Taekwondo Tiptree

While not wanting to discourage any particular age group, it has to be said that Taekwondo is more suited to younger people in Tiptree, being quite physically demanding. Its teachings of self-discipline and respect for others make it especially appropriate for children. It can sometimes be too taxing for older adults unless they are exceptionally fit and active. However those in Tiptree 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.

With its early beginnings in 1940's Korea, South-East Asia, Taekwondo is obviously one of the more recently created of the martial arts and consists of primarily kicking moves such as fast kicking styles, jumping/turning kicks and head kicks. It began when schools called "kwans" were established by a bunch of Korean martial arts specialists in Seoul, South Korea.

Taekwondo has become very popular in Tiptree and all over the world, with over sixty million practitioners worldwide. Joining a local Tiptree Taekwondo class or club is a good way to get involved with this activity which has even been a part of the Olympic Games since the Sydney Games of 2000. Whilst you may not have any aspirations to take part in Olympic competition, there's certainly no reason why you should not become an expert at this intriguing martial art and have some fun in the process.

A key aspect of Taekwondo is self-defence, and naturally this is one of the principal reasons that individuals in Tiptree sign up to classes and engage with the sport. There's been a disconcerting escalation of violent practices in recent times and this is especially prevalent in town and city centres around Essex and the UK as a whole. The good thing about Taekwondo though, is that it also promotes self-discipline and a deep respect for others, not such familiar characteristics in Tiptree nowadays.

With any luck you won't ever have the need to use your newly acquired Taekwondo skills for defending yourself outside of your local club environment, however it's nice to know they are there if you need them.

Your First Lesson

If Taekwondo is not an activity that you've ever done previously, you will probably be wondering what you should expect from your initial class should you make your mind up to join. Different Taekwondo schools in Tiptree have different ideas about this but roughly; you'll participate in a fifteen to twenty minute warm-up, you'll do a bit of technical training, you'll learn some forms, you will practice sparring techniques and lastly you will perform a warm-down to help your body get back into a relaxed state once again.

The United Kingdom's official governing body of the sport is British Taekwondo and if you would like to sign up with a Taekwondo class in Tiptree, you will also be required to register with this organization. By visiting British Taekwondo's official website you will be able to obtain info regarding coaching courses, first aid, beginning a new Taekwondo club, coaches and referees, news, events, equality and safeguarding, clubs and members, health and safety, and many more Taekwondo related issues.

Competitions and Tournaments

Taekwondo tournaments are staged around the world in all the various styles. There is generally not much hard contact but breaking, sparring and patterns (forms). Olympic and WT (World Taekwondo) tournaments consist only of sparring, in International Taekwon-Do Federation competitions specified hand attacks are permitted to the head. Various other organizations hold multi-discipline events.

Benefits to be Gained From Taekwondo

You will probably be intrigued to learn about exactly what type of benefits might be gained by taking part in Tiptree Taekwondo training and partaking 100% in its practices. You can expect that you will: Enhance your self-esteem by sharpening your physical and mental powers, Learn self-defence by showing you how to understand scenarios where self-defence might be necessary, and allowing you to turn these kinds of circumstances in your favour, Boost confidence by encouraging you to succeed and to take control of your life, Reduces anxiety with controlled breathing, Supercharge stamina, flexibility and agility by means of extreme cardiovascular exertion, Better discipline by exhaustively educating your mind and body in the strategies and concepts of Taekwondo, Strengthen your body and mind thru enhanced mental discipline and physical co-ordination.

Safety Gear

Matches controlled by British Taekwondo policies demand that various pieces of protective gear be worn, these include: red or blue trunk armour (hogu), a gum shield, a groin protector, shin pads, forearm protectors, hand guards and a red/blue head guard. This is necessary due to the vigorous kicking actions being practiced.

Taekwondo Forms (Poomse)

Taekwondo forms (also called patterns or Poomse) are characterized by particular elements like technique, stance and direction. From the beginning you will be taught some of the basic forms, and in order to move through the levels (belts) you will have to learn some more complex ones.