in the year 2000, Taekwondo has been a competitive Olympic sport. This has added to its popularity all over the world with some sixty million people or more regularly taking classes. And it is by enrolling in a Taekwondo class or club that you can commence your adventure of learning this fascinating martial art.

For a lot of people in Stalybridge, it's the self-defence aspect of Taekwondo that has the most appeal. And in these days of increasing violence, particularly in city and town centres, it really is no surprise that this features high on people's list of priorities. It is a primary factor of Taekwondo that you're able to gain more confidence in your capability to defend yourself while at the same time learning to respect other people and learn self-restraint.

There's a fairly good chance that your eagerly mastered Taekwondo skills will never need to be tested in your everyday life, but it will certainly give you self-confidence knowing that they are sitting in the background should you ever be in need of them.

What to Expect From 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 class. Most Taekwondo schools in Stalybridge follow a similar pattern, but there may be variations to the following. A fifteen to twenty minute warm up to increase heart rate and loosen muscles, a little technical training comprising some stances, hand attacks, blocking techniques and kicks, learning some forms (or Poomse), some ideas on sparring including movement, timing and attack targeting, and lastly a warm down to stretch muscles and relax.

Taekwondo also of course has its own governing body, and in the United Kingdom it is British Taekwondo. Every person wishing to join a Taekwondo club in Stalybridge must become members of this organisation. You can get lots of details about equality and safeguarding, safe practices, coaching courses, beginning a new club, first aid, events, news, referees and coaching, members and clubs, and more, by checking out British Taekwondo's website.

Benefits to be Gained From Taekwondo

The benefits that can be achieved by taking part in Taekwondo instruction in Stalybridge are numerous, among the most noteworthy are: Improve flexibility, agility and stamina by way of strenuous cardiovascular work-outs, Lower anxiety by doing deep breathing exercises, Grow in your confidence by motivating you to succeed and to seize control of your life, Greater discipline and willpower by thoroughly educating your body and mind in the techniques and concepts of Taekwondo, Empower your mind and body through accelerated mental discipline and physical co-ordination, Learn self-defence by showing you how to identify occasions where self-defence might be necessary, and empowering you to turn these situations in your favour, Enhance self-esteem by elevating both physical and mental health.

Taekwondo Kicks

Taekwondo is probably most recognized for its nimble-footed kicking manoeuvres, here are just a few of the fundamental kicks you will learn as a novice: Roundhouse Kick (Dollyo Chagi), Front Kick (Ap Chagi), Axe Kick (Naeryeo Chagi), Push Kick (Meereo Chagi), Crescent Kick (Bandal Chagi), Hook or Whip Kick (Huryeo Chagi), Back Kick (Dwo Chagi), Side Kick (Yeop Chagi). Blocks: To defend against the many kicks and hand attacks there are a similarly diverse selection of "blocks". Using the hands and sections of the arm, they're held in particular positions. Each type of attack necessitates a specific style of block, counter-attacking manoeuvres can be created by integrating a block with a retaliatory kick or punch. The most used "blocks" include: Single Forearm Block, Nine Block, Rising Block, Knife Hand Block, Low Block, Double Forearm Block, Double Knife Hand Block, Upper Block and Palm Block.

Taekwondo Forms (Patterns)

Forms are a key element of Taekwondo and are vital to learn if you're going to excel at this thrilling sporting activity. Some basic forms should be learned from the outset and more elaborate forms have to be perfected so as to move through the various levels. A Taekwondo form is characterised by a number of points such as technique, stance and direction.

Taekwondo Belts (Promotion)

Because there are various different disciplines of Taekwondo there's never been any standardized arrangement for allocating belts (grades). What does exist is however quite similar and comprises two belt groupings "junior" and "senior" ("colour" and "black"), each one of these groups is split into grades, eight to twelve colours for juniors and nine for the seniors.

Taekwondo Competitions and Tournaments

Tournaments and competitions are an important element of the Taekwondo experience, and all the various styles around the world hold competitions and tournaments where Taekwondo masters get together to compete. Hard contact is hardly ever allowed in any of these contests which mainly comprise breaking, sparring and patterns (forms). Sparring only is permitted in Olympic and World Taekwondo tournaments, whilst some hand attacks are tolerated in International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) events.