Taekwondo Stubbington

As a result of its more physical attributes, Taekwondo is possibly more appropriate for the younger generation in Stubbington and is particularly suited to kids because it is excellent for developing self-discipline and respect for other people. Older adults may find it a bit too challenging unless they are particularly active and fit. Even so, those who take up Taekwondo in Stubbington at a young age will find that they can easily carry it on when they are older. The less agile of you might think about something softer like Tai Chi.

Taekwondo is one of the more recently developed of the martial arts, with its beginnings in Korea in 1945. A number of Korean martial artists in Seoul established some new schools known as "kwans", merging a variety of martial arts techniques. Taekwondo, which was eventually called, mostly consists of kicking manoeuvres, especially head-height kicks, rapid kicking strategies and spinning/jumping kicks.

At present an Olympic sport, Taekwondo has over sixty million enthusiasts all over the world, and whilst you may not aspire to be an Olympic Games sportsman, you're still able to register for a Taekwondo club or class to master what will undoubtedly turn out to be a fascinating and rewarding pastime.

For the men, women and children of Stubbington who are keen on the idea of learning a martial art, a big priority is the aspect of self-defence. Since this is an important concept of Taekwondo, it is easy to appreciate the appeal of this unique sport. With the extra reward of learning self-restraint and having a deep-rooted respect for those around you, getting involved in a local Stubbington Taekwondo class seems to be an easy decision.

There's a fairly decent chance that your eagerly mastered Taekwondo skills will never have to be used in your everyday life, but it will most certainly give you peace of mind knowing that they're there should you ever be in need of them.

Your First Taekwondo Class

If you have never tried Taekwondo previously, you could be somewhat apprehensive as to what to expect on your first class. This will be different from club to club but will typically consist of some or all of the following. A 15-20 minute warm up to loosen muscles and increase heart rate, some technical training including learning some blocks, hand attacks, kicks and stances, discovering some forms, an introduction to sparring which will include attack timing, movement and timing, and finally a warm down to stretch and relax weary muscles.

Anyone wanting to join a Taekwondo class in Stubbington has to also become a member of British Taekwondo which is the regulating body of the sport in the United Kingdom. You will be able to find lots of details on establishing a new club, members and clubs, news, coaches and competition referees, first aid, safeguarding and equality, coaching courses, safe practices, events, and more, by checking out British Taekwondo's website.

The Popular Taekwondo Kicks

Taekwondo is well known for its dynamic kicks, here are the important ones: Crescent Kick (Bandal Chagi), Push Kick (Meereo Chagi), Side Kick (Yeop Chagi), Axe Kick (Naeryeo Chagi), Front Kick (Ap Chagi), Back Kick (Dwo Chagi), Roundhouse Kick (Dollyo Chagi), Hook or Whip Kick (Huryeo Chagi). Blocks: To defend against the many hand attacks and kicks there are a similarly diverse array of "blocks" (Makgi). They are held in various positions and enlist the hand with different areas of the arm. Each form of attack calls for a particular style of block, counter-attacks can be produced by integrating a block with another punch or kick. The principal blocks used in Taekwondo include: Double Forearm Block, Palm Block, Double Knife Hand Block, Nine Block, Single Forearm Block, Knife Hand Block, Upper Block, Rising Block and Low Block.

Taekwondo Safety Equipment

Contests controlled by British Taekwondo guidelines demand that specific pieces of protective gear be used, these include things like: a mouth protector, hand guards, a blue/red head guard, blue/red body armour (hogu), forearm guards, shin pads and a groin protector. This is important owing to the forceful kicking attacks being practiced.